25 Feb 1922
Page 1
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Newspaper
Richmond Planet
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
1
The head of the Virginia Public School System announces departmental representation and loan funds for deserving students. A $10.00 fee covers all costs for Virginia students in the Academic Departments and requests a catalogue.
Rev William C Burns argues in The Assembly Herald that universities and smaller colleges serve distinct roles. He says universities focus on technical, professional, and postgraduate study, while colleges provide broad liberal education and character development. He stresses strong student contact and a democratic spirit in Presbyterian colleges.
An advertisement extols Shivar Mineral Spring water as a cure for dyspepsia rheumatism kidney and other ailments. It offers a three week trial with a money back guarantee, inviting readers to mail two dollars for ten gallons and return empty demijohns if no benefit.
Eighty year old Christian and former Bible woman in Hangchow’s Southern Presbyterian Mission now earns by winding silk. After reading the Intelligencer account of Armenian suffering she started a subscription list and contributes five dollars.
Special trains run August 3 from White Post at 7:00 A M and Elkton at 6:00 A M for a PEN MAR church reunion. Round trip Elkton fare is $2.00 with low rates from intermediate stations. Call Norfolk and Western Railway agents for details. General Passenger Agent, Roanoke Va.
The piece notes the rapid spread of cigarette use in America since its introduction less than fifty years ago. It cites a seven hundred percent rise in the trade over thirteen years and an eight and one third percent rise in cigar sales, projecting a continued rise in fifteen years.
Summer boarders sought for a beautiful private home in Montreal near the foot of Mt. Mitchell in Blue Ridge country. Located fifteen miles from Asheville and one mile from Black Mountain station on the Southern Railway. Golf course access and all city comforts available. Apply Le Mrs. G. N. Ennett, Black Mountain.
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