Springtime in Fordport Sparks a Romantic Power Play
Prescott, an out-of-towner, vies for Rose Marshall as she endures his advances and a wealth-fueled plan from Aunt Polly. When Rose discovers she loves Tom Lyle, she breaks with Prescott, confronts the couple’s future, and faces Tom’s quiet, hopeful question about love.
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Cuntia
Rose Marshall
Prescott
Rose
Luca
Hem
Polly
Vue Gay
Rose E
Eric
Simmons
Foxburg
Goodby
Yes Dearest Plans Wealth From Coal Rights
In a whispered exchange Tom reveals he bought the house and sold mining rights to gain wealth, hoping to test Rose and win her, while promising she may keep the house. Rose, surprised, prefers to live in the country and forgives him.
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Tom
Eric
Rose
Eric Prescott
Prescott
Rocky Mount Growth Sparks Apple Venture and Utilities Plan
In Rocky Mount Virginia, town progress includes unissued 50,000 bonds for water sewer and power, a Norfolk and Western station expansion, and a 1,600 acre Saunders Siding tract cleared for apples by the American Apple Company led by C. Louis Allen. Ira Chapmin buys Shunders Siding mill to run with new mercantile venture as Franklin County widens apple industry, backed by gold medals and local orchards.
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Rocky Mount
Ludlow
Winston-Salem
Norfolk and Western
Saunders Siding
John R. Guerrant
American Apple Company
Washington, D. C
C. Louis Allen
Avian
South Dakota
Franklin County
Blue Ridge
Franklin
St. Louis
Algoma
SS. Guerrant
Furnace Company Now In Bankruptcy in Roanoke Area
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court Wednesday against West End Furnace Company of Roanoke. H. H. Creider was named temporary receiver with a $10,000 bond. The filing lists debts including $34,516.52 for Charles J. Bailey & Co., $3,600 for Edward Bailey, and $951.04 for Nelson Hardwire Company. The furnace will continue operating under court supervision.
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Lynchburg
McDowell
West End Furnace Company
Roanoke
H. H. Creider
Charles J. Bailey & Co
Harrisburg
Edward Bailey
Nelson Hardwire Company
Wall Street bets on Taft renomination outcome
New York reports the first public bet on the next presidential election. A stock exchange house on the curb offered $5,000 to $4,000 that President Taft would win if renominated, while Roosevelt was believed unlikely to receive the nomination at Chicago. The stake stands for now.
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New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange House
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
New York Needs 11 250 000 For Tuberculosis Treatment
Auburn N Y Special reporting the lack of rural tuberculosis provisions the anti tuberculosis committee of the State Grange recommends the Legislature provide 11 250 000 for hospitals. It notes tuberculosis rising faster in rural areas with 15 000 living cases in New York State.
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New York
Auburn
N. Y
State Grange
New York State
Willis and Gillis Court Quip On Student Absences
A judge hears Willis claim her son cut luxuries to curb spending and class time after she instructed him. Willis says he began cutting expenses, while Gillis notes he has been cutting classes since.
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Willis
Courge
Gillis
Judge
Churchill Visits Belfast amid Home Rule Protests
Winston Churchill and John Redmond faced hostile crowds as Ulster Orange supporters protested the home rule demonstration in Belfast. Police and soldiers protected Churchill who arrived late at night and spoke under a heavy rain. He defended Liberal policy and argued for home rule as a step toward a federation of the British Empire, with a proposed bicameral Irish parliament and protections for religious freedom. Suffragettes interrupted and were removed.
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Ulster Orangemen
Winston Churchill
The
Admiralty
John Redmond
Churchill
Mr. Churchill
A. Bonar Law
House of Commons
Edward Carzon
Ulster Orangemen'’s Association
Larne Tiarver
Trish
Huvenish
Pirte
Ale
Great Britain
Enghind
Germany
United States
England
Morse May Yet Regain Health
Morse May yet regain health in Atlanta as Charles W. Morse, once a convict and a prominent kingpin to bankers, sits up four to five hours daily reading the press and showing hopeful signs. Doctors say he is improving but not yet strong enough to walk, with New York plans for a possible Wall Street return left unconfirmed.
