Grant the Man Who Handled Men and Rose to Fame
This profile recalls Ulysses S. Grant born on an Ohio farm and rising from failures to a legendary Civil War general and two term president. It emphasizes his talent for handling people, Lincoln's trust in him, and the public tribute at his tomb. A moral: one can rebound from scorn by mastering what one can do well.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Ohio
West Point
Mexico
Grant
Quer Lee
White House
Lincoln
The
Hudson
New York City
United States
General Grant
Clarke Hospital Auxiliary to Pay Bond and Aid Patients
Clarke County branch of Winchester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary voted to pay off the $100 hospital bond and use remaining funds to aid Clarke county patients. A fundraiser with the Colored Sabbath Glee Club of Richmond is planned for June 26 at Milton Valley estate to benefit hospital needs and support a proposed auxiliary for colored residents. Supper serves will be offered after the event.
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Berryville
William Beverley
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Graham Dougherty
Richmond
Milton Valley
Exposition Draws Crowds at Kent Street Festival
The World's Exposition at Kent Street runs full tilt with 14 rides and 16 shows. A children's matinee tomorrow and throughout the week offers free gates for kids and reduced prices on attractions. Highlights include the French Casino by Mons De Loupe, Jean Lugene the human enigma, Rainbow Frolics, the Hall of Science and Alcatraz wax figures, a 144 seat bingo, and radio star Charlie McCarthy.
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Kent Street
Mons de Loupe
Paris
Esquire
Jean Lugene
Hall of Science
Alcatraz Prison
Charlie McCarthy
Will Rogers Explains Ethics In A Small Town Parable
A tale about business ethics as explained by Will Rogers. A salesman learns ethics by noticing a miscount in a twenty dollar payment and whether to keep or share the extra twenty with a partner. The piece mocks convention chatter and hints at honest conduct in business.
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American News Textures, Inc
Six Dead In Freak Weather Across Five States
A severe weather outbreak in the Rocky Mountain and plains states leaves six dead and many injured. Victims include eight year olds Mary Zorn and Ellen Brown, and 109 year old Jean Zorn. Tornadoes near Oshkosh Nebraska and Draw Texas destroy homes, injuring several, with one child among the fatalities. High winds hail rain and dust sweep New Mexico Colorado Kansas and Nebraska.
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Denver
Rocky Mountain
Plains
Mary Zorn
Ellen Brown
Oshkosh
Neb
Jean Zorn
Draw
Texas
W. O. Caswell
M. B. Walters
George Walters
Irene McKay
Louis McKay
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
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Warner's
Winchester
Today & Thurs
Tara
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Mill
Jungle
Lynne Overman
George Archainbaud
Popeye
Lionel Barrymore
Gray & Eddy
John Deere Corn
Lupton
Orchard Service CO
Dale Carnegie
McNaught Syndicate
Able Insurance Pro
Tion
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Avenue
Turkey Grower
Turkey
Winchester Milling Corp
N. Cameron St
Box
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust CO
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Clarke Hospital Auxiliary
Plan Entertainment By
Colored Glee Club
Mr. R. L. Lashley
Hable’s Palace Theatre
Kent
Taylor Fay Wray
Hable
Chester Morris Whitney Bourne
Will Rogers
Miles Music Co
Loudoun St
Ralph
Ralph G. Hengeveld
Hable Real Estate
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
Hansbrough
Carter
George W. Kurtz
N. Loudoun St. Winchester
Rhodes Drug Co. Prescription Druggiste
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