Northwestern Turnpike Board Replies To Critic
A letter from S. L. Lupton defends criticism of the Northwestern Turnpike management. He lists nine facts about road condition and treasury notes, disputes Board actions, and acknowledges past errors. He cites resurfacing costs near Winchester and argues for accountability of the Board of Managers.
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Dr McAllister Preaches at Presbyterian Church This Month
In August the Rev Dr H Lacy is away on vacation and the Rev Dr Tiny Weatister will occupy the pulpit. He will lead the usual Sunday services at 11 in the morning and 7 30 in the evening.
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Tiny Weatister
Presbyterian Church
Lenwood Vangosen Returns Home From Operation
Miss Lenwood Vangosen has returned to her home at Berkeley Springs after undergoing an operation. Her recovery is expected to be prompt with family awaiting further updates.
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Lenwood Vangosen
Berkeley Springs
West Virginia Woman Returns Home After Surgery
A West Virginia woman underwent a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital and returned home accompanied by Mrs. Carson Spillman. Dr. C. R. Anderson attended to the patient.
Old Sol Gets Congress Goat Amid Weathered Pause
Washington August 3 The hot weather has Congress seeking a short recess of about six weeks this fall. The revenue bill, the largest tax measure in U S history, nears final revision as Republicans and Democrats push to limit debate to 15 days and have the measure in the President's hands by September 1, enabling a mid October recess.
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American Congress
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Precious Balm of Gilead in Ancient Jewish Dowries
A fragment notes how scents were vital in bridal toilette among ancient Jews. One twelfth of the dowry funded these purchases as the balm of Gilead, distilled from a bush once common on the mountains of Gilead, became scarce and supplies limited.
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Exemption Claims Rejected At High Rate In Draft
Large stacks of exemption claims sit at local boards with General Crowder predicting most will be refused. Not a single exemption has been granted to date as boards rush physical exams, signaling many in second draft batches may be substituted. In Bangor Maine a claimant declined to report for physical examination saying he would not enter the National Army at this time.
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Market Prices From Local Buyers On Wheat Butter and More
Daily market report lists retail and wholesale prices for winter and spring wheat flour, cracked corn, middlings, Timothy and mixed hay, fresh country and creamery butter, potatoes, young chickens, and bacon. Prices shown reflect today’s quotations though the Star disclaims responsibility for errors.
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Ny Inten Lewes
Market Prices Across Augusta District Report
These markets are corrected as of closing on the day preceding publication. Butter nearby creamery 37, choice 27. eggs Virginia and nearby loss off 32. live poultry chickens young 28, old 22, heavy 22, small to medium 225. hogs heavy to medium 16.90, pigs 13.50. cattle several ranges from calves 8 to 14, choice steers 12, good butcher 11 to 11.50. sheep and lambs 4.50 to 9.50 for sheep and 11 to 11.60 for lambs.
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Virginia
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed in Richmond Ad
Richmond reader Mrs Lena Wynne reports relief from menopause symptoms after seven bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad lists symptoms such as hot flashes headaches backaches and dizziness and claims the remedy can restore normal heat during the Change of Life.
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Lydia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Valley Turnpike Company Calls Gatekeepers to Duty
Notice from Valley Turnpike Company Requires all gatekeepers to be on duty and ready with change for small denominations to speed toll collection. Report any failure to perform duties to President H. F. Byrd.
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University of Virginia Offers Free Tuition to Virginia Students
The University of Virginia announces free tuition for Virginia students across academic departments including College, Graduate, Law, Medicine, and Engineering. The policy applies to enrolled residents seeking study in any listed division.
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Virginia
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Youthful Relief
A reader from Angela Louisiana says the pills made her feel revitalized after back pain and general aches. She reports being 43 yet feeling like 21 with kidney-related pain diminishing after use. Sold everywhere.
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Av. W. Morgan
Angela
Foley
No new polio cases in Harrisonburg and Rockingham area
Harrisonburg papers report no new infantile paralysis cases in Harrisonburg or Rockingham county for several days with no deaths among current patients. Local quarantine remains strict at all infected homes and health boards extend watchmen along county borders and routes from infected districts.
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Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Undergoes Appendectomy
Mrs. Elizabeth King Williams wife of R Gray Williams city solicitor of Winchester underwent an operation for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital this morning. Her condition was reported grave for several hours but she rallied by this afternoon after the operation was performed late last night.
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R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Williams
Storm Leaves Staunton City in Darkness and Fire Toll
A fierce storm flooded Staunton’s electric plant plunging the city into darkness. Fire destroyed about 300000 feet of lumber at the Erskine Miller yard as the blaze was checked by 11 o clock. Liveryman Dick Ashby and his four children narrowly escaped after his car sank in a creek while returning home during the storm. Train service along the Fishersville line suffered damage to the Chake and Obie roadbed and trains were tied up overnight.
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Chake
Obie
Fishersiville
Fire truck aids wrecked train scene near Rippon
The Charley Rouss Fire Company auto hose truck from Winchester rushed eighteen miles in 45 minutes to the Rippon wreck where two Norfolk and Western trains collided head on. Driver Mr Dunn, formerly of Martinsburg, handled the run. He is married to Miss Quinn of Martinsburg. Miss Cldra Goode of Clarke County is in Berryville for business linked to farming interests.
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Calotahs Calomel Medicine Promises Quick Relief
Sensation of the year touts Calotahs as a new de nausea tal medicine. Local druggists claim it cleanses the system with no unpleasantness and offers rapid appetite improvement. The ad promises a sealed vial of twenty doses for thirty cents with refund if not satisfied.
Extending Thanks From Loyal Neighbors for Caroline
The message expresses heartfelt thanks from Monae and her devoted daughters to loyal neighbors for sympathy and kindness during Caroline's illness and passing. It notes a beloved mother’s memory and a quiet, vacant place left behind.
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Caroline
Fle
US not seated at upcoming conference in Europe
Washington reports the United States will not attend the European peace conference, signaling a new admin stance on peace parity. A government official says there is no direct expectation of tangible progress and that officials in the White House and State Department received a cooling reception on the issue.
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Europe
Wilson
Winchester Auto Firm Men Drive 1918 Chevrolets North
Messrs W Wwee any and Robert Brittaut left this morning for N to drive some 1918 Chevrolet cars to Winchester.
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Winchester
Robert Brittaut
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