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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1973
Page
5
Historic Petersburg Foundation members believe the century old Appomattox Iron Works and Supply Co. could draw visitors. They see the old hardware store as a tangible link to local history and a potential tourist draw for Petersburg.
The piece recounts folk weather proverbs linked to St Swithin Candlemas Groundhog Day Whitsunday and Virgin Mary Day with Mary over the mountain lore. It also describes the Appomattox Iron Works in Petersburg threatened by demolition and the effort to save six buildings for a potential industrial museum with government support and possible artifacts auctions.
Washington reports how middle Atlantic senators lined up as the Senate passed the Alaska pipeline measure. Democrats Byrd and Williams supported the bill from Virginia and New Jersey while Republicans Beall and Mathias from Maryland Roth Schweiker Scott from Pennsylvania and Scott from Virginia supported it, with 20 Republicans including Case of New Jersey opposing.
Local ad for Itch-Me-Not topical treatment promises fast itch relief for eczema bites and rashes. It cites six itch-stoppers, antiseptic action, and a 15 minute satisfaction guarantee with a 59 cent price, offered by Boyd er's name Drug Company.
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