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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
4
In Fairmont community notes a YMCA fundraising push outlines plans to recruit memberships and staff including five secretaries and two directors. The appeal emphasizes shared civic spirit and support for facilities such as a gymnasium, swimming area, and living quarters to sustain to the project with a target near twenty five thousand dollars.
An ad promises a universal tonic to restore energy and normal bodily function. It claims tablets from manufacturers can overcome fatigue and weakness and urges a week's use to prove effectiveness, noting sale by all druggists.
The article advocates continued financial support for the YMCA noting water and loan costs, annual interest on the Y project, and diverse programs for girls and boys. It highlights gymnasium, swimming, reading and dance spaces for girls and outdoor hikes, camping, and skill-building for boys, stressing benefits to youth and the need for memberships.
An aged advertisement promotes blood purification to prevent illness. It urges readers to monitor sluggish blood and claims purification strengthens resistance and vitality. The text directs readers to obtain an unspecified product from Medical Director Co at 112 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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