Business Conditions Show Sign of Improvement in Shenandoah Valley
A Harrisonburg business survey finds residents returning to normal buying and selling, driven by thrift and demand for bargains. Bank officials report stronger deposits and optimism, with farmers and industries stabilizing after recent financial strains. The outlook suggests continued cautious spending to keep industry humming and savers prepared for hard times.
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Shenandoah Valley
Yesteray
Larrisonbure
United Tates
America
Natonal Bank
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
National Bank
Peoples’ Bank
Yoverns
Alleged radicals arrested in raid on I W W headquarters
Chicago police raided I W W headquarters seizing several thousand pamphlets of revolutionary nature. Thirty eight alleged radicals were detained and questioned. thirty released while eight with prior police records were held.
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Associated ‘Press
Cheago
Wise's Regular Anniversary Sale Announcement
Wise's announces the regular Anniversary Sale to run yearly for 16 years with forthcoming notices. Public guidance invites customers to Wise's to obtain high quality materials and piano and rug offerings at discounted Anniversary prices. Watch for the official sale announcement and visit Wise's showroom for the best selection.
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Wise’s
WISE
Ite
Wise's
Secretary Colbys Proposal For Treaty With Mexico
Secretary Colby proposes US and Mexican commissioners draft a treaty to resume full diplomatic relations. The plan was presented to Mexico via confidential agent Ro V y Pesquetra in Washington and disclosed by the State Department in reply to recognition requests from Mexico’s Esquerra. The agent's departure for Obregon’s inauguration followed Thanksgiving.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colby
United States
Mexico
Obregon
Proposed rate changes suspended by commerce commission
Washington November 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered suspension of proposed rate rules and regulations governing diversion and reassignment of fruits vegetables and other commodities shown in tariffs of various carriers until March 1 The changes would have become effective tomorrow
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prohibition Enforcement Law Likely to Stay Unchanged
Washington report notes Representative Volstead of Minnesota said he has no plan to alter the Volstead act or enforcement provisions. He indicated current prohibition enforcement officials have not requested new legislation or changes to the existing law.
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Volstead
Ime
PAGE COUNTY FARMERS COMPLAIN ON STOCK PRICES
In Luray Virginia farmers lash out at steep declines in hog and cattle prices. Hogs that once sold for five or six dollars a head drop to about two dollars. A farmer reports selling a fat beef for four cents a pound yet paying thirty cents a pound for steak the next day. Disparity between wholesale cattle prices and retail beef costs sparks widespread anxiety.
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Page County
Luray
McGaheysville Bazaar by Methodist Church Ladies
The ladies of the Methodist church announce their annual Bazaar in the Town Hall McGaheysville on Friday December 3. Oysters ice cream cake lunches and fancy work will be sold. Oysters 50 cents ice cream at usual price. Doors open all day. Wanted doomers heat light and bath Mrs Stebel listings follow.
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Mcgaheysville
Ladies of the Methodist
Telegram of Eddie Ney sale price drop hints
A telegram from Eddie Ney now in New York says a major deal closed yesterday will push prices down to match those now being received. Ney outlines anticipated sale items including 10 cent cottons, blankets at 1.98 per pair, and men's suits and overcoats around 12.50 to 15. He plans to be home Thursday morning and sale ads may appear Friday morning December 3 with goods from nearly every department.
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Eddie Ney
New York
Ney
Express
Gulbransen Piano Highlighted at Wise's
Wise's advertises the Gulbransen self player piano as an easy choice for households seeking a convenient, reliable instrument. The note positions the model as accessible and user friendly with emphasis on built in self playing mechanism.
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Wise’s
Virginia Corn Show Premium List Attracts Growers
The Twelfth Annual Corn Show of the Virginia Corn Growers Association will be held in Harrisonburg December 7 and 8. The premium list details prizes for white and yellow corn, other grains, and ten ear exhibits by Boys Agricultural Clubs, plus addresses and awards. Local organizers include the Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce and County Agent Charles W. Wampler, with entries open to Virginia farmers for a $1 membership and $1 annual dues.
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Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Corn Growers Association
Assembly Hall
Harrisonburg
Harrionburg
C. ‘H. Riley
Troutville
Layman Carrier
J.C. ‘Harton
M. A. Terakle
T. W.W. Woog * .& Sons
Richmond
Virginia
Southern Planters Publishing Company
Court House
Andrew Bell
W H Hosaflook Improves After Typhoid Illness
W H Hosaflook of Linville shows slight improvement after two weeks of typhoid fever. Miss Constance Bowman of Bridgewater assists in nursing him.
