Martinsburg Kiwanians hear plan to shift Northwestern Turnpike terminus
State Senator Gray Silver urged Martinsburg and Berkeley county to back a through route from Romney via Sleepy Creek and Miller's Gap to Martinsburg then toward Jefferson county and Washington. He argued the change would cut mileage, boost farm markets, and connect better to the National Capital, with Virginia cooperation likely. The luncheon discussion suggested local groups may study and push the idea to benefit producers and the community.
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National Capital
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Washington
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Key’s Ferry
Berkeley
West Virginia
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Kiwanis Club
Paroled After Twenty Months of 5-Yr. Term
Henry E. DeKay a New York bank broker and Virginia farmer who aided a misapplication of 213000 dollars from Atlantic National Bank was released on parole after twenty months of a five year sentence. He supervised fifty registered cows on Rhode Island prison dairy staff before returning to his Virginia farm near Vienna to rejoin his family.
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R. 1
Atlantic National Bank
Henry E. DeKay
New York
Virginia Farmer
Rhode Island State
Department of Justice
Vienna
Norfolk and Western gets extra time on safety equipment
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended the deadline for the Norfolk and Western Railroad to March 1, 1925, to equip its line with automatic train control cars. The company had filed a petition on December 20, 1924, seeking more time to meet the June 13, 1922 order.
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Wahington
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk and Western Railroad
W. B. Crush Accepts American Legion Post
W B Crush accepts a national post representing the American Legion as adjutant of Virginia. His resignation becomes effective January 15 and J A Nicholas Jr of Newport News succeeds him, to assume duties on January 15. Crush will headquarter in Indianapolis but be stationed in Chicago for months, active in organizing since November 1 1922, with Virginia fourth in membership growth.
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American Legion
W. B. Crush
Virginia
Chicago
Virginians urged to invest in Hollywood Florida real estate
Virginians and others wintering in Florida are urged to visit Hollywood to investigate real estate as an investment. Property values have more than doubled in 18 months and continue to rise as permanent improvements surge. Hollywood lies 15 miles north of Miami and 50 miles south of Palm Beach, on the Florida East Coast Railroad with Dixie Hills as its main street. Over $6,000,000 already spent on improvements and real estate sales to date exceed $60,000,000. Write or call for full information.
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Hollywood
Miami
Palm ‘Beach
East Coast
Florida East Coast Railroad
Dixie Hills
Good renews Evening Star subscription in Gore Virginia
F L Good writes from Gore Virginia renewing his paper for another year. He encloses a $3.00 check for the Evening Star and says the paper keeps him in touch with home, county, and town events. He wishes a prosperous New Year. January 2 1926.
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F. L. Good
Evening Star
Farms Bring Good Prices
Farms bring good prices at public auction in Charles Town West Virginia. The Cramers farm on the Kearneysville turnpike near Shepherdstown previously owned by Joseph Byers was sold under a deed of assignment by John W Irvin trustee to W A Falk at 96 dollars an acre. The Moore farm near Halltown owned by Harry Moore of Frederick Maryland containing 100 acres was sold to Nathaniel Gray of the Kabletown section at 100 dollars an acre.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Cramers
Kearneysville Turnpike
Shepherdstown
Joseph Byers
John W. Irvin
W. A. Falk
Moore
Halltown
Harry Moore
Frederick
Nathaniel Gray
Kabletown
Must Clean Snow From All Sidewalks
After last week’s heavy snowfall authorities urge immediate sidewalk clearing. Law requires cleaning within two hours after snowfall end by day and by nine o’clock next morning at night. Delinquents face a three dollar fine plus costs. no notices will be sent before enforcement.
Virginia Prohibition Agents Seize and Destroy 1924 Property
Federal agents in Virginia seized and destroyed property totaling 252 120 during 1924 with another 65 105 worth seized but not destroyed. Twelve hundred ninety arrests occurred, 955 sites were raided, and 11 125 gallons of whiskey were destroyed as inspections and raids continued across the year. Convictions rose in most trials, with cooperation noted among state agents.
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Federal Comthing Department
Virginia
R A. Fulwhler
Virginia Department
Union
State Prohibition Department
Eye Strain Relief Product Ad From The People's Drug Co
An advertisement touts a simple remedy for strained or sore eyes with a small assisting device and a free vitamin eye cup offer. The People's Drug Co., Inc promotes the product as quick relief and surprising benefits for weak eyes.
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People’s Drug Co., Inc
When Riches Come in True Story Magazine
Jim Hamilton marries Ruth Mason and moves to New York where riches bring intrigue. A beautiful rival tests a devoted wife as Jim bares his soul in a heart gripping life drama. The February True Story Magazine feature promises a bold love story for women, on newsstands today.
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Jim Hamilton
Ruth Mason
New York
Jim
True Story Magazine
64Th Street
Broadway
New York City
Liseues
Heart Stirring Stories Featured in February Issue
The February issue highlights tales such as The Price of Fame about Nettie’s bid for stardom and its cost, The Evil Men Do with Evelyn drawn into a perilous journey, plus a lineup including The Tell-Tale Tattoo Through the Flame As God Intended The Jilted Woman Love's Redemption A Strange tale Up from Nowhere Her Fighting Mate Just in Time Why Men Change Her Former Lover Marriage and a Heartfelt Letter from an Indiana Social Worker.
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