Rockville Fair in Debt as Support Sought
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society ends its 78 year Rockville fair with about $22,000 deficit after two poor years. Drought and depression hurt attendance and spending. Fairgrounds valued around $50,000 may be sold to cover debts unless external assistance is found.
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Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Fair Association
Fair Board
Clarence L. Gil Pin
Association
Mr. Galloway Marks 48 Years With B and O Railroad
Charles W. Galloway, president in charge of maintenance at the B and O Railroad, celebrated his forty eighth year with the company yesterday. He has held his current post for eleven years and three generations of his family have served the line. He joined as a messenger at age fourteen and helped drive the first horse car from Mount Clare Station to Ellicott's Mills before becoming an engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Galloway
Timore and Ohio Railroad
Old Frederick Road
Elsinor Avenue
Baltimore
Galloway
Mount Clare Station
Ellicott’s Mills
Mr. Galloway
Taxes and Tradeoffs Promise a Bigger Revenue Balance
A political thinker argues that self serving greed leads to trouble while proposing ways to lower taxes yet raise more funds. The piece questions how to reduce levy burdens while increasing state income for essential needs.
Today's Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid and Theme
The page presents a crossword puzzle with numbered clues across and down including terms like God, city in Nevada, rivers, and various parts of speech. Entries range from 4 to 41 letters with several theme hints and cross-references for the solver to complete the grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Mediterranean
Asia
Minor
Miss Lena Peffer Dies At Parents Home In Opequon
Miss Lena Belle Peffer, aged, died shortly before mid Saturday night at her parents home on the Solenberger farm near Opequon Creek. She had been ill for several months and death was due to complications. Survived by her parents, three brothers Linwood Charles Earl and two sisters Ida May and Esther Peffer. Funeral Tuesday at Macedonia Church with service at 2 30 conducted by Rev P R Diehl. Interment in church graveyard.
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Lena Belle Peffer
W. A. Peffer
Solenberger
Front Royal Road
Opequon Creek
Miss Peffer
Linwood
Charles
Earl Peffer
Ida May Peffer
Esther Peffer
Macedonia Church
P. R. Diehl
Vice President Curtis Joins Central Kansas Grange Meeting
Hon. Charles Curtis vice president of the United States attended a Central Kansas Grange gathering. He praised the Grange’s work in agriculture, filed an initiation application, and expressed interest in joining. Senator Arthur Capper of Indian Creek Grange No. 1431 also supports Grange efforts at Washington.
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United States
Kansas
Charles Curtis
The
Grange
Congress
Washington
Arthur Capper
Indian Creek Grange
Topeka
Curtis
Senator Capper
National Grange
Witnesses recount shooting of banker in Baltimore Ohio
Mrs J Woodall Greene, a New York matron, was with R Wallace Kolb when a man leaped onto the running board of their car and fired. Kolb, a millionaire banker, was shot and unable to give a statement as detectives investigate the incident in Baltimore Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wallace Kolb
Baltimore
J. Woodall Greene
New York
Kolb
Day of 1890: nickel buys little sin in crime tale
A historical remark notes that in 1890 crime seems less punished as little sin can be bought for a nickel. The speaker entertains the possibility that the era’s crimes may be worse than suggested, implying ongoing victim hardship.
Former County School Teacher Dies In Woodstock
New Market Va August 24 The funeral of Miss Alice Rinker 77 retired school teacher who died suddenly at her home in Woodstock was held yesterday at Mount Jackson She taught in public schools of this and Frederick counties for forty years retiring ten years ago She was the last member of her An interment was at Rinker
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New Market
Alice Rinker
Woodstock
Mount Jackson
This
Frederick Counties
Rinker
Americanism on Work and Wealth in Everyday Life
A concise remark critiques the pursuit of rapid wealth to fund costly modern goods, contrasting it with earlier affordable purchases. The note reflects concerns about consumerism and economic values in everyday American life.
Friendly Grove yard party planned in Bloom Brevities
The Friendly Grove Community League seeks residents to a yard party at Friendly Grove School House on Friday night September 4 with games music and refreshments. Elderton visitors Rev W H Brown and family joined T S Cooper household for a day. Union Bridge Md visitors returned home after a visit to Mrs A F Williams. Virgil Stonebreaker suffers a fractured hand. Mrs Raymond Hollar reports her sister Mrs N B Williams.
