Apple Blossom Queen Chosen From County Princesses
The Apple Blossom spectacle will crown a queen from among county princesses as Shenandoah Valley, Inc., promotes the festival. A local executive committee plans the event and aims to showcase the area’s beauty and produce. Funds raised total $2,192.76 for the festival movement, while questions arise about regional support and leadership.
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Enah Valley
Shenandoh
Smut
Congreman
Harpicon
Virginia
Gehrich
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Wheat Falls On Chicago Board Trade Despite Rain
Wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade fell six cents with May delivery at 1.48 years after a sharp drop today. Heavy rain in Texas delayed shipments and added to market pressure as traders reacted to weather concerns.
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Associated Press
Board of Trade
Busi
Texas
Control of the American Petroleum and Transport Company
The Associated Press reports the Petroleum and Transport Company shifted from the Dolehy family yesterday. Details are sparse as the new ownership arrangement unfolds.
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Associated Press
Pustais
can. /Pétroleum and Truneport Company
Dolehy
Ried In
Symington Letters Clarify Divorce Case Names
In Palm Beach Florida Mr Symington explains in a March 27 1926 letter that newspaper reports naming him and two New York men as corespondents in his divorce case against Mrs Symington are incorrect. He says he bears no responsibility for the misreporting and that Work’s inclusion stems from court records and a NY news agency abstract.
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Palm
Fla
Symington
Horace
T. Hh. Symington
New York
Teniorkint
Manager Denies Art Found in Car in Absurd Smuggling Claim
Report notes the manager denied discovering art in the vehicle and argued the notion of smuggling was implausible. The brief item references unclear language about a 1 cent denomination and mentions United States authorities and quor in relation to the case. No definitive names or locations are clear in the readable text.
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m_cupionen
United States
Sailor Dies After Ram-Run Battle Off New London
A coast guard sailor was fatally wounded at the wheel of a patrol boat during pursuit of a ram runner off the mouth of the Thames River. He died after being rushed to a hospital.
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
Tha
Tiverene
Market declines hit stocks and wheat on April day
New York traders saw a rapid market sell off dulled by prior recoveries as speculative leaders faced unprecedented pressure. May wheat futures dropped six cents while call money eased to 4 percent after opening higher, signaling renewed selling and tighter liquidity.
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New York
Forney Meeting Sets Play Plans By Hitchcock
An April meeting of members discussed bringing Hitchcock's play to Wr Forney. The session, held Tuesday evening, focused on selecting cast and coordinating with Capt. to finalize arrangements.
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Earl
Hitchcock
Wr Forney
Mountain View Nursery Co. Trees and Flowers Listing
Local nursery advertises spring offerings at Mountain View Nursery Co. detailing trees and ornamental plants. Includes sporadic notes on availability and growth, with unclear timetable and contact cues.
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THE
Mountain View Nursery CO
White Sulphur VanN Opens With Dinner Schedule
Open for business in White Sulphur VNN area with hours listed as 12 noon to 8 pm for Wednesday. A note references a dining option and standard service times, indicating a new operating period and early evening dinner window.
King King Ranch Heiress Inherits Big Estate In Texas
Mrs Nat Page of Boyce, tied to Ford Motor, is named heir to a quarter of Henrietta King’s vast Texas estate centered on Kingsville. King, 93, built a famed marble mansion and castlelike ranch home, famed for benevolence, prohibition stance, and a life spent among workers and city folk. Her sole surviving child is Mrs R J Kleberg.
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Nat, C. Page
Boyce
Ford Motor
Winch
Henrietta King
Kingsville
Texas
The
Star
Page
Welton
King
America
Comfor
Eeen
R. J.kleberg
Kinigsville
JaAgsville
Raymond Hitchcock Sails Into Empire Tonight With The Sap
Raymond Hitchcock, an international star and famed American stage comedian, appears on the Empire stage tonight at 8:30 in the new comedy The Sap direct from New York and Philadelphia. The show features Doris Paton and Mary Eaton in a lively domestic farce with a strong supporting cast. A Washington Empire Orchestra musical interlude will start at 8:00 and continue through the intermission. Advance sale is heavy and many theatergoers are expected.
