Railroads clash over Jim Crow law and city speed limits
Discussion centers on trains from Winchester allegedly violating state Jim Crow rules and a push to have court action against train crews. Federal control during WWI led McAdoo to exempt Virginia lines, a policy long ignored. Locals also push for enforcing the 18 mph speed limit within city bounds and stop compliance at Clearbrook crossings.
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Winchester
McAdoo
Virginia
Mr. McAdoo
Pennsylvania
State Line
Inchester
Clearbrook
H. E. Shull
Richmond
Taverner
Public sale of estate and partnership assets at Stephens City
On September 5 1925 at 1 pm a public auction will sell real estate including a 162 acre limestone farm with orchard timber and a large frame dwelling near the By and O Railroad plus five parcels and 40 acres of state land, and bank stock from People's Bank, Shou Valley, and Farmers & Merchants. Cash and deferred payments apply. MO M Steele administrator.
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Henry A. Dinges
Steele & Dinges
Stephens City
By & O
Farmers & Merchants
Lemley ‘Mercantile’ Co
MO. M. Steele
H. A. Dinges
Pleasure Brought By Babies Repays For All Trouble
A letter to The Star defends babies against Aunt Eliza's comparison to pigs. The writer argues babies bring happiness that outweighs any trouble and suggests babies deserve recognition at the agricultural fair, asserting the community shows babies are valued over pigs.
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the Star
Eliza
Eiza
Glad He Picked This Good Stomach Remedy
A testimonial touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion gas and heartburn born from overeating. Calvin Dilks of Alloway New Jersey claims relief from a chronic catarrhal stomach condition after using the product sold at Baker's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
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Dave
Calvin Dilks
Alloway
N. J
Baker's Drug Store
Sheriff Sale Notices Ray Everhart public auction August 1995
By execution in my hands I offer for sale at Ray Everhart's place on South Market Street Monday August 21 1995 at ten o'clock a m the property including one bathtub four laboratories one commode a lot of spigots one pump and plumbers accessories all brand new Cash terms Sheriff L PANNETT Auctioneers Dunn & Duvall.
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Ray Everhart
South Market Street
Fort Loudoun Seminary Announces 21st Session Start
Winchester VA announces the Fort Loudoun Seminary 21st session begins September 17 with a full corps of experienced teachers led by Miss Adele Affleck in the Primary department assisted by Mrs Kate E Cliff. Katherine Glass Green, born August 20 1911, serves as President.
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Fort Loudoun
Winchester
Adele Affleck
Kate E. Cliff Katherine Glass Green
Thriving Methodists in Frederick County Churches
The Baltimore Southern Methodist reports thriving Frederick County churches with repairs and enlargements. Refuge church rebuilt, Kerns town church remodeling at a cost around five thousand dollars, Stephens City planning expansion for growing congregation and Sunday school. New pastor Rev. J A Johnson praised for leadership and youth work, including a teacher training class with fourteen members aiming to double this year. Pastor salary raised from 1600 to 2000 dollars.
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Baltimore Southern Methodist
Frederick County
Refuge
Kernstown
Stephens City
J. A. Johnson
Gainesboro Charge Quarterly Meeting Schedule
The Gainesboro Charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a quarterly meeting with Rev. Harry V. Wheeler preaching and conducting the quarterly conference on Saturday at 2 30 o clock at Redland. Sacramental service is set for Sunday at 11 a m with additional services at Greenspring at 3 p m and Pine Grove at 8 p m led by Rev. H W Lindamood.
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Gainesboro
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry V. Wheeler
Redland
Greenspring
Pine Grove
H. W. Lindamood
Banks Test Seed Corn For Farmers In Indiana
A Monrovia bank tested seed corn for farmers using a basement room last season with 25 000 cars tested for 56 farmers. One fourth of seed tested last year was unfit. This year the percentage is expected to be higher. Supervised by the local high school agricultural teacher, the program forecasts a seed corn surplus.
