Silly Love Letters and Old Virginia Notes
A column on sentimental lore from early Virginia, citing letters by Washington and Jefferson, old school and marriage sermons, and quirky family notes. It reflects on evergreen human nature across ages, with humorous glimpses of 17th century social life and a Ga zette mention of a peculiar marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Annah Armistead
Virginia
Thomas, Prayser
David Chamberlayne
Gloucester
County
Jane Nelson
Betsy Page
Lasey Burwell
Steet
George Washington
Tom Jefferson
Virginia Gazette
William Nelson
Mmnuido
Henrico
Witham Carter
Sirah Payson
Berkeley
Funeral customs and legal cost debates stir memories
The piece reflects on old Virginia funeral expenses and Sunday laws, cites 18th century fines for church absence, and recalls a Georgia widow’s case, with musings on doctors fees and moral judgments in early American politics and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley
Virginia
Staunton
John McClanahan
Thomas Lee
We Do Not Know What Our Fate Will Be
A reflective column recalls Napoleon and Kaiser ambitions, noting sacrifices of brave soldiers and innocent people. It contrasts past wars with present resolve, urging continued work and optimism behind clouds of hardship. A Saturday Night thought speaks of shared cheer and uncertain futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Sen
Front Royal
Tates
Trer
Sean Wis
Earth
Hell
Atlanta
Hila Wheeler Wilcox
Mrs. Hirsch
Red Cross
Ole
Cook
Billy Sunday
Berkeley County
Cai Tookanes
Napoleon
Russia
France
The Royal Goat and the Kaiser’s War Glare
A historical op ed mocks the Kaiser as Mars and Vulcan, accusing him of endless wars and bloodshed. It portrays him as vain and hungry for newspaper glory, while readers blame him for aggressive policies and destructive campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kettle
Mars
Billy
Howe
Vulcan
Salient Features of Third Liberty Loan Campaign
The document outlines the Third Liberty Loan with an $8 billion total, bonds dated May 9 1918 payable September 15 1928. First interest coupon for 129 days due September 15 1918, then semiannual interest on March 15 and September 14. Bonds are convertible, not callable before maturity, and tax-exempt like the Second Liberty Loan. Campaign starts May 4.
Baptist Church Services This Sunday at 11 A M
Services scheduled at the Baptist Church Sunday morning at 11 with the pastor preaching. No evening service, only B P U at 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church Services
Baptist Church
Southern Railway Routes and Schedules for Harrisonburg and Strasburg
Train schedule notes list daily and weekend departures for Nos. 23 21 Ea 14 D and 24 from Harrisonburg Strasburg and Alexandria Washington. Parlor and buffet cars are offered on specific trains with arrival times in Washington Harrisonburg and Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Garrisonburg
Isonburg
Harrisonbure
Straseuro
Alexan Rra
Harrisonburn
Strasbure
Derutts
Garden Design Guidance From A Witty Architect
Fragmentary ornate text discusses garden layout and architectural intent. It contrasts wild mature planting with deliberate design and notes that a builder’s effort may be wasted if the concept fails to harmonize with the intended artistic vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Company
Winchester
Bell 33
United
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Postofice
Nemo
aloOle
Georgia
Sophie Bauer
First Ave
Faribault
Minn
Peruna
Der
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
South Main Street
Faulkner Building
Neel Motor Company
Main and
Water Streets
Footer
Cumberland
C. A. Heller & Co
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Maine
Clay Carr
Lancaster County
Penna
Kansas
Central Park Lawn
Winchester Seed Co. Inc
Lilly
H. H. Baker
Euralgia
Este
McIntire ‘Weaver
the Royal Goat
Kaising
sOr
R. Willis
Outs
Geo. W. Kremer
M. W. Fisher
Fifth St
Philadelphia
Papcett
Arders and
Soomers
N. Market St
Tremonte
Kernstown, Va
Bell Phone
Walter B. Barnett
Wall
Chas
Strider
Fred. Wall
C.F. Wall
Avery
Care Star
Pouset
Star Office
N. By
Berminge i
Ng. E. Harris
Monroe
Chicane
Inquire City Hotel
Fakentimore, Md
Cumberland Valley
New York
Yrinchester
H. A. Riddle
Gee. P
J. H. Tongh
S. GC
Ancona
United States
W. Miller Fletcher
BiCk Parcel Post
Nuinnatl
Union Bank of Winchester
Leer
Grim
Norfolk & Western
Bae
Bristol
Ee Pallas
Roanoke
Ield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman Williamson
Jacksonville
Fla
Cafe Car
Roanok
Memphis
Shenandoah
Inerme
Worthboard
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Shenandoah Junction
Pullman
C. Saunders
W. B. P. Vill
Pas Traf
Southern Railway
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