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W.H. Hosaflook
W. H.hosaflook
Linville
Notice to Second Mortgage Bondholders of News Register Bonds
The holders of coupon bonds Nos. 1 and 2 of the News Register Company dated March 15 1910 payable ten years after date secured under deed of trust to the trustee March 10 1910 are asked to present the bonds for payment. The holders, if any, are unknown. G G Price, Trustee.
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News-Register Company, Inc
The
News Register Company, Inc
G. G. Price
Remedial Farm Legislation Weighed by Senate Group
Washington Nov 30 A joint meeting of the Senate and House agricultural committees will study relief options for farmers facing low prices. Proposals include reviving the War Finance Corporation reopening European markets and extending credit to foreign nations. Senator Norris proposes reestablishing trade with Russia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agricultural Committees
Senate
Senate Committee
House Committee
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Act
Norris
Nebraska
Russia
Francs
Maryland
Accident Fatality Near Luray In Wood Haul
Herman Shaffer of Dry Run near Luray was killed when a mule pulled wagon wheel may have knocked him down and the wagon passed over his body. The 41 year old father of five daughters and husband of Mrs. Shaffer died in the woods after going to haul wood. Authorities note the exact cause is not certain but imply accidental wagon wheel trauma.
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Herman Shaffer
Luray
Turay
Dsuray
Culpeper
Mars
Julia
Griffith
Dry Run
Shaffer
Mr. Shaffer
Mrs Gast Dead Died Friday Evening at 21 Years
Mrs Trene Jointson Gast died Friday evening November 26 at age twenty one years one month nine days. She was born in Edinburg and married Horace L Gast in May 1918. Survived by husband infant child, parents Mr and Mrs Robert B Lemmon, Edinburg, and one brother Ray. Funeral at MacDonald Methodist Church and Edinburg, Cedar Lawn Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Cedar ‘Lawn
Edinburg
J. C. Hutcheson
George. R. Irvin
F.C. Dinges
Lester ‘Zirkle
Payne Kagel
Robert. C. ‘Wightman
Fifty First Birthday Sale Opens Today at Our Store
This morning at 8 o clock our store begins its Fifty First Birthday Sale. Yesterday's four page ad drew a thankful, anticipatory crowd. hundreds are expected to visit today. The ad teases special assortments, including shoes, ladies suits, coats and dresses, promising savings that may amount to five dollars on apparel. Turn to page three for details.
Rockingham Board Seeks Bids for Brooks Gap Bridge
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors invites bids for a 15 ton capacity iron bridge at Fawley's Crossing in Brooks Gap. Bridge spans 12 feet wide and 1 73 feet, to be laid down at Broadway Virginia within 60 days after bid acceptance.
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Board of Supervisors
Rockingham
County
Fawley's Crossing
Brooks Gap
Broadway
Virginia
Celeee Board OF Supervisors OF
Rockingham CO. A
Blackburn
Wilson Offers Mediation on Armenia Peace Efforts
President Wilson proposed personal mediation to end hostilities in Armenia and offered to act through a representative. He refused to commit U S forces or material aid without Congress approval, seeking moral and diplomatic support from major powers to pursue arbitration.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington
You
Wilson
Armenia
Pawl Diymens
Council of the
League of Nations
Assembly of the Lenguetat
Geneva
Andenver
Leaguee Assembly
Armania
Dodge lauds U.S. mediation in Armenian crisis
New York reports Cleveland H. Dodge, director of the Near East Relief, praising President Wilson for accepting mediation in Armenia. He says U S moral force will aid salvation of a Christian people and that Wilsons leadership clarifies the Near East question, aiding world peace.
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New York
Cleveland H. Dodge
Near Fast Relef
Wilson
Armenia
United States
Near East
Tea for Three Delights Audiences at New Virginia Theatre
Telegrams praise Tea for Three Selwine and Company's production for capacity crowds. Fred C. Bitner Hanover and Walter Becker Frederick MD call it best show with an excellent cast and scenic production. Wine promotes social events and invites theatre parties. box office open all day. Foot specialist Dr Flemming from Chicago offers free foot consultations through Josney & Sons.
