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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
2
Origin of card games challenged by history
The article questions a fourteenth century origin for playing cards. It notes doubts about early claims and cites competing theories, while asking whether traditional legends such as Horatius defending the bridge hold historical weight.
State seeks consolidation of almshouses in six counties and Lynchburg
The State Department of Public Welfare recommends consolidating almshouses in Amherst Appomattox Bedford Campbell Halifax and Pittsylvania counties and Lynchburg. It also proposes inviting Buckingham Franklin and Prince Edward counties to join the effort after initiating the local survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Appomattox
Bedford
Campbell
Halifax
Pittsylvania
Lynchburg
State Department of Public Welfare
State Welfare Department
Buckingham
Franklin
Prince Edward
Weather Expert Edward A Evans Leads Virginia Climate Document
Edward A Evans a Richmond based meteorologist from the Weather Bureau who prepared a state climate document for the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce is noted for his long service since joining in 1879 and taking charge of the Richmond bureau in 1898 continuing in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Evans
Weather Bureau
Richmond
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Virginia
Evans
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Woman
Mrs. M. Riessinger of Cleveland Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after pregnancy weight loss and illness. She gained weight to 116 pounds and regained ability to do housework after four bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mrs. Ellen Ramey Dies At 94 In West Virginia
Mrs. Ellen Ramey widow of William C. Ramey died at her Middleway Pike home after years of declining health and a three week critical illness. Survived by five sons and four daughters, including Jack Isaac Ramey William D Ramey and Dr E A Ramey. sister Mrs Kate Fleming. 40 or 50 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held and she was buried in Edge Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
Ellen Ramey
Middleway Pike
Mr. Ramey
William C. Ramey
Lloyd
Loudoun
County
Jack
Isaac Ramey
William
D. W
E A. Ramey
Eben Trussell
Jefferson County
Laura Lily
Gertrude Ramey
Kate Fleming
Upperville
Jefferson
Berkeley
Frederick
Fauquier
Edge Hill Cemetery
Moose Convention in Philadelphia promises attractive program
The thirty ninth annual Moose convention in Philadelphia the week of August 22 expects about 400000 members from across the United States. Planned events include electrical and fireworks displays theatrical performances barbecues cabaret major league baseball tours of the city and Atlantic City parades river excursions and visits to plants. The Winchester lodge will send delegates and many Montpellier France citizens claim the right to call themselves baron citing a 1537 bequest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Atlantic City
Winchester Lodge
Storm Rips Around Jefferson Home at Monticello
A miniature cyclone battered Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, ripping limbs, tearing sash, and uprooting locust trees on the 650 acre estate. The mansion escaped damage though the barn, stable roof, and private road suffered, while several thousand visitors faced access disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Little Mountain
Jefferson
Thomas L. Rhodes
Garden Clubs of
Virginia
Ancient Jewish Coinage and Wealth Standards
The text notes gold talent valued at 10 000 shekels and silver talent at 3 000 shekels among ancient Jews. It states Jews lacked coined money until after the captivity and earliest coin references are to Persian issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
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