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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1920

Page

4

FAIRMONT Subscription Rules and National Creed

The notice outlines subscription options in Fairmont, with rates for one month to a year. It includes the American Creed emphasizing government by the people and responsibilities of citizens. The text references a modern school survey, a projected $345,000 cost for new buildings, and a county budget limit around $200,000, noting the plan was scaled accordingly to address a single phase of the public school issue.

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Sneeze Legends Through Ages and Superstitions

An fragmented excerpt traces sneezing as a sign of bad luck in various lands, noting folk remedies like quinine and hot drinks, and mentions an Israeli figure and an old belief about the sneeze’s deadly tear, ending with an unfinished reflection on the sneeze.

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Sneeze Superstitions Across Cultures and Health Odds

The passage describes varied beliefs around sneezing in Africa and among Jews, noting customs to salute a king with loud cries to avert bad luck. It contrasts these with modern flu fears and medical warnings about catching illnesses from sneezing neighbors.

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Amending the Constitution and Prohibition Debates

The article surveys New Jersey’s challenge to popular constitutional amendment power and its potential impact on past amendments. It comments on France’s Versailles treaty stance, Germany’s recovery, and public policy debates. Palmer’s remarks at the National Press Club are noted alongside calls for industrial harmony and tax reforms. It notes wet enforcement efforts and McAdoo’s push for a $1 billion tax cut amid partisan gridlock.

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Weathered opinions and railroads in a wary political world

A jumble of reminiscences and political talk centers on railroad policy, private ownership, and public reaction. The piece recalls senators, the Lodge era, and a weather forecaster who endures public wrath while predicting winter’s return amid shifting forecasts.

Nazimova Shines In Evening Feature at Fairmont

Review praises Nazimova as a supreme actress whose eyes and graceful movements convey deep emotion. Joe Naumova, once London's famed dancer, appears as a pivotal figure in a story where Nazimova risks her life to dance again for love, though the tale itself is of secondary importance.

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Pantalettes On A Windy Day

Residents recount a windy Main Street day drawing public attention to women’s fashion. The chatter focuses on wear, scrutiny, and flirtatious styles, with remarks about pantalettes and ankle length trends provoking social commentary and humor.

Gossiping Women Refuse Spring Suit Purchase Pact

In a large city office building, women workers form a pact to skip buying spring suits this year. They plan to reuse last year’s wardrobe and spend only on essential accessories like shoes, gloves, wallets, and belts after buying new outfits. They argue the economy makes dressing still costly and fear depleting their funds.

Girl’s Wardrobe Bills and Dad’s Help Spark Debate

A city discussion centers on a young woman who cannot live on her salary yet buys costly clothes and accessories. Stories of oversized charges, slow payments, and the temptation of pretty apparel highlight the clash between independence and frugality, with calls for responsibility and caution.

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