Death of Thomas Lawson financier and author of The Thirteen
Noted financier and author Thomas W. Lawson died early today after a sudden relapse following an operation. He rose from a Nova Scotia carpenter’s son to wealth with dramatic rises and losses, including $40 million in twenty years. His Egypt Mass home The Nest housed a village for workers, stables, golf courses, and a racetrack. his wife Mrs Lawson died in 1906 after years of invalidism.
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Byrd Receives Backing Over Valley Pike Reforms
A Rockingham county citizen commends Harry Byrd for improving the Valley Pike with steel and concrete bridges and for supporting economy in government. The letter praises Byrd’s leadership on road work, gasoline price reduction, and anti bond pay as you go campaigning, portraying him as a modern, prudent reformer for Virginia.
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Byrd Seen as Next Virginia Governor by Ira Long
Ira Long writes that Senator Harry Flood Byrd possesses uncommon sense and superior ability. He notes Byrd is uniquely qualified, and in conversations across creeds and classes, Long senses a unanimous view that Byrd will become Virginia's next governor.
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New Medicine Proves Success Promises Relief For Many Ailments
A vendor claims a new treatment cures constipation backache stomach distress and nervousness by boosting liver kidney and bowel function. A Dayton Virginia man describes becoming a "new man" after using Vendor therapy and urges readers to seek Franck Baker and Son for the regimen.
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Franck Baker and Son
Virginia Has More Hard Surface Roads Than North Carolina
Governor Trinkle notes Virginia has 1,753 miles of hard surfaced roads versus 1,692 miles in North Carolina. He contrasts debt obligations, Virginia about 7.5 million and North Carolina about 65 million, under Robertson Act and cites road-planning aims serving tourism in NC versus trunk-line focus in Virginia.
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New Koajene ElimInates Eczema In 48 Hours
Advertises Koajene as a powerful non poisonous antiseptic for eczema and other skin conditions. Claims relief within 48 hours with a money back guarantee. Sold in six ounce bottles for 60 cents at Franck Baker and Son and other druggists. Directions on each bottle.
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Franck Baker and Son
Governors Notes on Highway Tax and Road Totals
The State Motor Vehicle Commissioner reports last December gas tax receipts of 287,729 dollars, up 70,000 from December 1923, with 1931 gas tax collections totaling 3,313,188 dollars, about 500,000 above the Governor’s estimate. Virginia’s highway system includes 372 miles of concrete, 1,331 miles of bituminous, and 706 miles of soil and gravel roads, per Chairman H. G. Shirley of the Starz,Elexh way Commission.
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Wanted March 1 Good man for farm and orchard work
Wanted March 1. A reliable man with reference for farm and orchard duties. Good all wages offered.
Sheriff Sale Promises Coupe in Winchester Virginia
By execution in our hands of White Company Citizen's Gas and Oil and Winchester Garage a Paige Coupe nearly new in first class condition will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on February 21 1925 at 10 o clock A M. The car cost 2500 and is subject to a 104.56 debt to Winchester Credit Corporation. Bids start at 104.56 cash terms. A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff Dun Duvall Auctioneers 2 9 11
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Mission Meetings At Presbyterian Church This Week
Women and men invited to Presbyterian Church mission meetings this week. A study of the Ming Kwong Chinese missionary book continued through Thursday afternoon with talks by Rev Daffin on Brazil and Rev Harry Ctini on Africa. Sessions are at 7 30 p m Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and 3 30 p m Thursday in the Sunday school room.
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Concluding Meeting Set for Friday Evening
In the church parlor the concluding meeting of the series will be held at 7 30 o clock Friday evening.
Aspirin Proves To Revive Wilted Flowers Quickly
A study shows aspirin dropped into a vase with wilted flowers can revive them and keep them looking fresh for several days, suggesting a simple treatment to extend cut flower life.
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