Secy Work Invited To Speak At Valley Meeting
Burg Va December 23 Directors of the Shenandoah Valley Inc invite Secretary of War Hubert Work and Senators Glass and others to speak at the second annual meeting in Harrisonburg. The group reports progress on the Knal Park fight and Valley cooperative efforts aimed at regional welfare.
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Burg
The
Air Valley, Inc
Blie Ridge
Harrisonhesd
Harrisonwurg
Wren Viet
Hubert «Work
Id “Glass
Harry St. Ge Turker
James Hyde’ Pratt
James Hyde’ Pratt, T of the ‘Westen North
el Lee Trinkie
Southern Appalachian Commission
Frank’ L. Sublett
Énantoah Valley
Hyws Opie
Staughton News
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Keyes
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Staunton
John R. m
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Press of the Valley
Conrad
Henry Ney
Virginia Farm Crops Value Estimated At 1924 Total
Virginia farm income in 1924 is projected at 237 million dollars with crops valued at 171.1 million. Dairy products eggs and poultry and livestock contribute about 40 million more, showing a rise since 1909 but a drop from 1919 peak. Henry M. Taylor notes substantial growth in dairy and poultry since 1909.
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Virginia
Crop Statistician Bureau
Henry M. Taylor
Taylor
Form of Crosses Varies There 482
Brief explainer noting differences among Latin Greek and St Andrew crosses. Latin cross has a longer lower arm, Greek cross features equal arms, and St Andrew’s cross forms an X with intersecting equal shafts.
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St. Andrew's Cross
Sugar Cane Juice Content Muddled by Nature Magazine Claim
The fragment cites Nature Magazine claiming sugar cane juice constitutes about 80 percent of the weight of the catte, with reference to Linte.
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Nature Magazine
Open Nostrils Relief Promised By Ely’s Catarrh Cure
Stop catarrh with Ely’s Catarhhy Jnie offered at Baker's Drug Store. Apply a small amount of antiseptic cream inside the nostrils to ease nasal swelling and unblock passages for easier breathing.
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Ely
Baker's
Caverns Project To Spend 50000 In Harrisonburg Area
Ru Freeman of the Harrisonburg Massanutten Caverns Corp announces about 50000 will be invested in developing the Massa nutten Caverns at Keezletown and in building a country club and nine hole golf course. The plan aims to boost Shenandoah Valley tourism and place Harrisonburg as a traffic hub for visitors traveling to the caverns.
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Harrisonburg
Massanutten Caverns
Keezletown
Ru Freeman
Chamber of Commerce
Shenandoah Valey, Inc
Adichimond
Lunay
Elten
Richmond
Railroads Break All Records In Hauling Freight
Washington December 23 rail freight traffic in October set a record as the largest monthly total ever reported by the American Railway Association. The gains came from faster loading and unloading, quicker car movement, and more efficient car utilization, with daily freight car movement reaching 37 miles, the highest for any October except the prior year.
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Washington
Iee Railway Association
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Benchoff Urged For Presidency In Shenandoah Valley
Indications grow of a 1925 Shenandoah Valley Inc presidency contest. Col Howard Benchoff of Woodstock leads a movement with Shenandoah County directors backing him. Col H L Opie supporters also seek the post, Winchester may field a candidate. Benchoff has strong Page Shenandoah Valley backing and is regarded as a leading speaker.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Howard Benchof cWoodstock
Shenandoah County
H. L. Qpie
Algo
Warner
Winchester
Benchoff
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Farmers & Merchants National Bank Directors Election Notice
Winchester Va December 1934 bankers meeting notice calls stock holders to elect directors for 1925 at eleven oclock January 11. D Fuller vice president cashier signs notice with line 16-24t
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Winchester
Camapel
D. Fuller
Montrose Orchard for Sale After Bumper Crop 1924
Montrose orchard with about 3700 trees yielded 8400 barrels of apples in 1924. Gross income near $35,000, trees under 15 years old, 300 acres clear for cultivation. Includes packing house, cooperage, stables, eight tenant houses, extensive water system, and gravity irrigation. Asking price $50,000 with reasonable terms. Lynchburg Virginia notices.
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Montrose
Abe
Lynchburg
Bells of Clay in Biblical Times and Ancient Use
Text describes bells of clay used in biblical times and by ancient peoples. It notes bells worn as ankle ornaments by the Votben and used on horses and in temples. It mentions Greek and Roman uses spanning centuries.
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Synge
Tim
Poinsettias and Other Potted Plants for Sale
Local ad lists poinsettias ete and other potted plants offered by C. B. Smalts at 440 National Ave. The notice provides a holiday greenery sale with assorted specimens available.
Public Sale of Household Goods at Valley Avenue
Public sale of household goods and kitchen furniture scheduled for December 30 1924 at 10 o clock at No 10 Valley Avenue. Seller appears to be Mrs Sue Dodson. Contains purchase details reference 12 22 6t h way.
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Household Mae
Valley Avenue
Norfolk and Western Train Services by Roanoke Stations
The notice lists Norfolk and Western schedules dated December 9 1928 including connections from Roanoke to Bristol Pocahontas and Shenandoah with parlor car and Pullman sleeper options. It notes services to Memphis and connections to Philadelphia New York via Hagerstown and Harrisburg and references multiple intermediate stations.
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Roanoke
Bris
Cowars
Pillason
Reano
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Harrisburg Jet
Pullman
Philadelphia
New York
Connec- Sraniinaien Een Nan Eae
Washington
Baltimore
Parjos Carto i Mane
Two Boys Face Hippo After School Biology Lesson
Two boys gaze at a hippo with round startled eyes. The younger fears the animal while the elder insists they have learned much about the animal in biology class. The brothers debate whether to stay or go despite the creature’s intimidating presence.
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Hippo
Riféré
Almegelt
Health claim tied to liver condition and cheap tablets
Readable text discusses high blood pressure linked to an unhealthy liver and mentions cheap tablets claimed to cure or help. It presents unclear brand names and questionable medical assertions without concrete evidence or sources.
Miller Train Control Stock Ad With Obscure Phrases
An obscure 1961 ad fragment references Miller Train Control Stock and a product listing. It mentions full address details in Washington D C and hints at improvements to streets and utilities. The legible text reflects promotional copy with partial phrases and irregular capitalization.
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Miller
Twen Nutes Drive
Reemawaits
Franklin Natlik Bldg
Washington, D. C
Emerson on Speech Power and Persuasion
Fragmentary quotation attributes power to speech as a tool for persuasion and conversion. The excerpt reflects Ralph Waldo Emerson's views on language shaping thought and action.
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Emerson
1924 State agricultural report body details crops and values
The 1924 state agricultural report cites acreage shifts and crop values across hay oats potatoes rye sweet potatoes and cotton with changes from 1923. It notes tobacco as the main crop and reports increased potato yield on the Eastern Shore and overall higher crop values despite lower wheat production due to higher costs and weather challenges in 1924.
Editorial urges two new national parks in Carolinas Virginia
A dated editorial discusses establishing Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and proposes a broader national park network in the Carolinas. It envisions a scenic drive from the nation’s capital, the Washington monument visible on clear days, and a potential North Carolina high mountains park spanning three states.
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Carolina-Tennessee
Southern Appalachian Park Commission
Tee
Pennsylvania
Shenandoa National Park
Virginia
Watt
Washington Monument
Pistjonal
Shenandoah ‘National Park
North Carolina
Siass
Seyer
Joseph Hyde Park
North Ga
Carolina
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Sec'y
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Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Winichester, Va
Montrose ‘Orchards
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Norfolk &Western
Santa Claus
Parks
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