Democracy Defeated in Contested Elections Debate
The Richmond News Leader attacks congressional control of elections noting the risk of unseating sitting members and back pay. It cites Judge Harrison in the Seventh district amid party politics and a looming March term, arguing the process harms rightful representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Legislative Branch
Ich House
Cornely
Thomas W. Arrison
John Paul
Onburg
Harrison
French stay-at-homes face vote loss under Paris bill
Washington Star reports Paris lawmakers consider a measure that would strip first-time offenders who fail to vote of their rights. The bill targets absentee voters and city officials cite a pattern of election-day slackers from merchants to farmers, arguing all eligible citizens should vote or lose privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Paris
Pean Committee
Champ Deputies
Ile
Lost Lenore By Walt Mason
Poetic fragment notes longing for Lenore while strolling by the sea with a humorous, dated cadence. This brief item presents a literary aside rather than a news event.
Lost Lenore in a Modern Election Ballot Parade
An old man recalls a vanished past of simple courtship as today’s voters swarm the streets. He contrasts quiet seaside days with campaign bustle and door to door canvassing. He laments drifting away from romance as modern dames chase political crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenores
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A fragment from Walt Mason presents Robert Reed a reformed criminal speaking of past crimes. He recalls selling liquor during Prohibition and various misdeeds while claiming pride in never using drugs, recounting past offenses against a church and a blind man, ending abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Reed
Oace
Stern
Copper Sulfate In Mine Water Extends Timber Life
Experiments show mine water containing copper sulphate acts as a preservative for timbers, protecting against decay. Timbers soaked in this mine water for two to three weeks can outlast three sets of untreated timbers, according to Popular Mechanics Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Magazine
Gas stock push to fix Winchester supply and cut bills
In a sales appeal, W A Ryan promotes a new electro chemical gas process for Winchester. He urge locals to buy stock to fund bigger mains and a 150000 feet gas holder, promising lower bills, a six percent dividend, and a fireless gas range showroom. The effort targets households with monthly savings and comfort. Mr. Cawthorn will visit after 7 PM at 31 West Piccadilly Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
West Piccadilly Street
United States
tiPapa
W. A. Ryan
James T. Cawthorn
Personal notes from Stephenson Virginia July weekend visits
Stephenson Virginia notes list William Pick and family of Baltimore visiting Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Zinn and others. Mrs. Martha Miller of Mount Williams and Isabel McCann are mentioned with local residents. Advertisements for wallpaper and window shades follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M ' Stephenson
iWilliam Pick and Family
Baltimore
Irvin Zinn
Harry Fleming
Kearneysville
IW. Va
Philip Lewis
Smithfield
W. Va
C. R. McCann
Martha Miller
Mount Williams
W. Q. Zinn
Paul and
Hunter Benner
Harry Swimley
Yard Party by Woman's Missionary Society at Ridgeway
The Woman's Missionary Society plans a yard party on the School House Lawn at Ridgeway Yaursaay July 6 from 2 to 3. Mrs BeT Gore attended a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs William Branner last Sunday at Re Wet Miss Bess Campbell of Richmond is visiting the home of Mr and Mrs S W Allen. Mr and Mrs John Northwood and Mrs Moses Owen of Johnstown Pa have returned home after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs S W Allen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Brother
The
Woman’s Missionary Society
School House
Ridgeway
Yaursaay
Be't. Gore
William Branner
Bess Campbell
Richmond
S. W. Allen
John Northwood
Moses Owen
Johnstown
S.W. Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Star
Marry Flood Byrd
Wineter
Ever, Say Except Sunday Evening Star Publishing Co
Chester, Virginia
Pell
United
Advanc
Associated Press
Associated Pree
Richmond News-Leader
ivLine Rhymes
Walt. Mason
Lenore
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Sally
Ann
Beck Baking Corp
Walt Mason
Little Robert
Northern
Madam
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
Main and Water
National Sales Stores
South Main Street
Good & CO
Orp
Stephenson
Thomas & Messer. Company
W. Balto
Baltimore, Md
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!