Local Serial Adverts and A Curious Medical Anecdote
An old subscription notice explains payment rules for newspapers, with mention that non payment may lead to charges. The piece then shifts to a medical vignette about Herman Saunders, a 19 year old Richmond man who collapsed on the street after being struck in the head by a brickbar, later recalling the incident as doctors treated him and police investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Saunders
Nero
Richmond
S Hospital
Saunders
Osler on daily life rules at Yale visit
Dr William Osler visiting the United States at Yale offered practical rules for daily life. He urged forgetting past and future, claiming life is a habit and control of the mind is the aim of education. He noted Americas haste and Europeans’ steadier progress while warning against tobacco and excessive hurry.
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William Osler
Europe
Sir William Osler
John Hopkins Hospital
Yale University
Retirement of James Bryce as British ambassador to Washington
The article lauds James Bryce for his deep understanding of the American system of government, noting his writings are used as textbooks in the United States. It credits his presence in Washington with strengthening Anglo American ties and removing obstacles to mutual understanding.
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America
James Bryce
Washington
Bryce
New
Slaunton
Voter taxes and political hatchets in press chatter
Paragrapher urges poll tax payment before voting. Secretary Lane drafts irrigation rules. Editorial quips about Bryan and politics, noting Washington soils will hold political weapon remnants to be stored at the Smithsonian.
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Lane
Alexandria News
Bryan
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Charlottesville
Supreme Court upholds primaries for Portsmouth city
Richmond Va April 30 holding that political parties may arrange primaries to suit party managers Judge Keith sustains Judge Brain ruling and refuses injunction against the Democratic executive committee from holding the May 27 primary Petitioners Flynn and McAlpine argued Byrd act and 1890 Independents primary law but the court found no injury shown and kept the primary on track
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Richmond
Keith
State Supreme Court
Kenneth Brain
Llustings Court of
Portsmouth
Democratic Executive Committee
Hastings Court of Portsmouth
A. F. Flynn
Newton McAlpine
Brain
Chicks for sale and egg hatching at Dayton hatchery
Baby chicks offered at six to eight cents each with room for egg incubation. Terms include hatching two to one and two from each chick, eggs to be delivered and chicks received at hatching. Call Hatchery from Dayton. 48.H. Blogser & Son 40-21.
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Dayton
H. Blogser & Son
Shenandoah County Field and Track Meet in Woodstock
The Graded and High Schools of Shenandoah county will participate in a Meld and Track Meet in Woodstock on Saturday May 16. Events start at 10 00 a m on Magruder s Field just north of Woodstock Representing ten or eleven schools there will be races jumping 50 and 100 yard dashes and comic events The meet promises to be good and all are invited Banners will be given to winning schools and medals to each boy who scores a certain number of points.
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Shenandoah County
Woodstock
Magruders Field
Annual meeting notice of Rockingham Mutual Telephone Co.
The Phone Holders of Rockingham Mutual Telephone Co. are summoned to the regular annual meeting in Assembly Hall Clarrisonburg on Tuesday May 6 at 11 am. A quorum is required. absence or lack of proxy can incur a $1 fine. The Board of Directors will meet April 8 at 11 am in the same hall. all members urged to attend. Signed C H Ralston President.
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Rockingham Mutual Telephone Co
Assembly Hall
Clarrisonburg
Governor Williams Better. Dictates Letters From Bed
Richond Va April d0 There was marked improvement in Governor Williams condition yesterday. He dictated urgent letters to his secretary Captain Rives and affixed signatures while propped in bed. He also designated May 11 as Mothers Day and received callers including Joseph D Migleston and I Stearnes. He learns of Stearnes election as president of the Southern Sociological Congress. Stitches to be removed tomorrow. he back to the mansion Saturday for a possible auto ride.
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Owen
Jnley
Colonel Owen
Chesterfield
Bryan Punch at Greenwich Social Centre Event
At Public School No 41 Greenwich Village, about 400 to 500 attended a reception by the Greenwich Commonwealth. A large bowl of nonalcoholic punch labeled Bryan Punch was served at 10 P M enticing guests including Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest daughter of the President, with remarks praising its potency and longevity.
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Croton
Greenwich
Conn
Greenwich Commonwealth
Greenwich Village
Bryan Punch
Margaret Wilson
McDonald Dahlgren
J. C. Drayton
Boyd Fisher
Wilson
Valley Hardware Company Dealings Reported
A brief notice notes dealings involving the Valley Hardware Company with the date fragment 17 4. The item mentions business actions in a concise community record, listing no further names or places.
