Bond Leader Says Campaign Will Start After Labor Day
Senator Godrick announces in his Fredericksburg paper that the road bond fight will begin after the Richmond rally on September 3. The Fredericksburg Star notes the Virginia Good Roads Association meeting Sept 3 may draw five to six hundred attendees. Support grows for the bond issue as opponents seek a non tax plan to fund improved roads.
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Godrick
Fredericksburg
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Good Roads Association
Retrospect by Walt Mason
I reflect on my life from my worn shack and old porch, longing for days past yet recognizing follies I regret. I recall clever tricks and dark deeds, hoping to forget them as I watch time pass with a sigh.
Political correspondence reveals appointments and funding discussions
Gray letters from 1921 show requests to appoint local postmasters and rural advisers, with notes on funding, confidence, and political favors. References include Scottsburg, Concord Depot, Wirta, and Boone rural adviser roles, plus dependence on supporters for state work and finances.
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Boone
Wirta
Wehie H. Kirkland
Concord Depot
Vavins
Local Market Prices For Wheat Butter and Eggs
The listing shows local wholesale markets with prices for wheat flour creamery butter country butter and lambs. It includes 2-lb spring wheat flour 42-lb bags and 1-2 lambs price notes alongside various grain meal and feed items. The page mixes unrelated notes and pricing fragments.
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Uae
Slemp fundraising controversy tied to office appointments
A 1922 letter saga reveals Bascom Slemp accused of allowing money to be raised for political purposes without his consent to secure office. The Democratic National Committee possesses facsimiles showing funds collected under promise of appointments. The exposure highlights Slemp as a leading Republican figure in Virginia and the South, with alleged trafficking for influence and control over delegates.
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Aimpaign
Mi Rt
Nix
Richmond
Bascom
O. K
Slemp
Democratic National Committee
Bascom Slemp
Virginia
South
Congress
Harrison
Coolidge
Mount Pleasant Notes Highlight Local Visits and Relatives
Mount Pleasant Virginia notes list Mr. Miller Rosenberger visiting Thurston Renner. Clark McDonald called on Will Rosenberger. Clifton Geough and daughter visited Will Maidon, Mrs. Carson Dyke, and children. Russell Carpenter and Lee Lamp with Zora Orndorff spent time with Harry Lamp and Warner Dyke. Hilda Racey at Cedarcreek. Martin Miller and family from Johnstown visited, and James Boyce with Emma Palmer made a long-awaited return after 40 years. The report mentions various other social calls and gatherings in town.
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Anig
Miller’ Rosenberger
Thurston Renner
Clark McDonald
Will. Rosenberger
Clifton Geough
and Orrs
Will Maidon
Carson’ Dyke
Annie Ritter
Russell Carpenter
Lee Lamp
Zora Orndorff
Winchester
Harry Lamp
Warner
Pee
Hilda’ Racey
Cedarcreek
Martin “Miller
Johnstown
Nate
James Boyce
Emma Palmer
Dorsey Pene
H. Perry
Six Hurt in Fulks Run Auto Accident
Reports from Fulks Run say six people were injured in a late afternoon car crash. Frank Estep, his wife, and four children were hurt on a curve when Estep swerved to avoid a hit, causing the vehicle to overturn and pin occupants. Rebecca Estep is reported not to be expected to recover.
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Broadway
Fulks Run
Frank Estep
Rebecca
Estep
Local Social Notes From Hogue Creek Va
Residents and visitors are listed as Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig of Washington, J. S. Orndorff household hosts, Laura Orndorff returns from nursing Mrs. Good, and updates on Mrs. Ella Bowman’s improvement. Attendees include Mrs. W. A. Hoover and Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis, A. O. Cooper and Mildred, and S. T. Larrick family gatherings.
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Hogue Creek
H. L. Ludwig
Washington
J. S. Orndorft
Taylor
Charles ‘Hite
Mart Carper
A. L. Nail
William Palmer
Glaize
Laura Orndorff
Paul Good
Good
Ella
Bowman
W. A. Hoover
Kathryn
Albert Lewis
A. O. Cooper
Mildred
Laters
S. T. Larrick
L. M. Larrick
Nannie Vaspaortt
Ella Bowman
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Seis
Leontie
Ted
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Ippling Rhymes
Walt Mason
Golis
Henry
Post-office Department
Scottsburg
Lee
Wolfe Jd
Newing Wheeros
Legal
Baltimore Wholesale
Mount Pleasant
301 North Market
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Jonathan
Stayman
Massey Bros
Hey, Baker & Shayock Cor. Water and Braddock Srs
Funk & Son
South Main Street
the Nathanson CO
North Main Street
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
Hue
Adams & Adams
Chiropractors
Piccadilly Street
Postoffice
BTC
N. G. Hottle
Main St
Clarke County Board of Education
Berryville
Court House
Iece. Va
Ofach Pean
H. T. Harmm
Linae Stee Architects
Linthicum
Footer’s Cleaners and Dyers
W. C. Plundere CO
Rain Insurance
J. Vic. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Rane Marcoties Pog
Ame
Window Homas Messer Company
Balte
St. _ Baltimore
J. C. Perry
Natio Avenue
G. Ober & Sons Co
Baltimore
M. B. Clowe Jewelry
M. B. Clowe
Suiz
Northern Virginia Power
Main Street
Haddox Terrace
Good & Co
Humphrey Lion
Pittsburgh
W. Piccadilly St
Fred W. “Boland
U. S
Himelright
Bell Phone
J. United
W. Hospital
M. E.” Larrick
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