Hollywood Resales Co. Inc. promotes Florida property value stability
In a promotional note, Fred E. Willis of Hollywood Resales Co. Inc. urges investors to examine Florida real estate, touting Hollywood Florida as a well governed, evenly climated community with a paid fire department and strong policing, inviting inquiries before purchase.
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Hollywood
Florida
Lywood
Fred. E. Willis
Hollywood Resales Co. Inc
Box 86
Hollywood, Fla
Winchester and
Harrisonburg
This Seven Day Eczema Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Thousands with eczema and skin eruptions are told Moone's Emerald Oil penetrates pores to reach the cause. The ad claims seven days to relief, with money back if not fixed. available at Baker's Drug Store and other outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Baker’s
Ptadv
Fragmentary Rural-Urban Directory Snippet Lists Names
A continued page one fragment lists numerous individuals and institutions through letters and initials. The readable items include libraries, companies, committees, and various personal names such as Mrs. Robert Coamen, Miss Sylvia, Dr. George H. Heist, and Harry R. Jolliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B . Coamen
Sylvia
Dayton Public Library
Dean
Miles B. Dennison
G. Homer
Harry R
Library statistics reflect 1925 attendance and circulation
The Handley Library logged 69 911 total visits in 1925 with 308 open days and an average 227 daily attendance. Circulation reached 57 893, averaging 188 books per day, while over eleven thousand borrowed titles were children's books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Library
Virginia
Winchester Public Library Year In Review 1925 26
The annual report highlights 88 meetings held at the library by groups such as Daughters of American Revolution and Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It notes a separate Douglas School branch for colored patrons, open 143 days in 1925 with 1 080 books read, 915 juvenile and 165 adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of American Revolution
Daughters of the Confederacy
Federated Council of Church Women
Ministerial Association of Winchester
Woman's C Civic League
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Douglas School
Winchester
C. Vernon Eddy
Harrisonburg evaluates plan for new hotel project
F. E. Downes of the Hockenburg System presented a proposal to the Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce directors to organize a fund raising drive for a new hotel. No action was taken as the board seeks broader discussion with local business leaders. The company has previously raised funds for Virginia and West Virginia hotels including Seattle's project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Chamber of Commerce
F. E. Downes
Hockenburg System, Inc
Harrisburg
Penna
Woman wins prize in Boston old-time fiddlers contest
Mrs. Caroline Ahearn of Dorchester Mass was the first woman to seek honors in an old-time fiddlers contest held recently in Boston. Judges deemed her so skilled that they awarded her top prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostom
Caroline Ahearn
Dorchester
Mass
Boston
Mies in Washington Drives Hotels in 75 American Cities
Mies, involved in hotel-building efforts, is directing drives across about 75 American cities to raise funds. The campaign highlights the spread of construction plans and local fundraising activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Wash
Confidence Vote Shields Senator Layman in Legislature
The Senate and House moved to defend Senator Layman of Craig county by passing a resolution expressing the highest confidence. The session also advanced tax and corporate bills and considered a motion picture show tax proposal, with measures to be printed for joint committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mienen
Senate
Layman
Craig
Byrd
Buchanan
Marion
Brewer
Suffolk
House
House Committee
General Assembly
Craig County
Boschen
Richmond
Noel
East Radford
Ames
Hall
Norris
Lancaster
One of Eight Brothers Who Fought In Civil War Dies
New Market Jan 25 Jacob Harvey Woods retired farmer Confederate veteran and esteemed citizen died at his home near New Market Friday night at 10 oclock He was the son of Ephraim and Dorothy Woods and survived by fourteen siblings except a half sister Mrs Joseph M Myers of New Market He was the lone surviving member of fourteen children his father a Solioquy section farmer died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Jacob Harvey’ Woods
Here
Mr. Woods
Ephriam
Dorothy Woods
Solioquy
Joseph M. Myers
Long Life Beloved Mr Woods Laid to Rest at Cedar Grove
Mr Woods a lifelong New Market resident died at age 84 after a long upright life. He served in the Civil War with the 8th Star Artillery Stonewall Brigade and paid a comrade's shoemaker bill during the conflict. He is survived by his wife Margaret Foltz Woods three daughters a half sister and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his home and cedar grove cemetery burial followed with ministers from the Seventh Day Adventist and Methodist churches presiding.
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Woods
Margaret Anne Foltz
T. C. Niswander
Near New Market
Carson B. Neff
Takoma Park
D. C
Dr. Carter, Sprinkel
Harrisonburg
Myers
Manuel Sherry
8Th Star Artillery
Stonewall Brigade
W. H. Rice
The
Methodist Church
Lee Shirley
R. H. Zirkel
E. W. Rice
C. N. Hoover
John Weaver
Jacob Crim
Great Liner Battles Severe Atlantic Storm
A powerful gale swept trans Atlantic shipping lanes causing heavy damage and loss of life as ships faced peril at sea. The New York report notes strong winds and rising seas impacting Great Liner operations tonight.
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New York
Leviathan Defies Storm Inward Bound Amid Ocean Gale
Nine trans Atlantic liners struggle in a raging gale near Halifax with the Leviathan and Aquitania among the hardest hit. The President Roosevelt reports a possible disaster with 40 lives feared lost as fog and snow complicate rescue. The Antinoe wreckage and 808 souls rescued by a British freighter are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
President Roosevelt
Live Stock Slump Drives Weak Corn Market
Detroit reports economist Charles Staff of the Larrowe Institute argues there is no corn surplus and the downturn stems from a livestock shortage. He cites 59 years of yields and prices, noting farm use of corn at about 85 percent and forecasting gradual production growth toward 3.3 billion bushels by 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charles Staff
Larrowe Institute of Animalconomics
Corn Surplus Drops Livestock Numbers and Hog Production
The article notes a sharp decline in hogs and cattle from 1924 to 1926 with hog losses of over 5 million head in 1925 and a fall pig crop 12.4 percent below 1924. It cites Department of Agriculture figures showing 10-year low hog production and reduced corn use, leading to higher feeding costs and inefficient milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
E States Department of Faviale
Winter Feed for Cattle and Potatoes Storage Advice
A guide on winter cattle feeding using 164 silage and velvet beans in pod, or cottonseed meal per head daily if beans unavailable. Advises storing potatoes properly, warnings about warmed potatoes and keeping storage cellars ventilated to preserve quality. Focuses on pure bred cattle as yielding higher prices than scrubs or grades.
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Golonial
Reginald Denny
Jones
Maxie
Toe
Eddy
Shri Shivaji Literary Memorial Committee
Shull
Fre. Sibert
J. Wm
State Board of Health
Stewart
J. Adger Stewart
William H. Stowers
Martha Strickler
Harry M. Sullivan
George H. Switzer
Boyd V. Taylor
Harry Taylor
W. South Thompson
John A. (Kent
Unity School of Christianity
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Liberty Magazine
ES James Cruze
Annequin
Alice Joyce
Warner Baxter
Dolores Costello
Zasu Pitts
Aqoue
Vicks
W. Considing, JR
Arndolph
Valentino
the Eagle
Er Ouise LE Dresser
Hans Kraley
Clarence Brown
Great Liner
Erie
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