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Hardware
St Louis Dedication Day Honors Jefferson Statue Unveiling
The St Louis celebration features Gov Duane of Illinois and Gov Major of Missouri as dedication exercises at 2 pm with a military civic parade to Forest Park. Natalie Norton of Elsberry and Dixie Wells Manning descend from Jefferson to unveil the statue with David R. Francis and Mayor Kiel officiating. Thornton of Virginia will speak. Senator Jones will close. Banks and buildings close at noon. schools dismissed. dinner for guests to conclude.
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Duane
Ilinois
Major
Missouri
Forest Park
Natalie Norton
Elsberry
Thomas Jefferson
Dixie Wells Manning
St. Louis
Jefferson
David R. Francis
Exposition Company
Kiel
William R. Thornton
University of Virginia
United States
Jones
Washington
Two Sets of China at a Bargain Price
A daily advertisement offers two sets of china, containing 48 pieces with beautiful patterns, available at less than cost price. The ad directs readers to address China daily records and details.
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China
Adress
Cate Daily
Regord
Civil Service Probe Advances Across Senate
A civil service probe moves forward after a Senate debate on the Overman resolution. Democratic senators charge that Republican job seekers gained favoritism in appointments and promotions. A witness suggested clerks might not admit party leanings if their jobs were at risk.
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Pagh
Senate
Civil Service Administration
Overman
Civil Service
Pomerene
Attics
Pastor vows to propose for bashful suitors at church
Oklahoma City April 29 The Rev E D Cameron Central Baptist Muskogee pastor famous as friend of marriage proclaims he will propose to a chosen girl for any young man in his congregation who fears to ask. He urges weddings before June, defends marriage, condemns divorce and lauds Catholic stance against it while advocating pre marriage medical exams. He invites youth to discuss marriage openly and promises secrecy if proposals fail.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
E. D. Cameron
Central Baptist Whareh
Muskogee
Cameron
Public Instructions
Epworth League Anniversary at Elkton Methodist Church
The Elkton Va church will host its annual Epworth League anniversary on Sunday with black and old gold decorations including Maltese crosses. Special music and talks on the league’s origin and history will accompany a junior league bill, as local delegates and residents attend related activities.
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Istitou
Epworth League
Strole
Fredericksburg
Virginia
School Association
Abs
R. J. Hopkins
McGaheysville
Wicton
J. J. Shipp
Mary McVeigh
Culpaper
Harvey McVeigh
Geo. Polly
Grovehill
Eugena Petty
Barnard Yancey
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Boosted by Drug Store Ad
An old time home remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hue is sold ready to use by L. Hott Drug Co. The ad praises darkening gray hair, lustre, and scalp health, claiming rapid color restoration with simple nightly application, urging gray haired readers to buy to look younger.
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Wyeth
Neighbor chickens delay advice on Petersburg garden plans
An Index Appeal note asks whether this is a good time to garden in Petersburg, but the reply hinges on whether a neighbor keeps chickens, making tailored guidance impractical until that detail is known.
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Petersburg
Free Fezema Cure Promises Skin Disease Relief
An advertisement touts B B B or Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema rheum and itching. It claims internal use purifies blood to heal pimples boils and crusty sores, with a money back or free trial offer via mail. Sold by L H Ott Drug Co at one dollar per bottle with home care directions.
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L. H. Ott Drug Co
Mall
Notice of grade mnes on Cantrell and nearby streets
Legal notices list grade mnes conducted on Cantrell Ave West Market to German High streets Virginia Ave Franklin St Ott Street. Property owners will be contacted by the superintendent P W and directing staff to determine responsibility and next steps.
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Cantrell Ave
West Market
Virginia Ave
Franklin Streat
Ott Street
P. W
D. F. Nolg
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Sir WM
Osler
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S. J. Helsley Horse Co
Cupps
Bridgewater
Mossy Creek
Rattlesnake Mountain
Linden
Piedmont Orchard Company
Charles H. L. Johnston
Washington, D. C
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Middletown
Harrisonburg Music Co
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Aduteng
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Hinton
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Virginia Theatre
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Dr. JR
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Q. Ry
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Eas
Mar
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Pada
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Bealte
Gaulsian Endeavory
Hloo College
JeKail Lehman
Awike
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WTA
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