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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
6
Financial notes show a weak oil and gas sector with late session recovery as Metlean factors loom and federal court orders impact crop prospects. Dissolution orders against Corn Products Refining and Yai Coptimium influenced declines across commodities.
A long OCR fragment lists oil and gas drilling activity in many counties and districts, naming companies such as Carnegie Natural Gas, Hope Natural Gas, and Pennsylvania Oil, with mentions of Wells, tanks, and produced barrels. It also includes a practical tip about cleaning carpets with warm water ammonia and kerosene.
Grain and produce prices show volatility amid reports of crop concerns and potential trade tensions with Mexico. Wheat futures close modestly higher with July at 1.01 and September near 1.02, while nearby contracts hold gains as market watchers digest supply and price signals.
Oil and gas districts and leaders are praised as the region’s week’s best, with mentions of the Southwest Penns, West Virginia, and Ohio sectors. The report notes strong contributions in the Burn area and emphasizes regional collaboration.
Yesterday's NL results show Phillies 3 Boston 2 and New York 14 Brooklyn 2 with Pittsburgh and Chicago games noted. AL scores list Cleveland 2 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 4 Boston 5 and Washington 9 New York 3. Today's schedule includes Cleveland at Detroit and Philadelphia at Boston among others. The piece also discusses Irish bogs and their economic portrayal, noting US and Canadian bog areas exceed Ireland's and continental European bogs are vast, while not all bogs yield peat.
Dispatches indicate the militia chief is urged to mobilize a force to the Michigan frontier. Authorities emphasize readiness as federal and state units coordinate to secure the border area amid growing security concerns.
A collection of brief comedic quips and wry observations pulled from various papers. Jokes touch on luck, family mishaps, social commentary, and playful insults about common experiences like weddings and employment. The tone mimics light hearted, old newspaper humor.
In Chicago on June 27 the Progressive National Committee voted 32 to 6 against a third ticket and 35 to 5 against nominating Theodore Roosevelt or another candidate. They urged the party to reject a split, declined to accept the presidental nomination, and recommended Victor Murdock as a possible fit, per Oscar King Davis.
Notice declares the Board of Review and Equality of Marion County West Virginia will meet at the Court House in Raimont on July 3 2916 to equalize and address the county’s assessed values for the current year. Inspectors may review land and personal property counts and correct errors, with sessions continuing until all work completes within twenty five days. Signed by ALG. Martin Clerk of the County Court and ex officio Clerk of the board.
Fragmentary text describes a historical scene with garbled phrases and unclear names. It mentions Pontier or Penor and a reference to Gian Pliny at Penor and Yuta exon. The passage is corrupted, offering little verifiable meaning or dates.
Court notes from Shineleton involve land dealings in Farmington and Fairmonton with parties including N.C. Stephene, Chayyon, Mantington, and Morrie. Mentions foreclosures or transfers, appraisals, and appeals by Harry Wy and Walter Re Hage Hisinitma attorney Rollo in Fairmonton and Farmington, with modest sums and legal actions against defendants.
Fragmentary OCR text references a court matter involving an application or hearing on deafness and related proceedings. Names and specifics are garbled, but indicates a legal action and a court appearance with unclear details.
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