Virginia House approves radical temperance bill
The Byrd bill in the Virginia House of Delegates aims to ban liquor sales in towns with populations of 600 or less and grants search rights to authorities. It shifts the burden of proof to alleged sellers and seeks to curb illicit liquor activity with strong restrictions.
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Byrd
House of Delegates
Virginia
Committee On
Bona Fide Socisl
Comminsoner of Agriculture
Ardent Epirite
Mann
Senate
Virginia Lawmakers Push Constitutional Reform and Codification
General Assembly advances a resolution to elect revenue commissioners by voters and to allow consecutive terms. Senate backs 1913 start for first selection. House plans comprehensive codification after 100 years without it. Debates include hazing penalties, rail line repeal, school books funding, and liquor regulation.
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General Assembly
Pffce
Senate
Strode
Delepate Surratt of
Carroll
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Chase
Dickenson County
Europe
Uren
Dr. Powers of
Brunewick
Peach Yellows Impact in Virginia Orchards Noted
Inspection reports from Rockbridge County show 401 diseased peach trees out of 87 775 surveyed, a small 1 percent. State Entomologist J L Paws urges concerted action to prevent spread and cites Michigan’s recovery as a model for Virginia growers. Ambience notes Collierstown and Collierstown post office changes, local clergy preaching, and community updates.
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Eorror Gazette
Rockbridge
Michigar
Berlin
Michigan
J. L. Paws
Local Notes and Arrivals in Springfield and Vicinity
Dr L B Moore begins practice in the area residing with Mrs S W Arnold. Wallie Leech rests at home from Dunamore's Business College due to eye troubles. Infant of Mr and Mrs John Watta died Friday night and was buried at High Bridge. Rev E Lynch returns from Arkansas and Nebraska visit. Miss Alice Padget has been sick for weeks. Harry L Wilkinson leaves Natural Bridge for Buchanan to take a job. Mrs W R Pareone visits Mrs W E H L Stark. Mrs Joe King of Wood Texas commends Pineales for kidney and bladder relief bought from B H Gorrell.
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Sam
Knick Brothers
Collieretown
W. A. Tribbett’s Mill
Wilkerson
J. A. Wilkerson
Wm. Hughie
Lexington and Covington
Ohio
Geo. Baker
Uexingon
W. Fister
Pulacki County
John Hotinger
Robert Savill
L.B. Moore
Gurdonsville
S. W. Arnold
Wallie Leech
Dunamore
Busineee College
Scaunton
John Watta
High Bridge
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Rockbridge County
Deeds of bargain and sale entered in Rockbridge County Clerk's Office for week ending February 14 1905. J B Davis to Jacob Jackson Jr parcel on Calf Pasture River Walker s Creek district 11 acres more or less. Cyrus H Hite to Peter A Moran land near Ves muc station South River district 75. Mis Wattle Spiggle to RP Campbell parcel on South River 50 acres more or less. Peer Zollman and husband to John H Zollivan undivided one sixth of 300 acres on Buffalo Creek adjacent J R Yardy et al 1100.
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Rockbridge County
J.B. Davis
Eta
Jacob Jackson, Jr
Walker's Creek
J. W. Lyle
Cyrus H
Hite
Peter A
Moran
Vesmus Station
South River
Mis
Fort Worth Lone Centenarian Celebrates Century Plus
A Fort Worth dispatch notes Mrs. L Kilcrease of Pine Mill is 132 years old born February 10 1776 in Halifax County North Carolina. Her daughter is 98 and granddaughter 63. She shows family Bible records proving her age and still walks with the aid of a cane.
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Fort Worth
Texas
L. Kilcrease
Pine Mill
Here
Lisa
Halifax County
N. C
Dr Shoop Cough Cure and Foot Ease Advertisements
An old newspaper ad blend promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure claiming it stops tickling coughs with no opium or harsh ingredients and claims safety for babies. Another product, Allen's Foot Ease, promises relief for tightness and swelling of feet. Sales pitches name Le Roy New York distributors and local druggists.
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Allen's
Ohmeted
le Roy
N. Y. Hebe
Dr.Shoop
Ake
B. H. Gorrell
Foley's Kidney Remedy Claims Cure for Kidney and Bladder Disorders
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy fixes irregularities and cures kidney or bladder disorders. It urges immediate use to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes and is signed by H. Gorrall.
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Foley
New York Evening Post on the Presidency
The New York Evening Post warns Republicans that Bryan will be a hard man to beat. It argues his vast following, campaign energy, and ability to attack Republican records could decisively defeat the party in 1905. It notes a panic under Republican rule and rising unemployment as Bryan could capitalize on these facts.
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The
New York Evening Post
Ind
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Jell-O Offers Free Desserts Amid Circular Pattern Fun
Circular in every package explains and flusters different patterns. Jell-O is sold by all good grocers at life per package. Do not accept a substitute or you will be disappointed.
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Ife
New York City
Washington and Lee Defeats Staunton Academy 87 to 10
Washington and Lee University basketball team routed Staunton Academy 87 to 10. The visitors never challenged, as W and L dominated on both ends. Virginia faces Washington and Lee tomorrow evening in the gymnasium.
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Washington and Lee University
Staunton Ilttar Academy
Varelty
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Democrats of Wisconsin Choose Delegates for Bryan at Denver
The Democrats of Wisconsin elected delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Denver and adopted strong resolutions endorsing William Jennings Bryan for President. Delegates are instructed to vote for Bryan, described as the greatest living American statesman.
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Wisconsin
Denver
Jenning Bryan
United States
Bryan
Prohibition Debate Fails In Senate By Narrow Margin
Digest of a local newspaper noting the defeat of a West Virginia liquor prohibition amendment in the Senate by a single vote, with one member absent ill. Also mentions Dr. Shoop remedies, Foley Honey and Tar endorsements, and smallpox quarantine at Roanke Woman's College amid varied health ads and notices.
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West Virginia
House
Senate
Roencke Woman's College
Danville
Board of
Baialth Be
Court schedules hearing on petition in Harrisonburg district
On February 12 1908 the court orders a hearing for March 12 1908 at 10 a m in Harrisonburg Wald District. It directs publication in Lexworow Gazette and requires the clerk to mail copies to all known creditors with the notice. Witnesses: Henry C McDowell judge and clerk A K Fletcher signed February 12 1908.
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States OF America
Western District of Virginia
United States District Court Ie
Ky Morris
Macharge
Heury
McDowell
District Court of the United States
Virginia
Morris
Clifton Forge
Alleghany
Harrisonburg
Wald
Clark
Rui
Coplea
Tlon
Sidende
Wittiees
Henry C. McDowell
Auld Court
Iag
Eald District
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Seton
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United States Senate
Thomas S. Martin
Bracksnurn, VA
Collierstown
Springfield and Vicinity
Joe King
Wood
Tex
Mother Grey
Lagrippe
B. A. Gorrall
Jon
Polwy
B. H Gorrall
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Meney
Tealth
Ravine
Wis
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Adair
Shoop
Racine
Dr. Shoop
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Poley
Gorrell
Graham and Company
J. ED
Deaver
Main Street
Court House
Davis
O. T. Davidson
Queenstown, Md
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Western District
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Clork
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Circuit Court
Deva R. Dixon
Dinow
Wm. Dixon
Tia
Steen
R. R. Witt
JY. Grinstead
P. Q
Montgomery & Black
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A. B. Beckwith & CO
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Lopez
Manilla
Bucklen
Dr. King
India
Madras
Hill
Lonsdale Cambric
Irwin and Company
Rockbridge Lime & Stone Co
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