West Point shortages spur officer shortages and new cadet prospects
The article discusses post Civil War army growth with enlisted men near 90 000 and officers near 5 000. It notes West Point cannot supply enough officers and non commissioned officers will be drawn from other schools and the National Guard. It highlights potential Congressional support to expand the army and cadetships, mentioning Virginia Military Institute and other military schools as sources for future officers. It also references a Birmingham Age Herald summary and includes a verse by Walt Mason alongside church conference notes and sermons from Elon College representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Sixiptouren Congress
Virginia Military Institute
Birmingham Age-Herald
Conference Adjourned After Education Doctrine Address
A conference session adjourned after a speech on the Christian Doctrine of an Education. The report on apportionments followed, and six officers were elected: President Mr. dford, Vice-President Rev. i Walters, Secretary Rev. A 1, Assistant Secretary Mr. J.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dford
I Walters
A 1
J.C
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Aid
An old advertisement warns against calomel as dangerous mercury and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a 50 cent vegetable substitute. It claims calomel causes cramping, fatigue, and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and is safe for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dod@son
Dodson
Senator Paul Declines renomination in Seventh District
State Senator John Paul, a GOP leader in the Seventh District, says he will not seek renomination. He hopes the August 28 convention names a dry candidate for the Senate. Rockingham County favors prohibition, influencing GOP hopes for a dry winner. George N. Conrad is the Democratic nominee after an unopposed primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
Republican Party
Senate
Rockingham County
Paul
George N. Conrad
Prohibition
George N. Barman
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Brings Quick Relief for Stomach Troubles
Hundreds suffer from stomach and digestive troubles yet relief is near. The ad extols Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with testimonials from F A Reeder and William H Lacy, claiming permanent benefits for stomach liver and intestinal ailments and freedom to eat freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
F. A. Reeder
Helena
William H. Lacy
Washington, D. C
Mayr’s
Corn Exhibit Rules and Prize Announcements for 1915 Fair
The text lists ear measurements 10 inches long 7.5 inches around and rows per ear 18 to 22. It details ear and kernel quality metrics for corn judging, and sets conditions for the largest yield contest with August 20 filing deadline. Prizes include rocking chair shoes cups and pots from several merchants in Winchester Richmond Charlestown and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Koontz
Funk & Son
Winchester
Prize for Twin Event In Class 36 Cement Reward
The article notes a prize of 2.00 for the person winning the most money in Class 36, with 2 barrels of cement offered by Security Cement and Jime Co. of Hagerstown Maryland. It mentions onions peck onions sets gallon and other unclear terms in a garbled entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Cement and Jime Co
Hagerstown
Burpee
W. Atlee Burpee & Co
Philadelphia
Empire Theater
Public Sale of Two Desirable City Lots in Winchester
By decree in the W W Carter vs Frank G Walter case the trustee and special commissioners announce a public auction in front of Winchester Court House on Wednesday September 15 1915 at 12 pm for two lots owned by the late R William Walter located on North Kent street and East Piccadilly street. One half cash and the remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. bonds due in one and two years with interest.
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Corporation
Winchester
Virginia
W. W. Carter
Frank G. Walter
Court House
R. Wm. Walter
North Kent Street
East Piccadilly Street
Fred. L. Glaize
Trobert M. Ward
Herbert S. Larrick
Harry H. Lynch
Corporation Court of
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
City of
City of Winchester
Wm. Bowen
Nineveh News Notes In Brief From Virginia Trip And Guests
Miss At tie R. Miller returns from Hot Springs Virginia where she spent some time. Miss Mildred Perry of Kentucky is visiting her cousin Mrs. Jacob McKay.
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Nineveh
Attie R. Miller
Hot Springs
Mildred Perry
Kentucky
Jacob McKay
John McCauley
Wheeling
W. Va
McCauley
Robert McCauley
Anna Jett
Front Royal
A. S. Jett
Guy Ray
Baltimore
Jacob F. McKay
Clinton Welsh
Emma Elkins
Mrs
Charles Fletcher
Clarke County
Archie Trenary
Mattie
Minnie Trenary
Luray
Odward Stotler
William Madagan
Public Sale of a Valuable Farm in Frederick County
Special Commissioners by decree dated July 19 1915 in Minnie G Rinker et al v V Ogden et al offer 173 acres of limestone land near Middletown Va for sale at public auction in Winchester on September 8 1915 at 11 am. Terms: one third cash, remainder in two annual payments with interest secured by a deed of trust. crops and wheat growing to purchaser. The property includes a dwelling and outbuildings with an ever failing stream and dower rights to Mary A Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie’ G. Rinker
Middletown
Jno. T. Ogden
Fick County
Mary A. Ogden
Herbert S. Larrick
T. Barton, JR
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Cik
Fredk. Co
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Harry Flood Byrd
Bell
Unite
Weekly Times
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M. L Men
Cies
Army
BLUES
Walt Mason
Timber Ridge Church
Palmyra Christian Church
A. W Andes
Harrisonburg
Elon College
N. C
W. A. Harper
J. O. Atkinson
Maryland
Washington
George Sonneborn
Winchester Fair
Farm Department
W. 8S. Hiett
Jenkins & Dunlap
Ss. L. la- Tew
H. H. Baker
Goodell & Co
Antrim
N. H
Oliver Chill
John S. Solenberger & Co
George W. Keller
Shenandoah
Washington, Alexander & Cook
Charles Town
West Virginia
Aladdin Lamp
John Simmons Co
Center St
New York
D. L. Wyndham
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Tenn Eweeewae
Germat Npe
Asec
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R. W. Sh
George Kremer
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
CE. Huntsberry
Washington, Alexander &. Cook
Charlestown
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Ben Awersee
Erre
Aeber
Eeerree
Okra
Daniel W. Lupton
Rouss Ave
Nineveh News
BR. H. S
Westacre Osteopath
Martinsburg, W. Va
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
Jett
Robert L. Miller
Oakland
Rondener
N. Braddock St
Curac Garge Central
B. & C. Station
Gore
South Main Strek
W. P. Reardon
Hosse
Waver
Peis
Star Office
Wer
Graham Conner
L Sihegmre
C. Depot
Leslie Magazine
Godey
J.T
Xom
Klose
Isher
S. Market St
Wyatt Richard
Opequon
A. Star
Berryville
South Market St
Pond
Ponds Extract Company
Franck Baker & Son
ST. Hilda’s Hall
Bisbees of the Diocese
Episcopal
Arpers Ferry
Usic
Mariah Pendleton Duval
Stuart Hall
HOTEL
Harold and
Curtis, Fuller
Howard Fuller
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