Republicans Win Ballot Battle in Yesterday’s Election
Reports indicate Taft elected president with 208 electoral votes and gains in Ohio Indiana Maryland Pennsylvania and the Middle West while New York Hughes and Minnesota show varied results. Bryan praised for his principles and Christian leadership amid the nationwide Republican surge and Democratic gains in some Southern districts.
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Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Eure
House of Representatives
Senate
Hughes
New York
New York City
Ohio
Indiana
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Minnesota
Johnson
Virginia
Beecom Slemp
H. D. Flood
Virginia Game Seasons and New Hunting Laws Window
The season for shooting game opened November 1 but began Monday November 3 and runs to December 31. Virginia law bans hunting or possessing wild birds between December 31 and November 1, and rabbits may be hunted year round on private property. deer may be hunted September 1 to December 1. A 2070s amendment prohibits sale of pheasant quail partridge woodcock and robin, with penalties up to 50 dollars or 30 days in jail. Dr G M Burton will visit Lexington November 10 11 12 and 18 for eye ear nose throat work.
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Virginia
G. M. Burton
Lexington
Morgan Pendleton
Wade Myster
Virginia Polytech Institute Defeats Washington and Lee
In Lynchburg on Saturday VPI overwhelmed W L U 15 to 4 at the Fair Grounds. The game drew about 2,500 spectators as VPI dominated the first half while W L U rallied in the second, aided by a long pass to Smartt and a goal from Feuerstein.
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Vv. P. I
Lynchburg
Lynchburg News of
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Fair Grounds
Tran
Lexington
Washington and Lee
Menbere
Root
Siameee
Virginia Polytechnic
Weshington
Lee
Smartt
Feverstein
Bryan Trails in Returns at Fairview Home
William J. Bryan faced defeat as early returns from Fairview Nebraska favored his Republican opponent. He prepared for no statement tonight while believing the state might still produce a surprise. elsewhere in Cincinnati Taft remained confident as 1000 o'clock reports showed a favorable outlook for his victory and he planned a delayed public remark.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Cincinnati
Ohio
C. P. Taft
William H.taft
Mre
Taft
Hitchcock
Flood Draws Cordial Reception at Marion Meeting
Hon H D Flood drew large crowds in Marion Ohio where The Mirror reported a great speech that stirred hearty laughter and thunderous applause. The Daughters of the Confederacy Mary Custis Lee Chapter plan a November 6 meeting at Jackson Hospital with full attendance requested. The piece notes The Lusiance coffee from New Orleans as a highlight.
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H. D. Flood
Mirror
Marion
Ohio
Southland
Mary Custis Lee
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jackson Hospital
Rockbridge deeds recorded and Roosevelt Thanksgiving notice
The Rockbridge county Clerk records multiple bargains and sales including John W. Lindsay to Mary K. Graham house on Washington Street Lexington and various land transfers totaling several properties with prices ranging to 7 000 dollars. President Roosevelt issues the annual Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 26 as Thanksgiving Day urging moral and spiritual progress alongside national growth.
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Rockbridge County
John W. Lindsay
Mary K. Graham
Washington Street
Lexington
FP. Lackey
L. L. Wilson
R. Moore
Kerr's Creek
F. Lackey
Collier’s
Rockbridge Building & Loan
Obas
E. Hall
Alum Sprites Road
R.C. Agoor
Frances E. Penick
Lexington Development Co
A. T. Shields
Zena
Goodloe
Goshen Land and Improvement Co
John Morris
James Irvine
Colliers Creek
Alphin
Frank T. Glasgow
J. D.goodbar
Robt
Wilhelm
Collier's Creek
T. BH. Martin
J. W. Bare
Robert H. Gillock
Ella K.gillock
Sycamore Street
Frank Grigsby
Roosevelt
Seed Corn Boosts Virginia Yields and Wealth
Virginia farmers are urged to improve corn yields by selecting seed corn from on stalk ears, aiming for large, well filled ears on stout plants. The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station circulates guidance, noting a potential yearly gain of over one million dollars for the state with each extra bushel per acre.
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Virginia
Ocper
Ohio
Iowa
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Blacksburg
LyMan Carrier
Var
Laxatives and elixirs touts mixed in old ads and jokes
A collage of medicinal pitches and humorous snippets from an old paper. Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Life Pills and Foley remedies alongside L and M paints and Dr Fahrney’s Teething Syrup. Social notes mention Hastings court acquittal and a jokey newspaper cartoon exchange.
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
B. H. Gorrell
Rumher Heebj Shoes By Morgan Wright For Sale
Notice announces 8700 pairs of Rumher Heebj shoes by Morgan Wright and Co available for customers. Friction plug feature prevents slipping. shoes suitable for running or flying. Address 90-418 W Main, Lexington VA.
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Morgan & Wright
H. Chittum
W. Main
Lexington
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Che Gazette
William R. Kennedy
Szxmmetox,Va
W.L. U
P. I. Smartt
Movard
J, P
Jones Pelter
Hodgson Genes
Acces
Jones Carey
Hufford
Feuerstein
Connally Armentrout
Billups Izard
Earwood
Lattrell
Gravely Alderson
V.hodgson
Mr. Williams
University of Virginia
Guss
Lehigh
Tiwe
Senuel Saville
John A. Harrah
Buffalo
Ad. Jos
Morrison
Thos
Reeato
J. H. Pleasante
Brownsburg
Letcher
Adj
Mra. A
Elizabeth Deaver
Hutton
J. R. Chat
McQuown Thompson
Chas
Lucian Thompson
McCown Farm
South River
Mackey
Longwood
Gaxseiie
W. A. Mobler
Harry Alexander Swarts
Dora Annis Mobler
Lewis Hickman
J. G
M. J. Swartz
J. P. Miller
Chas, Short
Faonle Morgan
Frank Lackey
Pulaski County
Gilmore's Mill Personals
Gacetie
Ilmors Minis
M. F. Watson
Beasle Barger
D. Sizer
Bluefield
W. Va
Will Hamilton
Augusta
W. H. Chiles
Lynchburg Hospital
H. B. Walla
M. W. Barger
Graham
Andre- Ciena
U.S
Wenn
Sunset Magazine
Rc Woman's Home Companion
Sunset Magazine Sah
CaLiecane
Adjutant General
Richmond
McCrum Drug Co
H. L. Gilbergen
Buena Vista
Ethel Gaylord
Hastings Court
Vaughan
Foley
Boley
H. Gorreil
B.H. Sterrell
Bady
Willie
Waima
Grandma
Thomas
Punkville Palladium
Noah
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry
Philadelphia Bulletin
Winchester
J.gassman & Son Hardware Company
China
R. 5S
Anderson
Harrie
Bonaxliss
Harriez
Burerss
Circuit Court of
Rockbridge
Hattie
Burgess
Lexington, Va
Ei. M. Pendleton
Irving Fisher
Yale
United States
Little Platt’s
Henry B. Platt
Clift St
Warner, Pole & Company
N. Main St
Beulah
A. B. Beckwith & CO
Old Mountain Town
J. ED
Deaver
N. Main Street
8. Hutchinson
Main Street
Court House
Adair
Weinbergs
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