National FO Prospects Better by Boundary Decision
Virginia's proposed national forest area in the Appalachians has its south boundary fixed at the Pennsylvania line, guiding site selection. Three Virginia sites are under consideration Staunton Harrisonburg and Wise County with Swanson Perry bill seeking 5,000 acres. The committee's official announcement confirms the boundary decision and pending site recommendations.
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R. M. Lynn
Kington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Staunton
Harrisonburs
Wise County
Swanson-Perry
Bill
Committee reviews park site suggestions across seven states
Questionnaires sent to communities in seven states propose national park sites from a few hundred acres to several square miles. The committee, opting to stay south of the Pennsylvania line, notes New York and New England already have established parks. It will await and tabulate all current and incoming suggestions before touring sites.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Mount Desert Island National Park
Maine
Cantile Opposes Toothbrush as Harmful to Teeth
Sir James Cantile of the Institute of Hygiene denounces the toothbrush saying it causes gum injury and systemic poison entry. He claims ancient teeth were better and that brushing damages the protective skin of teeth. He cites alleged superior dental health before widespread toothbrush use.
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Associated Press
London
James Cantile
Institute of Hygiene
Sir James
Sign Decay Prompts Maintenance Check at Local Store
A brief note from H. Elmer Griffin at 175 J urges inspection of storefront fonts and repainting needs. The message implies prosperous areas are prioritized for upkeep and signage freshening.
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H. Elmer Griffin
Both Sides Must Give Peace Bonds In Winchester Case
Albert Steele five times wounded at St Mihiel Argonne was placed under a peace bond in police court before Justice Worsley on a charge of threatening to kill Leon Chrismore. Chrismore was also ordered to give a similar bond not to harm Steele for a year. Steele, not a Winchester resident, lives with his wife and child in a double house. Chrismore is a roomer in the other apartment. Steele allegedly instructed Chrismore not to enter his house and threatened to kill him. Steele learned his wife had accepted liquor from Chrismore and allegedly threatened to “get him.” Steele is in Winchester for government supervised vocational training.
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Albert Steele
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Fnhis
Justice Worsley
Leon Chrismore
Steele
Chrismore
Winchester
Bridge at Toms Brook Sets Longest Span on Line
The Southern Railway completes a bridge at Toms Brook using 185 tons of steel. The structure spans 505 feet, making it the longest on the Harrisonburg Strasburg branch.
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Southern Railway
Toms Brook
Harrisonburg-Strasburg
Legion to aid orphans of veterans via poppy sale
The American Legion announced a campaign through poppy sales during the week ending Memorial Day to raise funds for the welfare work of war orphans. The program aims to care for and educate the growing number of children who lost parents in war.
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The
Associated Press
Indianapolis
tIad
American Legion
Legion
Army of War
Funeral Services for G. W. Clark in Stephens City
Funeral services for George W. Clark, who died March 26, were held at his Middle Road home near Relief conducted by Rev. J. C. Hooks. He suffered rheumatism for months, died after pneumonia, aged 72 years 1 month 4 days, survived by son Charles and daughters Anhie Racy and Mattie Neikirk, with brother J. M. Clark of Donora. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery beside his wife.
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Stephens City
George W. Clark
J. C. Hooks
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Relief
Middle Road
Clark
Charles Clark
Anhie Racy
Mattit Neikirk
J. M. Clark
Donora
District Nurse Association Meeting Set in City Hall
The District Nurse Association will meet in the Council chamber at City Hall at 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, April 2.
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District Nurse Association
Nursed Sick Sister Returns Home From DeHaven
Mrs. Rosie Butler returns to 819 South Braddock street after nursing her ill sister Mrs Hovermale at DeHaven Virginia. Hovermale’s condition is improving and the sisters are now at home.
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Rosie Butler
South Braddock Street
DeHaven
Hovermale
Ben
Film for Service Fails to Arrive at Empire Theatre
A religious film show at the Peoples Picture Service at the Empire Theatre did not occur because the film exchange failed to deliver due to flood waters disrupting rail transport. A notice outside the theatre announced the absence, yet crowds still gathered for the Sunday afternoon event started by Rev. F. R. Casselman and Rev. Robert B. Nelson, with stereopticon views of Christ's life and scenes in the Holy Land shown.
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Peoples Picture Service
The
Empire
Film Exchange
People’s Picture
F. R. Casselman
Robert B. Nelson
Life
Christ
Holy Land
Kellogg's Bran Promoted As Constipation Relief
A Kellogg advertising claim urges parents to prevent constipation by daily use of Kellogg's Bran. The promotion extols ALL bran as 100 percent effective and describes multiple serving methods, its Battle Creek origin, and a money back guarantee if used regularly.
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Kellogg 'S
Kellogg ’S
Kellogg’s
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Legion Will
Essential
the Union Bank OF Winchester
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G. W. Clark
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Prattssis
Winchester Seed Company
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America
Star Office
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E. Jackson Street
Chicago, NL
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