E L Pifer Retired Farmer Dies at Home in Relief
George L. Pifer a longtime farmer of Relief died at 1 20 P M at Harry Pifer’s home after a long illness born October 2 1849 in Shenandoah county he was 75. Survived by his widow six children two sisters and a brother funeral set for the Berryville bar house then Sunrise church with cortege through Berryville to Sunrise cemetery.
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L. Piper
Cour At
Relief
Harry Pifer
Shenandoah County
Pifer
Sarah
Chapman) Pifer
Berry
Ben‘Piferfi
Belleville
N. J
Am Pifer
Alexandria
Vai
Clarke County
Bemma Lantz
Katherine
Mamie Pifer
W. Va
Nettie Wise
Winchester
Mary Ve
Capon Road
Ephram Pifer
Dwh
This County
Edward Capon Road
Berryville
Funeral service for Mrs. Relief to be led by Berryville clergy
The church at Relief hosts a service around 2 PM with Rev Louis F. Harper of the Berryville Presbyterian Church and Rev R Ludwig of the M E Church circuit of Frederick County assisting. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery at Stephens City.
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Relief
Louis F. Harper
Presbyterian Church
Berryville
R. Ludwig
Erick County
Green Hill Cemetery
Stephens City
Senator Glass Shows Improvement After Illness
Aug 29 Senator Carter Glass's condition is much improved according to his physician. Glass, who saw his father, was reportedly cabin for the day but deterred from attending the funeral services by medical advice.
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Glass
Carter Glass
Doine
Military Enrollment On Defense Day Proposed In Nebraska
Omaha August 29 proposed enrollment of men of military age by re constituted Wartime draft boards on defense day September 12 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
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Omaha
Neb
C. D. Uncannon
Seventh Army Corps
Charles W. Bryan
War Department
Unclear Time Stamps Refer to Evening Schedule
The fragment lists three evening times 65 00 P M 6 10 P M 7 00 P M suggesting a revised or broken schedule. No additional context, events, or identifiers are readable to specify purpose or location.
Edge of the President’s speech shapes upcoming exercises
Fragment mentions arranging the form of exercises led by the President. It notes discussion of structure and sequence, with emphasis on how events will proceed and who will present. No dates or names fully captured.
Conductor Shot Accidentally By His Own Pistol
James Fisher, veteran Southern Railway conductor, was hospitalized in Harrisonburg Virginia after his pistol discharged accidentally aboard a train bound for Washington. The incident occurred near New Market when Fisher reached for a handkerchief in his hip pocket and the weapon fell and fired.
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Harrisonburg
James Fisher
Southern Railway
Washington
New Market
Christian Endeavor Meeting Across Two Churches
Sunday evening at 7.15 the Christian Endeavor session features a talk on The Importance of Keeping Promises with scripture from Joshua 9 3 21. Leaders are Mrs Clyde Sales at First Christian Church and Miss Rena Myers at Church of Christ with Mr Leslie Smith at United Brethren Church. A long service and special musical program are planned with public invitation.
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Josh
First Christian Church
Clyde Sales
of ‘Christ
Rena Myers
United Brethren Church
Leslie Smith
Christian Endeavor
Banks Close Labor Day Notice for Sept 1 Holiday
Bank notices state Labor Day is a legal holiday and several banks will be closed on September 1 1924. Customers with paper maturing on that date may have it paid on September 2 1924. Signed by Caubier Union Bank of Winchester John I Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank and other local banks.
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Charlias Summers, Caubier
Union Bank of Winchester
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. DP
Fuller
Farmers
Merchants National Bank
Drink Water If Back or Kidneys Hurt In Back
Advice urges drinking water to flush kidneys and relieve back pain from rich foods. Mentions Jad Salts with lithia to cleanse sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation. Recommends daily water, periodic physician kidney exams, and avoiding urinary discomfort through hydration.
Richmond Department Stores See July Sales Rise Across District
Department store sales in the fifth district rose 3.3 percent in July 1924 from July 1923, with Baltimore up 4.2 percent and Washington 6 percent. Richmond stocks increased 8.6 percent while other cities rose 2 percent as district stocks fell 2.8 percent. End July stock on hand to net sales ratio stood at 475.1 percent district wide, Richmond at 416.5 percent, and orders to 1923 purchases at 6.5 percent with Richmond highest and Washington lowest.
