Bee Masters and Lipovits Honey in Siberian Forest
A traveler describes Siberian bee masters tending sixty two swarms in birch kolodkas, using smoke to harvest lipovits honey in June. The piece weaves in a reflection on societal crucifixions and Maurice Hewlett’s Open Country analogy about public figures and fame.
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Comecon
England
United St
Siberia
Lara
Kolodkas
Alice
Lipovits
Dad
Maurice Hewlett
Hewlett
Wilson
Looking Unto Jesus in a Crooked Field
A farmer explains straight furrows depend on keeping eyes on a guiding pole. The narrator recalls his own crooked path and resolves to plough straight furrows by focusing on Christ, the author and finisher of faith. The piece uses farming imagery to teach spiritual discipline and steadfast focus on Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Kansas court ruling grants equal pay for women doing men's work
A recent decision by the Kansas court of industrial relations holds that women performing tasks traditionally done by men are entitled to the same wages as their male counterparts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Shepherdstown Resident
A Shepherdstown resident, Mrs. Nettie V. Turner of Rumsey Ave, testifies in 1918 and again in 1971 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved frequent urination, backache, and soreness, restoring normal kidney function after using the product from Hill's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents. Foster-Marburn Co. Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown
Doan
Nettie V. Turner
Rumsey Ave
Hill
Turns
Noan
Turner
Foster-Milburn Go Mics
Buffalo
N.Y
Where No Senator Goeth and the Minister’s Reply
A senator returns home asking about old acquaintances. The minister replies that Mr. Jones has gone to heaven, implying the permanence of death. The text concludes with a moral about youths obtaining opportunity equal to wisdom and riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Scandal Over Army Harness Contracts Hits War Office
A major uproar centers on the War Department sale of surplus military harness to the United States Harness Company of Rumson and Rawson. Investigations allege conspiracy by officers including George Goetz Byron Benke and Cochran to profit from contracts, with secretary Baker and attorney general Daugherty cited. The plan would turn surplus gear into profits while producer stock and salaries fueled the scheme.
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Sueplia
United States Harness Company
Rawson
Jeers County
West Virginia
Daughern
SF Assinistration
Shone
Rumson
Chi George Geers
Col Wo Bvren
Hagerston
Col Gowers
Ranena
Charles Town
Coun
Hering
Thruelersy
Mar Pte Company
Tirness
New York Times
Daugherty
Harding Tas An
War Department
United States Harress Company
Atorney
United States “Harness Company
George B. Goeta
J. C. Byron
Henry W Benke
Agel & Cochran
Baker
Weeks
Department F of Justice
Department of Justice
F. C. Morse
Geoge B. Gort
A.D. Geete & Co
Risom
W Va
Goetz
Heere
WF. Menke
Goete
Biri
Goer
Benke
Tan
Gohosel Cwete
Hus Nnte Company
Futs Coment
United States
Byron
Cochran
Graham
United States Harnees Company
Why The Editor Hiked Wedding Public Sale At Farm
A Belington Bugle item states Wi Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson were wed in a public auction held at a farm east of a rose cluster. Seventy guests attended as livestock and farm tools were offered with Rev Jackson uniting the couple with hay rope. The couple planned a long trip and will be at home after ten months with a baby and utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belington Bugle
Smith
Lucy Anderson
Jackson
John Deere Gang
Dugey
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cash Reward
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary public A W Gleason certifies this December 6, 1886. Includes testimonials request and medicine details. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and a stray verse about Sister Sue and Johnnie Bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Gheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Aladdin
New Perfection Oil
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Johnnie
Sister Sue
Geo. M. Beltzhoover
W. VA
Geo. M. Beltzhoover, Jr
G. P. Morison
Martinsburg
King and
College Streets
Bell Phone 417
E. Douglas Davis
North Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Roy S. Proctor
Martinsburg, W. Va
Winchester
S. M. Langford
Martinsburg, West VA
Call Owens’ Drug Store
Harrison Schley General Insurance
Moe
Jefferson Security Bank
Fahrney Hagerstown, Maryland
Diagnostician
Fahenes
Indy
Duneult
H. C. Marten
Be Iron
E.ange Romass
Japan
Gleason
Frank Miller
Luced
Enaner
H. C C
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