Taft Named Chief Justice Nominee Receives Broad Support
The Evening Star reports Taft’s nomination for Chief Justice, praised by many as fit for the high court. Senators Borah Johnson La Follette and Watson opposed. most Americans believe Taft ready for the role given his judicial training, governor general service, Cuba reform work, and Roosevelt era tenure.
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William Howard Taft
Pesterday
Montreal
United States
Douglass
Taft
John Marsh
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
la Follette
Wisconsin
Watson
Georgia
Philippines
Cuba
Roosevelt
Taftman
Clarke Courier Returns As Clarke County News Leader
The Clarke Courier, published in Berryville by John R. Crowns, is praised for strong local news, careful layout, and fearless editorial stance. The paper, an old Virginia paper dating back to 1869, is highlighted for quality reporting and public fairness.
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Star
Clarke Courier
Berryville
John. R
Aggentus
the Courier
Jet
Crowns
Clarke County
Virginia
John O
Raive
Courier
Diphtheria Claims Child in Capon Springs Area
Capon Springs West Virginia July 2 death entered the home of Luther Lineburg claiming his nine year old daughter Iva Frances. The child died of diphtheria and leaves parents three sisters and a brother. Other notes mention two Farmer children recovering from diphtheria and antitoxin given to four LaFollette children. Harvest work and visits to Baltimore are also described.
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Capon Springs
W. Va
Luther Lineburg
Iva Frances
Albert Farmer
Lee
Ernest LaFollette
Kipps LaFollette
Ruby Links
Ninta Wilson
Nelson Cooper
Walter “Doyle
James
Baltimore
West Virginia Apple Census From 1909 to 1919
West Virginia apple production declined slightly from 4,225,163 bushels in 1909 to 4,189,162 in 1919, ranking tenth from bottom among states. Bearing trees rose by nearly a million, while non bearing trees fell. Peach output nearly doubled from 328,991 to 701,411 bushels, with bearing trees increasing from 1,524,582 to 2,049,862 and non bearing falling from 1,441,188 to 651,742.
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West Virginia
Department of Commerce
United States
People’s Drug Co Feature on Photo Supplies
Pre war prices on cameras, films and supplies with 24 hour service for developing at the People’s Drug Co. This compact notice promotes affordable equipment and quick photo processing for customers.
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THE
People’s Drug CO
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason in Idle Tears
Fragmentary verse fragment reads as a reflective humor piece by Walt Mason. The text hints at personal trouble, strained emotions, and a rustic tone with references to toil and sustenance in a bygone era.
Dempsey Stops Carpentier In World Heavyweight Clash
Ringside Jersey City July 2 reports Dempsey delivering a right to the head and a left to the body before Carpentier falls, with the bout halted after a knock out. Prelims dispensed with as fans fill the 91,600 seats, Georges Carpentier entering at two. Dempsey arrives at 2:50, final prelims eliminated by 2:55, crowd streams in.
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Dempsey
Carpentier
Jersey City
Rickard
Rbig
Georges Carpentier
Ife
Jack Dempsey
America
France
Carpentier Arrives in New York for Title Bid Under Heavy Guard
Georges Carpentier, French challenger, arrived on the Lone Star at Pier B of the Island yacht dock, and, after a light breakfast and brief exercise, left for the arena amid a large security presence as crowds surged toward the ringside. The scene at the waterfront showed vast turnout with a festive air despite tensions around the bout.
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Boyle
Hudson
Jersey
Woolworth
France
Ameri Ca i
Carpentier
Georges Carer
Cht
Lone Star
Ivania Dock
Ris
Manasset
Port Washington
Hopkins Woman Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Mrs Ros Block of Hopkins Minn reports relief from hot flashes and other symptoms during the change of life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends the medicine to friends and notes the company offers confidential guidance from a woman.
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Hopkins
Minn
E. Pinkham
Iig
Mrs. Block
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.’Pinkham
Lydia Binkham
Local Candidate Announcements for 1921 Democratic Primary
A group of Winchester and Frederick County residents declare candidacies for several offices in the upcoming Democratic Primary on August 2, 1921. Boyd R. Richards seeks the House of Delegates seat. W. Miller Fletcher aims for City Treasurer. Oscar H. Lewis runs for Commissioner of Revenue. Br. M. Funk seeks the delegacy for Frederick County and Winchester.
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Winchester
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
W. Miller Fletcher
Oscar H. Lewis
Frederick
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Constitutional Cure
An advertisement explains catarrhal deafness arises from Eustachian tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy working through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal mucous surfaces, with Druggists offering circulars. Meg Gieney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Frenzy Draws Jersey Crowds
Reports describe a massive turnout in New York and New Jersey for the Dempsey vs Carpentier bout. Tens of thousands converge on venues from Jersey City to Atlantic City as fans, officials, and celebrities anticipate the boxing match.
The High Cost of Homelessness
Article discusses home ownership as a stabilizing force in American society, noting improvements in access due to price shifts in lumber and building materials. It argues that owning a home provides security absent for the homeless and highlights recent price declines enabling delayed building projects to proceed.
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America
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