Sewing Kits by Mrs Lee Featured in VMI Museum Display
A sewing kit by Mrs. Robert E. Lee, made around 1870, is on display in the H. Smith memorial rooms at Virginia Military Institute alongside a letter and check. The VMI collection includes Civil War relics such as Stonewall Jackson raincoat with bullet hole, Jackson overcoat, New Market battle unicorn, and portions of the New Market flag. Donations by Paul Troxler introduced two old helmets and other modern pieces note Major General John Lejeune bust and Admiral Byrd plane chart.
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Lexington
Robert BE. Lee
Virginia Military Institute
MacDona
H. Smith
Lee Jo el MacDonald
Stonewall” Jackson
Jackson
M. I
Confederacy
Paul Troxler
U. S
John Lejeune
Byrd
Atlantic
Ver-Ser-Mer
Hall's Expectorant Becomes Popular Cough Remedy
Hall's Expectorant soothes irritated throat membranes and quickly checks coughs from colds. In use over 25 years, it remains in great demand with drug stores advertising three sizes 35c 60c and nationwide sales.
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Hall
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main Street
United States Warns Against Trade Discrimination
President Roosevelt announced a policy to retaliate against nations that discriminate against American goods. He is studying ending trade pacts with Germany Italy Denmark and Portugal while announcing a new reciprocity treaty with Belgium. The letter to Morgenthau outlines a broader drive for equal treatment in reciprocal trade deals.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Denmark
Portugal
Belgium
Morgenthau
State Department
Seedless Grapes Through History
Seedless grapes lack of first production record. These varieties have been grown in Persia for at least 800 years and in China for more than 2,500 years, indicating long historical cultivation.
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Persia
China
Public sale of valuable realty in Winchester and Frederick County
Special Commissioners announce a public auction under a 1935 decree in the case A C Oates vs Bailey. Sale Saturday April 13 1935 at 11 a m in front of Winchester County Court House. Parcels include 126 West Leicester Street Winchester 60 acres near Kernstown and 6 acres on Shady Elm Road with orchards. One third cash balance in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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A. C. Oates
Frank W. Bailey
Circuit Court
Frederick County
County
Winchester
City of
West Leicester Street
Edna Brown Anderson
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Middle Road
Kernstown
Alice Bailey
F. A. Shryock
Flashes of Life and Oddities Hit the News
A collage of quirky items from cities including New York and St. Louis features Alfonso Johone of South Jamaica noting a missing tail on Matilda his workmate after vandalism, a junkyard thief ignoring a police dog roommate, and a pie wagon theft parable.
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New York
Alfonso Johone
Jamaica
Matilda
Fem
Johone
Mattida
Newark Man Seeks Divorce After 31 Years of Marriage
Robert S. Powell testified in Newark that he had seen his wife Isobel only three times since they eloped after a flirtation. The court asked how long they had been married and Powell answered thirty one years.
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Newark
N. J
Robert S. Powell
Isobel
Powell
Glencoe Boys Help Identify Lost Pet Through Egg
Chicago Jack and Tommy Fischer aged 10 and 12 helped police identify their pet by an egg after the bird known as honker was arrested when it wandered into traffic. The bird proved its species by laying an egg behind bars.
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Chicago
Jack
Tommy Fischer
Glencoe
Honker
Parkway Parley Set For Friday
Washington April 2 Governor Peery of Virginia will talk with Secretary Ickes Friday about Virginia difficulties securing scenic easements for a parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks. Senator Byrd and H G Shirley will join Peery in the conference and discuss funds and use of the public works program.
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Washington
Peery
Virginia
Ickes
Byrd
Interior Department
H. G. Shirley
Shenandoah and
Great Smoky Mountains
Capitol
Treasury
Chesnut Grove Play Postponed To April 13
The Chestnut Grove play scheduled for April 6 is postponed to April 13 due to illness and death of John Kelly. Local officials announced the change and urged audiences to note the new date.
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Chesnut Grove
Chestnut Grove
John Kelly
Great Tragedy of Civilization Commentary
A remark on modern civilization noting that material progress fails to meet human needs and reflects a broader social critique.
Amazing new vapor saver for autos advertised in Wheaton
An Illinois advertisement from Scientific Laboratory P-127 Wheaton promises a vapor automatic gas and oil saver that gets 66 miles per gallon. The ad invites state and county managers to request free samples and asks readers to send their address and car name to receive one.
