Devil's Grip Epidemic Strikes Virginia Over 300 Affected
In Washington, Dr. William C. Fowler reports more than 300 Virginians have the devil's grip, a mysterious disease possibly spread by mosquitoes or stable flies. He notes rural areas are harder hit and cites Virginia Academy of Medicine studying the outbreak.
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William C. Fowler
Jufficer
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Fowler
Virginia Academy of Medicine
W. C. Dabney
District Health Department
Ballston
Mexico May Be Recognized By US Soon
Washington August 13 A spokesman said the conclusion of the agreement reached in Mexico City between Mexican and American commissioners to pave a path for U S recognition of the Mexican government is expected within the next two or three days
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Associated Press
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Farm Description Near Stephenson Virginia in 300 Acres
B. F. Clevenger's property near Stephenson Virginia covers about 300 acres with 50 acres meadow bottom 25 acres timber. Richly watered and improved by a nine room stone house a bank barn and other outbuildings. All good.
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B. F. Clevenger
Stephenson
University of Virginia announces tuition free for Virginians
Departments represented include The College Graduate Studies Education Engineering Law Medicine and The Summer Quarter with Degree Courses in Fine Arts Architecture Business and Commerce Chemistry etc Tuition in Academic Departments free to Virginians All expenses reduced to a minimum Loan funds available for men and women Address THE REGISTRAR University Va 7 20 im
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Winchester Wins Nervy Local Baseball Tilt
In a tight wire game, Winchester rallied in the seventh and eighth to tie and then take the lead. Key moments included Garrett’s double and Robbins’ run, with Settlemire issuing walks and several steals marking the decisive eighth inning.
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A. Cook
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Robbins
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Lynch
Hope
F. Cook
Winchester Boys
Ruppert
Lightning Strikes Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City
A severe electrical storm struck the Frederick County area Saturday evening causing a roof and ceiling damage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stephens City. Rain entered through the hole, lights failed from about 8 pm until midnight, and the town reported heavy rainfall with surrounding Clarke County areas noting fallen trees but no further structural damage.
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Stephens City
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White Post
Clarke County
Winchester
No-Profit Days August 15 and 16
Merchants offer special prices on goods during No-Profit Days August 15 and 16. The Star of Aug. 13 will publish details and participating stores. Watch for more information and sales forecasts on these two days.
Public Sale of Dairy Equipment in Winchester Virginia
Public sale of dairy equipment advertised by two deeds of trust by Gilbert P. Wright. Sale on Saturday August 25 at 11 A M on Main and Cork streets Winchester Virginia. Items include pasteurizing machine bottling machine boiler washer and tank milk pump line shafting milk wagon scales crates and more. Property may be sold as whole or in lots with lease transfer possible. Cash terms. Trustees Robert T. Barton and Jas P. Reardon.
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Winchester
Virginia
Robert T. Barton
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P. Reardon
Giant Sequoia Dedicates Memorial Tree for Harding
In California, a 22 foot diameter, 280 foot tall giant sequoia was dedicated as the Waren Harding Tree. Col. John R. White said the 6,000 year old tree will grow stronger and stand as a monument after pyramids and granite shafts have fallen. This tree ranks second in size and age to the General Sherman tree.
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President Hard
California
Waren Harding
John R. White
Sequoia and
Grant National Park
General Sherman
Judge denies William Anderson inspection of grand jury minutes
New York August 13 General sessions Judge McIntyre refused William Anderson state superintendent of the Anti-Sat on League permission to inspect grand jury minutes that indicted him for grand larceny forgery and extortion. The move aimed at exposing facts to seek dismissal of the indictment.
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McIntyre
William A Anderson
Anti- Satoon League
Siadana
Musical Microbes
A phonograph firm lists Gers: from the Grand Operas in a Boston Transcript note. The reference hints at a catalog entry linking composer George Gershwin to operatic works in a staged classical collection.
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Norfolk and Western Schedule From Berryville 1928
Train times list departures to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown and connections. Pullman sleepers to Williamson Roanoke Philadelphia and New York with dining car Shenandoah connects to Memphis special. Agents H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanke provide fares schedules reservations.
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Settlement Request After Store Sale in Hayfield Virginia
Former owner E. E. Bayliss asks for settlement of accounts and all notes due or past due by September 1, 1923 after selling his store in Hayfield Virginia. Letter is dated August 3 and signs respectfully.
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E. E. Bayliss
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