Gasoline Economy Urged By A A A Chief
American Automobile Association president Thomas P. Henry urges 17 million motorists to conserve gasoline amid rising prices. He cites possible oil depletion or price tactics and warns that wasteful carburetor adjustments waste about thirty percent of gasoline power, urging wiser use to influence supply and demand.
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Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Henry
Mr. Henry
United States Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Mines
Rosemont development near Winchester promises varied farm sized plots
Rosemont sits one mile south of Winchester on limestone soil with elevations overlooking the city. It offers small farms and home sites ranging from a quarter acre to ten acres, each facing a fifty foot street. Selling agents urge quick action and promise a car to show you.
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Rosemont
Winchester
Winchester Wealth Tops Virginia Cities Per Capita
The Virginia Municipal Review notes Winchester leads Virginia cities in per capita wealth with an assessed property value of 1,722.33 dollars per resident. The report, from U S Department of Commerce statisticians, bases wealth on assessed values including stocks bonds and intangibles. Real estate assessments in Winchester have long stood at about one third of actual values.
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Winchester
Virginia
United States Department of Commerce
Washington
World W C T U to Receive Reports from All Quarters
A large party of Women's Christian Temperance Union members sails from New York on the Zeeland to attend the twelfth World's W C T U convention in Edinburgh, Scotland in June 1925. Miss Anna A. Gordon of Evanston Illinois presides both the world and national bodies. Hotel Royal is Edinburgh HQ as reports from around the world are expected on temperance progress since the last convention. In Virginia, Mrs. Howard M. Page of Loudoun County leads the state group with strong organizing and executive work.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
New York
Zeeland
Edinburgh
Scotland
Anna A. Gordon
Evanston, Ill
Hotel Royal
Virginia
Howard M. Page
Loudoun County
Crossword Puzzle Word Fill Suggestions
A reader friendly note explains solving crosswords by starting with sure entries. The puzzle lists horizontal and vertical clues such as A chessman, Pushes, Boat propeller, Cry of a bird, and many more, including mystery entries and odd spellings.
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I. S
Winchester Branch Led State In Progress Since Formation
The Winchester branch stands as one of the state’s largest and most progressive since its formation. It highlights rapid growth and sustained development within the organization.
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Winchester
Colonel Conrad Chief Orator At Jefferson Rites
CHARLES TOWN June 1 Memorial day was observed by Jefferson County Camp of Confederate Veterans Law Veterans of the civil and world wars Daughters of the Confederacy and other groups paraded to Edge Hill Cemetery where veterans graves were decorated. The procession moved to the Court House where Col Bryan Conrad of Winchester delivered the chief address with S O Young presiding and Braxton D Gibson also speaking.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Edge Hill Cemetery
Court House
Col
Bryan Conrad
Winchester
S. O. Young
Braxton D. Gibson
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U. S
Make Brown
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Jefferson
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General Insurance
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