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Richmond
Alex
Accos
Richmondrye Bank
Baltimore
Washington
Entertained In Honor Of Their Guests NAIN VA
Mr and Mrs Will Teets hosted a party at their home in Nain Virginia in honor of guests from Springfield Ohio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Hawkins Mr and Mrs Sam Boyd Mr and Mrs Charles Reed and numerous friends and relatives.
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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 Ebersenle
Lucille Bunecutter
Byrd to Confer on State Campaign Funds in Richmond
Harry F. Byrd Jr. in Richmond to meet Oliver J. Sands, national campaign finance head for Virginia, to discuss plans for raising funds for the upcoming presidential campaign this afternoon.
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Richmond
Harry Ff.‘ Byrd Ter
Safe Tnthedarke Committee
Marsche
Oliver J. Sands
Bliss Virginia Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Bliss residents report visits from Charles Lupton of Red Bud and Mae Lakenan of Morgantown. Virginia Bywaters and Maude Bywaters visited Mrs. Allen Stine and Mrs. M. T. Dunn. J. R. Snapp started a new house on the grade. Winchester Fair drew local attendance. A party at the Dunn home entertained young residents. Snowden Lupton and Maude Bywaters dropped by Relief last Friday. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
Educated Citizens Backed By Brakes On Government
Twenty nine graduates of Harrisonburg Teachers College received diplomas as specially trained teachers in an outdoor commencement. Speaker R Gray Williams urged that public schools train citizens to safeguard democracy and discussed the constitutional checks and the value of education for voters.
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Harrisonburg Teachers College
R. Gray Willias
Winchester
Samuel P. Dake
Teachers College
Williams
Virginia
Blue Stone Hill
John W. Wayland
America
Weatinghouse
Mr. Williams
Williama
Supreme Court
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Alderman
Jefferson
Gas Tax for July Sets New Virginia Record
Receipts from Virginia gasoline tax for July reach 326951.68, surpassing all prior months since the tax began. Governor Trinkle announced in Richmond that July may exceed the previous record and noted earlier large June collections. James M. Hayes Jr. confirms the monthly total could match or exceed the peak figures, while new interest on revenues adds 4000 to 6000 dollars yearly.
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Trinkle
Richmond
James M. Hayes, Jr
Hayés
Virginia
In Memoriam Hugh R Armet One Year Missing
In sad remembrance of Hugh R Armet who departed this life one year ago on August 23 1923. His wife Pearl Armel writes of enduring love and the hope of reunion in heaven.
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Hugh R. Armet
Hugh
Pearl Armel
Family Wash Seeks New Era After Sailcloth Past
A nostalgic note from the Houston Post recalls a once prosperous family menaced by change as their 400 foot clothesline era gives way to modern washing methods. The piece hints at a successor adopting new, efficient routines while preserving old memories.
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Houston Post
Efforts To Avert Warfare In Quinsan District
Reports of skirmishing in the Quinsan area involve forces of Chishieh Yu and Lu Yung Hsiang opposing Chuns. Shanghai interests renew efforts to prevent general open warfare. Allies warn Peking of obligations to protect foreign life and property amid fighting in Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Quinsan
Chishieh-Yu
Lu Yung-Hsiang
Peking
Washington
Shangehai
Child's Imagination and Truth Teaching
A brief editorial note discusses guiding a young child who exaggerates toward distinguishing reality from fiction. It suggests allowing exploration of stories while teaching ethics and accountability, so the child learns to separate tales from truth and develops sound judgment.
Tanlac Praised By Richmond Woman For Health Gains
Mrs A H Johnson of 2305 Fairmont Ave Richmond recounts severe influenza in 1918 that left her with poor appetite digestion and nerves. She says Tanlac restored strength appetite digestion and sleep and later cured rheumatism after a bad spell. She reports taking Tanlac and returning to good health and urges others to buy it from druggists.
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Tanlac
A. H. Johnson
Fairmont Ave
Richmond
Tanlac Vegetable for Constipation
Tanlac vegetable compound is advertised as a remedy for constipation. The short-form notice presents it as a stomach and digestion aid, claiming relief through its natural ingredients. The advertisement urges readers to try Tanlac for symptomatic improvement.
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J. Jos. Sullivan
Apple Supplies
Cc .L. Robinson
MaoNeeds Corp
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Lexington
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Elkton
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Dayton
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Vergie Fearl Hinegardner
Weyers Cave
Mary Belle Hint
Rebecca Spitzer
Hinton
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Beatrice C. Warner
Elizabeth O. Warner
Staunton
Eunice Lambert
McGaheysville
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