Water Supply Expansion in Valley City and Staunton Prospect
Luray votes to spend 10000 to increase daily water supply from 40000 to 130000 gallons. Staunton may study changing from limestone to soft freestone water, referencing a 200000 bond for Swart’s Draft watershed. Investigation advised to assess feasibility and alternative sources for soft water. Staunton Dispatch reports.
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Luray
Chamber of Commerce
Staunton
Stuart
Swart
Harrisonburg
Stauntoo Dispatch
Norfolk School Board Names High School for Maury
The Norfolk School Board honored Commodore Matthew F. Maury by naming the new high school after him. He is praised as a naval officer scientist hydrographer navigator and author of school textbooks once used across Virginia. The piece laments Virginia’s lack of official recognition and calls for a monument to Maury.
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Norfolk School Board
Commodore Matthew F. Maury
Commodore Maury
Virginia
Board of Education of
Norfolk
Maury
Richmond Journal
Remount Station at Front Royal Proposed
The United States plans a remount station at Front Royal to breed train and supply horses for cavalry. A five thousand acre government farm would be established with Virginia farmers providing feed and equipment, creating many jobs and drawing global attention to Virginia’s horse herds and the state’s prominence in U S Army horse breeding.
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U. S
Front Royal
King Horse
Virginia
Valley
United States
Congress
Duty to keep faith with the people amid political promises
Democratic praises for fidelity to campaign promises as a path to retake the House in 1912. The speaker contrasts Republicans’ broken promises with Democrats’ reform efforts, citing tariff revision, abolition of Cannonism, electing senators by popular vote, and cutting government waste as key pledges.
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Saint Paul
House of Representatives
White House
Senate
Uts
United States
House
Declining Birth Rates Among Harvard Alumni in 19th Century
The article notes Harvard college classes show a drop in fertility from over seven children per man in earlier eras to less than one in 1880. It attributes this to college life and high education costs, arguing that educated families restrict family size. It warns the United States faces a slowdown in population growth as a result.
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Harvard College
United States
Barnyard Manure as Fertilizer Warns of Soil Loss
A USDA leaflet urges farmers to save barnyard manure and use green crops along with commercial fertilizers. It warns that exclusive fertilizer use depletes soil, explains how improper saving reduces plant food, and outlines methods to preserve manure on sand or clay soils and in stables. It notes the value of manure from horse and cow and discusses nitrogen loss and practical handling. It also mentions Governor Mann likely to appoint Senator Swanson to the Senate after the March fourth start date, with analysis of committee seniority and political implications.
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Mann
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Swanson
Congressman Glass
Mr. Swanson
Glass
Senator Swanson
Congress
General Assembly
Daniel
Mobley-Hamilton Nuptials at Bethel Church
Miss Eva Watts Hamilton daughter of Mrs W W Hamilton and Mr William Allen Mobley of Johnson South Carolina were married February 15 1811 at Bethel Presbyterian Church near Middlebrook at 11 am Rev C D Waller officiated. The bride wore green broadcloth and green ribbon hat. Attendants included Cornelia Wallace Mish maid of honor. Best man was Hugh F Latimer with ushers Ollie W Hamilton H Welland S S F Gilkeson and R H Clemmer. Elizabeth Wallace played organ and led Lohengrin and Mendelssohn. The ceremony concluded with a sentiment about family harmony.
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Eva Watts Hamilton
W. W. Hamilton
William Allen Mobley
Johnson, S. C
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Middlebrook
C. D. Waller
Harry M. Hamilton
Cornelia Wallace Mish
Hugh F. Latimer
Birmingham
Ala
Ollie W. Blamilton
H. Welland
S&s. F Gilkeson
H. Clemmer
Elizabeth Wallace
Lohengke
Mendelssohn
Serious charge against W and L U professor sparks row
Tom Towles of Virginia questions Washington and Lee University entrance standards and accuses its president and trustees of lower rules while Virginia refuses to schedule a game. The debate centers on honor, equality in athletics, and the institutions' historical standing.
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Mr. Towles
Washington and Lee
Virginia
Washington
Towles
Athletic Association
Georgetown
North Carolina
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
University of Virginia
Robert E. Lee
G. W. Custis Lee
William L. Wilson
Harry St. George Tucker
San Francisco Panama Exposition choice and Pellagra probe
The piece notes Congress favoring San Francisco as the Panama Exposition site over New Orleans and dismisses the corn bread pellagra theory. It also reports the death of J. W. Jones of Barren Ridge Augusta county at an old age, leaving a large family. A local advertisement extols the merits of the advertising merchant and the importance of customer care in building lasting clientele.
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South Atlantic
Congress
San Francisco
Panama Exposition
New Orleans
J. W. Jones
Barren Ridge
Augusta County
German Baptist Church
Fincastie Herald
Remarkable Building feat by Loyal Men’s Club
A Bristol dispatch reports that fifty members of the Loyal Men's Club at Central Christian Work built a 30 by 60 foot classroom in a single day. Ground prepared, materials laid, and a high pitched roof with electric lights completed by day’s end for a reception.
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Bristol
Ffty
Loyal Men's Club
Michigan couple's 24 births in 26 years shock Marquette
A Marquette dispatch reports Mrs Antoine Lemere, 45, has borne 24 children in 26 years on a Michigan farm. Seventeen are alive, oldest 25, youngest 5 weeks. The Lemeres, French natives, married, settled on the homestead. children described as rugged and healthy.
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Antoine Lemere
Lemere
France
Michigan
Towles Charges and University Relations At Issue
The Richmond Journal reports that Towles accuses the institution of dishonorable entrance practices aimed at luring students. Virginia authorities deny responsibility for Towles statements. Athletic relations are sidelined as the dispute centers on these charges and potential apologies. Washington and Lee would not engage until charges are withdrawn or proven false.
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Towles
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Richmond Journal
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Valley City
Matthew Fontaine
OF Democratic Party
Champ Clark
Albert B. Mart
Department of History
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
the of Health
Mobley
Hamilton
U. of Va
Tom Towles
University of Virginia Athletic Association
Washington and Lee University
Denny
Washington and Lees
Marquette, Mich
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