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Scientific _ Laboratory
Wheaton
Illinois
Athletic Club Banquet Celebrates First Anniversary
The Men's Athletic Club marked its first anniversary with a banquet at the George Washington Hotel on April 1. President John Glaize opened the event, with W. C. Deming of Front Royal as toastmaster and speaker W. R. Legge urging a balance of brawn and brains and the will to win.
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George Washington Hotel
John Glaize
Paul Behrens
Glaize
W. C. Deming
Front Royal
Neigh
Posta
Deming
Ben Belchie
Taylor Simpson
W.R. Legge
Legge
Baltimore and Ohio Low Fares to Washington DC Spring Excursion
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a bargain excursion from West Virginia and Western Maryland to Washington DC during April. Special trains depart late April 13 or early 14 with a full day for sightseeing and cherry blossoms. Return trains leave Washington at 7 p.m. on April 14. Passengers should notify agents or buy in advance to ensure space and comfortable equipment.
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Washington, D. C
National Capital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Maryland
Federal Capital
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Founding of Oxford University Traced to Royal Quarrel
The text notes two origin theories for Oxford University. Alfred the Great is linked to an 871 founding tale, while a 1164 clash between Henry II and Thomas Becket prompted English clerks to move from Paris and boost Oxford. The earliest document naming Oxford a university appears in 1201.
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Oxford University
Alfred the Great
Henry II
Thomas A Becket
Paris
Oxford
School of
Club Marks Success With Best Wishes For Future
An honorary member praised the club’s accomplishments and offered continued support. Mr. G. R. Quarles, superintendent of schools, closed with well wishes for the Men’s Athletic Club and urged it remain a cherished part of community life.
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G. R. Quarles
Naval Officer Who Slew Mate Pays Penalty
A Royal Navy petty officer Leonid Albert Brigstock was hanged at Wandsworth jail after slashing the throat of Chief Petty Officer Deggan aboard the warship Marshal Soult at Chatham on January 19. Anti capital punishment protesters hired two planes to circle overhead with banners reading stop the death sentence and loudspeakers played Abide With Me outside the jail.
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London
Wandsworth
Leonid Albert Brigstock
Deggan
Marshal Soult
Chatham
Baking Guide Uses Mason Jar Caps for Level Pans
When two large pies or pans won’t fit side by side in an oven, place three mason jar caps under one pan to level it. This raises the pan enough to prevent contact with the other pan and keeps both oven items stable during baking.
Never Cut Corns Say Advertisers
An old advertisement warns against paring corns or calluses due to infection risks from cutting. It promotes Ice-Mint bought from a druggist to relieve pain, soften the skin, and lift the corn with fingers, claiming it keeps feet cool and comfortable.
Former County Resident Miss Staub Dies in Martinsburg
Miss L Virginia Staub, 80, formerly of Frederick county, died yesterday in Martinsburg W Va at the home of Mrs 8 T Hess. She was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church. Survived by two sisters Mrs A T Hess and Mrs Mary Staub De Haven. Funeral Friday at 2 30 p m from Hess home Rev F R Wagner officiating. Interment in Schen Hill Cemetery Martinsburg.
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L. Virginia Staub
Frederick County
Hess
F. R. Wagner
St. John’s Church
Seen Hill Cemetery
Martinburg
Frederick County Council of Religious Exmotion Meeting
Secretary Lewis Pidgeon noted usual minister attendance was remarkably small and unusually hot at the executive committee meeting of the Frederick County Council of Religious Exmotion reported by The Star yesterday.
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Frederick County Council of Religious Exmotion
Lewis Pidgeon
Ministe
Star
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Admiral Byrd
Buncutter Tire Co
People's Service Drug Store
Secretary of the Treasury
Herbert S. Larrick
James P. Reardon
J. W. Baker
W. F. Shryock
John M. Steck
C. I. Brumback
Audt
A. C. Oates Et
Agst
Frank W.bailey
Als
Eric
St. Louis
Steve G. Salaban
Salaban
James Douglas
Philadelphia
Leon Russeck
Senate
House
Pit'k Mykes Tamaces Co
Athletic Club
W. R. Legge
Swagger
Martinsburg
Miss Staub
Louis Henry Staub
Liggett & Myers Tobacco CO
Hei S ‘Elie
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