Protest Continues Over City Public Lighting Rates
City officials and residents debated proposed rate hikes for electric power used in city pumping and public lighting. Speakers claimed coal costs have surged from 2.50 to 6 8 dollars per ton, and warned the increase could reach 50 to 60 percent, while critics argued current figures were inconsistent and that water power limits may force higher charges. A formal protest to the State Corporation Commission was approved.
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Millvillé
Carter
Henry
Ite
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Swink
Cooper
Commission
Glaize
Ranishburgh
Corporation Commission
Light
Besh
Corporation
Aid
Peptiron Promises Strength Amid Influenza Recovery
An advertisement extols Peptiron as a fortifying tonic containing pepsin, nux, iren, and celery. It claims to aid anemia, blood and nerve troubles, fatigue after influenza, and general weakness, touting improved vitality for women, students, invalids, and the elderly.
Miss Seawright Marries Dolphne M. Martin in Quiet Wedding
The wedding of Miss Julia Esther Seawright and Dolphne M. Martin took place Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. Rev. H. G. Spencer officiated in a decorated room. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Huntington, with Mr. Martin an electrician.
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Thomas Eo
Julia Esther Seawright
Dolphne M. Martin
Hunngton
W. Va
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Church
Martin
German note seen as no public release planned
Washington reports that Germany will not have its latest note to the United States published. Acting Secretary Polk said the State Department has the unofficial text but there is no need to release it. Officials describe the note as a routine attempt to evoke sympathy and to imply harsh government actions by the United States.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Polk
State Department
Belgium urges action to stem food waste this winter
A fragmented note from Belgium highlights a push to curb food waste amid winter shortages. Officials emphasize feeding programs and prudent resource use to avoid hunger as temperatures drop.
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Belgium
Hungarian and German writers reflect on fading medieval heritage
An excerpt notes a Hungarian and a German writer recalling past glory. The speaker says hearing Hungary’s name tightens the waistcoat and stirs memories of medieval poetry, heroism, and tradition, with the names of its heroes remaining even as times change.
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Hungary
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Maryland
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State Corporation Commission
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