Monument plan for Loyal Women of Civil War urged
The Norfolk Hoggard group pushes a plan to erect a monument in memory of Loyal Women of the Civil War and to house the American Red Cross. The New York Commandery of the Loyal Legion has withdrawn, leaving $135 raised from military groups. Captain James A Scrymser criticizes pensions as unpatriotic, prompting renewed effort to honor Confederate women.
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Norfolk
Natere
Washington, D. C
Themerican Red Cross Society
Pais
New York Ommandery
The
Loyal Legion
Ways and Means Comittee
James A. Scrymser
Eing
New York Commandery
New York
Confedercy
Wilor
Scrymser
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Crop strength shifts as farmers trim sails for slump
The Washington Post notes a broad trend of agricultural resilience with large crops providing uplift while many farmers reduce capacity and invest only cautiously, signaling a widespread but cautious response to a looming depression.
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Washington Post
Immigration debate focuses on committee shifts and bills
As immigration discipline rises in Congress two long time members seek seats on the Immigration Committee. Rumors say Burnett of Alabama may chair the panel, pushing for swift action on immigration legislation. Bills by Baker Gardner and Burnett tighten restrictions, with Taft veto history shaping current efforts and Wilson's input awaited.
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Ways One and Means
Immigration Committee
Representative Burnett
Alabama
Burnett
Baker
Pacific Coast
Gardner
Congress
Taft
Committee On Immigration
Wilson
Declining business across east shows uneven national trend
The text notes a broad economic slowdown in the eastern United States with weaker manufacturing and stock markets, prices dipping below three years ago, and optimism in the wheat producing West. Farmers remain buoyant as crop outlook improves, rail traffic holds steady, and Chicago shows looser credit while southern mills stay steady and industrial centers anticipate partial shutdowns.
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Middle States
Chicago
Inds
Anks
Omers
New England
East
James L Avis Offers Half Price Dr Howard’s Specific
Jas L Avis promotes a constipation and dyspepsia remedy by offering a 50 cent bottle at 25 cents and promising a refund if it fails to cure. The ad claims benefits for headaches impaired digestion and related symptoms, noting widespread use by women and a money back guarantee.
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LU. Avis
Dr. Howard Co
Plains District Convention Program at Maryland Church
The Plains District Sunday School convention meets Wednesday May 14 at 10 30 AM at Maryland Church of the Brethren. Devotional by Rev Hutsler welcome by Rev I N Zieler response by Rev Sampson secretary report and superintendents reports noon address by the county superintendent opening exercises led by Miss Mamie Summers teachers officers meeting topics include value and conduct of Sunday school opportunities and responsibilities of teachers with open discussion and music interludes.
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Maryland
Church of the Brethren
Rb. Hutsler
I. N. Zie
Flow
Mamie Summers
Sellers
Taylor
H. A. Repass
Jury Reform Plea Wins in New Jersey caucus
President Wilson hailed a New Jersey assembly vote of 28 to 9 approving a compromise jury reform plan. The measure, crafted with state leaders in Jersey City, would have sheriffs draw juries with county commissioner oversight, omitting a referendum. A Trenton caucus of 60 Democrats discussed further action as a special session convenes.
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James Melcher
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Fielder
Jersey City
McDermott
Senate
Brandywine News Roundup From May 6 Highlights Local Moves
Miss Virginia Manning is visiting at her grandmother Mrs. Louisa Kiser in Brandywine. Harry Hoover family moved to Broad Dun occupying the Morgan Hoover house. W H Matheny works on painting for William A Judy at Fort Seybert. Rexrode family visited Sugar Grove relatives. Mrs Shirley Kiser and daughter Mary Louise of Hinton stay with relatives here. William Blizzard moves from Franklin to Samuel H Bolton’s Gray Floorer Robert Snyder home. George and Emory Nesselrodt head to Mineral County for peach orchard work. Mesdames Mangelée Kiser and Polly Airey of Rockingham visit Rexrode parents. Lee Swoddley loses a fine horse. Rev C J Berkhold conducts communion at Martin Luther. BR Rexroade and wife and W P Rexrode visit Corner relatives. Bettie Floover’s daughter Mrs S P Mitchell of Sugar Grove returns home after a week here. B W W Putenbarger of Sugar Grove visits daughter Laura Gilbert. K G Huffman returns from three weeks with parents in Crate County.
