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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
9
The snippet presents the Pledge of Allegiance style text asserting loyalty to the United States. It frames the nation as a democracy within a republic, a union of states, founded on freedom equality justice and humanity, vowing to love support and defend the country and its laws and flag.
A discussion of Senator Frelinghuysen and New Jersey plans to form a federal coal commission. The piece notes industry opposition, potential blocking tactics, and references Hoover Lane and Lever act concerns. It frames coal as a major wartime and postwar economic issue with calls for independence from government oversight.
A discussion urges backing a proposed plan to aid coal producers and distributors. It stresses arranging a scheme that helps investors without burdening the public, aiming to stabilize control and ensure proper actions for the industry’s future.
Public health advocates in West Virginia push for vigorous enforcement of health laws. They note a Supreme Court ruling limiting state power to remove local officers amid Charleston's city charter, urging municipalities to adopt progressive oversight while protecting public health.
A column urges citizens to boost their towns and cities, noting Kansas City Cleveland and Chicago lead in informing residents about local life. It cites Joseph Holt Gaines and W E R Byrne over suffrage, Germany and Turkey issues, and Akron rubber interests building a large electric plant near Steubenville to supply power. It highlights Samuel McRoberts joining local boards and becoming a community figure with no halfway steps in his method.
A garbled Baltimore Sun style fragment mocks ministers using cars, noting income taxes and a Turkish outfit, while a jab at a Duke of Detroit suggests a car that runs on prayer. The piece riffs on innovation, portability and faith with streetwise humor in a chaotic, loosely attributed column.
Laurel Point residents share family updates and illnesses as the RoHalt and Henry families visit, Elizabeth Lear improves after illness, and Diana Henry remains ill. Mrs Geo W Snider visited Dana Snider at Hildebrand, Jo Shater plans moving, and revival services are announced by Rev Hammond. W E T U hosts a tea, school closes with entertainment, and J W Sterritt visits Smithtown for Hope Gas Company business.
McKinney of this city who led the push for a state memorial for service members spoke at West Virginia University on a plan for a University Memorial Building. He favors a memorial hall to be used by the university as a symbol and gathering space amid strong sentiment for the project.
The item highlights that skirts are more popular than ever and that assorted dress articles including undergarments cor sets hosiery gloves handkerchiefs ceilings handbags and umbrellas are collected here in notable groups at moderate prices.
Spring offerings showcase a large, dressy assortment of suits with quality assured. Shoppers are urged to select early as the stock features accepted styles and popular materials, promising entire satisfaction with any purchase.
Our large display offers every popular coat style for spring. Prices ensure full value, a long or short mode or medium length options via durable fabrics like Polo cloth and camel hair. Fashionable colors and serviceable silvertone velours provide versatile choices.
Local shops unveil spring hat lines from multiple makers as Courtney’s Hats highlights its range of models. Inspectors note the diverse prices designed to fit varied budgets and tastes, prompting shoppers to explore new headwear options.
Spring stock includes Handkerchief voile Georgette blouses priced from 26.50 to 56.75 with bright colors and new overblouses. New Voile Organs and Linen waists range 3.00 to 6.75 in white with neat frames. Youthful options for the young and matron alike emphasize quality and value.
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