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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
9
Fragmentary text presents the American creed praising democracy and the republic, stressing government by consent, equality, justice, and unity of states while urging patriotism, support for constitutional government, reverence for the flag, and defense of the nation against enemies.
In Fairmont the dispute over telegraph and advertising costs between The Times and The West Virginian is outlined. The article argues The Times underpays its share of local advertising costs while The West Virginian bears most production expenses and reiterates the value of editorial effort in sustaining local papers.
The article notes Russia’s 1913 trade, with exports valued at 783 million and imports at 706 million. It lists key export items such as wheat, barley, wood, wax, eggs, and butter, and notes major import sources including Germany and the United Kingdom. It provides percentages of exports to the UK and France and outlines commodity flows like raw cotton and wool.
A fragmentary item discusses Soviet ability to pay for imports with gold and barter arrangements using American raw cotton and manufactured goods, while the US maintains certain metals and machinery imports. The piece also mentions Russo Soviet trade tensions and a blockade, plus local high school basketball results and a resignation at a Fairmont store.
A 1919 survey shows Chicago New York Boston and Cleveland cutting typhoid deaths dramatically since 1905 10. In Chicago sewage removal and Lake Michigan water standards led to cleaner drinking water while Cleveland benefited from filtration and lime chloride use. Memphis remains high at 58.4. The piece also covers prohibition court actions and suffrage issues.
Wire reports from the region capture the downfall of the Astonisher as rival papers push dominant telegraph feeds. The era of quick, local scoops clashes with national service, while Miss Adda Burnett visits as professionals debate coverage and influence.
In Hoentale Mrs Laure Hall remains in the Cook Hospital awaiting a likely very serious operation in a few days. M Bont will meet at the home of Miss Goldie Cooper Tuesday evening at seven oclock after dinner. Mrs Lessis Mahany hosted guests for dinner Sunday including Mr and Mrs Tutwsel Dickerson Miss Hondona Bolen of Fairmont and others. Mrs FR B Wooley was appointed a delegate to the Pythian Sisters convention in Gratton on March 21. Improving are Mrs J A Wise and Mrs Birchie Hamilton in Fairmont hospitals. Miss Mollie Hartzel and Miss Edna Hartzel of Killarm visited Mrs L N Wheelatch Sunday. Mrs Mayo Brown traveled to Lampasas to aid her health, planning visits to cousins Mrs Charles Martin and Mrs Bow Martin. D A Mayers of Fairmont supervised electric wiring in the A V Taynck building. French Morgan of Weston visited his parents Mr and Mrs Eber Morgan. A large turnout attended closing services with attendees from many towns.
Names like Morgan, Fairmont, Asbury, and Annabell appear as residents and visitors. Several individuals including Mrs Sarah Wright and Arnold Adams were seen in town Sunday while relatives and friends were visiting in Morganidwn, Whiow Tree, and surrounding areas.
The Plotia Times Union reports the Canadian government rail project Grand Trink is set to operate with an anticipated annual loss near 520 million. Officials say the plan aims to advance rail infrastructure despite the heavy deficit.
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