Aunt Bet the Story of a Long Life at Handley Library
The Handley Library in Winchester is collecting books and relics for a growing museum collection. George H. Sullivan donated a sought after memoir from Elizabeth S. W. Taylor titled Aunt Bet the Story of a Long Life originally printed in 1900 in two editions. The volume chronicles Miss Taylor’s life with sketches of the Milton and Hammond families and includes engravings of local sites and figures.
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Handley Library
George H. Sullivan
New York
Bet
Concord
N. H
Winchester
Caan
Ayat Bet
Bushrord Taylor
Old Taylor Hotel
Chester
Vic
Harriot Milton Hammond
Elizabeth S. W. Taylor
Milton Valley
Clarke County
Frank V. Tilford
Taylor Hotel
Aspen Hill
Taylor W
Ester Inn
Bushbrod Taylor
Taylor
Hammond
Mam- Patsy
Betsey
Milton
In loving remembrance of Alfred Dodson
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Alfred Dodson who died months ago on April 22. Gone but forgotten. His busy hands are folded, his work on earth is done, he has gone to be with Jesus. By His Widow. Few things please a husband better than a wife being cordial to his friends.
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Alfred Dodson
Earth
Jesus
Christmas Observance Becomes Universal with Santa Claus Parades
The piece notes Christmas as a universal festival rooted in the Mass of Christ and Jesus Nazareth. It highlights the holiday’s secular expansion, mentions Tokyo and Kyoto scenes, and contrasts Christian charity with Buddhist street activity influenced by Jesus’ teachings.
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Jesus
Galilee
Tokyo
Peking
Kyoto
Salvation Army
Assessments On Fruit Lands Won't Be Increased
In Wood West Virginia December 22 1927 no horizontal increase in fruit land appraisal values for 1928 was announced by Assessor H E Johnson. He returned from Charleston with State Tax Commissioner Hall and stated that fruit land will remain valued like producing farm land. He said 1927 profits will mostly cover prior losses from 1922 to 1927 and fruit growers may accept a rise in 1929 if 1928 profits are strong.
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Wood
W. Va
H. E. Johnson
Charleston
Hall
Johnson
Canaries for Sale at Hartz Mountain Guaranteed Sing
Hartz Mountain offers canaries guaranteed to sing with brass cages and stands. Hillyard's Wallpaper Store advertises supplies for keeping birds.
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Hartz Mountain
Mentho Sulphur Relief for Eczema Skin Itch
A skin specialist promotes Mentho-Sulphur for dermatitis and eczema. The remedy’s germ destroying properties are claimed to subdue itching and heal rash after the first application. The product, Rowles Mentho-Sulphur, is described as harmless and available from druggists.
Scranton Bride Refuses to Promise Obedience
A bride in Scranton declines to answer the demand to “love honor and obey” during marriage vows. The quip appears in Farm and Fireside with a lighthearted maxim advising to “keep pleasant until 10 a. m.” and let the day unfold.
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Scranton
Virginia crops value 1927 totals rise from 1926
Virginia crop values for 1927 total 156 479 000 dollars, up from 145 655 000 in 1926. Tobacco, potatoes and cotton gain value while apples, pears, and wheat fall. overall production down due to frost and weather, with corn and hay acreage rising slightly and apples markedly below average.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Coencree
North Valley
Piedmont
Conversation Between Father and Son From Pathfinder
A brief dialogue features Big Joe recalling childhood honesty and Little Joe pressing about when the father began telling lies. The exchange showcases a folk tale snippet cited in Pathfinder.
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Big Joe
Little Joe
Pop
Pathfinder
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Pr. A. W. Chase Company, Inc
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Island City, N
Jack Athey
Front Royal
W. E. Athey
Santa Claus
Jesus of Nazareth
Bethlehem
Judea
Herod
Charles Lamb
Plato
Aristotle
Rhudda
Mohammed
Shakespeare
Whip
Hillyard's Wall Paper Store
Cubs
Mutc
Jeff
Bad Fisher
Sparc Tire In
Am “Paoaeati
Cok
Siri
Raiaid
Wuberal AT
CeAve
Fme
DE Iver
Merr
Christin
Washington
Pillsbury Flour
Brazil
Drake Almonds
del Monte
del Monte Fruits
Fatima Cigarettes
California
Rogers & Son
Wieser Son
M. B. Clowe
Mutt
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