Weather report hints at independent stance yet cautious deviation
The weather column suggests independence in perspective while admitting some adjustments to forecast methods. It notes the weather forecaster's cautious approach and possible reliance on external data. The piece emphasizes verification and prudent interpretation of predictions.
Husband jailed for acid attack on wife and child
Ralph Sumner, 30, is jailed in Yates Center Kansas after allegedly entering his estranged wife Lena 20 and her son Kenneth 3 wearing a woman's clothes and throwing acid into their faces. The attack occurred as they slept. the wife may lose sight in one eye. Sumner was captured.
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Lena
Kenneth
Ralph Sumner
Yates Center
Kas
Sumner
Stock Offer Sparks Debate Over Youth Freedom and Wealth
A terse public note discusses a stock offer and its perceived impact on youth, suggesting that modern young people feel empowered and unconstrained while others question the benefits of such access.
Public Sale of Clarke and Frederick County Farms
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of two farm tracts in Frederick and Clarke counties for September 19, 1931, in Winchester Virginia. Tract 1 covers 212 acres with a dwelling, Tract 2 spans 300 acres including a mansion, bluegrass land, and lime stone soils. One third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds, deed of trust, and insurance required.
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Clarke and
Frederick County
Stomach Ulcer Formula Attracts Much Attention
Sufferers praise a stomach ulcer formula described as the most astonishing scientific achievement in years. TOMA TABLETS relieve acidity and digestive troubles and are available only from the Ligonier laboratory offices in Pennsylvania. Free booklet “Your Stomach and You” offered.
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Ligonier
Trustee Sale Notice in Winchester Virginia 1931
Public auction to satisfy deeds of trust by Louis L. Zuckerman and wife for parcels on Baker Street, Winchester with 109 feet front and 61 feet depth, in dockets 48 and 51. Sale set for August 29 1931 at 11 am with one third cash and semiannual payments. trustee Herbert S. Larrick. Also court notice references order of reference in Lucy L Thornberry estate with August 10 1931 hearing in Winchester.
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Virginia Stewart
Lee Barr
Lucy L. Thornberry
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Virginia
Maser
Wits
Lucy Thornberry
Barr
Jemeienesa
Rick
N. Loudoun Street
Public Sale of House and Lot at 324 Highland Avenue Winchester
The Trustee under a 1924 deed of trust for C M Lockhard and wife will sell at public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Va on Wednesday Sept 9 1931 at 11 AM the lot at 324 Highland Avenue East side of Highland Ave fronting 40 ft and extending 150 ft to a public alley improved by a two story dwelling. One third cash due date of sale with interest from that date secured by deed of trust. HERBERT S LARRICK Trustee. 8 1 oaw 4 wks.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
L. P. McKee Et Als
Circuit Court
Frederick County
County Court House
Winchester
Armel, Ginn, Price and Others
L. P McKee
Herbert
L. P. McKee
Harry R. Kern
Clarke County
A. C. Slonaker
A Gray Williams
R. Gray
T. Russell Cather
Garland Williams
The
C. M. Lockhard
City of
Winchester Va
Highland Ave
Said Avenue
Highland Avenue
Herbert S. Larrick
A. G. Swanson
Public auction of restaurant equipment in Winchester Virginia
By distress warrant in hand, C. R. Anderson sues Mrs. Gladys Emmans trading as Red Robin Tea Room. A sale at 12 o clock, August 29, 1931, at 163 North Main Street will offer piano, ranges, stove, radio, furniture, glassware, silverware, freezers, refrigerators, tables and chairs. Cash terms. Sergeant Lee Barr, Winchester Virginia.
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C. R. Anderson
Gladys Emmans
Red Robin Tea Room
N. Main St
Winchester
Lee Barr
A. G. Swanson
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Parker Cramer
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Shetland Islands
Edwin Preston
Robert Collignon
Detroit
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Lena Peffer
David Nichols CO
Kingston, Georgia
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Blue
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Maytag
Maytag Company
Newton
Iowa
Philadelphia
North Broad St
Pennsylvania
Valley
South
Loudoun Street
Frank L. Smith
U. S. Senate
Illinois
Julius Rosenwald
Sears and Roebuck
Rosenwald
Hugh S. Magill
Smith
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Revelati
Rae
Revelation Cigarettes
Carton
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main Street
OF City Property
Louis L. Zuckerman
Corporation Court
Baker Street
Said Street
Alice M. McKinster
Commission’s Office
Larrick
P.q
Sergeant’s Sale
Ridgeway School
Paynes Chapel
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