Prohibition Nominee and Suffrage Fight in Tennessee
The article notes Aaron S. Watkins of Germantown received the Prohibition presidential nomination in Lincoln Nebraska. It discusses Tennessee politics over the suffrage amendment, pro and anti temperance stances, and a broad preview of 1920 electoral tensions including Harding and prohibition. It covers labor unrest, railroad wage debates, and photos of Mexican relations stance in the campaign climate.
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Ohio
Aaron S. Watkins
Germantown
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kentucky Chautauqua Notes Amid River Town Inundations
The writer mails from Dyersburg, Tenn, detailing Kudclife travel through Paducah and Cairo and noting Gairo on a river bend with cement walls and sandbags to fend flooding. He observes race and station issues, tobacco prices in Kentucky, and mixed local responses to Chautauqua events, praising a Presbyterian pastor in Trimble, Tenn, and describing young foreign-born and native-born speakers at the festival. The piece ends with a note on a director Knottle and the upcoming Washington visit of the festival’s directress.
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Padukat
Cairo
Dyersburg
Tenn
Jackson
Gairo
Ohio
Mississippi
Ghia
Mars
Kentucky
Tennessee
Chantauaua
Presbey Ferton
Otty Prokram
Trimble
Watshington
Atnost
Cantal
Martinsburg Murder Shocks Town With Brutal Shotgun Fatality
A violent domestic tragedy in Martinsburg left Mrs Natrona Belle Brown dead after a confrontation with her husband Charles W Brown. He was wounded, sought help, and later surrendered to authorities after a self inflicted scalp wound. The case spurs questions of liquor influence and infidelity allegations as neighbors recall a troubled marriage. Brown, 50, and Brown, 47, had seven children. Local obituaries and society notes follow, including church fundraising and community visits.
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Martinsburg
Natrona Belle Brown
Charles W Brown
Brown
Galvin Comer
Feith
Keine
Grown
State Constabulary
Atiere
Sues
Tts
Frederick County
DeHaven
Jefferson Lunch Room Improves Ice Cream Plant
The Jefferson Lunch Room announces upgraded ice cream facilities for improved production handling and delivery. Beginning Sunday delivery in one quart bricks at 60 cents per quart with a satisfaction guarantee. Special Sunday flavors include Grape Nut and Cherry Nut alongside usual flavors. orders for brick delivery by Friday noon. Country customers invited to price Friday and Saturday evenings with new flavors.
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Jefferson
Millville Labor Wanted at Power Station
Robert Shipley proprietor advertises four months steady work at Millville Power Station Millville West Virginia with 40 cents per hour ten hours daily and overtime at one and a half. On site camps with board and lodging at seven dollars fifty cents per twenty one meals. Northern Virginia Power Co. July 22 1920.
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Northern Virginia Power Co
Administrator Named for Jacob St. Osbourn Estate
The undersigned appointed Administrator of the estate of Jacob St. Osbourn, deceased, calls all debtors to remit promptly and asks claimants to present properly authenticated claims for settlement. J. Edgar Osbourn appointed, July 22, 1920. Local notice in the 4n EY Fe 1920 edition.
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Jacob St. Osbourn
J. Edgar Osbourn
Real Estate Public Notice of Rumsey Hole Property Sale
The undersigned offers a three story brick building known as Enticy herdstown on Main Street with steam heat and vacant lot 36 by 120 feet. Sale begins at 2 o clock with inspection by appointment. One third cash, balance in equal payments over two years, with deed and title to be provided. Separate bidding for the property with terms including interest and vendor notes.
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Rumsey
Herdstown
W. Y
Man
Nain
Eversee
Mb Hess
Muiely
BILLMYER'S Bargain Store Frugal Prices Draw Shoppers
A fragmented notice from BILLMYER'S Bargain Store lists low prices on a range of household goods including sheets towels rugs and shoes. The ad emphasizes economy and urges customers to compare prices with cheaper options elsewhere.
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West Virginia
Federal Trade Commission
Virginia
Maryland
Nater Capper
Kansas
Harding
New
Pennsiania
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Uip
Wwe
Willie Apinian
Gery
Courpesaion
Mexica
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R. F. Dunlap
O Hinton
Robert L. Hamilton
Grantsville
Mo Clark
Kyle
OW jUsenton
Fayetteville
Jon T McGraw
Rose McGraw de Bers
Supreme Caller
Wheeling
W. Ef. Chilton
Charleston
R. J. Hamilton
J. R. Moreland
Morgan Town
Arthur J. Koontz
Willian Bennett
Fayette Fille
Wova
Willan Ke Bennett
Faverty
Alfred Vavinry Af Fay
Staneaeh Weiter
Ellie
Quer Wansan
Mirren
Old Kentucky
J. O. Koott
Henry Siner
Tonawanda
Edward W. Dailey
Ethel Lamh
McKeeepurt
Tildo
Minses Dailey
Sid Mes
York
Stanley Dailey
McKeesport
Edward T. Licklider
Alice Maddox
Edmund Licklider
Laura Boteler
Middletown
Walter L. Herr
Rebecca Rightstine
Washington
Louise Rightstine
B. S. Pendleton
Main Street
Charles Town
Zion Church
Mexander & Cooke Co
W.V. Hodges-Lemen
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Corporation of Shepherdvtown
Gauneil
Ber
Wired
Robert Shipley
Labor
Millville Power Station
Millville
Public
Sig Real Estate
Billmyer's Bargain Store
Crex
Reed & Myers
Reedson and Duffields
NA Ee Ee
Charles Town Horse Show
J. L. Luke
Jefferson County
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