Miller Dies Suddenly Far From Home
Winchester mourns as veteran woolen industry leader Mr. Miller dies in Oregon while serving as a U S textile expert. Born in Jefferson County West Virginia he helped found the Virginia Woolen Company and led Morgan Mills Red Bud and Shady Elm Mills before guiding national army cloth inspections. Survived by widow Mrs Laila Miller and children Mrs Garland M Hansbrough Miss Hilda Miller and Miss Elsie Miller with several siblings. funeral arrangements to be handled by Hiram Lodge and Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Jefferson County
West Virginia
Frederick County
Morgan Mills
Red Bud
Shady Em Mills
Bartonville
Virginia Woolen Company
Miller
United States
Army
Davy
Oregon
John W. Miller
Laila Miller
C. M. Peery
Stephene City
Garland M., Hansbrough
Winchester
Hilda Miller
Johns Hopkins Hosital
Baltimore
Elsie Miller
Harrisonburg
Minnie Wood Notes Visitors and Callers
Mr Roger Mardesty visited the home of Mr and Mrs Kackley last Sunday. Miss Lillian Carter and Miss Nellie Carter from Swimley spent the day with Mrs Hugh Hardesty last Wednesday. Miss Ella Russell of Winchester visits Miss Minnie Rutherford. Mr Roy Duvall and family spent a day with Mrs George Baker, Mrs Massie, and Miss Harri of Winchester visited at Mrs Hugh Hardesty’s home.
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Roger Mardesty
Massie
Harri
Winchester
Hugh Hardesty
Sabotage Origin in Sabot Employed by French Labor
The piece traces sabotage to the French word from sabot wooden shoes worn by peasants. It explains the shoes as heavy one piece footwear and notes their use as weapons during riots. It cites a French opinion on workers harming employers by simple acts and deception.
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United States
Bowh Chieti Science Monitor
Old Kaiser Reign Faces Foreboding From Crown Prince
A Cass County Leader report notes editorial views on Kaiser Wilhelm and his heir as Germany appears guided by youthful sentiment. It cites Prof. Shaw’s analysis in the New York Herald and discusses Verdun and Hindenburg line attitudes shaping public fear and prayers for German success.
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Germany
Charles G. Shaw
New York Herald
Verdun
Hindenburg Line
von Tirpitz
Farm Hand Receives Watch After Rescue
A farm hand saved a train from wrecking and, at a railway banquet, was presented with a gold watch in a red morocco case. The chairman handed over the timepiece after a speech, but the farmer, exclaiming the joke line, asked where the chain was.
A Woman Scientist Caroline Herschel
Caroline Herschel, daughter of a Hanover musician, began with music but moved to astronomy with her brother Sir William Herschel in England. After 1798 she published a Catalogue of Stars and later pursued independent research including several comet discoveries, claiming priority in at least five.
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Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Hanover
William
Sir William Herschel
England
Caroline
Aristocracy and Decline in Venice and Spain
The piece critiques Venice's hereditary Aligarchy as an artificial state regime ruled by powerful families and their preservationist conservatism. It parallels Spanish hidalgos clinging to noble identity after capability faded, depicting aristocracy as self-important, poor, eccentric, and impotent like Don Quixote.
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Venice
Spain
Don Quixote
Speed of Garrier Pi
In oiling weather a carrier pigeon can fly 1200 yards a minute. With a moderate wind the speed rises to 1540 yards. A strong wind yields 2600 yards.
Nurse Credits Pinkham Remedy In Toledo Health Row
A Toledo reader, Elizabeth Johnn, tolls of feminine troubles and back pain eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts testimonials and claims the product is non narcotic and highly effective.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Toledo
Ohio
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Elizaneeth Jounn
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Pinkham Laboraory
Lynn
Mass
The Snake River Swimmer and the Rich Man
A Western town tale features Larry Boyle, described as a substantial town figure, claiming to be the only living man to swim Snake River. Later a ferryman learns a soldier spoke of him, noting Boyle’s boast while recalling men were shooting as he swam.
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Larry Boyle
Snake River
National Flowers and State Emblems Across the U S
The fleur de lis is France’s emblem while England favors the rose. Spain lacks an official national flower though the carnation is popular. The United States has no national flower but goldenrod has been proposed. Several states adopt roses or other blooms as their symbols. The Magnolia is linked with the Confederacy. Miss Tumulfy and Mr Lew Clements visited Mr and Mrs A J Tavenner near Winchester.
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France
England
Spain
United States
Alabama
Kentucky
Missouri
Webraska
Georgia
Iowa
North Dakota
New York
Confederate States
Philadelphia Ledger
Jolliffe Family From Philadelphia Visiting
Mr and Mrs George Jolliffe and their child from Philadelphia are visiting relatives in this city.
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George Jolliffe
Philadelphia
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Muel M. Woolen
Hood River
Hiram Lodge
Methodist Episcopal Church
Scutti
Minnie Wood
Buriok Fae
America
Howe
Republic
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
Virginia
Huntsberry
Old Kaiser
Harry Thaw
Dr. Waite
Pede
Hume
Cass County Leader
Kiane
Pete
Hank Bie
OY Hean
California
Tle
Wire
Clea
National Flowers
Anna Tumulfy
Lew Clements
Washington, D. C
A. J. Tavenner
Ryan & Orndoff
Ajax Tires
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
Maior St. Bells
Val United
Union Bank of Winchester
Airdaraia
Rakee
Frederic H. Hoover
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