Helen Keller Story of a Remarkable Life and Struggle
The article recounts Helen Keller’s early life from birth in 1880 in Tuscumbia Alabama to her severe illness that left her blind and deaf. It highlights her years of work with teacher Miss Sullivan, education at Boston institutions, and Keller’s profound intellectual achievements despite her disabilities.
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Helen Keller
Tuscumbia
Alabama
Spottswood
Lee
Virginia
Shep
Ittife
Ana
Baltimore
Boston
Laura Bridgeman
Howe
Helen
Miss Sullivan
Heelen
Miss Keller
Voters must pay 1916 poll tax by December 12 1916
Notice to residents to appear on the December voting list by paying the 1916 poll tax on or before December 12 1916. William T. Barr treasurer signs the notice. Also an ad for a Studebaker limousine body and a livery business pitch from Noonan's Livery.
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William T. Barr
Studebaker
J. Mack
Scouts Lead City Clean Up Week Effort
Beginning today the Boy Scouts take an active role in a city wide clean up campaign partnering with Manager Field and the Civic League. Scouts will tour homes to explain aims distribute handbills and encourage participation. Proop 1 holds weekly meeting and plans for cabin trips and Christmas charity events include open cabin party and a Christmas cake sale on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Manager Field
Civic League
Proop 1
Mr. Bridgers
Eabin
Harmon Ba Ker
Jack Riley
Bryan Breckenridge
Red Cross
Collier’s Weekly
Mystery Clock Premium For Largest Jewelry Purchase
A Winchester Virginia ad offers a free mystery clock and instruction booklet to the buyer with the largest jewelry purchase by January 1. The dealer F. R. Crane at No 6S Main promises latest designs at right prices to attract customers.
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F. R. Crane
Main
St. Winchester, Va
Christmas Cash Club enrollment offered at Shenandoah Valley Bank
Saturday night December 16 at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites patrons to enroll in a Christmas Cash Club for 1917. Four payment classes share similar weekly amounts with payouts of $5.00 to $50.00 plus interest if paid promptly. Savings are safe and enrollment ends January 1, 1917. Also a 1916 Ford Touring Car bargain advertised at Rouss Garages.
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Commercial‘ and Savings Bank
Prisoner Chooses Sentence Sentencing Himself on City Roads
Fred. Cain appeared before Magistrate Fultz on a drunk and disorderly charge. He pleaded guilty and chose a 20 day jail term plus a $10 fine over 30 days on the roads, with work on city streets arranged. The magistrate indicated similar future actions to shift sentences from state roads to city labor.
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Fred. Cain
Fultz
Fred
Christmas Club at The Commercial and Savings Bank
The Commercial and Savings Bank promotes a Christmas savings club offering weekly payments with set returns before Christmas 1917. Multiple classes outline weekly amounts and guaranteed total returns with no fines or extra charges, inviting immediate joiners and emphasizing safety and service.
Du Shane Couple Leaving After Roanoke Trip
Mr and Mrs James R Du Shane attended the Virginia Horticultural Society convention in Roanoke where his apples won several prizes Then they traveled to St Paul Minnesota to stay several months before returning to Winchester in February Mrs Du Shane was formerly Miss Virginia Faulkner Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Fuller of this city married Mr Du Shane on Thanksgiving day at their home
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James R. du Shane
Virginia Horticultural Society
Roanoke
du Shane
St. Paul
Minn
Winchester
Virginia
Faulkner Fuller
H.D. Fuller
Join the CleanUp Assoc Protect health and prevent fires
Wagons will be provided in each ward to collect garbage and rubbish. Regular and one extra day during the week for collection of garbage and rubbish.
Evangelistic Meeting Attracts Citywide Attendance
Large turnout at the union tabernacle as Rev. Bridgers draws praise with a sermon from Proverbs. Clergy announce a thank offering for Bridgers evangelistic work and invite all city churches to join tomorrows services. Bankers and Woodmen plan villagewide participation Tuesday night.
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Weeden
World
Bridgers
George S. Bowers
Winchester Ministerial Association
Bridgers Evangelistic Party
Bowers
Bankers
Big Lodge
Woodmen
Revival Hopes Grow For Strasburg With Bridgers Visit
Word from the Strasburg News says Rev. Luther B. Bridgers may bring a large revival to Strasburg Virginia after his Winchester campaign. Church pastors plan unanimous invitation while Bridgers and staff need rest, with no event until after Christmas holidays. Attendance from Strasburg and area has been strong, highlighting his earnest devotion.
