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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1920

Page

7

Great Britain and Italy in Turkey Drama and Rail Strikes

A 1920 Evening issue discusses Allied plans in Turkey, including Greece and Smyrna, amid Turkish resistance and League talks. It also notes railroad strikes disrupting freight, the cost of stoppages, and arguments for keeping traffic moving rather than prolonged work stoppages.

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Railroad wage policy urged to curb disruption and losses

The article argues that suspending wages harms transportation and freight, stressing that even partial shutdowns delay movement from the scene of action. Miners, operators, and rail workers suffer, earning capacity shrinks, and local merchants and banks feel the indirect impact. sustaining wages is deemed better for economy than policies causing turmoil.

Ion

The Wiggling Nose Comic Trick and Graft Idea

A humorous old column discusses the difficulty of wiggling the nose and imagines bizarre grafting ideas by Dr Schlouer of Prague to move the nose at will. The piece jokes about enhancing facial movement with skin grafts or ear muscles and predicts delegates arriving with a lawn mower.

Schlouer Prague Bohemia J. W. Hapers Josh Wise

Farm East Plewool Op As the conven talk on wool

Officers of the West Virginia Federation of Farm Bureaus announced efforts to mobilize 15 000 bureau members across counties to manage wool growers. A Wool Division contract with a warehouse will store and grade wool until a marketable price is found, with costs charged as a percent of selling price. Farmers may receive advances, and the program aims to maximize market value and support wool producers despite high costs and logistics.

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Convent Contention Mentioned in Local Notice

A fragmented OCR item references a convent dispute or event with surrounding commentary. The readable pieces mention a Chaancey date and a public or formal notice context, implying a regional ecclesiastical or property contention affecting the BR Area. Further concrete details are not available in the fragment.

Weather talk and local plans amid a soggy spell

A fragmentary column notes damp conditions and wet weather since midwinter. It mentions plans for Sunday church services and a pastor using the weather to discuss topics, with references to vacations and a potential shift back to summer routines.

Women Will Vote In Fairmont And State Rally

A mosaic of local notes and political chatter from Fairmont mentions women’s suffrage, a Tennessee call for a special session on the Nineteenth Amendment, and local social updates. The piece ties national suffrage momentum to Mansfield area activity with shoppers and gatherings noted around Fairmont.

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Farmington Church Notices and Sick Residents

Mrs. Fletcher is sick at home near Farmington while Mrs. Jess Pletcher remains confined with rheumatism. Church announcements list services at M.KE church and Edinger church with Sunday schools led by Ridewood and Edinger superintendents, plus visitors Mr and Mrs Hartley, Mr and Mrs Manninifton, and Mr Ridge attending Thursday events.

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James W. Bradshaw to Be Buried Sunday

Funeral services for James W. Bradshaw will be held Sunday at 1 PM at 104 Gaston Avenue. The body will be taken to a local cemetery after the service, with arrangements overseen by the undertaker. The report notes that Bradshaw’s tenth death anniversary occurred in this city yesterday.

James W. Bradshaw Minta Canning Gaston, Avenue Jay Brick Joe Bik Basil

Carney Cement Appeals to Contractor

Leading contractors have used Carney's Cement for many years in the largest brick and tile projects because it saves glazing lime labor, lays more bricks to the barrel, forms a hand harder and more durable than the brick, and costs less.

Carney’s

New Dresses and Hats Arrive at Moderate Prices

A local shop announces a fresh stock of dresses and hats with attractive prices. Dresses cover wear from now through summer into autumn, while hats include organdie lace styles and straw designs. Makers include Gur pid and Bluebird. some hats are produced in store. Customer tips urge staying posted on new arrivals and fashion updates.

Fairmont

Notes on Wearable Linene Dresses and Accessories

Linene dresses come in blue and old-rose with white trimming and suit summer picnics. Lady Ruth corsets arrive as a popular front-lace model. Summer fursin chokers in squirrel, jap marten, raccoon offered. Satin mules now in black, taupe and copper with embroidery and high heels.

Weith Newson Aly

Store News Four Months Old and Dopa Advice

Four months old issue of Store News highlights new shipment of genuine Philippine udderlmils and discusses merchandise focus for women. Encourages practical shopping, timely action, and avoids worrying about the moon parable with a call to do today.

Store

Ultra New and Smart Fixes Fashion Window Trend

The text notes new and smart fashion items arriving for women, with dresses highlighted as coming quickly. Fabrics include teal and jade tones with new colorways and navy blue serge. The article mentions unique features and viridian red accents, while some items are shown as half finished or incomplete.

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