Winchester Evening Star local election slate announced
The Evening Star lists candidate names for the June 8 1926 election in Winchester Virginia First Ward Fred W Forney Herman H Hable J Henk el Henry Second Ward R Frank Barr J George Baetjer W W Dellinger published by Marry Flood Byrd publisher with Associated Press credit and postal details
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Fred. W. Forney
Herman H. Hable
J. Henkel Henry
R. Frank Barr
J. George Baetjer
W.W. W. Dellinger
Revival of Civil War clash claims in Coolidge address
The article relays reactions to President Coolidge's remarks at Ericsson monument unveiling asserting the Monitor suffered minimal damage and the Merrimac withdrew after four hours. It cites Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch criticism and expert counterpoints from E. V. White and Philip R. Dillon on naval history and turret origins.
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Merrimac
Virginia
Coolifige
Ericsson
Worden
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Coolidge
Vermont
Hampton Roads
Monitor
E. V. White
Portsmouth
Minnesota
Navy Yard
New York World
Philip R. Dillon
New York
Theodore Ruggles Timby
Dover
N. Y
Merrislow
Debate over Merrimac and Monitor credit in naval history
The text weighs who deserves invention glory for the ironclads Merrimac and Monitor. It notes both ships contributed to the modern battleship, acknowledges Merrimac’s impact on Union blockaders, and suggests patent records should settle real inventor status while honoring all contributors.
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Patent Office
The Instinct to Kill in Western Hunting Debates
A critical essay argues hunting reflects an inherited urge to kill, noting wildlife slaughter during winter drives by sportsmen and the growing hunter ranks despite conservation efforts. It links open seasons and licensed hunts to ongoing cultural violence toward animals in open spaces and forests.
Indebted to Wild Life Persistence Amid Harsh Times
A fragment notes gratitude for surviving life in the wild and the persistence of animal life despite hardship. The terse passage reflects resilience of nature amid adversity and the ongoing presence of creatures in a challenging environment.
Lost Letters Exchange Warns on Proper Addresses
A newspaper notes the U S postal service says in the year ending June 1925 some 17 million letters were destroyed or undelivered due to missing or wrong return addresses. It urges writers to use complete correct addresses and legible return information to reduce lost mail.
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United States
Uncle Sam
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Associated Press
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Silvertowns
F. A. Shryock
Server
Northern Virginia Power CO
Berryville
Charles Town
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Babe
Brothers J. Water
Kent
Jewelers
Hodgson & Brown
Baker's Drug Store
Brooks
Rexall
Symphony Lawn
Winchester CO
Age
W. Rosenberger & Co
North Main St
Leader
Hamburger’s
North Main Street
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