Notable local visitors and residents return home
Messrs Maynard Clowser Lawrence Ritter Albert Patton and Doc Shank return from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Mrs Henry H Little and her sons Daniel Conrad and Henry Chapman Little arrive from Norfolk for the summer at Mrs D B Conrad’s on West Water street. Miss Bryson Smith daughter of Rev Dr William D Smith visits at Miss Mary Miller’s on Washington street. Mrs George Cooley of Baltimore returns home after visiting Winchester residents.
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Messrs
Maynard Clowser
Lawrence Ritter
Albert Patton
Doc Shank
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Henry H. Little
Daniel Conrad
Henry Chapman Little
Norfolk
D. B. Conrad
West Water Street
Bryson Smith
William D. Smith
Richmond
Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester
Mary Miller
Washington Street
George Cooley
John Clowser
Keep a Farmer on Commission urges support for Berkley Adams
A Virginia writer urges farmers to reelect Berkley D. Adams to the Corporation Commission, praising his 16 years as a public servant and farmer, contrasting him with opponent Folkes of Richmond, and urging farmers to vote in the August primary to avoid a Richmond majority on the commission. The note stresses Adams as a taxpayer farmer with pro farmer fairness and duty to public service.
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Myers
Virginia
Berkley D. Adams
Sion
Adams
Davis
Legialagore
State Board of Agriculture
Swanson
Mann
Stuart
Richmond
Folkes
Richmond City
Corporation Commission
Commission
Not by the Senses Ant American Enthuses Over Car
A Boston Transcript quotation describes an American praising his car to an English visitor. The speaker claims the vehicle runs silent, has perfect ignition, and unseen speed, provoking the Briton to wonder how the car can be detected.
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Ant American
Boston Transcript
Telephone Nightmares Patent Face Mirror Telephony
The text describes a claimed patent for a device that shows the caller's reflection on a mirror during a telephone call. It mentions concerns about privacy and social effects, expressing personal relief that certain acquaintances might stop calling.
Envy and Moderation in a Poker Night Parable
Cactus Joe argues success invites envy and suspicion when repeated. He notes the first four aces draw applause, the second arouses doubt, and the third suggests the game should end.
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Cactus Joe
Politica Sparks Tug of War Over Giving and Back Talk
A brief quarrel between Mr Wapples and Mr Grabcomn appears in the Birmingham Age Herald. The exchange centers on guarding money and the friction of obedience versus generosity.
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Wapples
Grabcomn
Birmingham Age-Herald
Officers Elected and Debates on Style Continue
In a humorous exchange Bill asks about proposing to a sweetheart and Gill explains the reply was not a simple yes or no. The dialogue shifts to realizing a new set of officers has been elected and the suggestion that they merely sit back and criticize their methods.
Promise to Try a Smile As Skies Stay Blue
A reflective note expresses resolve to keep a cheerful outlook while skies remain blue. The speaker vows to attempt a smile and stay positive, even if lacking notable deeds.
Way to Lose Friends
Egbert confesses he has borrowed money from everyone he knows leaving him feeling blue. Bacon bluntly notes his downcast mood and loss of social ties as the scene plays out.
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Egbert
Best He Could Do
A witty remark contrasts tan shoes with evening dress and stocking feet in a Boston caption, noting the sartorial faux pas as exceptionally ill adapted for formal wear.
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Boston Transcript
A Matter of Taste The Equestrienne
A judge scolds for overindulgence after an incident in the park involving Jack Thrasher and remarks on the speaker’s irritation with herself.
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Jack Thrasher
Dinner with Brilliant Minds and a Hint of Dullness
A wife invites a group of brilliant guests for dinner while her husband jokes about including some dull guests to provide listening balance. The exchange captures a light hearted domestic vignette about social company and wit.
Quotes on love and marriage from Boston Transcript
The excerpt shows a dialog about singleness and future romance. A character downplays forever single status while noting multiple romantic prospects. A second voice debates whether love or money should drive marriage, acknowledging both can deceive.
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Boston Transcript
Presents From Editors Regret Over Becoming a Poet
A reflective exchange quotes an editor stating his regret at not becoming a poet and another voice suggesting greater remorse if the speaker had pursued poetry, implying lifelong second thoughts.
Osteopaths Open 25th Annual Convention in Cleveland
Nearly 2 000 delegates and visitors attend the 25th annual convention of the American Osteopathic Association opening in Cleveland. Dr. William E Waldo of Seattle delivers the keynote address as clinics run each afternoon by sections through the week.
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Cleveland
Ohio
The
American Osteopathic Association
William E.waldo
Seattle
Washington
Tact Mentioned In A Family Teaching Moment
A father explains tact to his daughter by describing how it prevents an older man from reminding a young woman they were once boy and girl. The dialogue emphasizes respectful, sensitive communication across generations.
Unfortunate Mistake In Dublin Magistrate Court
A magistrate questions a prisoner who explains he lay in the gutter after misjudging lamp posts in Dublin. The intoxicated man says he “happened to walk be dune two lamp posts and laned against the wrong one” in a cartoon caption style.
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Dublin
Daniel in the lion's den and marriage plans debated
Dialogue asks if the Daniel of biblical fame was already married or preparing for marriage, with a conversational tone questioning his domestic status and readiness for nuptials.
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Daniel
Lion’s den
Unlikely Landlord Deal Lets Man Trade Car for Rent
Crawford asks how he settled with his landlord and Crabshaw explains he swapped his old car to cover rent. The unlikely barter highlights a quirky resolution to a rental dispute.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Desirable Brie Tension Sparks Quip About Going Home
A playful exchange unfolds as Brie warns she will return to her mother if meanness continues. He counters with a sharp tease asking if the threat is serious or a promise.
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Brie
A Queer Job Dentists Kept Secret In Pocket
A quirky verse narrates a dentist who pulls teeth for pay while venturing into odd aims. A family scene unfolds as Mabel calls to mother and discovers a quarter in papa's vest pocket, hinting at a strange payday.
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Mabel
To That Extent
Dialogue excerpt notes Brown as an optimist, with a cautious self view. The exchange contrasts hopeful tone with restraint, suggesting awareness of potential decline or hardship.
Urine and Diet Advised to Fight Rheumatism
A health note urges avoiding uric acid by dressing warmly keeping feet dry and drinking water. It links rheumatism to excess meat and uric acid buildup and promotes four ounces of rad Salts daily to stimulate kidneys.
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Riley & Son
Republican Party
Henry W. Anderson
John H. Hassinger
Washington, Do
Harry K. Walcott
Sup’t Public Instruction
Elizabeth Lewis Otey
Lynchburg
Sec’y
Commonwealth
T. X. Parsons
Grayson Co
J. W. Flannagan
Radford
Gilbank Twigg
Fauquier Co
Jacob S. Haldeman
Frederick Co
Republican Campaign Committee
Joseph L. Crupper
Jefferson Hotel
Postum Cereal Co.,Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Prince George Co
Hunt
Hunter H. McGuire
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Gothaum
Bill
Gill
H. K. Green & Bro
Osteopaths
Stella
Hudson Seal
Columbia River
Cartoons Magazine
Brown
Moling & Seal
Atlanta, GA
Winchester
Wildwood
Ocean City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Angelesea
Avalon
Stone Harbor
Delaware River Bridge
Ocean Grove Excursion Ang
Pennsy
Acon
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