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Monrovia
Ind
Conway
Ark
County Bankers Association
Calhoun
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Iowa
James W. Rhodes Improves After Memorial Hospital Amputation
James W. Rhodes, Middletown financier and first mayor in 1878, underwent leg amputation at Memorial Hospital this week due to a gangrenous foot condition. His condition is improving daily, and friends expect a full recovery despite advanced age. Rhodes previously retired to Harrisonburg, Virginia, later staying with his daughter Mrs. EK Steele in Stephens City. He is about 77 and esteemed as a long-time prominent figure in the community.
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James W. Rhodes
Middletown
Memorial Hospital
Rhodes
Dusneys
Harrisonbirs
Lineweaver
EK. M. Steele
Stephens City
Walter . B. Hunisberry
Carrie Nation Disciple Admits Threat Against Mellon
Will K. Reeme, a Kansas City life insurance man, confessed he wrote a threat against Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon. Reeme, described as a Carrie Nation disciple, said he targeted Mellon for lax enforcement of prohibition laws.
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Carrie Nation
Mellon
Will K. Reeme
Kansas City
the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Reeme
New Poster Guides Farmers on Tuberculosis of Hogs
A U S Department of Agriculture poster advises farmers to eradicate tuberculosis in swine by cleaning herds, removing diseased animals, and avoiding feeding carcasses. It shows how infections spread among cattle hogs and chickens and urges contacting state veterinarians or federal inspectors for slaughterhouse reports. The 18 by 18 inch two color poster is part of Tuberculosis eradication efforts with Farmers Bulletin 781 available free.
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Slaughterhouse
Bureau’of Animal Industry
Ponte R
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Only Good Alfalfa Seed Is Profitable
Alfalfa growers should select seed carefully says U H Graber from the Wisconsin College of Agriculture. Grimmica Grimm is noted for winter-killing resistance and strong yield, with seed sales yielding up to sixty dollars per acre in dry seasons. Certification by Western states ensures seed quality and regular commercial distribution. Grimm strains from South Dakota, Montana, and Kansas are highlighted for hardy performance.
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U. ¥. Graber
Anconsin College of Agriculture
Graber
Southkota
Montana
Kangag
Public sale of Virginia Chemical Co real estate and equipment
United States District Court of the Western District of Virginia orders public sale of a frame factory and an acre on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Stevens City. Auction includes machinery not attached to the land, cash on day of sale, under trustee James Barton and attorney Joseph B. Newlin, Winchester. Auctioneers Dunn & Duvall. Auction date August 29, 1925.
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Virginia Chemical Co
Stevene City
Virginia
Lana
Baltimore & Ohio
United States District Court For
Western District of
Joseph B. Newlin
Winchester
Barton
Dunn & Duvall
Salvation Army leaders reassigned to News Virginia
Commandant Mars and wife exit Chester in a farewell ceremony August 30 at the Colonial Theater. A Citizens’ Band will provide music as Adjutant Drucilla Gis assumes duties in Newport News. The promotion broadens field of work for the unit.
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Salvation Army
Mars
Tabor
Iechester
Colonia Theatr
Citizens’ Band
Newport News
Drucilla
Drying Cows Before Calving for Better Antepartum Strength
Advice on preparing dairy cows for calving by gradual dry period. It recommends skipping milking to dry up, restricting pasture, and feeding a generous dry-mixture of bran oats and timothy hay to build strength before the newborn arrives.
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Timothy
Whey Proves Superior Skim Milk Substitute for Calves
Dairy tests in Wisconsin show whey can substitute skim milk for calf feeding. Calves fed whey with a mix of ground earn middlings linseed meal and hay gained about 1.49 pounds daily, approaching gains from skim milk. Proper sanitation and feeding routine are crucial. whey supported growth with grain and hay if managed carefully.
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Wisconsin @tion
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Hayfield, Va
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Star Office
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Return & Star Office
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Evening Star
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