Handley Library Sees Fewer Books Than 14 Years Ago
The Handley Library reports a year of strong use with 74,616 visitors and 59,814 books borrowed. Donations from Frances Lines and civic groups funded book purchases for children and a 1763 1764 record book was saved for Kiwanis Rotary and Fort Loudoun Chapter. The library displays Chew’s Battery flag and notes growing non resident borrow deposits, 25 percent of population.
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Handley Library
Reo Tavern
Judge
Phillips Soap
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Chew
Stuart
Winchester
Virginia
Ham Somwehat
Winchester’s Egbert and the Rise of the English Kingdom
The article traces King Egbert of Wessex from his early claim to the West Saxons through battles against Mercia and Danish pirates, his victory at Hengestdune near the River Tamar, and his eventual burial in Winchester Cathedral. It notes dates, legends, and the claim of his 87-year reign with references to sources and a proposal for a statue in his honor.
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London
Egbert
Winchester
Wolvesey
Cedric
Wessex
Eathmund
Kent
Surrey
Sussex
Essex
Cynegils
Dorsetshire
Hengestdune
Tamar
Eghbert
Kenulph
Henry II
Am Kingdom
Abbey
S. Ward-Bvans
Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Coughs And Croup
The advertisement urges mothers to use Musterole on children with coughs to prevent progression to croup or pneumonia. It promotes Musterole as first aid for sore throat chest colds and a milder children's version. The copy lists ailments including rheumatism lumbago and sprains and emphasizes ready availability.
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Boyte
Buddy Book Company Magazine
Harry F. Scent
Internanel — Carper
Ha Chanterate Commerce
Frances ‘Chapman
Jee Conrad
Civic Bureau of Music
Robert B. Dale
R. F. Danke
Daughters of American Revolution
Daughters of
George B
A. HM
Homeroth
Elizabeth Horsey
W. H. Ireland
Dr. T. 4. Jackson
Joel ‘C. Jones
Jones
Mn Press
Ital
Charles I. Titsairs
V. Ines
Ack
Walter F. Lineberger
Daniel B. Lucas
Virginia Lucas
Mary Glenn Lupton
Efeeee Joan, Peon
Natine
United States Daily
University of Virginia
Virginia State Library
Virginia State Board of Health
W. C.F
Frances A. Walker
Frances Latham Weld
Philip Williams
Friends of the
Virginia H. Lines
Hly
C. Vernon Eddy
Georgette
Loudoun ST
Man
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