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Raymond Hitchcock
America
Europe
New York
Philadelphia
Mr.Hitchcock
Doris Paton
Mary Eaton
Empire Nought
Washington Empire Orchestra
J. A. McConville
Lions Club Meeting In Washington Hotel Hear Interest In Apple Blossom
William P Massey presided at the Lions Club gathering at the Washington Hotel with Edward Balti mor as guest of Secretary Harry Lovett. The board will discuss the Apple Blossom Festival and Merrimac question. J F Rodman will preside at the April 14 meeting seeking answers to Ironclad: the Merrimac. Amos Shryock proposes music during meetings.
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William” P. Massey
Lions’ Club
Washington Hotel
Edward
Baltimor
Harry JL. Lovett
Norfolk
George Washington
Elie
Norton
Apple Capital
Joe Newion
Win
Deoek
J. F. Rodman
Rodman
Amos Shryo¢k
Patos
Bail Denied Shepherd By Chicago Judge
Chicago April 2 Chief Justice Jacob Hopkins refused bail for William D. Shepherd charged with murder. He set arraignment for a week hence after defense plans to appeal to the State Supreme Court on bail. The judge avoided commenting on guilt or innocence regarding the typhoid inoculation murder claim tied to a million dollar estate.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William _D. Shepherd
Jacob Hopkins
Shepherd
Tolldy
William N. McClintock
Great Britain's Alcoholic Bill Rises in 1924
LONDON April 1 Great Britain continues to spend more on beer than milk as figures from the United Kingdom Alliance show. In 1924 the beer bill reached 198 million pounds while milk purchases totaled 76 million pounds. The alliance also notes spending on infants rose to 316 thousand pounds from 307 thousand pounds in 1923.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
United Kingdom Alliance
Alliance
Round Hill Sunday School Reorganization Planned
The Round Hill Sunday school will be reorganized Sunday April 5 and all interested are invited to attend. G M Shiley, superintendent, will be in charge.
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Round Hill
G. M. Shiley
Ed to Septarine Va and Va
The fragment notes a family matter involving a sister and a return, with unclear specifics and no stable names or dates readable for fuller context.
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Septarine Va
Mrs. Sloat Dies During Washington Visit at 69
Tillie Sloat of 1218 G northeast Washington, D C died this morning at Memorial Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered at the home of Mr and Mrs John S Sloat 305 South Main street where she had been visiting since early week. Her son Hurst Sloat of Washington notified.
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Tillie Sloat
Washington, D. C
Omar
Memorial Hospital
John S. Sloat
South Main Street
Santtacium
Patt
Sean
Harry K. Sloat
Sloat
William R. Willis
Market Street
Residane
Theodore Sloat
Walter D. Sloat
Mr. Totty
Washington
Jamison Signs Aetna Insurance Agency Contract
C L Jamison, ex district superintendent of Metropolitan Life after 19 years, becomes agent for Aetna Insurance Co of Hartford Conn. Territory includes Winchester Frederick and Clarke Warren Shenandoah Rockingham Loudoun counties in Virginia and Berkeley Jefferson counties in West Virginia. He will also devote substantial time to orchard interests with H C Sheetz. Aetna, one of the oldest firms, marks its seventy fifth birthday with at least 72 insurance lines.
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C. L. Jamison
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford
Notice Withdrawn On Property Sale To Parlett
A notice states the sale of the vendor's property to W. C. Parlett has been satisfactorily withdrawn and that the seller's office remains at the same location as before. Signed A. C. Swimbly, M. D.
