Hon. Thomas W. Harrison Backed for Seventh District Seat
Supporters urge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester as Virginia representative in Congress. They praise his public service in the State Senate and Constitutional Convention, note his judicial tenure, and contend Valley deserves a representative in the lower house as Mr. Hay retires.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
Harrison
Virginia
State Senate
Te Sa
Valley
Winchester
Mr. Hay
Hay
Court of Claims
Infantry Final Grapple Could Decide World War I
The article argues the infantry battle, especially trenches and assaults in Verdun, Flanders, and the Somme, may determine the war’s end. It compares Gettysburg’s significance to the path toward Appomattox, noting allied victory alone won’t end the conflict immediately.
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Am Army
Verdun
Gernein
Flanders
Somme
Getttysburg
Appomattox
Lee
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Newport Ewe Press
Fragmentary lyric reminiscence of a girl named Daisy
A nostalgic voice recalls a girl named Daisy and past scenes as the speaker wanders with an aching heart through memories of long ago in a heartfelt conto style. The fragment hints at a romantic longing and a journey back home.
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Daisy
Movement to Consolidate Rural Schools Leads in Several States
The piece highlights Massachusetts Ohio and Indiana as leaders in consolidating rural schools to improve facilities and transport. It cites reduced schoolhouses in Durham County North Carolina from 65 to 42 and notes about 2 000 consolidated rural schools nationwide. Transportation costs rose in early 1900s but reflect larger savings via fewer schools and better efficiency.
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Massachusetts
Ohio
Indiana
Durham County
North Carolina
United States
Agricultural Department
Echoes of a River Town Memory
The narrator recalls a river town with seven husky dogs around a worn woman cooking ham and fish. Lads who once played in melon patches now suffer aches from toil, while the steady town, elms, pines, and an old stone church keep its familiar gaze.
Hunter Brothers Visit Washington Siblings and Judge Carson Leave
Two Hunter brothers Richard and Edmund from Washington returned to their Washington street home to spend the weekend with sisters Miss Caroline Hunter and Mrs. Robert Kennedy. Judge A C Carson departed this morning for several days in Washington on business.
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Richard Stuart Hunter
Edmund P. Hunter
Robert W. Hunter
Washington
Washington Street
Caroline Hunter
Robert Kennnedy
A. C. Carson
Barrie Hosts Buffet Supper For Mrs Flood and Miss Porter
Mr and Mrs Alexander Barrie entertained at their Ambherst Street home Saturday night with a buffet supper in honor of Mrs Henry D Flood and her sister Miss Lildegarde Portner who are visiting for the summer. A number of guests were invited to meet the visitors and enjoy the evening.
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Alexander Barrie
Ambherst Street
Henry D. Flood
Lildegarde Portner
Mrs. Flood
Miss Porter
Unclaimed Letters List at Winchester Post Office
Weekly record of unclaimed letters remaining at Winchester post office for the week ending July 15. Recipients must pay one cent per letter to claim their mail. names include Miss Llewellyn Bradshaw, Percy Burton, J H Harbaugh, L A Mason, C H Rogers, Miss Rosamond Swanzy, Montague E Webb, Mrs Sanford Walters, J W Sibert.
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Winchester
Llewellyn Bradshaw
Percy BD. Burton
J. H. Harbaugh
L. A. Mason
C. H. Rogers
Rosamond Swanzy
Montague E. Webb
Sanford Walters
J. W. Sibert
Few Practical Farm Notes Urge Moderate Labor and Care of Crops
Practical guidance warns against overburdening today and emphasizes saving strength for future tasks. Advice covers spray timing, seed bed quality, soil fertility return, wool sale timing, hay cutting height, and avoiding excessive cutting in hot dry spells to protect grass roots and meadow health.
George B. Bushnell Returns From Atlantic City Visit
George B. Bushnell has returned after a several week stay in Atlantic City.
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George B. Bushnell
Atlantic City
Protect Trees With Wire Screen Against Mice and Rabbits
Instructions describe wrapping a plain wire screen around tree trunks and pushing it slightly into the soil to deter mice and rabbits. It also notes avoid overworking young horses on harrows and suggests planting sorghum with corn drills for hay or silo use. Mr. Lewis A. Pearson referenced.
Unclear notarized statement fragment involving Hardy cashier
Fragmentary OCR text shows a cashier Hardy stating an oath regarding a statement’s truthfulness. References to Frederick and a mate of virginity appear garbled. No full names, dates, or actions available.
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Gonaty
Frederick
Wm. G. Aardy
SOWM
G, Hardy
C&shier
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C. R. Anderson
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Pepee
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Herman H. Hable
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Geo. W.haddox
W. P. McGuire
J. J. Ridgeway
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