Fragmentary Bank Ledger Excerpt from 1918 Virginia Records
The document shows liabilities and capital figures including capital stock and surplus funds with deposits and certificates of deposit. Names J A Richard Henry Moling James M Brown appear as directors. John I Stout is cashier. Sworn before Mary J Brown on January 9 1918.
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John I. Stodt
Commercial & Savings
Winchester
Ederick
State of Virginia
Basits
John 1
Stout
J. A
Richard
Henry Moling
James M. Brown
Parlor Car and Sleeper Schedules Text Notice
Train schedule notice lists parlor car service from Harrisburg to Hagerstown and sleepers onward to Philadelphia and New York. It notes connections via Shenandoah and routes through Welch and Jacksonville with timing around 7.39 p.m. and 2-12.54 a.m. for related Pullman services. W. C. Saunders is the General Passenger Agent and B. F. Vill is the Passenger Traffic Manager for additional information.
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Fortingermowe
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Hagerstown
Man
Pullman
Rhiiaand
W. C. Saunders
B. PF
Pas
Southern Railway Schedule Reading Washington to Harrisonburg
Train notices show local and express services between Washington and Harrisonburg via Alexandria and Strasburg. Times include 9 30 am to Strasburg, noon departures, Saturday services, and buffet parlor cars No 2. Describes from Harrisonburg to Alexandria and Washington with arrival times around 9 15 to 10 50 pm and various weekend options.
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Southern Railway
Waenington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Harrisonin
Eastboard
Sun
Alexenria
Washington
Buffet
Wau
Harrisonher
Washington, DC
Cumberlann Valley Time Table January 20 1918
Train schedule from Winchester to Martinsburg Hagerstown Chambersburg and beyond with departures from Winchester at 2.20 3.05 3.62 4.16 4.42 p.m. and arrivals to Philadelphia New York and other points. Trains arrive Winchester from the lines noted at 9.20 a.m. and 7.27 p.m. daily except Sundays. General Public Agent J H Tonges Superintendent H Riddle.
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Winchester
H. A.riddle
J. H. Tonges
Ford Plant Idled By Fuel Order Amid War Work
The Ford Motor Company plant in Detroit would not open as eight engines resting at 40 000 horsepower were shut by an iron block order. The plant employs about 40 000 men, with daily wages around 225 000 and output valued at 1 500 000. Ford defends the move saying coal holidays are wise and promises to catch up on government work by pausing some production.
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Detroit
Van
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Gédrfield
Men of draft age no longer exempted for marriage status
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced that men of draft age since May 18, 1917 should not be exempted from selective service. Government agents are to appeal to district boards in cases where dependency exemptions were granted to men married after May 18. He also ruled that no draft registrants will be permitted to enlist in the armies of the allies until called by the United States.
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Washington
Crowder
Hog Act: Hog With a Filled Tooth Found Near Harrisonburg
J R Liskey of Harrisonburg records a hog he butchered yesterday shows a tooth apparently filled. He suspects a lodged bullet swallowed during foraging. Dr Walter Lineweaver holds the jaw section with the filled tooth in his office.
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Harrisonburg
J. R. Liskey
Walter Lineweaver
Treasury Offers More Certificates of Indebtedness
Treasury plans $400 million in certificates payable April 22 1918 with 4 percent annual interest from January 22 1918. Subscriptions accepted at Federal Reserve Banks. books close January 29 1918. Denominations include $1 000 $5 000 $10 000 and $100 000.
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Mpadoc
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Quick Cure For Croup Remains a Prompt Remedy
Quick Cure For Croup claims to ease first symptoms like hoarseness. Chamberlain's Tough Remedy is marketed as prompt and effective and available for sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Dreco Miracle Credited For Child Croup Relief
A Danville man reports Dreco helped his child recover from croup at the start of winter. The testimonial notes widespread claimed benefits for digestive and other ailments and urges readers to seek Dreco at local drug stores.
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Dreco
W. R. Gentry
Johr Reet
Danville
Dreed
Winchester
East Come In March This Year Lent Observance
The article notes an early Lenten season with Ash Wednesday on February 13 and Easter on March 31. It mentions uncertainty about local observance and potential reduced church services due to severe winter and coal shortages.
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Len
Trenarys Entertain in Honor of Mrs Calhoun
Mr and Mrs George Trenary entertained Wednesday night at their North Main Street home in Harrisonburg in honor of their cousin Mrs W H Calhoun. Refreshments were served by Mrs Tilden Robinson Mrs Casper Branner and Mrs A B Mehone.
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George Trenary
North Main Street
W. H. Calhoun
Tilden Robinson
Casper Branner
A. B Mehone
Harrisonburg
American Fruits Grow Well in Chile
An article notes that American peaches, pears and other fruits thrive in Chile, with favorable growing conditions and export potential highlighted for U.S. fruit varieties.
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Chu
Chili
Tax collectors urge ready income tax payments in wartime
In Va on Jan 23 the collector urged taxpayers to file and pay income tax promptly though June 46, 1918. He noted 1917 and 1916 returns rise due to expanded tax features and thanked banks and trust companies for aiding taxpayers with regulations and preparation without charge as a patriotic service.
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Hart
T* “Partment
Bureau of Internal Revenue and Ugly
Tr ‘Atute
California Syrup of Figs Ad Touts Safe Constipation Relief
A vintage drug advertisement urges mothers not to delay for their child’s bowels and promotes California Syrup of Figs as a perfect laxative. It promises gentle cleansing, quick relief from constipation, and emphasizes preferring a product with clear directions for all ages.
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California
Wig Syra Company
New Wages Set For Government Railroads Soon
Railway workers will receive higher pay under the government operated railroads with a formal announcement expected within sixty days by Franklin Lane chairman of the wage board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Lane
Paltroad Wage Board
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Backache Relief
Copy warns kidneys cause backache but nerves do not. Claims back pain from lumbago sciatica or sprains arises from other causes. Promotes a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Liniment to rub on the painful area and relieve pain within moments. Describes it as harmless and non staining for back, lumbar, neuralgia or rheumatic aches.
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St. Jacobs
Vinol claims and ingredients in patent medicines questioned
The text argues many so called remedies for anemia have vague claims and hidden ingredients. It cites ingredients like potassium bromide manganese and ammonium citrate among others, noting doctors want full formula disclosure instead of vague labels.
Foley Kidney Pills Helped Louis Knee Feel Renewed
Somerset Virginia man Louis knee reports relief from backache rheumatic pain joints and sore muscles after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says he feels like a new man and credits the remedy for his improvement.
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Louis
Somerset
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