Mrs. Sarah Hamill Dies in Washington Funeral Held Today
Mrs. Sarah Corcoran Hamill aged 70 wife of Rev. Henry P. Hamill secretary of the Christian education movement Baltimore Conference Methodist Church South died in Washington D C after ten days illness. Services were at her home at 2 o'clock and burial followed in Beallsville Md. She was longtime resident of Winchester when her husband presided over the Winchester district.
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Washington
Sarah Corcoran Hamill
Henry P. Hamill
Christian Education Movement
Baltimore Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Eugene Jones
Kensington
Montgomery County
E. V. Regester
Baltimore
Ruth Hits Fortieth Homer as Indians Beat Yankees
Babe Ruth hit his fortieth home run of the season yesterday in Cleveland but New York lost 9 to 4 as Lou Gehrig also connected in the sixth. Detroit split with Washington, taking both ends of a doubleheader 4-2 and 7-3 to stretch its streak, while Ted Lyons earned his ninth victory over Philadelphia. Chicago won 6-3 behind 14 hits against Jack Quinn, and Philadelphia could not bunch its 10 hits.
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Babe Ruth
Cleveland
Lou Gehrigabe
New _York
Detroit Tigers
Cotaeine
Washington Senators
Senators
Ted Lyons
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jack Quinn
Lyons
Charlie Chaplin Faces Settlement of Troubles with Wife
A photo from Illustrated News shows Charlie Chaplin in a moment that suggests a settlement of his marital troubles. The caption notes his gaze as the dispute appeared near resolution.
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Charlie Chaplin
Mine Inspector Calls Ashley Stunt In Cave Disappearance
Nashville reports state mine inspector O P Pile doubts L S Ashley was lost or digging out after six days in Nick a Jack cave. Pile says there is no evidence Ashley was in the cave and suggests the search was a publicity stunt by Ashley and the volunteers.
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Ashley
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
O. P. Pile
L. S. Ashley
Pile
Peay
Advisory Council Aims To Cut Cost Of Apple Growing
Virginia Agricultural Advisory Council plans lower production costs and new sales methods to improve the Virginia horticultural industry. Chairman John R. Hutcheson outlines the council’s objectives in its annual report.
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Virginia
Virginia Agricultural Advisory Council
John R. Hutcheson
Progress on Recommendations in Virginia Fruit Inspection
Consistent progress is reported in implementing two recommendations. Last year the number of inspected apples shipped more than doubled from 1924 when the council began operations. Hutcheson notes not one grower uses the inspection service and urges a cooperative selling group to improve marketing.
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Council
Hutcheson
Virginia
Odd Phrase Stirs Readers as Coolidge Speech Cited
A garbled Courier-Journal item mentions President Coolidge and a quirky clothing reference with fragmented phrases about a girl scent outfit and a Ku lux nightshirt, reflecting a puzzling clipping from the era.
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Coolidge
Kulux Kian
Louisville Courier-Journal
Proposes To Buy Lee's Birthplace Stratford Shrine Plan
Richmond Va August 23 Acquisition of Stratford birthplace of Gen Robert E Lee in Westmoreland county from private ownership to be converted into a shrine of the state or an historical association with Virginia school children aiding in raising funds for purchase advocated by State Senator Thomas J Downing of Lancaster This item notes a push to acquire and preserve the historic site with public involvement.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Stratford
Gen
Robert E. Lee
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Thomas J. Downing
Lancaster
Full gospel revival services held each evening on National avenue
Rev. J. O. Bure of Norris Va leads 8 o'clock revival meetings on National avenue extended each night. Public is invited to attend.
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National Avenue
J. O. Bure
Norpis Va
Groves Tasteless Tonic Promises Strength and Vigor
An old advertisement touts Groves Tasteless Tonic as strengthening and invigorating. It claims the tonic restores color to cheeks and boosts energy, selling for 60 cents.
Farmers' Supply Co at Stephens City in Virginia ad note
Readable text shows Farmers' Supply Co in Stephens City Virginia referenced with phrases including sittings nee Ginghams Crash and tinder Scrims suggesting an old classified or ad item.
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Farmers’ Supply CO
Stephens City
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