Further Upswing In Many Lines of Trade Reported
New York reports a further definite upswing in business across the country. Retail trade shows Easter gains persisting with 40 to 50 percent higher volumes than last year. Railway loading and freight revenues rise, and wool markets note bright spots. Equipment inquiries by railroad managers grow, signaling renewed locomotive production optimism.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Trade Review
Aris
Great Atlantic and Pacific Company
Ing
Washington
American Railway Association
York
Lovett Elected President of Staunton Shrine Club
Harry Lovett former resident and owner of Lovett Brothers shoe store has been elected president of the Staunton Shrine Club for the coming year. He helped found the local Shrine Club during his residence here.
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Harry Lovett
Lovett Brothers Shoe
Staunton Shrine Club
Mr. Lovett
Shrine Club
Union Bank of WinchesterStockholders Meeting Date Given
The Union Bank of Winchester announces its stockholders meeting at the banking house in Winchester Virginia on Thursday April 26 from 11 a m to 12 m. Directors will be elected and other business may be transacted. George B Bushnell cashier.
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Union Bank of Winchester
Winchester
George B. Bushnell
Sa Wks
Virginia Court Seeks Divorce From Gravatt Couple
Grace Marion Gravatt seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from Sherman L. Gravatt on desertion over three years and cruelty. An order requires his appearance within 15 days of publication, with notices in The Evening Star and posting at the Winchester Court House, plus mailing to Philadelphia. Clerk C. M. Smith.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Grace Marion Gravatt
Sherman L. Gravatt
Virginia
Evening Star
Court House
General Delivery
Philadelphia
C. M. Smith
Jos. B. Newlin
P. Q
Senate approves higher tax on large incomes passes
In Washington on April 15 the Senate approved a revised revenue bill with seven votes in opposition. The measure, sent to the House for amendments, would raise about 480 million dollars annually, with lower rates for small earners and a 10 percent extra on all individual returns for one year. The bill includes administrative changes to curb tax dodging, and eliminates consolidated corporate returns.
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Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
B. C. Advertised Headache Relief Promises Fast Soothing
A North Carolina pharmacist developed B C a blend of ingredients aimed at relieving nearly any headache in minutes. Sold in 10¢ and 25c packages it claims to ease nerve headaches muscular aches colds and neuralgia without narcotics.
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North Carolina
B. C
Welland Canal Description and Dimensions
The Welland Canal runs 27.6 miles from Port Colborne on Lake Erie to Allanburg with a newer route to Lake Ontario. It is 200 feet wide at the bottom and 25 feet deep with potential to 80 feet, with locks sized for vessels up to 800 feet in length.
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Welland Canal
Port Colbourne
Lake Erie
Allanburg
Lake Ontario
West Virginia Named and Admitted as Thirty-Fifth State
Kanawha was proposed as a state name before West Virginia was chosen and admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863. The new state's constitution was formed and ratified in April 1962, and Lincoln issued the proclamation establishing statehood.
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Kanawha
Virginia
West Virginia
The
Union
Lincoln
Alaska’s Name Origin Tied to Seward Purchase
The article explains Alaska’s name derives from the Aleut term Alak shak meaning great country, corrupted by traders, and adopted by William H. Seward when arranging the U.S. purchase from Russia. The piece notes Alaska also known as Russian America in historical context.
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Alaska
United States
America
William H. Seward
Russia
N. & W. Scraps Wooden Coaches for All-Steel Fleet
The Norfolk and Western scrapped the last wooden coach fleet and repurposed usable parts from 175 coaches. The material will be reused on one pot and similar equipment, with recovered scrap iron sold as junk. The railroad orders 10 all-steel deluxe coaches and 21 luxurious Pullmans, plus eight combination cars and seven diners being redecorated and air conditioned.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Ing
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
County Couple Give Reception on Wedding Day
A wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Larrick was held on their wedding day April 6 1882 at the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was led by Rev Moffett with music by Handley High School pupils. The couple then began housekeeping on their farm as guests enjoyed refreshments and a cake.
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Larrick
Presbyterian Church
Reree
Mr. Moffett
Round Hill
Minnie K. Hammack
Jacob and
Mary Hammack
Middletown
Handley
Mildred Cooper
Eva May Gough
Handley High School
Gough
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