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W. C. Parlett
Rouss Fire Company Holds Regular Meeting Friday
Rouss Fire Company announces regular monthly meeting on Friday evening in April. Agenda includes standard reports and committee updates. Fire Chief C Douglas Brown presides with sagas of fire safety and community outreach. Members urged to attend and contribute.
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Rouss Fire CO
C. Douglas Brown
Sarah Zane
Regular meeting moved to train night on April 2
All members urged to attend as the regular meeting shifts from ad night to train night on April 2. The notice emphasizes full participation and punctuality for the session.
Electric Cookery Demonstration by Mrs Grace Etter
On April 2 1925 Mrs Grace Etter will demonstrate electric cookery at our office 18 N street from 2 p m to 6 p m attendees are invited to attend at Harnin
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Grace Etter
N. Street
Harnin
Miss Hurst Praises Wille Cather At Handley Gathered Crowd
Miss Fannie Hurst spoke at Handley Schools before a packed first floor audience. She praised fellow writers including Willam ibert Cather, noting Cather’s Pulitzer winning One of Ours and Dreier as admired modernists. Hurst avoided critical judgments and offered personal portraits of contemporary authors, bringing a successful close to Handley’s lecture season.
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Fannie Hurst
Miss Hurst
Henry Mencken
Theodore Dreier
America
Mrs Mason Bly Dead at Lebanon Church
Katharine Bly wife of Bly of Lebanon Church Shenandoah County died at home near Leb anon Church. Her will be held Friday at Jouebeue Church.
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Ee Fairview
Katharine Bly
Lebanon Church
Shenandoah County
Bly
Joueube Church
Indictments Against Revenue Seekers Spark Westchester Bribery Case
By the Associated Press April 2 in New York seven Internal Revenue Department workers are indicted on charges they extorted hush money from business men in Westchester and Bronx counties. The case centers on coercion and bribery within federal tax enforcement.
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Associated of
New York
Seven Sectora
Internal Revenue
Westchester
Bronx
Fire destroys Clemson College agricultural building
The April 2 fire at Clemson College destroyed the agricultural building with an estimated loss between 200000 and 260000 dollars. Cadets saved nearby structures.
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Clemson College
Associated P
8. C.jn
Three Aged Men Die In Gas Victim Tragedy
In Brooklyn at the German Evangelical Home for the Aged on Chauncey Street three men aged seventy five were found dead in their room from gas poisoning. A heater flame had been extinguished and gas escaped, suffocating the occupants who had lived together for years.
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Associated Press
New York
Chauncey Street
Brooklyn
Headquarters Company Drill and Inspection Notice
The unit orders all members to report in uniform for drill at 7 30 p m Thursday April 2 with final prep for the annual federal inspection on April 9. Delinquent or absent members face court martial ordered by Lawrence C Hollis 1st Lieutenant 116th Infantry Command.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
Inf
Warren Cor Inde Corselette Ad On 7th Page
Read Moling and Seal notice titled Warren Cor inde Corselette on seventh page. The readable fragment hints at an advertisement or classified notice, with no clear action date or full names provided.
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Moling and Seal
Warren Corinde Corselette
Director Denies Role in Orchard Company Fraud
An attorney contends the defendant managed orchards and held director duties while asserting others controlled stock and decisions. The case cites a $210,400 payment dispute and alleged board access limits, with contradictions over authority and disclosures. Continued on page I.
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Dent
U Board
Earth Sinks Near A Mississippi Town
In Brookhaven Mississippi a wide crack half a mile long flooded area opened, with portions sinking many feet and cracking extending across the vicinity. Pottery shards were found amid the subsidence as crews monitor the unusual ground movement from nearbyUnion Ch west of town.
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Brookhaven
Union Ch
Sale ads for antique cars and more from Admi listing
A fragmentary sale notice lists a brougham, a Jewett coupe, and a Jewett sedan among other items in a miscellaneous lot. The ad includes shorthand catalog details and price cues, indicating a local auction or classified sale.
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Jewett Cain Coupe
Jewett
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