Fragmented 1920 legal notice and medical testimonial
A handwritten fragment from a 1920 Virginia court notice references estate settlement for Mellinger and Wright, a sale of land by trustee at public auction near Winchester, plus an anecdotal medical testimonial for Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with dates and locations in Green Sulphur Springs and Frederick County. The text mixes probate actions, land description, payment terms, and an unsupported medical claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chow Co
Green Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Dr. Pierge
Miseé
Dt Dunbar
Circuit Court of
Watority
Dale
Court House
Inchester
Frederick County
Meliwee
Henrys System Elevating a House Employe Tale
An excerpt from a Washington apartment house describes a dull elevator conductor named Henry who answers only when he hears a sound. He states he never answers unless he hears, and then asks what. The anecdote depicts a humorous miscommunication between staff and residents.
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Washington
Henry
New Yorker Ponders Fearful Phone Fare
A clipped parable from a suburb visit recalls a New Yorker surprised by a 50 cent fare for a call to a western city. The operator coolly replies that the charge reflects city limits, hinting at higher urban rates than distant towns.
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Plone
Scott
New York
Divorce Proceedings in Frederick County Court 1929
The court in Frederick County on April 1929 issued a divorce action filed by Horace T. Deahl against Mateta. The suit cites cruelty and seeks general relief. The defendant is alleged not to reside locally and publication of notice is ordered with a return date set at the county courthouse.
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Orks
Circuit Cure
Frederick
Horace T. Deahl
Winchester
Court House
Public remark on marriage roles in humor dialogue
A witty exchange notes that women object to public affection before marriage while men object afterward, revealing gendered patterns in social demonstrations. The brief quip contrasts expectations and endings in courtship behavior.
Doctors Weigh In On Question Of Pride And Indigestion
Doctors decide if swallowing pride causes indigestion. Question lingers as medical experts assess links between emotion and stomach issues.
Misread Note Sparks Comical Mixup
A legible fragment shows a note asking for 10,000 kisses mistaken for a prescription. The sender questions the coolness with a young doctor and mentions engagement, while the recipient cites illegible handwriting and a misunderstanding at the druggist.
Applauding Value on Politics Sparks Employee Quip
A dialogue features Dustin Stax joking about entering politics and an enormous staff. He quips that asking workers to cheer would trigger requests for extra compensation for overtime.
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Dustin Stax
Farmer Corntessel Responds To Summer Boarders
A historical fragment shows Farmer Corntessel replying affirmatively to the idea of summer boarders moving in. The brief dialogue hints at rural daily life and servant-like tasks in a farming community.
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Corntessel
The Burglars’ Paradox Hints at Hidden Dangers
A pithy quip notes that a safe opening may invite a deadly finish. The comment frames risk in crime as a paradox where bold entry increases peril for the intruder and bystanders alike.
Quickest Way to the Street Staylaight Oh
Miss Nerviss urges escape via a window about twenty feet from the pavement. The exchange hints at a hurried departure from a location as the scene unfolds with tense dialogue.
Fragments of a Moralizing Dialogue on Eating Habits
The excerpt critiques eating with restraint and propriety, urging discretion and daintiness. It features characters Ninnycus and Cynicus discussing a conscientious doctor who ends a patient’s suffering when the family can no longer bear the burden. Life magazine tone hints at ethical debate.
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Ninnycus
Killemkwik
Cynicus
Odd Kitchen Patter Baffles Reader In Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue bubbles with odd phrases about hot water preserving business and fruit characters. Nonsensical strings mix with whispers of a strange exchange leaving the scene unclear and quirky. The text hints at a surreal kitchen setting and a puzzled audience.
Lawer Weds County Gin and Divorce Suit March 1920
The document notes a marriage license issued in the county clerk’s office to Henry A. Whitacre of Forest Hill Maryland and Miss Annie E. Carts of Stephens City. It also reports a divorce suit filed by Clarence A. Bush against Susie P. Bush for desertion and cruelty, with publication orders and a Rule Day deadline in Winchester Virginia.
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Cirect
Frederick O
Metlinger
Mellinger
Melsinger
Mom Lynch
Susan
Jel Wright
Jesse Wrigh
D. H. Mellinger
Sa “Teatator
Susan G. Bowers
Wright
Jesse. Wright
Frederick Wright
of Virginia
Star
Winchester
Henry A. Whitacre
Forest Hill
Annie BE
Stephens City
Mary.tana
Ice
Joseph F. Carter
North
Carlina
Corporation Court
City of
Winchesters
Cy Opi Tak Ayanee
Clarence A. Bush
Susie P. Bush
P. Gush
Virginia
Winchester Star
Thes County
RO Beverley
News Notes From Aetin Virginia April 26
Mr George of White Peat visits friends in Winchester and spends time with relatives. Miss Susan T%card was cabins on friends near Nain one day last. Mr ROL Lewis spent Thursday with relatives and friends in Winchester.
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Aetin
George
White Peat
Rol
Lewis
Winchester
Susan
Nain
Winchester visit and home improvement notes
Week updates note Mrs W M Janney spending Wednesday with friends in Winchester. Mrs J W Baker, recently ill at home, shows improvement.
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W. M. Janney
Winchester
J. W. Baker
Presbytery Ends Spring Meeting at Charlestown
The regular spring presbytery meeting in Charlestown West Virginia, ongoing since early stock, closed Friday afternoon. About 59 clergymen attended with Rev Dol pittinger of Gare fardstown named mediator. Opening sermon was given by Rev Kennison of Kernetown Virginia.
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Winchester
Charlestown
W. Va
Dol
Pittinger
Garefardstown
Serpen
Renere
Kennison
Kernetown
Kidney Pills Help Women Despite Hidden Cause
A letter from Mrs. EB Milla Ror in Xenia Ohio notes many women suffer kidney issues without realizing the underlying cause. After taking Wotay Kidney Pills their health improved, ending years of medical concern and surprising those around Yellow Springs observers.
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Mra
Milla
Unclear Advert Prompts Attention to Aches and Pains
Fragmentary ad copy hints at remedies for back aches joints and muscle pain with vague claims of rapid relief. Mentions bright promotion and widespread availability but lacks coherent product or company details.
USF OF PAPER TO BE CONSERVED NEW YORK APRIL 95
The American Newspaper Publishers Association approves a voluntary cut in newsprint use from May 14 to December 9 next. Member papers must limit consumption to the same level as the corresponding period in the previous year.
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New York
Amexican
Association
Fexin
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Ray Moad
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Washinton
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Albert Phillips
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Win
J. Parks
Chicgpo
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Della
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