Banks' Closing Notices for Labor Day 1916
Bank holiday notices state that on Monday September 4 1916 banks will be closed. Papers maturing that day may be paid Tuesday September 5 or Wednesday September 6 depending on the bank. Signatories include John W Rice D Fuller Lee R Grim John I Sloat and others for Shenandoah Valley National Bank Paras and Merchants National Bank Union Bank of Winchester and Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester.
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John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Wera Bank
Oneaday
Paras
National Bank
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings ‘Bank of Winchester
Her Little Joke at 11:45 P M
The scene centers on DeBorem noting a faulty watch while Miss Weargun struggles with a yawn. A tumble marks his move toward home as they react to the clock and its mystifying rhythm.
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Young DeBorem
Miss Weargun
Ulterior Motive at Cabaret Style Restaurant
A dialogue reveals a restaurant using elaborate cabaret to distract diners from poor food. A housemaid mutters she will leave, while the mistress admits partial help to keep her staying, underscoring tension over duties and expectations.
Happy Past Troubles Reflect on Brown’s Rise
A conversation hints Brown’s sudden wealth, contrasting his past struggles with current earnings. The exchange frames his abrupt financial success and the lingering memory of prior hardship without detailing specifics.
Touring Parties At The Wayside Inn
Registered guests at the Wayside Inn Middletown include numerous travelers and families from cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington New York Front Royal Winchester Huntington Charleston Cumberland Pittsburgh Staunton Norfolk Martinsburg Jacksonville Harrisonburg Winston Salem Lawrenceville Richmond Westchester Buffalo Morristown Shepherdstown Morgantown Lynchburg Galveston Baltimore Connelsville Winchester Buckeystown Hagerstown St Louis Chicago with names like Mr. and Mrs. MacMichael Mr. Cox Mr. and Mrs. Walker Miss Elizabeth Cohen Miss Rosa Le Walter Miss M M Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Beatty and many more listed by town or state in this extensive guest roll.
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Baltimore
I. S. Cohen
Elizabeth Cohen
Snyder
H. L. Harney
W. F. Southcomb
C. Walter
Rosa le Walter
Washington
D. C
S. Cator Smith
W. E. Squire
Augustus Lewis
New York
A. C. Fountains
Front
Royal
A. H. Morgan
Arthur Warthen, Jr
R. E. Conrad
Winchester
Keiler
Keller
Walker
M. A. Huffman
Huntington
W. Va
Clara Wilson
Angella Northcott
Charleston
Wm. Pritchett
Wim. Pritchett
Belle
Lydia Pritchett
William Knapp
E. G. Ward
F. M. Stanton
Cumberland
Peg Leg Jim Kenny Finds Hope In a Movie Offer
A disabled New York man with a peg leg, Jim Kenny, struggles after losing his job and home life collapses under wartime conditions. After months of hardship, a film producer offers him a starring chance for a monthly sum, promising a new start for Jim and his son as the Peggie leg becomes a possible gold mine.
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Big Jim
Carrie
Jim
Jim Kenny
Dillon and McConway
Park Hill
Electric Light Company
Kennys
New York
Strand Theater
Broadway
Kenny
Levisohn
Morning horn prank stirs neighbors with loud auto horn
Vivid verses describe a neighborly dispute sparked by a purchased auto horn. The speaker jokes about using the device to vex attendees at dawn, promising an unsettling, almost unearthly sound that disturbs early morning routines.
Citing an Exception in a Bantering Exchange
A brief dialogue pairs a quotation-loving man and a thoughtful thinker arguing about speed. The thinker asserts one thing that can never be slow, contrasting with a watch as the counterexample. The exchange showcases wit and contrasts in a concise, period-voice style.
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T. T
The Irate Man Argues About Theatrical Angels
An irascible man quarrels loudly about time wasted on arguing. He accuses others, asks to be released, and signals a conversation with his son about theatrical angels who fund a company. They discuss if gallery kids are among the angels.
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Pop
Boy Wonder and the Search for Answers
A small boy earns the label of wonder through imitating adults and solving mysteries. He constantly uncovers “problems” that no one else can answer, mirroring the curiosity and methods of grown-ups.
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Bobbs
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Blood Purifier
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a proven internal remedy that cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a physician's endorsement and a formula of tonics with blood purifiers, urging readers to send for testimonials and purchase from druggists with a 5 cent price.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hall’s. Family
Not Blaming Him for the Son’s Notable Rise
Rural speaker defends Hezekia Hayrix and son making a name in the town. Farmer Oatcake agrees, saying he is not blaming them nor attached to old names, emphasizing local pride.
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Hayrix
Hezekia
Question Sparks Odd Exchange Between Getrox and Miss Youngbudd
An exchange reads like a quirky flirtation as Getrox asks if Miss Youngbudd can learn to love him. She responds uncertainly and questions how much he would spend on her education.
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Old Getrox
Miss Youngbudd
Two Mules for Sale Inquiries by Cooper
Classified notice requests inquiries about two mules for sale. Contact Lewis F. Cooper for details. The fragment specifies sale interest and the seller’s name with no additional terms or location.
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Pee Ee
Lewis F. Cooper
Lawyer Reports Safe Robbery in New York
A New York lawyer reported a safe robbery and offered odd items as the missing contents including sightshirt a comb and a brusen, with no clear explanation of their meaning.
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New York
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