One of the Largest Ancona Exhibits at the Fair
A vast display of Anconas dominates this week’s fair with a full section of coops on both sides of the aisle. The exhibit is described as the largest of any chicken breed seen at the fair. Participants include Fairview Chick Farm Burlington West Virginia and H A Clevenger Summit Point West Virginia along with Miss Maud Jennings Stephens City Virginia and C L Oates with Walter B Barr of Winchester.
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Anconas
Fairview Chick Farm
Burlington
W. Va
H. A. Clevenger
Summit Point
Birds on Display At Fair From Virginia And West Virginia
Display exhibitors include T. F. Hardesty H. A. Clevenger Sum mit Point Gaywood Farm Boyce Va Gans Bros M M Falk Elmer Brooks Ed McCormick H M Grove J B Mathews Martinsburg W Va Fairview Chick Farm Burlington W Va R H Hammond Strasburg Va J A Miller Bridge water Va F A Shryock Andrew Cook and B F Rideout among many others from Winchester.
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T. F. Hardesty
H. A. Clevenger
Summit Point
Gaywood Farm
Boyce
Gans Bros
M. M. Falk
Elmer Brooks
Ed. McCormick
H. M. Grove
J. 8. Mathews
Martinsburg
W. Va
Fairview Chick Farm
Burlington
R. H. Hammond
Strasburg
J. A
Bancroft Named Likely Ambassador to Japan
Attorney Harwood A Bancroft a Chicago lawyer with 248 years of American lineage and ties to historian George Bancroft is expected to become the United States ambassador to Japan. He previously led the Santa Fe Railway legal action and played a role in the Debs contempt case, marking a notable career in rail litigation and public service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hdgard A. Bancroft
Chicago
Japan
Cyrus E. Wood
Bancroft
George Bancroft
Galesboro
Santa Fe
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
Winchester Gun Club to Practice Ahead of State Tournament
Members meet at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon for a practice shoot on club grounds. Local trapshooters aim to field a five man team for Roanoke next week, with plans to travel by automobile. The Winchester team placed third in 1921 and second in 1922 and seeks first in 1924.
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Winchester Gun Club
Roanoke
Winchester
Guests at Rippon Lodge attract tive home of Mr and Mrs Lewis M
Guests at Rippon Lodge gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. for a social event featuring neighbors and friends. The occasion highlighted local hospitality and community ties in the area.
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Rippon Lodge
Mrs. Lewis M
Local visitors noted in Jefferson County procession
A Jefferson County note records visitors from multiple states including Mr and Mrs Jd Predson of Philia Mississippi Marriet Hodgson of roit Michigan and Mrs Charles FF Copenhaver with Miss Julia Copenhaver and Hugh Nelson Copenhaver of White Post Virginia visiting a few days.
Dawes Seeks Public Opinion on His Speeches
En route to Chicago with General Dawes the Republican vice presidential nominee studied reactions to his Augusta Maine speech and his Ku Klux Klan and trades unionism address. He planned a Friday Lincoln Nebraska speech on the agricultural situation and visited editors and readers during a cross country trip through New York Ohio and Indiana.
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Associated Pres
Chicago
General Dawes
Albany
N. Y
President Coolidge
Plymouth
G. Dawes
Evanston, TK
New’ York
Ohio
Indiana
Lincoln
Neb
Charles W. Bryan
Augusta
Maine
Du Pont Powder Company Names Pendleton in Analine Dye Works
Lieut. Morgan Pendleton of Lexington Virginia has accepted a responsible position with the Du Pont Powder Company of Wilmington Delaware. He will join the analine dye works and has been active with the Winchester Golf Club grounds as an instructor since the season began.
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Morgan Pendleton
Lexington
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Analine Dyé Works
Pendleton
Winchester Golf Club
Nature Lover Returns From Wandering
A philosophical nature lover reflects on a day spent wandering through weeds and stifling heat, finding meaning in bridging decay with life. The piece frames returning to contemplation as a form of renewal.
Fontainebleau Spring Legend From Forest Tale
A legend from near Paris tells how a hunter would have died of thirst in Font tainebleau forest until his dog Bleau ran in circles to dig a spring. The hunter later married, and his wife named the spring Fontaine Bleau in honor of the lifesaving dog.
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Fontainebleau
Paris
Vary Your Interests to Break Life’s Monotony
A brief note urges trying varied pursuits to combat sameness and keep life lively. It contrasts routine with exploration and suggests activity differences spark renewed energy. No names or places are given.
Baker Fined for Reckless Driving After Cork Street Collision
In police court last night L. M. Baker was fined 62 dollars including costs for reckless driving. The warrant was sworn by Mrs. Stanley Harmer. Baker’s car struck Mrs. Harmer’s vehicle and James Ritter’s car on Cork Street causing damage to both parked cars.
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L. M. Baker
Stanley Harmer
Cork Street
Those Who Break Dry Laws Flayed By Gov Pinchot
Governor Pinchot denounced violators of prohibition at the Police National Alliance convention in Philadelphia. He said drink is illegal by our fundamental law and called out native born Americans who ignore the constitution to serve personal appetite and profit. He urged delegates to stand firm against those who have forfeited decency by treachery to the constitution.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Police National Alliance
America
Free Hand Wedding Plans Sparked by Bantering Friend
A young man named Leon, soon to be married, writes industriously with a pen when a friend asks if he is writing a free hand. He replies that he will not be free after marriage. An Indianapolis News note adds a tip about removing flower-pot stains from window sills with fine wood ashes and clear water.
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Leon
Indianapolis News
Paschal Sells To New York Club For About 20000
Pro Ben Paschal, left fielder for the Atlanta team, sold to the New York American League club. Reported price near 20000. He is described as one of the best all around players in the southern leagues.
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Ben Paschal
Atlanta, Ga
New York
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