Descendants Attend Bier For Patriarch In Shenandoah
SHENANDOAH Va Jan 9 a cortege of 16 children 116 children 113 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild followed the body of F Comer to its resting near his home at Comer three miles from here Tuesday afternoon Mr Comer born at Comertown April 9 1850 lived to see the small plant made by his father Anto a well populated community He left a large family including Higgs Comer Stanley Comer Judd and Kite All but one of the children live in this community He had lived alone on his farm and eight room house since the passing of his wife seven years ago His body was interred in the family plot in accordance with his wish that if it takes the whole field for a cemetery I want every corner by the name to be buried.
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Shenandoah
F. Comer
Comer
Tuessy
Mr. Comer
Comertown
Anto
Com Hillam
Charlie Comer
Ora Comer May
Mary Comer Good
Fellie Comer
McDaniel
Josie Per Comer
Alice Comer
May
Comer Higgs
Lena Comer
Stanley
Francis Comer
Judd
Comer Kite
Ame
Farmers Study Readjustment Plans Across Virginia
Virginia farm groups met in 1932 to study readjusting farm businesses amid lower prices. Sponsored by agricultural high schools, the meetings urge proactive reform and plan more sessions in 1933 to help farmers avoid waiting for legislation.
In Defense of Bessie Plea for a Sacred Cow
A fragment argues for the cow Bessie as a beautiful soul and essential life, criticizing cartoonists for libelous depictions. The prose shifts to a separate adage about a hat and a playful line about catching a husband kissing.
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Toledo Blade
ALL BRAN advertised relief for constipation
Sufferers praise ALL BRAN claiming seven week relief with a simple daily mix of two tablespoons in a banana meal. The letter cites headaches and fatigue from constipation and recommends regular use with iron, vitamin B, and bulk to promote bowel movements. Kellogg's ALL BRAN is described as a fiber rich cereal made in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Col Benchoff to Retire as Head of Shenandoah Valley Inc
Col Howard J Benchoff will retire as active head of Shenandoah Valley Inc at its annual Staunton meeting next Saturday due to increasing duties as headmaster of Massanutten Academy. Two candidates named A T Moore and Col H L Opie. Resolutions of appreciation and talks to reorganize by by laws focused on publicity.
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Howard J. Benchoff
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Massanutten Academy
the Valley, Inc
Col. Benchoff
A. T. Moore
Stonewall Jackson Hotel
Col. H. L. Opie
Staunton News- Leader
Thirty Injured During Election Rally In Ireland
Dublin dispatch reports a Cumann na nGaedhael rally on O Connell street devolved into turmoil as crowds clashed with police. Indiscriminate revolver fire was heard but no gunshot injuries confirmed. Pro de Valera supporters drowned out speakers while Mrs Collins O Driscoll faced rioters. Army Comrades Association aided police to quell disturbances as General Mulcahy and speakers pressed on amid rocks and torn loudspeakers.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Cumann Na nGaedhael
O’connell
Eamon de Valera
Collins O'Driscoll
Michael Collins
Army Comrades Association
Mulcahy
Two Bombs Set In Mine Area Cause Major Damage
Two bombs exploded in Christian county Illinois coal region harming property worth ten thousand dollars. One hit a Kincaid general store owned by Police Chief Albert Matozza, already charged with murder. The other damaged John Crapalese’s Taylorville landstand as tensions with the United Mine Workers rise. Military raids and searches followed.
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Taylorville
Ill
Ghatian County
Kincaid General
Albert Matozza
John Crapalese
Charles Wieneke
United Mine, Workers of America Organization
Christian County
B. C. Headache Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A North Carolina pharmacist developed a blend of ingredients that targets most headaches in minutes. Sold under the line B. C. in 10c and 25c packages, it also eases muscular aches, colds, and neuralgia without habit forming drugs.
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North Carolina
B. C
Fady
Wealthy Heiress to Wed Yale Clerk in Quiet Announcement
Miss Carolyn Christian Crosby of Minneapolis, daughter of Franklin M. Crosby head of Washburn Crosby flour mills and among America's wealthiest heiresses, becomes engaged to Charles B. Hoga a Yale library clerk in New Haven Connecticut. Hoga is a St Albans Vermont native and a 1928 Yale graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Christian Crosby
Minneapolis
Franklin M. Crosby
Washburn- Crosby Flour Mills
America
Charles B. Hoga
Yale Library
New Haven, Conn
St. Albans
Yale
Fruit and Fluid Diets Help Sufferers From Colds
Dr Logan Clendening discusses acid body causing colds and the value of an alkali and fruit rich diet. He notes limited cure possibility and recommends rest fluids aspirin and inhalations. Lozenges with sugar and inexpensive candy help throat irritation. Editor offers pamphlets by sending coins for six titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M.D
Smiley
Cornell
Clendening
Frederick Bank Statement 1933 Figures and Signatures
A Virginia Frederick County bank report lists financial figures including total liabilities and capital, with cashier WM G Hardy certifying the statement as true. Notary Hilda B. Dean swore to the document on January 7, 1933, with directors R Gray Williams and notary stamps validating the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Virginia
County of
Frederick
Wm G Hardy
WM. G. Hardy
Cashier
R. Gray Williams
Hilda B. Dean
Alson Scott
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Winchester
State of Virginia
Alson S. Hott
Marian Mastin Patterns Cunning Kiddie Catalog Ad
An advertisement for Marian Mastin Patterns highlighting Pattern 9499 a charming cotton frock for young girls with yoke puffed sleeves and pleats. Includes size options 4 6 8 10 and fabric yardage, instructions, and ordering details from Pattern Department 232 West 18th Street New York City priced catalog 15 cents.
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Jeven Gent
Envant
West 18Th Street
New York City
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