Paul Defeats Harrison in Seventh Virginia Seat Battle
In Fredericksburg and across Virginia, Congress seats Paul from the Ninth district while Harrison is unseated. The House action, described as partisan, upheld Paul's rightful election under applicable laws and rules despite objections. Supporters argue the vote demonstrates overreach by the opposing party.
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Predericksburgz
House of Representatives
John Paul
Virginia
Thomas W
Congress
Harris
Paul
Slemp
Harrison
Charles Augustus laments speeders and calls for justice
The piece portrays Charles Augustus railing against fines for speeding and jail terms, arguing that harsh penalties deter motorists. He condemns a system he calls rotten and urges equal treatment for all, comparing punishments to bone and iron.
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Charles Augustus
Tsue
Ding
Erin
Peeler
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office 1922
The weekly list shows unclaimed letters in Winchester Post Office for the week ending 16 1922. Addressees include Miss Baker Carper Mrs RK W Ployd Willie Layman George Reed Lavinia Storer Miss Grace and J W Libert Postmaster. Each letter requires one cent for collection.
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Winchester Post Ofice
Miss Baker
Carper
RK. W. Ployd
Willie
Layman
George
Reed
Lavinia
Storer
Miss Grace
Local Notes of AlbIn Section Observes Visits
Mr David Lwaite and friends travel to Pitts aha to visit Mrs Frank Ambrose and Mrs John Ambrose. Crim attends Roanoke College and returns home for holidays with Mr and Mrs C F Crim and Mrs David Smith. Mr William Fahnestock sprains ankle while visiting.
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Albin
Iktan Va
David 4Waite
Pittsaha
Irs
Frank Ambrose
John Ambrose
Ladson Crim
Roanoke
Parnis
C. F. Crim
David Smith
Winasia
By ‘Edie
Wiam Fahnestock
Guffer
Delegates to Farm Meeting Recall Winchester Event
The Star recalls the state convention of the Farmers Education Cooperative Union at Winchester in December 1922. Delegates heard an address by Glass praising farmers rights and cooperation between city and country people. The Star thanks contributors, Chamber of Commerce, and Winchester residents for lodging and coverage.
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the Star
Farmers’ Educationdl Cooperative Union
Pkoof
Winchester
Glass
Star
Chamber of Commerce
Agricola
L. J. McCartney
Santa to Visit Chambersville
Santa Claus will visit Round Hill School in Chambersville on Friday night December 22 with a program by Community League members. After the program a box and ice cream social will benefit the school rooms. Mrs. E J Sherman is slowly improving after a serious illness. Farmers are busy butchering before Christmas.
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Chambdrsville
Arthur Morris
Charles Town
Bud Larrick
Round Hill School
Community League
Santa Claus
E J. Sherman
Markets update prices and commodities listing
The page lists wholesale prices for chickens butter hay straw bran feed and flour with figures for local buyers and various weights. It notes corrections to futures and spot values alongside miscellaneous grain and livestock quotes from the preceding day.
Holiday Gift Prices Feature Broad Range of Apparel
Catalog lists gifts such as initial handkerchiefs 20c to 50c, gloves 50c to 6, raincoats 4 to 20, velour hats 5 to 8, shirts 1 to 4, caps 1 to 2.5, and men’s overcoats 13.5 to 45, plus accessories like scarf pins, cuff buttons, belts, and traveling cases, reflecting a wide price span for shoppers.
Tannin Source Found in Fiji Donga Bark
Scientific American reports the donga tree of Fiji presents a tannin rich bark suitable for commercial extraction, surpassing the famed wattle bark from Australia and South Africa. The finding highlights potential new bark-based tannin sources amid tropical forestry prospects.
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Fiji Islands
Scientific American
Wallace Reid Improves After Nervous Breakdown
Wallace Reid is reported to rest easier with a lower temperature at a sanitarium. Mrs. Wallace Reid says his pulse has slowed from 120 to 110 and physicians identify influenza as the illness behind the breakdown following his withdrawal from whiskey and narcotics.
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Sant Takhoum
Reid Clans
Reid
Los Angeles
Wallace Reid
Foreign Ship Case in Court
Former Attorney General George W. Wickersham filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing that Judge Hand's New York ruling barring intoxicating liquors from U S territorial waters by foreign vessels is contrary to immemorial usage and not supported by current law. The filing comes as foreign lines challenge the decision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hand
New York
United States
Supreme Court
George W. Wickersham
Manager cannot use Jones for any task
In a comment attributed to the Epworth Herald, a manager voices frustration with Jones claiming he cannot work in any department as he dozes all day. A proprietor jokes about placing him at the pajama counter with a card praising their night clothes’ quality to keep him awake.
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Jones
Epworth Herald
Relatives Question in a Marriage Proposal
A suitor vows to marry despite wary questions from a father who asks if he has considered the bride’s family. The young man replies that he loves the girl and will endure anything. The exchange frames a classic restraint of a hopeful marriage.
Mountain Climber Admits Help Needed on Steep Ascent
The climber, tired and in pain, concedes he cannot continue. The guide advises resting each leg by hopping briefly to ease the effort.
What is eloquence say football coach before battle
A person fond of argument asks what is eloquence and is told not to ask if they heard a football coach address his team just before a key moment. The line contrasts academic debate with practical motivational speech.
Lost in the Jungle of Africa photoplay hinted
Dialog hints at a film titled Lost in the Jungle of Africa set in the great north woods. Characters remark on familiarity and question where the photo play scenes were filmed.
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Great North Woods
Africa
Fence Lines Defined by Lamp's Precinct Supervisors
Lamp's precinct in Back Creek district defines boundary lines as a lawful fence for livestock. The order becomes effective June 18 1923 and maintains required division fences. The board authorized Chairman Kline to borrow 4500 for the county fund and appointed Mr Grant to chair a committee to purchase chairs for the Court House. Small claims mainly election registrar expenses were approved for payment.
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Lamp’s
Back Creek
Board of ‘Supervisors
H. B. Rhine
W. E. Smith
Scott Grant
John Myers
D. Good
General Assembly of Virginia
Virginia
Kline
General County Fund
Grant
Court House
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Chambersville
Warien
Corcevie Gally
Docal Waglesale Nakketns
MALKE
Baltimore Apolpsaga
Se Ae
Madras
Percale
Mackinaw Coats
Sheetz
Waal
Eph 2
Credit As Liberal
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
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W. Piccadilly
Sally Ann
Beck Baking Corp
Greenwood
HH. Rarryarly & Bro. General Agents
Home Life Insurance Co
Cc. E. Babb
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