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Harry G. Hoover
Broad Dun
Morgan Hoover
W. H. Matheny
Fort Seybert
William A. Judy
J. Frank Rexrode
Sugar Grove
Shirley Kiser
Mary Louise
Hinton
William W. Blizzard
Franklin
Samuel H. Bolton
Robert Snyder
George
Emory Nesselrodt
Mineral County
Mesdames Mangelée Kiser
Polly Airey
Rockingham
G. M. Rexrode
Lee Swoddley
C. J. Berkhold
Martin Luther
H. Rexroade
W. P. Rexrode
Corner
Crate County
Operetta Night by Main Street School Pupils
Fifty pupils from Main Street School present the operetta Dream of Falgyland directed by Miss Julia Starr Preston in Harrisonburg Schools. Performance at Assembly Hall Thursday evening May 8 at 8:16. Admission 26 and 36 cents with tickets at Fletcher's Drug Store.
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Main Street
Julia Starr Preston
Harrisonburg
Fletcher
AB Eare
Giants Break a Winning Streak and Dodgers Take Opener
New York May 6 The Giants ended their losing streak by beating Cincinnati 8 to 6. Brooklyn fans claimed first division when the Dodgers won the opener over the Cubs 4 to 3.
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New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
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St. Louis Cardinals edge Phillies 3 to 2 victory
In Philadelphia on May 6 the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Phillies 3 to 2 to open a series. Reckless base running cost St. Louis several additional runs despite overall the stronger showing.
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Phillies
Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Maranville Sparks Boston Win Over Pirates in Extra Innings
Boston’s Maranville starred in a ten inning victory over the Pirates as he collected three hits including a triple in four at bats. He also handled 17 chances at first base without an error, an unusual record, while Boston pulled ahead 3 to 2.
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Boston
Tigers After Hal Chase in Detroit Deal Talk
Detroit May 6 President Navin and Manager Jennings aim to solve the Tiger first base problem by pursuing Hal Chase. A proposition to Manager Chance seems likely while the Yankees are visiting. Detroit holds several surplus players judged better than some New York regulars who could be part of the deal.
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Chase
Detroit
Navin
Jennings
Tiger
Hal Chase
Chance
Yanks
New York
Baltimore grain market overview May report
Wheat closed easier with No 2 Red at 1.09. July at 94.1 cents. Corn dull with spot and May at 58 cents. Oats quiet with No 2 White 42 cents and Standard White 32 cents. No 3 White 40 cents.
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Baltimore
Chicago Grain Market May Closing Prices Overview
Chicago May closing grain prices show Wheat at May 89 percent, July 894 percent, Sept 89. Corn May 64 percent, July 55, Sept 554 percent. Oats May 3514 percent, July 84 percent, Sept 344Q percent.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices by Age and Breed in Philadelphia Market
The Philadelphia Produce listing dated May 6 lists live poultry prices by age and breed. Maryland and Virginia birds are 18 for most categories, Southern 17, with various weights for chickens ducks and roosters.
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Philadelphia
Maryland
Virginia
Illustrated Bible with 600 illustrations and color plates
A publisher urges quick decision on buying a highly illustrated Bible. It features more than 600 illustrations, full page Tissot color plates, copious marginal references, and color maps. Proper names are syllabified for pronunciation to aid education and reduce mispronunciation. Bring certificates and act today.
Kavanaugh Hotel Garage Opens in Harrisonburg Va
The Kavanaugh Hotel Garage opens in the rear of the Kavanaugh Hotel Harrisonburg Virginia. The new fireproof building offers Tubeland tires car stock Vulcanizing Plant Prest-O-Lite service and hire cars with reliable chauffeurs. Garage capacity is 40 cars and is run by a competent mechanic. Phone number 47626-1f. Pleasant Valley W C T U to meet at Mrs Lilly B Early's home Saturday at 2 30 PM.
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Kavanaugh Hotel
Harrisonsburg
Pleasant Valley
Lilly B
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