Staunton Hosts Virginia Fairs Circuit Reform Meeting
Four circuits of the Virginia Association of Fairs organized under new management in Staunton. Officers include H B Watkins Danville president and B Ralston Staunton secretary. Mission to promote educational fairs, ban immoral shows, and unify circuits from Roanoke to Shenandoah Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QWE
Staunton
Virginia Association of Hairs
Vaire
Richmond
Virginia Association of Fairs
Shenandoah Valley
W. Lupton
Dhose
H. B. Watkins
Danville Fair
S. C. Snead
Radford
R. W. Eanes
Petersburg Call
D W. Lupton
Agricultural Society
Winchester
We . Conway Saunders
Co. B. Ralston
The
Virgin Association of Fairs
Association
Wilh
Ono
Sderstory
Tobn le Vaughn
Petersburg
J. B. Watkins
Danville
Ralston
Virginia
Virginia Fair Circuit
Shenandoah Vallow Association
Virginia Hotel
Comibos
Another Air Raid Over London Reported By The Star
The Star reports a second London air raid with German bombers attacked late at night. British coastal batteries and air squadrons countered the raid as bombs were dropped near the London suburbs around 10 30.
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London
Londom
Eks Banquet And Meeting At Winchester Lodge No 367
Winchester Lodge No 367 Benevolent and Protective Order of Hikks holds a meeting tonight followed by a banquet. All members are requested to attend. Dr E Yost resumes practice at 4 H Piccadilly St after removal from inactive list. Bell Phos 437.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hiks
Wt. S. A
Bell Phos
Dr. E
Yost
Fine imposition dispute over county figures
Prosecution officials moved to void a $5 fine and costs against Mr. George J. Woore, citing lack of a warrant. The magistrate had levied the penalty after a breach claim involving Mr. Edward Ware. The case centers on proper warrant procedures and the legality of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J, Ritzer
Edward Ware
T. R. Cathen
Costa
Wore By
Pitzer
Weere
Woore
Phil H. Gold
Gourt
Mr. Woore
Spelling Bee at Theater Features Prizes and Entertainment
The event on January 31 at SECOERAAY Theater includes a spelling bee with pronouncer C Vernon Eddy and captains Rebecca Baird and William W Glass. Judges Katharine Glass R Pope and T R Cather, with top prizes of 15 dollars and 5 dollars in gold. Orchestral music accompanies the evening. theater opens at 7 30 p.m. Admission 10 cents. Contest open to all. Enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secoeraay
Katharine R. Glass
Mr.r. Hf
Pope
T. R
Cather
Poor Apples Donated By Winchester Gentleman
A Winchester gentleman who owns a large apple orchard donated ten barrels of York Imperial apples to the town poor. His name is not to be mentioned. The apples were delivered to City Manager Field and added to the municipal grocery stock to be distributed to deserving people in suitable quantities. A livestock sale at Pair Grounds is scheduled for February 5.
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S. Campfield
W. H H. Gocher
National Trotting Association
Hartford
M. O. Cooper
Blacksburg
Winchester
York
Chy Manscer Field
No Royal Expenditure Stance Sparks Tax Debate
Fragmentary remarks show a stance against royal or wasteful spending in a national context. The text references fiscal restraint and opposition to a royal act, with mentions of Cardinal figures and fiscal resolve amid broader budget concerns.
Ice Gorge Bolsters Fury as Ohio River Steamboats Vanish
Reports from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh describe hundreds of barges and a steamboat fleet worth millions at risk or lost as ice jams block the Ohio River from Kentucky to Pennsylvania. Dinamite crews blast ice upriver while floods threaten towns from Paducah to Morgantown, with resupply boats swept away and damage mounting.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Reat St Gorge
Ologs River
Prom
Pittshurvh
Obie
Tee ‘Hoan
Pyotsrungh
Monongahela Rive
Toma
Aerial Activity On West Front Reported
London dispatch says British aircraft raided the western front at night along the Somme river area. German outposts near Havricourt and Pallécourt were attacked. British forces claimed penetrations and some prisoners were taken. Casualties and machine gun captures are reported with no detailed figures.
