Named Candidates For City Council Continue Reputation Of Veterans
The article notes veterans from World War I among Democratic council candidates in Winchester. Charles R Anderson and Charles P McVicar are mentioned, with W A Sale and W Nelson Page highlighted for local prominence and service. Page volunteered, earned a lieutenant’s commission, and fought in France. The piece argues the Democratic picks form a capable, experienced slate for June elections.
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Kilten
W. A. Sale
Ofen
Sale
Conner
Nelson
Page
Nan
Winchester
France
Polis
Rooster Roams Ford Into Town
Circuit Clerk D C Brannon rushed in his field car from his county home into Winchester to learn primary returns. A rooster perched on the Ford near Brannon’s home drew a crowd as the dazed bird clung despite a rough ride.
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D. C
Brannon
Winchester
Ford
Gierke Brannon
Spring Music and the Joys of the Vernal Year
A verse by Walt Mason extols spring’s warmth and rebirth, praising woodland walks and bubbling brooks while celebrating the season’s mischief. The speaker vows to sing despite old age, embracing summer’s arrival as winter fades and life renews.
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Walt Mason
Planned Bavarian revolt uncovered by Berlin AP report
Berlin April 7 A great military conspiracy to stage a Bavarian revolt was uncovered in Munich. Part of the plan involved making General Ludendorff dictator over Bavaria and appointing Dr Helm as civil and economic dictator for Bavarian separatists.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Munich
Ludendorff
Bavaria
Dr. Helm
Town Threatened By Legge Break Near Muscatine
A Mississippi river levee break about 12 miles south of Muscatine Iowa last night flooded thousands of acres of farmland and threatens further overflow. The lower part of Muscatine Island known for truck crops became an inland sea spanning miles.
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Associated Press
Muscatine
Iowa
South Muscatine
Muscatine Island
Two Die in Seattle Hotel Fire at Lincoln
A fire early today gutted the Hotel Lincoln in downtown Seattle killing two people and injuring five with several others suffering minor hurts. The blaze caused about 400000 dollars in property damage to the family hotel.
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Seattle
Wash
Lincoln
Germans Behind Sinn Fein Plot
Reports of a Sinn Fein uprising plot in Ireland were branded as based on information held by the Irish police. They confirm Germans in Berlin agreed to supply war material for any potential rising. Additional brief notes record travel to Washington and local social updates.
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Associated. Préas
London
Sein Fein
Ireland
Berlin
When and How to Plant Garden Crops by USDA Experts
Agricultural guidance divides crops into four planting groups with frost risk. Early crops like Irish potatoes and peas can go in before frost ends, while heat lovers such as peppers and eggplants wait until soils and air are warm. Soil condition and moisture, not moon phases, determine optimal timing. lettuce should be grown in spring or fall in rows for best results.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Inspection expands to small markets under grain standards act
Grain moves directly from small markets and inspection points in the central West to consumers or ports for export. Official inspection and grading are available at interior points with federally focused inspectors, not just at large markets, per the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Central West
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Boys and Girls Club Work Shapes Future Farmers and Leaders
The United States Department of Agriculture and state colleges emphasize developing youths into productive citizens. Focus areas include pig rearing, corn yields, economical apparel design, and fruit and vegetable conservation, with personal growth tied to agricultural success.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Farm Woodlot Valuable for Rural Fuel Resources
The farm woodlot provides about half the fuel and supplies nine to ten cords of wood annually for the average farm family, with about three tons of coal purchased. The USDA urges farmers to include woodlot planning in economical resource use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Mrs. R. Gray Williams Arrives in Washington on Business
Mrs. R. Gray Williams arrives in Washington after a Detroit visit and is registered at Hotel Jack with Mr. H. H. Potter. The note places them in the city on business travel and lodging.
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R. Gray Williams
H. H. Potter
Detroit
Mich
Washington
Ness
Jack
Sun’s Immensity and Oddities From The Era
Summary of varied notes from the era including Scientific American’s sun fact about earth and moon fit inside the sun, superstition about ebony beads, sea life notes on starfish arms and sea cucumbers, a quote about a diamond of the first water, and theater agent Will S Beecher registering at Hotel Evans.
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Scientific American
Earth
Moon
England
Holy Land
Rome
Wiil
Will S. Beecher
Blanche Pickett’ Stock Company
Hotel Evans
Discover What Causes Rheumatism and Treatment
A vintage medical ad explains rheumatism origins and criticizes surface treatments. It promotes S S S as a blood remedy addressing the disease at its source, claiming long standing effectiveness and inviting readers to write for free medical information from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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S.S. S
Medical Department
Swift Aboratory
Atlanta
Georgia
Mothers Learn Dressmaking in Philadelphia Night Classes
In Philadelphia a large number of women join Community Service night classes to learn dressmaking and other domestic arts. The classes meet in a city school, where beginners practice simple arts for children, patterns, and sewing basics under an efficient teacher, gaining confidence with each demo.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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Rooster
Beekee
Spring Music
Army
Navy
Comptroller of the Currency
Legge
Sinn Fein
Vinci
William C. Marshall
John W. Hughes
Ruth Guyer
Wilmington
Del
Mrs. H. E. Guyer
West Piccadilly Street
Ho —M. Hopkins
Baltimore
Hotel
Evans
Elsie “Hilburn
Terra “Atta
W. Va
Elma Guthrie
Mitter
East Piccadilly Street
Frederick County
Gainsboro
McIlwee, Light and Others
Warren Rice
Circuit Court
County of ‘Ick
Mary J. Mellinger
Aaron G. Mellinger
D. H. Mellinger
M.M. Lynch
Susan G. Bowers
Daniel Wright
Jesse Wright
Frederick Wright
Virginia
Evening Star
Val
Corporation Court of
C. C. Triplett
Louise
R. Triplett
J. B. Beverley
Western Electric
Masher
Wringer
Northern
N. Main S
Queen Insurance Co
America
Hansbrough & Carter
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