Wickham Named for the Senate in Virginia
Henry T. Wickham was unanimously nominated by Democrats of Caroline Hanover and King William counties to succeed the late Dr. Gravatt in the State Senate. He pledged to block highway bond issues and his nomination from the district of three counties effectively ensures election.
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Richmond
Henry T. Wickham
Caroline
Hanover
King William
State Senate
Charles Gravatt
Wickham
Virginia
Drunk at Wheel Causes Public Disturbance in Town
Dan Dixon colored was fined $5 and costs in police court for public drunkenness. While driving a traction engine and rock crusher through North Market Street he zigzagged then struck the curb and halted. Officer Armel arrested him and he was locked up until sober. his employer, a county resident, freed the machinery. The 16 year employee had not tasted liquor before.
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Dan’ Dixon
Glass
Dixon
Market Street
Armel
The Stonewall Brigade Namesake Remains on Hillside Field
The piece recalls a Civil War moment on a grass crowned slope where Stonewall Jackson led the First Brigade. Bee rallies Virginians as they hold the line under fire, and Jackson’s troops endure the battle’s brunt. The author honors the Old Stonewall Brigade and its laureled memory from Hoyee, Virginia.
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Tom Jackson
Jackson
World's Largest Paper in a French Museum
A fragment notes a claim that the largest newspaper in the world, of American origin, is housed in a French museum. It mentions a Daily Thought attributed to Johnson: “He is no wise man that will quit a certainty for an uncertainty.”
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France
Althouch
Weasires
Fog Nee One
Daily Thought
Johnson
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, quick remedy for rheumatic pain, stiffness, and soreness. It claims instant relief for rheumatism and related conditions like neuralgia and lumbago, urging readers to try a trial bottle at any drug store.
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St. Jacobs Oil
St.acobs
St. Jacobs
Ay Jacobs Oj
For Rent Notices in City Housing Listings
Modern boarding house at 1378 South Main Street and a six room house on Leicester Street near 309 National Avenue are advertised for rent. Listings include unit numbers 119 to 121.
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Anne
Leicester St
National’ Ave
Gaving Time With Hollow Plants
Reader describes a method to repot plants without disturbing roots using a wire fencing insert lined with old wire to fit inside a pot. The mesh allows root growth while keeping soil contained, enabling repeated repotting in larger pots while protecting main roots. The technique is suggested for keeping ferns beautiful for many years.
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Colo
Just Dog and Ragged Boy in a Street Scene
A neglected dog trails a young ragged boy carrying a large bundle of wood. The boy shouts Beatty to follow as they move through a city setting. The text also references miles and Nikko with scattered phrases about Japan.
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Beatty
Japan
Nikko
Meandering Trout
Fragmentary note reflects on hiking a mountain path with many turns making a short route stretch to ten miles. Reader ponders following a trail and avoiding repeated mistakes, concluding some experiences are best left once. Birmingham Age Herald.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Locks
An old home remedy using Sage Tea and Sulphur is promoted to darken gray hair. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as a modern version that darkens evenly, restores gloss, and seems to renew hair vitality.
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Wyeth
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Stonewall Brigade
Geo. B. Harrison
Hoyee, Va
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Artite
Moline Plow Company
Allhna
Sher
Babb
American Olympic Association
United States
Paris
Washington
N. Main St
St Prior
W. Piccadilly St
Care Star
Harris Addition
Pike
W. Lee Fisher
Kent St
Bath
Virginia Woolen Co
Lloyd Carr
Toa
A. Shryock
R. Smith
E. Franklin St
QWSS
C. F. Wall
Charlies Town
W. Va
McCrory
Mr. Roberts
Ford
FL Wall
Charles Town
S. Washington St
Oliver Typewriter
Star Office
Winchester
Dan Holmes
Luray
Gobbiers. Co. F. Miller
Opequon
G. Clarence
Miller
P. C. Neidemeyer & CO
Main and Water Sts
Hoppe
Willie Hoppe
Iis
Duke Nehaeffer
Pennsylvania Hotel
New York
Birmingham Age Herald
Frederick County
Pbesides
Good & CO
Royss Ave
Turkey
Syria
Artyopia
Coal and Coke
Connellsville
Pine Bluff Gas
Bochhier & & Company
Tat Aeencebbalpal
Ida
South Main
The
League Shoe Store
East Piccadilly Street
J. Jos. Sulsa
Funk & Son
Symbalmers
Craggist
Ben
Arthur K. Sirbaugh
Pas Adeline M. Sirbaugh
Circuit Co
Ter
J. N. Strba
Farmers Merchants National Bank
M. Sirbaugh
Wilbo
Water Street
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