Virginia Presidents in American History and Lore
A fragment discusses Virginia's historical claim to presidential lineage and its influence on national reference works. It cites Jefferson Madison and other Virginians who reached the White House, noting Ohio's notable presidents as a counterpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Dispatch
Baltimore Sun
Virginia
Sun
Old Dominion
White House
Jefferson
Madison
Dishvain
Tyler
Taylor
Wilson
Ohio
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Har
Inley
Taft
Cox
Our Little Jobs by Walt Mason
A whimsical poem by Walt Mason contrasts labor types with a playful jab at politics and public life. The speaker laments lack of fitting work and the burden of idealized statesmanship, hinting at creative, ironic rhymes about "titles" and public roles.
Mickedness and Violence Fill Alexandria Gazette Page
The Alexandria Gazette reports on rising violence including murders in Chicago and across the country, the slaughter of a farmer family, and escalating organized crime. It notes a waning sense of morality and growing divorce suits amid social unrest and erosion of authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Gazette
Chicago
Any
Georgia Farmer
The Moral Contagion and Its Bounds
The text likens moral contagion to a disease that cannot be traced to a source or prevented, noting that outbreaks seem to arise and fade, with sanitation and aid mitigating but not stopping ravages, and that society will eventually return to normal conditions.
No-To-Bac Tobacco Habit Aid
Advertises No-To-Bac as a simple remedy to end tobacco cravings. Claims quick relief and a guaranteed refund if cravings persist, noting the product is produced by Cascarets owners and marketed as reliable.
Valley View Orchard Company Forms at Oranda
A new orchard firm is organized in Oranda Virginia with M M Otndof as president Fred D Maphis as secretary and treasurer and Homer Copp as general manager. The company secures about 160 acres of good apple land with 50 acres bearing and plans to plant peaches and apples this fall under Valley View Orchard Company. Marion Bly moves into the Mary J Miller property as farming activity continues with wheat hay corn and oats harvests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranda
M.m.otndof
Fred. D. Maphis
Homer Copp
Valley View Orchard Company
Marion Bly
Mary J. Miller
Mace Stickley
Card of Thanks for KINDNESS After Sudden Death
Our friends and neighbors were exceptionally kind and sympathetic during the sudden death of wife and mother Kate Webb Smith. William Smith and daughter Miss Virginia Athey spent the weekend with friends in Fayetteville Pennsylvania. Miss Marie Burch of Washington returned home after visiting Miss Virginia Athey on National Avenue. Rev. L. R. Markwood wife and daughter returned from a trip to Keyser West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Webb Smith
William Smith
Virginia Athey
Fayetteville, Pa
Marie Burch
Washington, D. C
National Avenue
Small Farm for Sale by Authority of Trust Deed
By authority of an August 21 1912 deed of trust and a 1917 record, the undersigned will sell at public auction in front of Winchester Virginia County Court House at noon. Debts described have long been overdue and the sale is conducted by the legal holder. Edward Jefferson and Lavinia Jefferson referenced in the deed are parties to the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Edward Jefferson
Lavinia Jefferson
Edward Ife
Jefferson
Kreein
Winchester
Virginia
Land Sale Notice for 36 86 Acres East of Winchester
A tract of about thirty six acres near Winchester Frederick County is offered with a dwelling, stable, corn house and smoke house. Five acres in apples and peaches, fifteen in chestnut and white oaks timber. One third cash due sale day with two bonds for the balance, due in one and two years, 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance. trustee R Gray Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frerick County
Lip Shearer
Srs
Byrne Et Als
R. Gray Williams
Relatives visit prompt relief from cholera morbus
Mrs Celesta McVickers of Macon Missouri recalls a trip to Michigan ending in severe cramps. She took Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy and was relieved after one dose. her husband Sam needed two or three doses for relief.
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Michigan
Celesta McVick
Macon
Mos
Sam
York County Farm Sale Notice August 1920
Executor of cy deceased offers at public sale 100 acres of productive Hellam Township land in York County Pa. near Hellam Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad eight miles from York. Property includes residence bank barn corn barn tobacco sheds and outbuildings. Sale at 2 o clock pm Saturday August 14 1920. Terms to be announced.
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J. W. Steacy
Hellam
York County
Pennsylvania
Hellam Station
Penna
York
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The
Evening Star
Mirror
United
Giga
Reubens
Gilbert
Walt Mason
Bradfield Regulator Co. Dept
Aclenen, Ga
NEW Orchard Concern
Braddock-St. M. E
Jesus
Showalter & Groves
Showalter
Groves
Midas
Eveready
M. B. Clowe Jeweter
Groal
the Central Chemical CO
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Gettysburg
Harrisonburg
Philadelphia
Lou Jackson
University OF Virginia
Edwin A. Alderman
University
Money Back
Hunt
Rnvn Pria Company
Ladis
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
Wyeth
Brill & Ritter
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Western Electric
THOR
Westinghouse
Northern Virginia Power Co
Berryville
Charles TO
Chamber of A
N. G. Houtse
Braddock ‘St
York. Trust CO
People's Drug CO
North Main ST
Butler & Gray
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