Community Urges Safer Roads After Clarke Accident
Clarke Courier calls for curb on speeding after the near fatal crash of Charles W. Fishpaw. editors urge better enforcement, more speed limit signs on Winchester Pike, and reports to Sheriff Smallwood to prevent repeat incidents. Fishpaw, a valued citizen, remains in frail condition but is hoped to recover soon.
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Charles W. Fishpaw
Clarke
Courier
Winchester
Wistchester
Frank Baughman
Smallwood
The
Cours
State Highway Commission
Thigh
Winchester-Berryville
Frederick
Fishpaw
Clarke County
Charley Fish
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and Health Ditties
A poem by Walt Mason reflecting on health, fame, and the ironies of aging with satirical verse about Hiram Hick and his comical downfalls. The piece contrasts pursuit of wealth with the inevitability of illness and includes a light aside about doctors and diets. The column then notes social visits and a family returning to Washington.
Washington's Original Headquarters Pillow Display
Visitors in a museum case remark on a small crib pillow held in high regard. A guide explains the artifact as Washington's original headquarters, highlighting its historical value.
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Washington
Murder of Dry Squad marked man shocks Steubenville
A woman is linked to the killing of prohibition officer Charles Dixie Blinn known as the marked man of Steubenville. Blinn was last seen leaving Lulu Lyle’s Webster alley home around 10 PM and later found shot, with investigators suggesting the crime was planned and body dumped in Marsh alley after being moved from a nearby vehicle.
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Associated
Stehubenville
Charles
Dixie
Cra Walker
Marsh Alley
Jumpy old man and corr… discuss crossing street
A nervous elderly man asks to be escorted across the street. The other man agrees, keeping his grip on a fireplug as a point of contact, and comments on the walk and gait. The exchange has a casual, streetwise tone.
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Correr Senafer
The Visitor Dialog Reveals Sisterly Advice
The passage features a conversation about Philippa and her older sister. It suggests Philippa pursued domestic virtue and marriage over pursuing a potential suitor, highlighting differing approaches to relationships within a family.
Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Backache Relief
An old advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as the quickest relief for severe backaches. The copy stresses concentrated penetrating heat with immediate tingling once applied and positions the product as a trusted remedy in a jar with a bold label.
Kipling Quip Refrains From Parisian Privilege
A playful line hints that one character gains from Paris while another is not. The rich magnate's lady and Judy O'Grady are described as sisters beneath their outward finery.
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Kipling
Paris
Lady
Judy O’grady
New York Station Tops Two New Apple Varieties Cortland and Tioga
Geneva Horticul turists report two new apple varieties developed at the station. The Cortland, a Ben Davis McIntosh cross, should extend the season and suit New York and Canada regions. the Tioga, from Sutton and Northern Spy, is a late-keeping yellow apple with a sprightly flavor. Both show promise though commercial distribution will take years.
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New York
Cortland
Tioga
Ben Davis
McIntosh
New Kingsland
Canada
Sutton
Couldn't Break the Route Bank Tale
A bank cashier defies a revolver wielding robber refusing to cash out. The thief orders cash but the teller hesitates and is nabbed after a moment. Local chatter includes playful rough talk and a comical exchange about courtship in Ricker county.
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Ricker County
Gabe
Why did you change doctors Mr Belfast race track line
A Better Chance features a speaker asking why a patient switched doctors as a joke about odds. The race track line implies skepticism toward medical advice and likens it to betting. The dialogue highlights contrasting perceived quality and odds of recovery between doctors.
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Belfast
Blim
Death defying act lingers as lion tamer stays with beasts
A concise caption notes the lion tamer remains in the den after his act while his wife awaits outside to resume a family quarrel. He shows a preference for lingering among the lions.
A Lending Station Broadcast Sparks Gossip Across 20-Phone Line
Mrs Chatterton has broadcast the tale via her 20 party telephone line. Mrs Flitters and Mrs Gozippe discuss the old story as chatter spreads through neighbors.
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Mrs. Tattter
The Unreasonable Wan excerpt dialogue exchange
A humorous fragment shows Mrs Longwood and Mrs Justwed discussing cooking for a healthy Ferdi nand and an awkward dance night with Pezzy in a conservatory. Lick reassures Nile after missing a kiss opportunity, adding a light local-flavor tone.
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Nile
Pezzy
Iowa
New Days Promise Quiet Farmland Revival
The poem envisions a peaceful future where conflict ends and commerce replaces turmoil. It contrasts city pretense with revived rural farms becoming lively, suggesting a shift toward simpler, productive country life and renewed community activity.
Why Father Objected to Tom
In the exchange the daughter asks what the father objects to about Tom. The mother explains the objection is not that Tom plays poker but that he wins. The daughter notes the father also plays poker. The mother insists Tom’s winning is the key issue.
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Tom
Sought by the Office Deputies Bring Man in
The office confirms they sought a man described as sought by the sheriff. It took two deputies to bring him in.
Virginia Women Voters Plan January Convention in Alexandria
The second annual convention of the Virginia Measure of When Voters will be held January 24 to 26 in Alexandria. Sessions occur twice daily at the Chamber of Commerce, with mass meetings on three evenings. Dr. Kate Waller Barrett hosts visiting delegates and committees at her home. Plans include state national and international evenings with expert speakers.
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Virginia
When Voters
Alexandria
In Memoriam for Flor ence Lee Feltner
In memory of my dear sister Flor ence Lee Feltner who departed this life one year ago Dec 25 1921. Gone but not forgotten a precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is still a place is vacant in our home We miss thee and sorrow in the graveyard her grave lies where flowers wave We will bid thee goodbye and hope to meet in heaven from her lonely sister HATTIR
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Philippa
Florence Lee Feltner
Hattir
Smartness in the Kentucky smart set toned by era chatter
In Kentucky, a playful exchange notes that Miss Cayenne deems someone modernly smart as her husband’s success sparks envy. A visiting columnist recalls dining at restaurants for twenty years, while a colonel and major highligh t horseflesh judging.
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Mvys
Flimgilt
Miss Cayenne
Kentucky
Spectator the horse shares odd name with bettor in race
In a brief vignette a man asks about the horse he bet on and is told the name Spectator. The exchange suggests a parallel between horse and watcher as the race unfolds with other contenders passing by.
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