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Geirpe
Thi
Horthenet Age Havricourt
Pallécourt
Turing
Dr Williams Receives Reports On School Inspector Role
Dr Williams, a former Virginia resident, was appointed assistant district inspector for public schools pending final duties after return from France. He previously served a tribe at City Hospital and will report February 18 to Baltimore for proper equipment. In local farm notes, 25 tons hay and 100 bbls corn are listed near White Hall Apple Ridge, Jan 29.
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Andere
Baltimore
Willian
Fyederick Count
Virginia
City Hospital
Iater Rehamed
France
J. D. Adams
White Hall
Apple Ridge
Boatton
John D. Adams
F'ks Get Together Meeting Tonight at Winchester Ledge
The Elite group of F'ks will hold a meeting tonight at their club house near Mraddock and Piccadilly. A banquet will be served and speeches planned by host Mucker with a stated price and agenda for the event.
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Winchester Ledge
Hendsonce Pew
Mraddock
Piccadilly
Fragmentary rental ad and stray notes from 1920s page
A jumbled rental listing for a nine tooth house with bath and electric is mixed with stray phrases about an attorney and postponed weather notes. The text also mentions war savings stamps, a drug store promotion, and an unclear report about a race or crime incident and drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Tooth House
Bath
Mu M. Lynch
German Labor Strikes Spread Across Factories
Reports from Amsterdam indicate rising German labor unrest as nearly 200,000 workers join a national strike. The movement reaches war industries gumming munitions output and aircraft production, with protests met by police and dispersal in several districts.
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Pyar Ars
Aout Seanawa
Draatiey
Boulbys
Eta
Victory Bread substitutions to 20 percent under cereal policy
Food Administrator Hoefer announced a plan to substitute 6 percent of cereals with substitutes starting February 4 and gradually increase to 20 percent. The move, part of the Victory Bread program, aims to manage supplies and stabilize the market.
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Hoefer
Nike
Blizzard Forecast Tonight and Tomorrow With High Winds
The Weather Bureau warns of tonight and tomorrow blizzard conditions with heavy snow and strong winds. Snow began falling earlier, turning streets white as warming temperatures fail to materialize and travel becomes hazardous.
New Woman Series Prompts Discussion Across Nation
A fragmented note describes a new woman series and discusses public reaction, with references to John Kendrick Bangs and a general title. Mentions Washington and ongoing debates on censorship and era norms.
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John Kendrick
Taprorkss
Sane
Take Nurse Examination in Richmond Virginia
A scattered OCR fragment shows individuals including Mina Cornelis Rutherford and Mise Poe set to travel to Richmond Virginia for nursing examination through a state program. Details on fees and purses appear garbled but indicate official testing and credentialing steps.
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Mina Cornelis Rutherford
Mise Poe
Richmond
Cates Ag
National Book Sales Face War Time Constraints
A garbled wartime editorial notes patriotic publishing efforts and public theater style lectures amid Army directives. It mentions cost reductions, community cooperation, and the expected impact on soldier morale and civilian access to books and cultural events.
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P. W. Lupton
Staunton Association
Vitel B Homoon
Virginie ‘Association of Fairs
B. Ralston
Staunte: Fair
Associat O Tign
Freemen Association of Parrs
Roanoke
Virginia ‘Association of Fairy
Ithe Bost
Fair
Metropolis
Wire
Dleft
Bac
Monongaheta
Campbell
Byrwire
Cencinnati
Cincinnat
Brownson
Morgantowns
W. Vai
Marehines
War Oftien
Spat
John Adama
Tele Bis
Bern
Iivesitaxte
Pheen
Star
Amsterdam
Jin
Gernaey
Sa Chai
Eee Alain
Gerba
Tele
Germany
Tron
Moting & Sears White
Cooder
Hiwkedes
Rent Iit
Shen
Nepairiig Shep
Tpt
Herman JH. Bam AR
Genoge
Vungore
Smileage Books
War Departments
Mele
Vaade
TanaKert
Patene Productions
Cobmb
Bia Iu
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