Opposition to Power Survey Indicated Hearing Set
The Federal Power Commission will hold the first hearing on Potomac Power Corporation of Cleveland's application for a preliminary permit to survey water power possibilities on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Virginia officials and governor appointed experts will attend to protect state interests at Harper's Ferry.
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Federal Power Commission
Potomac Power Corporaton
Cleveland
Potomac
Shenandoah
Harper's Merry
Virginia
Byrd
Labor Federation Opposes Potomac Hydroelectric Dams Plan
At a quarterly meeting the District of Columbia and Maryland Federation of Labor voiced opposition to the Power Corporation plan to erect hydroelectric dams on the Potomac from Washington to Harpers Ferry. A committee will attend a Federal Power Commission hearing in Harpers Ferry. The Cumberland meeting earlier directed the executive board to act, arguing labor opposes private control of water rights and the desecration of a scenic national park for narrow gain.
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District of Columbia
Maryland Federation of Labor
Power Corporation
Potomac River
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Federal Power Commission
Federation
Cumberland
Woman from Keedysville Showcases Ten-Pound Cabbage
Mrs. Harry Remsburg of Keedysville displays a large cabbage weighing ten pounds. The head is described as unusually heavy for the garden.
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Harry Remsburg
Keedysville
Band To Give Fine Program At City Park
Between 54000 and 6000 persons attended what was billed as the best outdoor concert of the Municipal Band led by Prof. Peter Buys at City Park. The audience enjoyed the performance, demanding encore after encore. The summer season concerto closes this week with Thursday and Sunday programs. Prof Buys promises surprises at the Sunday concert. Old lace fashions return as a stylish Chile Vessee backdrop for transparent, velvet, or brocaded pawn.
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Peter Buys
City Park
Buys
Tonall Praised By Hagerstown Contractor In 1926 Testimony
William J. McKelvey of 619 Washington Ave Hagerstown Md reports dramatic relief from eczema and ringworms after Tonall treatment. He says energy returned appetite regular and general health improved, though he no longer uses Tonall himself and plans to buy a course for his wife. Testimony dated January 2 1926. TONALL sold at Cauffmans Cut Rate Store Hagerstown Md.
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William J. McKelvey
Washington Ave
Hagerstown
Tate
Ronal
Cauffman's Cut Rate
Comedy to Open Old Home Week in Smithsburg
Harvey Routson, acclaimed musical comedy producer, will stage a two act farce titled O Lucky Day at the Smithsburg Community House on August 31 as part of Old Home Carnival festivities. The show centers on a small town hotel with its cast of characters and a cache of Broadway quirks. Routson, a Waynesboro native, has penned other plays now touring with stock companies. He plans to return to New York after Old Home Week to prepare for the winter season.
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Smithsburg
Harvey T. Roulson
Mr. Routson
Boutson
Arcade Theatre
Waynesboro
New York
Chicago
Negro to cut man in neck in street knife attack
Wille Perry, colored, drew a two month sentence in the House of Correction for cutting Frank Barwell in the neck with a knife. Indidge Durfey's court yesterday reported Terry's custody by Officer Ambrose after Barnett incident. Barnett claimed injuries from the knife. Also, Thomas Harshman of 221 North Level Street was injured when his car collided with a truck between Martinsboro and Williamsport. Harshman suffered cuts and bruises and is recovering at home.
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Frank Barwell
Wille Perry
House of Correction
Martinsboro
Williamsport
Thomas Harshman
Leevel Street
Harshman
Mama Elephant Spanks Baby at Sparks Circus in Hagerstown
The article describes a maternal elephant in Sparks Circus chastising its young as it aids work in India era lore. Two elephant novelties headline a parade through Hagerstown next Thursday with women trainers handling the giant beasts. The parade routes downtown at 11 am ahead of arena and track showcases.
