Miller Train Control Corp. claim railroad efficiency on trial main line
The Miller Train Control Corp reports its device delivering 100 percent efficiency after nearly three years on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois main line. Railroads consider adopting train control as it proves in actual service, boosting market value of securities above par. Information available from The Train Control Securities Co. Riggs Building Washington DC.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Train Control
Co. Riggs Bldg
Washington, D. C
Fifty Years a Cashier Celebrated at Martinsburg Bank
George S. Hill of the Old National Bank of Martinsburg marked fifty years of continuous service as cashier. The milestone honors a long tenure with the institution and local banking traditions.
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George S. Hill
Old National Bank of
Martinsburg
Yesbury
Record Acknowledged as Unmatched in Regional Banking History
A description highlights a financial institution achieving a level of performance or standing deemed unparalleled in this region. The claim emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the record within the local financial landscape.
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United States
Minnie Wood Locals and Social Notes From Virginia
The Minnie Wood section reports community events in Minnie Wood Chapel Virginia including the Junior Winchester Orchestra gathering at the Rutherford home, Sunday visits by locals to Winchester Berryville and Stephens City, a successful sale of Mrs William G Pierce's property, upcoming church services by Rev Julian Broddus, and family visits and illnesses among residents. Local families mentioned include the Ruth erfords Hookes Hardestys Jolliffes and Brothertons.
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Minnie Wood Chapel
Henry Rutherford
Winchester
J. M. Rutherford
Holmes Hardesty
C. B. Keeler
Lalah
Madeline Hook
William. G. Pierce
Forney
Stephens City
Turner Locke
Annie Locke
Ernest Bray
W. B. Brotherton
Bob Thompson
Berryville
Hugh Hardesty
James Rutherford
Julian Broddus
H. W. Rutherford
Ruby Rutherford
Stephen
Stolen Voice Tonight Stars Robert Warwick at Empire
International star Robert Warwick heads the five part Wm. A. Brady photo play The Stolen Voice presented by World Film Program at the Empire. Gerald Dorville a famed singer earns 5000 dollars a week and is pursued by a jealous physician and a society beauty named Bette. Admission ten cents.
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Ecco
Imics
Film Corporation
Wm. A
Robert Warwick
Wm. A. Brady
Favors Woman's College Patronage Hints at UVA Plan
Delegate John M. Steck of Winchester is added to the patrons list for a pending bill to establish a coordinate college for women at the University of Virginia. He joins other supporters as the measure moves forward in the state legislature.
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John M. Steck
Winchester
University of Virginia
In Poor House Sixty Years a Woman Dies Near Maurertown
Miss Sarah Pence died yesterday near Maurertown Shenandoah county after sixty years in the county almshouse She was nearly eighty a member of the Southern Methodist Church and a lifelong churchgoer Also noted Mr William G Nichols of Franklinville New Jersey visiting town registered at Hotel Evans
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Sarah Pence
Maurertown
Shenandoah County
Southern Methodist Church
William G. Nichols
Franklinville, N. J
Hotel
Evans
Prohibition Bill Hearing in Virginia Legislature
A 3 pm Wednesday joint hearing in the Virginia House of Delegates will consider an 18 000 word prohibition bill by Senator Mapp and Senator Saunders West and Walker. It creates a morals commissioner and tightens liquor rules with penalties, licenses, and enforced records in counties, cities, and hotels.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Senate
Mapp
Saunders
West
Walker
Law on Dispensing Soft Drinks With Spirits Restrictions
The text outlines that dispersers of soft drinks with ardent spirits face intent doubts and that prescriptions require 5 cent stamps provided by the commissioner. Stamp proceeds fund enforcement. Courts may substitute road work for jail on first offense and must do so on second offense. Governor’s duty to enforce laws remains.
Hudson Super Six breaks stock car records at Sheepshead Bay
The Hudson Super Six set multiple stock car records at Sheepshead Bay Speedway under AAA supervision in November. Distances include 60 to 70 miles per hour runs, 75 miles in one hour with six passengers, and 80 minutes 214 seconds for 100 miles. Prices for six body styles range from 1375 to 2600 dollars F.O.B. Detroit. Purchasers listed include Harry F. Byrd and Melvin Green. Orders for April delivery sought from H.C. Borden Winchester Virginia.
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Hudson
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
American Automobile Association
Phaeton
F. O. F. Detroit
Hudson Su
Harry F. Byrd
Winche Va
Melvin Green
Winchester
V A
John Golliday
Stephens City
H.C. Borden
N. Main St
Blood Health Claims Boost for Sarsaparilla Cure
Purporting to cleanse and enrich the blood, Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as preventing diseases and curing humors. The notice cites family use and reports from Baltimore Sun about local visits and hosts in West Virginia and Virginia.
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Hood
The Best Recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. Amanda Gierhart of Waynesfield Ohio reports twenty years of use with the remedy never failing to cure a cough or cold. The product is obtainable everywhere and highly praised by those who have used it.
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Amanda Gierhart
Waynesfield
Ohio
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Alexander Jolliffe
O. J. Hardesty
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U. S
Washington
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Virginia
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