Navy secretary Daniels under fire over F-4 sinking debate
The Charlottesville Progress argues criticism of Secretary Daniels follows the F-4 submarine disaster in Honolulu harbor. It supports Daniels for naval reforms, cost savings, and ending naval aristocracy while noting ongoing discussions on blame after a full investigation.
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Honolulu
Daniels
Navy
Gardner
Massachusetts
Hobson
Alabama
Army
Arizona
Mr. Daniels
Charlottesville
The Coming of Spring by Ingalls
Excerpt from John J. Ingalls praising spring and grass as nature's forgiveness. The text reflects on May sunshine, grass covering scars of war, and the renewal of fields and streets despite carnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Lily or the Rose Harvest and World Hunger
A fragment notes how the lily or the rose yields no fruit in earth or air yet a failed harvest one year could lead to famine and depopulation of the world. It emphasizes fragile balance between crops and global food supply.
German Fleet Ready to Meet British Navy
A Copenhagen dispatch quotes German papers the Tages Zeitung and Vossische Zeitung stating the German fleet is willing to fight the British in the North Sea. The fleet has repeatedly cruised the area seeking engagement and the Vossische Zeitung notes a Norwegian steamer Foedin met the German fleet off Helgoland with the German commander expressing a sole desire to engage the British fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tages Zeitung
Vossische Zeitung
North Sea
Foedin
Helgoland
Invention Aims to Cut Train Wrecks by Detecting Defects
Railroad officials in Winchester and other areas discuss a new patented electric device from Pittsburgh. The instrument detects flaws in steel by scanning surfaces and reveals minute internal defects. Officials say many accidents result from defective rails axles and parts and argue early detection could prevent selling faulty steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pittsburgh
Announcements Column Blurts Five Dollar Phoney Deadline
Public notices warn that all announcements appear in this column until a phoney day, with five dollar fee for publication. The blurb signals a placeholder event or set of notices likely in local paper practice.
Sonnets of Faith and Love in Samson Agonistes
The passage laments a betrayed faith and love in the voice of a speaker referencing Samson Agonistes. It frames trust shattered, a haunting wraith of ideals, and sorrow over broken truth and love. It echoes a tragedy of infidelity and disillusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah
Samson
Virginia adopts school books after yearlong debate
The Virginia state board of education approved a textbook list ending a lengthy dispute. The B F Johnson Publishing Company proposal for a 10 percent price cut was rejected, a move projected to save about 100000 dollars. Adopted titles include Elson Grammar and Smiths Modern Arithmetic among others.
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Virginia
Richmond
State Board of Education
B. F. Johnson Publishing Company
B. F. Johnson
Johnson
Stuart
Tendent Stearnes
Ollard
Frank T. West
A Johnson
James
Wilson
J. M. Page
H. G. Ford
Harris Hart
Elson Grammer
Scott, Foresman & Co
Joseph H. Saunders
Smithey
American Book Company
Smith
Ginn
Candidacy Announcements for Supervisors in 1915
Two men announce Democratic candidacies for supervisor positions. William E. Smith pledges to serve Gainesboro District and Frederick County voters with diligence if elected. Charles H. Harper announces nomination for supervisor in Triat, subject to Democratic primary actions on August 8, 1915, promising faithful duty.
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Gainesboro
Frederick
William E. Smith
Triat
Charles H. Harper
R. 8. Smith
Cure for indigestion by 25 cent Chamberlain's Tablets
A 65 year old man from Houston, Texas reports relief and cure from indigestion after using Chamberlain's Tablets. He notes doctors offered no cure but a 25 cent bottle cured him within two months and urges other sufferers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jul. Grobien
Houston
Texas
The Magnate and Public Scorn in Walt Mason’s Verse
A verse sketch by Walt Mason portrays the magnate as a nervous, harried target of reformers and mobs. It laments public cruelty and calls out the paradox of a nation that blames wealth for its faults while celebrating material growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ketch
Walt Mason
Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue Candidates
A list of candidates announces runs for Commissioner of Revenue in the Northern and Southern Districts of Frederick County. Each promises to faithfully perform duties if elected and to seek party primary action. Names include Avalond Orndoff Monserrat, Brannon, Luther R. Baker, W ShenK, Isaiah C. Roe, and Herbert H. Shull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalond
Orndoff
Mary
Frederick County
Co. C. Brannon
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Luther R. Baker
W. Shenk
Herbert H. Shull
Security Officials Hold A Conference
Officials and salesmen of the Security Lime and Cement Company met on Saturday at the Berkeley Station plant for a conference and general inspection. Attendees included L. A. Cover of Winchester president J. D. Porter vice president and general manager J K Barbour general salesman Urschel president of Woodville Lime and Cement Company Reyner Beckenbaugh Allen Clark Calvin Graham salesmen and Somervell of the Hagerstown office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Lime and Cement Company
Berkeley Station
Hose
L. A. Cover
Winchester
J. D. Porter
J K. Barbour
Urschel
Woodville Lime and Cement Company
Messrs. Reyner
Beckenbaugh
Allen
Clark
Calvin
Graham
Mr. Somervell
Hagerstown
Strawberries Hit Hard By Drouth
The drouth has struck the strawberry crop harder than other farm crops, wiping out thousands of dollars in major berry sections. A wet winter had promised bumper crops but drought has raised prices and limited supply, according to late reports in the Star.