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Wine
New Virginia Theatre
Selwine and Company
Fred C. Bitner
Opera House
Hanover
Penn
Walter Becker
City Opera House
Frederick
Maryland
Mr. Wine
Ady
World War casualties and hospital intake report
The Associated Press summary notes 2079 killed and 224,089 wounded for American forces in World War I. It compares mortality with Civil War levels, cites higher shell wound fatalities, and details amputations and eye losses among soldiers. It also mentions a separate naval inquiry in Haiti with bandit killings and Marines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Liva
France
Nuys
Thalsarmt
Eaki
Bolling Denies Involvement in Shipping Board Fund
New York November 30 Wilmer Bolling treasurer of the U S Shipping Board and brother in law of President Wilson denied involvement in a 25 000 fund said to have been distributed by Tucker K Sands to secure a contract with the Shipping Board.
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Bolling
Associated Press
New York
Wilmer Bolling
U.S. Shipping Board
Wilson
Tucker K. Sands
U. S. Shipping Board
Lynching Report Tailed After Prom Event
In Macon Georgia on November 30 a Black man who assaulted a white girl from a prominent Thomas County family was captured twelve miles from Pavo that night. Reports say a lynching is expected, pending further word.
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Associated Press
Macon
Thomas County
Pavo
Social A Success At Falken Run School Box Social
The box social at Falken Run School House Thursday night drew a large crowd and realized eighteen dollars for the school fund. W L Dochert, out of his confinement with a sprained back, has resumed work at his office.
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W.L. Dochert
Elkton Man Dies After Operation at Hoeckingham Memorial
Herbert Fultz of Elkton died in Hoeckingham Memorial Hospital at 7 30 last evening after an operation. He was 37 and survived by his wife and child.
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Herbert ‘Fultz
Elkton
Hoeckingham Memorial ‘Hospital
Making Way for Another
A domestic scene features a wife and husband discussing finances and plans to buy a motor car after paying off the mortgage. The ad promotes Columbia Grafonolas and Wise's Valley Music Co as sellers of phonographs and Re-Creations from The New Edison with a budget plan.
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San’ Francisco
Valley Music CO
Edison
Brunswick phonograph praised for Christmas sales
KIDDIES LIKE MUSIC The Brunswick phonograph is extolled as a durable, proven choice for homes. The ad invites readers to visit Coiner Furniture Co to learn how to own a Brunswick for Christmas.
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Brunswick
Itc
Coiner Furniture CO
Voters to Decide on Stock Law and County Demonstrator
In Taras Virginia voters face December ballots on a stock law and on whether to hire a county demonstrator for agricultural development. The long debate over a county demonstrator role has seen supporters and opponents, with past holders including LV Amburgey of Kentucky and GW Warne of Rockingham County.
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Taras
Larray
Markeville
Districta Ars
Markaville
LV. Amburgey
Kantucky
GW. Wame Plery
Rockingham
Volinty
Government seeks five Packers stockyard trustees
The government petitions the Supreme Court to appoint trustees to manage and sell the stockyard properties of the Five Packers. It objects to the packers disposal plan, noting no workable plan after nine months, with the petition returnable December 14. American clerk James Funge and Sinn Fein contributor Martin Ryan were arrested in a raid on Young Ireland newspaper offices in Dublin.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Gov
Roment
Supreme Court
Dubin
James, Funge
Martin- Ryan Meiber
van Janes Burke
Sinn Fel
Young Ireland
Today
Roanoke College Receives 165000 Endowment Gift
Dr Chan J Smith Roanoke College president announces the General Education Board of New York subscribed 165000 to the million dollar endowment fund. Trustees plan allocation and a Christmas holidays meeting to map plans for raising the rest.
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Associated Press
Salem
Bertram Family Visit Spends Day In Keezletown
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Bertram of Harrisonburg spent a few hours with the former's brother A. D. Bertram in Keezletown. The exchange included casual chatter about hats and a light, humorous dispute over a wardrobe issue.
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H.W. Bertram
Harrisonburg
A. D. Bertram
Keezletown
Hospital Supper Event At Oeavon Hall Offers Turkey Dinner
Thursday program lists a turkey supper with dressing gravy celery potatoes cranberries rolls and coffee for 75 cents. Oyster and chicken salad options also served with brick ice cream cake Velvets and fancy gifts plus candy. Visitors invited to see The Mystery Tree with velvets at sacrifice prices.
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Hospital
Turkey
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Strom
Iner Furniture Co
Commerce Commission
Stebel
Corn Growers’ Association
Edisons
Rishells
Pathes
B. Ney & Sons
Dodge
Flemming
Chicago
William M. Scholl
Josney & Sons
Porto
Builti
Naval Court of Inquiry Investiga
Haiti
Gloflocker
Frentarmerie
Belef
Daat
Col Hooker
Farnire
Coke Hooter
Dorewny Williams
Garenler Jean
Henry Pe Mayo
Eoter
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