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Luther B. Bridgers
Georgia
Winchester
Strasburg
Mr. Bridgers
Bridgers
Stapleton
Winchester Tabernacle
Safe First Mortgage Bonds Offered by Hansbrough & Carter
Winch Frederick county investors are urged to consider First Mortgage Bonds from Hansbrough & Carter. With 34 years of loan experience they claim no principal or interest losses, offering loans secured by real estate up to half cash value. Denominations range from 600 to 6000 dollars and all dealings are confidential.
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Winch
Frederick County
Turkey Dinner 50c and Bible Class Plan
Our friendly Bible class will attend tabernacle services tomorrow afternoon. All active and associate members should assemble in the Sunday School House at 2 o'clock and go as a group to the tabernacle. Seats will be reserved. Kathryn Grant president and W. G. Hardy teacher.
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Tabernacle
Katheryn Grant
T. W. G, Hardy
Christmas Savings Club Bank Opens in Winchester Virginia
The Christmas Savings Club from Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester invites memberships with an opening date of December 11 1916. A county superintendent of roads is wanted in Frederick County needing civil engineering knowledge and state experience with salary expectations. Apply to Phil H. Gold, County Clerk, Winchester Virginia.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester, Va
Frederick County
Phil H. Gold, Co
Winchester
Palmer Lecture Draws Large Winchester Audience
Hundreds crowded the Empire Theater last night to hear Frederick Palmer, noted American war correspondent, speak on battles in Europe. The talk, under the Handley free lecture series, prompted concerns over seat reservations for Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets and Fort Loudoun students.
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Empire Theater
Frederick Palmer
Europe
Handley Free
France
R. Gray Williams
Hardley Board of Trustees
Winchester
Fort Loudoun
Northern Virginia Power Co Ad Promotes Low Overhead Rates
An advertisement for Northern Virginia Power Co claims lower overhead and rent costs at Capper's, listing price points of 6.00 and 7.50 and noting attractive lines for consumer savings. The fragment emphasizes affordability and avoidance of overhead expenses.
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Northern VA. Power CO
Tiffany of Winchester Gift Line Promises Style and Quality
Step in for the largest select line of gifts of all kinds offered locally. You do not need to go to the city for style and quality. See R. A. Denny at 8 Ip 21 for details.
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Tiffany of
Winchester
R. A. Denny
Hickory Camp W.O.W. Assembly Tonight at 7
Hickory Camp W.O.W. members are urged to gather at their hall promptly at 7 p m on Tuesday to travel to the tabernacle. Bruce Capper, leading jeweler, advertises quality goods with lower prices based on 30 years experience. Buy electrical items for Christmas including lamps curling irons percolators irons tea pots toaster stoves sewing machine motors heating pads vibrators frying pans from Northern Va Power Co.
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Tabernacle
Bruce Capper
Northern VA. Power Co
Baltimore Grain Markets and Local Classifieds
Baltimore markets report wheat at 1.7788 and corn at 1.01 per bushel in afternoon trading. Loss of tortoise shell spectacles. reward offered at Star office. Wanted bids to quarry 600 yards of stone. apply to J W Bowles or County Roads superintendent.
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Baltimore
Star Office
J. W. Bowles
Where Will the Germans Strike Next
London dispatches speculate Germany may launch a major move into Macedonia to draw Greece into war or threaten Russia via the Balkans. Reports mention plans by General von Hindenburg, renewed activity in Greece with reserves called to duty, and troop concentrations near Monastir. In Washington the State Department notes a blockade of Greece, while Halifax papers search for a mysterious vessel linked to German signals near the northwest coast.
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London
Devry
Germany
Macedonia
Greece
Monastir
Roumania
Ruskia
Bessaraba
von HinAtcibure
Italy
Etrivine
Carman
Othens
Tarisen
Athens
Washington
State Department
Paris
Halipax
Atlantic
Serrehine
Sertiend
Camma
Germen
Fernace
Tater
Kirkwall
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Helen Elle
Natalia
Serbia
Cutler
Western University
Wilson
Troop 1
Euariiuls
Ort
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
FORD
Rouss
Right
X-Mas Club
United Forces
Savings Bank
J.R. da
Shane and
Bride
West
Caten
Evangelist
Union Tabernacle
Christ
Mr. Stapleton
Jesus
Hansbrough & Carter
Dillis & Pappas
Friendly Bible Class
He Shendéndoal Valley
Palmer
Williams
Handley Board
Cap‘per’s
Xmas
Hickory Camp
Baltimore Grain Markets
von Mackensen
Wire
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