Retired Farmer Barge L Pifer Dies at Relief Home
Barge L Pifer a longtime farmer of Relief died yesterday at 1 20 pm at the home of B Harry Pifer after a long illness. Born October 2 1849 in Shenandoah count he was 75. He lived on his Relief farm until three years ago when ill health forced retirement and he moved in with B Harry Pifer near Berryville. Survived by widow Mrs H Pifer six children Ben Pifer of Belleville New Jersey N Pifer of Alexandria Va Mary Pifer of Clarke County and Mrs Mary Nove of Capon Road Va Ephram Pifer of Bernstown and Edward of Capon Road Funeral set for Friday with cortege leaving near Berryville at 1 pm for Sunrise Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ye L. Piper
Relief
Harry Pifer
Shenandoah
Pifer
Sarah
Chapman) Pifer
Burial services in Green Hill Cemetery at Stephens City
A church service will be held at Relief around 2 o'clock led by Rev Louis Fr Isos of Berryville Presbyterian Church assisted by Rev R Ludwig of the M B Church circuit of Rick County. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery at Stephens City.
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Louis Fr. Isos
Presbyterian Church
Berryville
R. Ludwig
M. B Church
Rick County
Green Hill
Cemetery
Stephens City
Senator Glass Shows Improvement After Illness
SENATOR CARTER GLASS has 6000 day and shows improvement. In Sburg Aug 29 Powell Glass said his father was much improved and felt well enough to attend the funeral of a namesake, Miss Carter Glass Maker, but the physician advised against it.
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Senator Glass
Sburg
Carter Glass
Powell Glass
Glass
Carter Glass Maker
Defense Day draft boards to seek voluntary enrollment
Omaha Neb Aug 29 The proposed enrollment of men of military age by re constructed wartime draft boards on a defense day Sept 12 is to be purely voluntary Gen C D Uncannon commander of the Seventh Army Corps Area said in a statement issued following Gov Charles W Bryan who said the War Department was pursuing the plan
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Omaha
Neb
C. D. Uncannon
Seventh Army Corps
Charles W. Bryan
War Department
Daily Ex 8 00 A M 8 50 A M 10 00 A M
Daily express schedule fragment lists three departure times 8 00 am 8 50 am and 10 00 am. No other context or destinations provided.
Fragmentary Text on Exercises at Presidential Event
A snippet shows partial phrasing about exercises at a presidential event. The readable words hint at actions near the president and at a formal exercise, but the details and context are missing.
Conductor Shot Accidentally By His Own Pistol
James Fisher, veteran Southern Railway conductor, was hospitalized in Harrisonburg Virginia with a facial burn after his pistol discharged by accident while his train neared New Market. He reached for a handkerchief in his hip pocket and the gun fell, firing on the car floor.
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Harrisonburg
James Fisher
Southern Railway
Nis
Washington
New Market
Christian Endeavor Service and Promises Topic
A Sunday evening program at 715 p m features the Christian Endeavor groups of DeaR First Christian Church and United Brethren Church. Leaders are Mrs Clyde Sale Miss Rena Myers and Mr Leslie Smith with a long service and a special musical program inviting public attendance.
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First Christian Church
Clyde Sale
of ‘ Christ
Rena Myers
United Brethren Church
Leslie Smith
United Brethren ‘Church
Christian Endeavor
Banks Close Labor Day Notice in Winchester Area
Banks announce closure for Labor Day Monday September 1 1924 with payments on that date to be made September 2 1924. Cashiers Charles Summers John I Sloat Ch Hard y H D Fuller and bank names Shenandoah Valley National Partners and Merchants National referenced in notice.
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Charles Summers
Union Bank of Winchester
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Lawor
cSoeen
Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. DP. Fuller
Partners
Merchants National Bank
Drink Water Back and Kidney Health Advisory
A historical health blurb urges flushing kidneys by drinking water and using Jad Salts or Rad Salts to prevent bladder irritation. It warns of dull kidney misery from rich foods, suggests morning use of salts, and advises twice yearly medical kidney exams.
Richmond Leads In July Department Store Stock and Sales
Richmond district review shows July 1924 sales up 3.3 percent from July 1923, with Baltimore, Washington, and other cities also posting gains. Stocks on hand fell in Baltimore and Washington but rose in Richmond, while the district average dropped 2.8 percent. Outstanding orders reach 6.5 percent of 1923 purchases, with Richmond highest and Washington lowest.
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Richmond
Richmond Ral Reserve Bank
Baltimore
Washington
Entertained In Honor Of Their Guests In NAIN Virginia
Mr and Mrs Will Teets hosted a party at their NAIN Virginia home in honor of guests from Springfield Ohio The gathering included many named attendees such as Mr and Mrs Carl Hawkins Mr and Mrs Sam Boyd Mr and Mrs Charles Reed and Miss Thelma Teets among others
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Nain
Will Teets
Springfield
Ohio
Carl Hawkins
Sam Boyd
Charles Reed
Clifton Lewis
Thelma Teets
Emily Hawkins
Anna Mae Buncutter
Retta DeHaven
Ruth Hawkins
Helen Ebersonle
Lucille Buncutter
Lena Teets
Massie Teets
Ngnettaewis
Frank Davis
Harry Buncutter
John Clayton
Bart Hawkins
Homer Spence
Dustin Boyd
Herbert’ Bunettier
Harry, Baker
Grover Fleet
Hedg Romers
Jéds Pitmelright
Maynard, Reed
Woodrow Reed
Byrd to Confer on State Campaign Funds in Richmond
Richmond news reports Senator Harry F. Byrd chairman of the state Democratic committee will meet this afternoon with Oliver J. Sands national campaign fund manager for Virginia to discuss plans for collecting funds for the upcoming presidential campaign.