Russell Cather Declares Candidacy for Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney
T Russell Cather announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth's Attorney of Frederick County in the August 8 1915 primary. He pledges thorough and efficient administration if elected.
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Commonwealth
Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
Steck Richards Seek Re election to House of Delegates
John M Steck announces candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates under the Democratic primary Boyd R Richards also subject to the party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Delegates
John M. Steck
Boyd R. Richards
Better Babies Campaign Reaches American Mothers
The nationwide crusade for healthier births stresses maternal health impact on unborn children. Women suffering from pains and nervousness are urged to use Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, a standard remedy for decades.
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Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
Democratic primary filings for county offices 1915
Notices announce candidacies for County Treasurer R B Smith support, Sheriff Frederick County Pannett seek Democratic primary, and Supervisor Back Creek District candidate F D Good declare readiness to serve while referencing the August 1915 primary date.
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Frederick County
Pannett
Back Creek
Canaac
Board of
Surs
Back Parvisat
Mitchells of Clarke County Take a Town Journey
Mr and Mrs Roy G Mitchell of Clarke County traveled to town yesterday in a motor trip, likely with their household pets accompanying them. The brief item notes their outing and location.
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Roy G. Mitchell
Clarke County
Automatic steel flaw detector praised as modern marvel
A machine described as the most wonderful invention of modern times in steel inspection locates flaws and automatically notes their quantity on a paper chart. It records flaw location and indicates size and depth.
Frank R. Cockrell Marries Miss Barr
Edith Mae Barr of Charlestown W Va becomes the bride of Frank Rawson Cockrell in a small Winchester ceremony performed by Rev F A Tyler. The couple planned a wedding supper after the service and will reside with the groom’s mother on South Lawrence Street after trips to Baltimore and New York.
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Barr
Charlestown
W. Va
Winchester
Ehdith Mae Barr
Frank Rawson Cockrell
F. A. ‘Tyler
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
South
Baltimore
New York
Will Cockrell
South Lawrence Street
Jefferson County Telephone Company
Conkrelh
Baltimo and
Ohio
A. 8. Allen
Chamberlains Tablets Help Digestion Also Stomach Support
Many readers report relief from digestion and constipation after using Chamberlains Tablets. The pills have no pepsin but strengthen the stomach allowing natural function. Obtainable everywhere with no discouragement for those who try them.
Cabinet Making and Upholstering Business Notice
Veteran cabinet maker James F. Lewis invites friends to the established shop at 226 N Market St Winchester Va Edward J Wilwig advertises the business offerings and location in this brief notice with a focus on vacated warerooms and former partners.
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George W. Haymaker
Mjames F. Lewis
Matty
Edward J. Wilwig
N. Market St
Winchester
Furniture Sale at 19 N Braddock St in memory of Miss Sara Wood
A sale of high quality household furniture will be held at the residence of the late Miss Sara Wood located at 19 North Braddock Street. The sale is scheduled for Saturday May 1 at 10 30. W P McGuire is the executor in charge.
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Sara Wood
N. Braddock St
W. P. McGuire
Coconut Oil The Simple Shampoo For Hair Care
Coconut oil proves a fine shampoo option for hair washing. Moisten hair with water, rub in a spoonful or two to create a rich lather that cleanses and conditions, leaving hair silky bright fluffy and easy to manage. Readily available at drug stores and inexpensive, a small amount lasts for months.
Rail Line Eliminates Dime Refunds for Some Fares
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agents report a new circular effective May 1 that ends refunds of the ten cent excess charge for passengers boarding at stations with ticket offices without buying a ticket. Passengers at stations without ticket offices will continue to pay only the regular fare, and no refund will be issued for excess charges.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Prominent Jefferson County Farmer Dies After Barn Fire
Lewis D. McDonald a well known Jefferson county farmer died at his home near Charlestown aged 51 after he was found in the barn with a shotgun wound and his clothing on fire. He lived only a short time after being taken to the house. he had suffered a nervous condition for weeks. He leaves a widow six daughters two sons a brother Vince McDonald and four sisters Mrs. Lakeman Mrs. Hoge Mrs. Whitmore and Mrs. Feagans. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev. F. A. Tyler officiating and burial in Edge Hill Cemetery Charlestown.
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Lewis D. McDonald
Jefferson County
Charlestown
McDonald
Vince McDonald
Benjamin Lakeman
Martinsburg
George Hoge
Eskimos Taboo Common Tower
The United States Public Health Service notes falling mortality from communicable diseases in Alaska. Most settlements rely on teachers as the only doctors, while medical officers visit communities to educate natives and whites on preventing tuberculosis eye diseases and other ailments. Hygienic reforms include banning deadly roller towels and shared drinking cups.
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United States Public Health Service
Alaska
Public Health Service
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Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell
Unite
Morning News
Seem
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Secretary OF the Navy
Tike
Sonneborn’s Specials
Someborn
North Main Street
Burkett & Swartzel
Orange Judd Company
Sanborn & Co
Rose
Magnate
Commissioner OF Revenue
Southern District
the Ofice
Isaiah C. Roe
Drouth
Feo
Buick Motor Cars
Auto Livery Co
W. E. Huntsberry
Cc. R. McCann
F.D. Good
Frank R. Cockrell
Miss Barr
Marwat Bos
Homas & Messer Ris
Baltimore St. Baltimore
Grimsley
Insurance
Joe
Winester
L. Nicopemus
Lenore
Thos. P. Graybeal
West
Water St
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