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Atlanta
New York City
Charles W. Morse
New York
Wall Street
A. L. Fowler
Morse
Agents Wanted for Virginia Grown Nursery Stock Sales
Recruiters seek a reliable agent in every county to market celebrated Virginia Grown nursery stock. Offers include complete outfit, free cash weekly ad advances, and high earnings for farmers, students, and others. Immediate write for liberal terms.
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Virginia
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Spitzer
Mrs Virginia Spitzer of Buena Vista Ya testifies to relief from kidney pain and dizziness after thirty years of suffering. She spent three weeks in hospital and reports sediment in urine but found quick relief and strength from Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement urges readers to demand Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents in all stores, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Virginia Spitzer
Buena Vista
Doan
Chas. A. Ragland
Madison Heights
Thedford
Morse gains fight against illness during prison release hope
Morse, held at Fort McPherson, shows signs of recovery and renewed resolve after pardoned release. Doctors say mental recovery leads physical gains. plans include transfer to New York with Mrs. Morse and Dr. Fowler, then travel to Bad Nauheim for carbonic acid baths. The President’s action potentially restoring citizenship is discussed by his friends.
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Fort McPherson
Morse
New York
Dr. Fowler
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Laundrymen to Meet in Richmond Virginia
C M Deverle secretary of the Laundrymen's Association of Virginia and West Virginia lectured Roanoke on progress and the next executive committee meeting set for March 11 and 12 in Richmond. The group aims to improve laundry work and sanitary conditions with eighty four members from eighty two laundries. Governor Munn was slated to speak.
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Roanoke
Fen
C. MM. Deverle
Munn
Portugal Flood Toll Mounts in Southern Portugal
In Lisbon a Tagus River flood from fierce rains devastates southern Portugal. Dozens of bodies are recovered, hundreds left homeless, and hospitals overwhelmed with injured victims amid extensive property damage.
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Lisbon
Special
Tagus
Portugal
Out of Work Man Jumps From Roof in Desperate Act
In Jersey City Andrew Kocushky, recently unemployed, leaped from a roof and was killed instantly after his wife struggled to stop him. The distraught man’s action followed a period of severe joblessness and mounting despair described by witnesses.
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Jersey City
Andrew Kocushky
Kocushky
Virginia Quarterback Gooch to Wed Before Wilmington Post
Charlottesville reports Sta pleton D. Gooch, 1910 Virginia Cavaliers quarterback and son of Judge W. S. Gooch, will wed in Florida before assuming a new chemist position in Wilmington, Delaware, around February 20. He left Plant City, Florida for the move.
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Charlottesville
Stapleton D. Gooch
University of Virginia
Gooch
W. S. Gouch
Plant City
Fla
Wilmington
Del
Florida
The Monotone Girl and Color Advice for Women
A fashion piece advises the monotone woman on choosing flattering colors, avoiding fads, and considering age and complexion. It warns against pink or bright tones for certain skin types, emphasizes simplicity, and notes economy and durability in wardrobe choices.
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Ajj
Nover
Tailored Suits and Velvet Coats For The Season
The piece discusses dark shades and bright accents in tailored suits, velvet coats, and frocks. It notes pin stripes, inexpensive ready made options, and the appeal of velvet materials for coats and skirts, highlighting available novelty fashion and wardrobe impact.
Tetterine Dandruff and Scalp Cure Advertisement
Dandruff and cankered scalp cured by Tetterine. Claims to eradicate eczema ringworm and sores quickly. Promotes 60c box and offers mail order from The Shoptrine Company Savannah Ga.
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Glist
Shoptrine Company
Savannah
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