Reminiscences of an Old Soldier Marse Bob's loyalty to Virginia
A grandfatherly storyteller recalls General Robert E. Lee, nicknamed Marse Bob, a loyal Virginian and South leader. The tale recounts his West Point training, family life, and steadfast duty during the Civil War, including his care for troops at Gettysburg and Appomattox. The narrator urges the child to study Lee and model virtue after him.
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Robert Edward Lee
Marse Bob
West Point
Marie Bob
West Point Military Academy
Virginia
South
Gettysburg
Longstreet
Richmond
Appomattox
Court House
Steel production ticks up across industry week
The Steel magazine reports that production for the week ending January 21 rose to 18 percent of capacity. Increased Chicago orders and automotive needs cited as drivers. Railroads in New York Ontario and Western Chesapeake and Ohio and Western lines note higher car loadings aided by coal shipments. Bank clearings in major cities reach 4.453 trillion with a gain over last week. Chicago reports employment gains tied to share the work, more auto restrictions in Cook county, and steel sector upturn. Yarn shipments by American Bemberg rise 20 percent in 1932 vs 1931 with plants at capacity.
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Cleveland
Steel
Chicago
New York
Lehigh Valley
Ontario and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
Western
R. G. Dun’s
Chicago Association of Commerce
Cook County
S. R. Fuller, Jr
American Bemberg Company
Legislatures Move to Trim Budgets Across States
A nationwide review shows many state legislatures enacting retrenchment measures to cut expenditures and raise revenue. Mortgage moratoriums and unemployment relief actions appear as governments seek to fund emergency needs while also addressing the 20th amendment move to end lame duck sessions. Idaho and New Mexico vote Saturday, bringing states with such provisions to 35.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Commonwealths
United States
Idaho
New Mexico
Monarchists of Spain Are Tried For Conspiracy
Ninety nine exiles destined for Villa Cisneros were rushed to Madrid to face trial for the August abortive revolution. They arrived at Puerto Santa Maria aboard a tug under gunboat escort and landed in groups with guards, protesting travel conditions while expressing relative happiness. They said others escaped on January 1 and landed at a Portuguese port after days of hardship.
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Madrid
Spain
Villa Cisneros
Puerto Santa Maria
Cadiz
Portugese
Natex free samples offer at Peoples Service Drug Store
An open invitation promotes Natex a new prescription tonic with free samples at Peoples Service Drug Store. Claims include relief from stomach troubles weak kidneys nervousness and general rundown condition, urging early trial with no obligation and a health booklet for readers.
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Peoples Service Drug Store
Natex
Father's Rifle Kills Son in Farm Accident
In Norfolk a four year old boy, Alonzo Brickhouse Jr., was fatally shot when a .22 rifle carried by his father struck a stump and discharged as the father and older brother carried him across a stream. The bullet entered the child's brain and he died after being brought back to the house.
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Norfolk
Alonzo
Eddie Brickhouse
Alonzo, Jr
Brickhouse
All Bran cereal promises relief from digestive ills
A testimonial letter recommends All Bran cereal as a gentle dietary aid for constipation. It claims All Bran adds bulk like leafy greens and provides vitamin B and iron to support regular habits. Two tablespoons daily is suggested, with medical advice if symptoms persist.
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Ed. Forsythe
Youngstown
N. Y
In Memoriam for Annie Wierman Mrs
Obituary of Mrs Annie Wierman who died at 89 and served as a mother to neighborhood children. The piece honors her Christianity, kindness, and community service and expresses hope of reunion in heaven. Signed by E B Dunn from Philadelphia, Pa.
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Annie Wierman
Wierman
M. E. Church
Mother Wierman
Earth
E. B. Dunn
Desirable Kernstown property to be sold at trustee sale
Trustee sale of two Kernstown parcels on Valley Turnpike in Frederick County Virginia set for February 11 1933 in front of Winchester Court House at noon. The larger 6 acre lot and a 12.54 pole adjoining lot include an eight room dwelling gas station repair shop barn and an apple orchard with a year round water source. Terms require one third cash with the remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance policy.
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Frederick County
Virginia
Homer Beath
Court House
Winchester
Kernstown
T. O. Snyder
J. W. Cammer
M. M. Lynch
E. C. Brumback
Winchester Debating Society to Air Evolution Debate
The Winchester Debating Society under Alfred Luttrell will broadcast for the first time from 4 30 to 5 oclock Wednesday afternoon on WJEJ Ha gerstown Md The 100 watt station on 1210 kilocycles invites friends to tune in.
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Winchester Debating Society
Alfred Luttrell
WJEJ
Hagerstown
Inquest Held After Boy Dies
The boy died an hour later without regaining consciousness. Norfolk County coroner Dr. L. Ferebee presided an inquest tonight.
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Dr. L. ©. Ferebee
Norfolk County
Thousands of Children Aided by Jr O U A M in Hagerstown
The Jr O U A M reports aid to over 5 000 children in homes run by the national councilor and board, with about 1 200 educated at Tiffin and 300 at Lexington. Dr. Brewer oversees up to date facilities at the homes, and speakers from Baltimore and Philadelphia attended the event.
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Jr.o.u. A. M
Jr. O.U. A.mee C
National Councilor
Order
United States
Hagerstown
United Eee
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Hearland
Sn Oe
Tiffin
Lexington
Brewer
Meredith College
College For Girls
Raleigh
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
South Carolina
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Lee M. Lamp
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Mr. Forsythe
Allbran
Kell
Battle Creek
Mrs
Philadelphia, Pa
Cat Island
Cape of Good Hope
Circuit Court
Herbert
H. P. Lovett
H. P Lovett
Rouss Avenue
Warren Rice
Kate L. Shaull
Frank Kohlhausen
North
Loudoun Street
J. W. Baker
Chancery Circuit Court
William 8. Howe
Baltimore
Nationalers
Philadelphia
Ilary Fee
Neilor
F. R. Hansen
Maryland
Maytag
Newton
Iowa
North Broad St
Loudoun St
Fairmont Ave
Spartans
Peyton Street
Robinson Apts
Cork Street
Wm. R. Willis
Martinsburg Pike
Hunter M. Stine
North Loudoun
North Main
R. W. Ailes
Stephens City
George Washington Hotel
N. Market St
Chevrolet
Anthony
Ford
GMC
Gibson Baker
Ebert
Miller- Hoover Motor Co
Broadway
W. M. Stickley
Vaucluse
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