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Richmond News
Harry F. Byrd
Democrat Committee
Richmond
Oliver J. Sands
Bliss News Highlights Local Visits and Fair Attendance
Charles Lupton of Red Bud visited Bliss in August. Mae Lakenan of Morgantown West Virginia toured relatives J K and Mrs Lakenan. Virginia Bywaters called on Mrs Allen Stine. Mrs Stanley Grover visited the Lakenans. Maude Bywaters visited Mrs M T Dunn. Winchester Fair drew locals Thursday. J R Snapp began a new house on the grade. Local youths hosted a Dunn home party Friday night. Snowden Lupton and Maude Bywaters visited Relief Friday. JT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
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Winchester
J. R. Snapp
M. T. Dunn
Educated Citizens More Needed Than Ever Williams
Twenty nine Summer Quarter graduates of Harrisonburg Teachers College received diplomas as specially trained teachers. Orator R Gray Williams of Winchester urged the public school to be the lighthouse of democracy. President Samuel P Duke praised the graduates as the audience heard music including Oh Virginia and Blue Stone Hi.
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Harrisonburg Teachers College
Enghin
Wold
R. Gray Willama
Winchester
Samuel P. Duke
Teachers College
Williams
Virginia
John W. Wayland
In Memoriam for Hugh R Armel From Pearl Armel
In sad remembrance of Hugh R Armel who departed this life one year ago. The verse recalls a long year of sorrow since last seeing his smiling face and hearing his words. The wife Pearl Armel signs the tribute and hopes for a heavenly reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh R. Armel
Hugh
Pearl Armet
The Family Wash Replaced by Modern Laundry Service
A nostalgic note from the Houston Post paints a change in a long standing family laundry scene. The piece contrasts the old 400 foot line of clothes drying with a new era of in home and commercial washing methods. It evokes tradition giving way to modern conveniences.
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Houston Post
Gas Tax Revenue Soars in July in Virginia
Governor Trinkle announced July gasoline tax receipts reached 426 961 68 and surpassed any prior month since the tax began. Commissioner James M Hayes Jr attributed the rise to strong collections with June still holding a top figure and noted new interest earnings on motor revenues boosting state income by 4 000 to 5 000 dollars annually.
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Trinkle
Richmond
James M.hayes, Jr
Motor Recle
Agnor Trinkle
Hayes
Virginia
Efforts Made To Avert Warfare In Quinsan District
Reports of skirmishing in the Quinsan district between rival forces prompt renewed efforts to avert open warfare. Diplomatic officials in Pek ing warn the Peking government of its solemn obligation to prevent foreign harm amid clashes near Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinsan
Shanghai
Chishteh-Y
Lu Yung-Hsiang
Peking
Washington
Pek
Imagination Teaching Ethics for a Young Child
A guide urges differentiating real and false ideas in early imagination. It stresses allowing imaginative play while correcting misperceptions about truth and cures. The aim is to preserve creativity without endorsing unfounded beliefs.
Tanlac credited with curing long-standing rheumatism in Richmond woman
Mrs. A. H. Johnson of 2305 Fairmont Ave Richmond Virginia credits Tanlac with restoring her health after years of influenza related loss of appetite and nerve trouble. She says a recent improvement in symptoms including digestion and sleep followed by relief from rheumatic pain and renewed strength. She warns against substitutes and notes Tanlac has sold over 40 million bottles.
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Tanlac
A. H. Johnson
Fairmont Ave
Richmond
Made and mende by the Manufacturers are ady
The fragment notes a claim of authorship or production by manufacturers, though the text is garbled. It hints at a description of who made or mendeda items but lacks clear details, dates, or organizations.
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Blue Ridge Transportation Company
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Hagerstown
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Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Pillsbury
Checkerboard
J. Jos. Sullivan
Apple Supplies
Ieee
C.L. Robinson
W.C. Plundeke Co
BLISS
Ate
GoUrBe
Sd Nis
Weatinghouse
Mr Williams
Mr. Sliams
Supreme Court
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Alderman
Jefferson
Matilda Finley Bell
Lexington
Nettie Golden Berry
Madison County
Elizabeth Graham Helen
Harrisonsburg
Frances Gilliam Carter
Halifax
Gwendoline Y Vielet
Carter
Selma
Alice Mabel Dalton
Norfolk
Vallie Virginia Furry
Bridgewater
Mary LugéHe Harrison
Bikton
Nora Daugherty Heatwell
Dayton
Margaret Morrison Herd
Vergie Pearl Hinegardner
Weyers Cave
Mary Belle Hinton
Roanoke
Mary Frances Jackson
Lynchburg
Mary Elizabeth Jones
Broadnax
Carolyn Elizabeth Kackley
Sallie Bronner Leach
Somerset
Anna Margaret Lloyd
Gladys McKee
Hampton
Willie Lee Payne
Rebecca Spitzer
Hinton
Mary J. Walters
Elkton
Beatrice C. Warner
Elizabeth O. Warner
Staunton
Eunice Lambert
McGaheysville
Thas Telephone Inc
Ss. Solenberger
Florsheim Shoes
Huntsberry
Emmert’s
Warner
Moling & Seal
Betty Shopper
Gome
Mrs. Johnson
K‘lu
Shen
Ares
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