Virginia Peach Crop Cut In Half By Cold Wave
Virginia peach harvest is halved by spring freezes, with 1924 commercial production not exceeding 250 carloads versus 513 last year. Experts note Virginia peach output tends to alternate year to year, with Crozet leading shipments at 157 cars and Timberville at 115 cars, aided by young orchards reaching bearing age.
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Virginia
Richmond
State Department of Agriculture
Henry M. Taylor
Crozet
Timberville
Evans' Triple Phosphates Promises Nerve Energy Boost
Ad touts Evans' Triple Phosphates as a natural phosphorus supplement to fed nerves and blood, claiming improved nerve force, energy, and endurance for thin and nervous individuals. It cites a pharmacist endorsement and notes Baker's Drug Store as a dispenser in the original package.
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Evans
Baker's Drug Store
Butcher Rejoices Over Wife's Recovery
A butcher proclaims his wife recovered after years of illness and a doctor advised gallstone surgery. After using four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy two years ago, she became well. The ad claims the remedy clears intestinal inflammation and mucous, relieving stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises a money refund at Baker's Drug.
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Mayr
Baker's Drug Star
For Rent Main Street Store Room Ad
Small storefront spaces along Main Street available for rent. Inquiries at 4 E Cork Street.
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Main Street
Cork St
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and Loose Talk
A verse exchange features Walt Mason’s Rippling Rhymes and Pringle Pratt predicting rain. Pratt vows to eat his hat if drought fails, but the moon and weather prove calm as heat drives the plain. Pratt retracts, claiming his threats were idle chatter and vows do not matter.
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Pringle Pratt
Hat, Hearts, and a Stiff Warning in a Family Tale
A stern guardian warns Pratt to woo with honor or lose his chance at the niece. The menacing speech cites duty, marriage, and a pledge, leading to broken hearts as Pratt resists the hat challenge. The provocation centers on a promised union and the guardian’s demand for knightly behavior.
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Pratt
Woman Weak and Nervous from Vermont Praises Pinkham’s Remedy
From Union Village Vermont Mrs J A Gunmann reports long standing weakness and nervous exhaustion. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can work nine hours daily. She urges other sick women to try it, noting generations of success for female ills.
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Green Mountain
Vermont
J. A. Gunmann
Union
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doctor Protests Leg Vaccination Demand of Girls
Alexandria health officer Dr Louis E Faulks warned the public against leg vaccination amid a strong demand from the flapper set to protect arms from blemish He noted sore limbs from smallpox campaigns and said he vaccinated over 600 people since April 1 warning against patent shields and potential serious results
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Alexandria
Louis E. Faulks
Faulks
Crossword Puzzle Word List Clues and Grid Hints
A collection of across and down clues for a crossword puzzle including numbers and hints for words like Slippery, Preposition, Exclamation, and periphery terms. Entries cover verbs, nouns, prefixes, and geographical abbreviations with several marked as abbreviations or familiar terms.
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Ireland
Germany
Secretary Work Will Visit Park Site Next Month
Secretary Work accepts the Skyland conference invitation and will attend the fifth national state parks meeting in Virginia May 25 to 28. He plans his first visit to the Shenandoah National Park site, with a park service director Stephen Mather and members of the Southern Appalachian National Park Commission also attending to promote state park establishment.
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Washington
Skyland
Virginia
Work Today
Shenandoah National Park
Stephen T. Mather
National Park Service
Southern Appalachian National Park Commission
Shenandoah, Smoky Mountains
Mammoth Cave
Strasburg Floats Impress at Apple Blossom Parade
Miss Nancy Crawford, daughter of Dr and Mrs Crawford, was Princess Strasburg in the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival. Strasburg entries drew praise for a Grecian garden float with Misses Painter Peffer Machir and others in Indian and Grecian costumes. Fire Company units also charmed crowds in cardinal and white uniforms.
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Strasburg
Nancy Crawford
G. G. Crawford
Winchester
Miss Crawford
Martha Painter
Thelma Peffer
Sara Machir
Nancy Smith
Miriam ‘Wolf
Helen Pollard
Louise Keister
Citizens’ Fire Company
Lure of Florida Draws Britons from Riviera
London report notes wealthy Britons, previously tied to the Riviera, now flock to Florida for winter sun. The recent season saw many Londoners cross the Atlantic seeking bright skies and milder climes, spurred by steamship promotions of Florida and the West Indies as winter retreats.
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Associated Press
London
Florida
Riviera
Atlantic
West Indies
Gulf
Mediterranean
Mrs Mary McGirr Recovers After Digestive Ailment
Mrs. Mary McGirr of Huntington West Virginia describes two and a half years of stomach trouble and diarrhoea. After using Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery in alternating order she reports complete improvement and attributes her recovery to these remedies. She notes the products are available as tablets or liquid in weighing store displays.
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Mary McGirr
Huntington
W. Va
Dr. Pierce
Fifth District Business Outlook Turns Favorable
Richmond April report says textile and agriculture profits lift the Fifth District's outlook at end of April versus a year ago. Bank review notes no boom but steadier nerve, with broad impact across district activities.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Richmond Reserve Bank
Swanson Sees German Election as Threat to Peace
Senator Swanson of Virginia ranking Democrat on the foreign relations committee said Hindenburg's election puts Germany under suspicion. He argued only if the forces that conducted the election show a clear wish for peace and repudiate Germany's past military aims can the suspicion be removed.
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Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Foreign Relations Committee
Hindenburg
Germany
Buick touring in excellent condition 1923 model for quick sale
Bargain offer on a 1923 Buick touring in excellent condition. Quick buyer should apply to C. T. Pilchard, Stephens City, Route 1. Announcement date April 27 with contact instructions.
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Buick
C. T. Pilchard
Stephens City
Famine Fears Rise as Monsoon Delays Hurt Crops
Reported delays in the southwest monsoon across Indian districts threaten harvests and raise famine concerns. Crops are reportedly ruined in several areas, prompting warnings of food shortages and potential relief measures.
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India
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