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India
Sparks’ Circus
Hagers
Niight
Official War Pictures Feature At The Palace
Official war pictures show General Pershing in the film Through Hell and Back Again With the Allies at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The only front shot drama depicts the Cranle struggle among 24 nations with episodes including St Mihiel and the Argonne. The War Department approved production and the scenes were shot at the front by official cameramen. Representatives from the Home Friendly Insurance convention in Baltimore attended the event in Hagerstown. Several hundred delegates were present. Dr Paul Nelson Fleming, nose and throat specialist, will depart for Philadelphia August 28 to study under Dr Chevalier Jackson on throat and lung diseases and removal of foreign bodies.
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General Pershing
Hell
Allies
Palace Theatre
St. Mihiel
Argonne
War Department
Hagerstown
The
Home Friendly Insurance Company
Baltimore
A. Aschuller
C. A. Rohn
F. G. Cast
Norman Rice
W. MT. Sellman
Charles Waltrich
Paul Nelson Fleming
Philadelphia
Chevalier Jackson
Fleming
Stage and Screen Stars Cross Paths in Metro Pictures
Normone Shearer and Monta Bell, longtime collaborators, reunite in the Metro Pictures Mayer production Ate Midnight directed by Bell and starring Shearer. The ultra modern New York tale features Lawrence Gray as the lead and Gwen Lee as the wild sister, with lavish production at the Colonial Theatre today through Wednesday.
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Normone Shearer
Monta Bell
Dell
Charles Chaplin
Miss Shearer
Louis 4. Mayer
Bell
Broadway
Monta Hell
Norma
Berseen
Colonial Theatre
Lawrence Gray
Gwen Tee
New York
Ten Herbs helps Hagerstown man after severe ailments
Howard L. Ridenour of Security Maryland testifies of gas pains liver bowel trouble and neuritis relief after using three bottles of Ten Herbs. He credits improved digestion appetite sleep and reduced back and limb pain and urges others to try the medicine sold by The Ten Herbs Man at Wareham's City Pharmacy in Hagerstown.
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Howard Lb. Ridenour
Security, Md
Ten Herbs
Wareham
Franklin and
Jona
Hagerstown
Mr. Ridenour
Pangborn Corporation
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
Billie Dove Rises to Screen Heights
Billie Dove, rising star of the screen, signs a long term contract with First National and is chosen for the lead female role in The Tender Hour, a George Fitzmaurice production at the Academy Theatre starting today. Born in New York, Dove’s background includes amateur dancing and dramatic work that propelled her to prominence on stage and screen.
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Billie Dove
First National
George Fitzmaurice
Academy Theatre
Aliss Dove
New York
Jelly
Dramatic Screen Play Told in Paris and Russia
A fragment praises a film based on Carey Wilson's atray and John McCormack's production. It promises a highly dramatic story with a vivid Paris and Russia backdrop, noting strong performances and compelling backstory.
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Carey Wilson
John McCormack
Refrigerators At Cost by Harry C Main
Refrigerator sale announced by Harry C Main at 13 15 East Franklin Street with limited stock to be closed out at cost. Bright signage urges purchases as inventory dwindles. Local shoppers advised to act quickly for best bargains and appliance savings.
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Harry C. Main
East
Franklin St
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Kirk Silver
Ater Siar
Hagerstown Paint and
Inss Company
Tonall
Maytag
the Maytag Company
Newton, Iowa
North Broad Street
Home Furniture Company
South Potomac Street
Pertussin
Howard's
E. Balto
Caer
Pocahontas Coal
Somerset Run
T. W. Boyer
S. Pot. St
Lincoln - Ford
Hagerstown Motor Co
North Window
Hoffman's Style Shop
Shoes
Bentz & Dunn
House of Shoes
Footer
America
Furs & Fabrics
N. Potomac St
Boys’ Wash
the Peoples Store
West
Washington St
Manbecks Bread
Norma Shearer
Edward L. Ridenour
William Fox
Tom Ti
Tony, the
Wonder
Hese
STORY
Myress
R. D. McKee
Gladstone
K. Co. A. Brown Optometrist
W, Cor
Public Square
Dunlop Tires
Parker Tire CO
E. Wash. St
Mackenzie Drug Co
S. Pet. St
Neal R. Dorsey
E. Frank
W. Wash
Willow Lane
Rainer
Rudy's
Nixon’s Academy
Colonia Line
Shear
Shearer
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