Tourism boom expected in Shenandoah Valley this year
The Staunton News reports a record automobile tourist season as prosperity and war limits travel elsewhere. The Shenandoah Valley roads have been repaired including the Valley Pike, Staunton to Waynesboro link macadamized, with new roads built. Last year visitors flocked to San Francisco expo now turning eastward to Virginia routes.
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Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Waynesboro
San Francisco
Mississippi
Virginia
Staunton News
June Days and a Smiling Summer Vision
A lyrical meditation on June celebrating its joys. The verses describe smooth days, blooming grass, blue skies, and a lively rural scene. It references happiness, marriage, graduation, and the return of carefree life as people share smiles.
The Other Fellow Poem About Budget and Debt
A poem contrasts two lives, one frugal and prudent versus the other indulging in spent wealth. It critiques wasteful spending by contrasting diamond lys and sparkling gasoline with cheap cuts, savings, and thrift. The narrator sneers at debt while urging others to prepare for hard times.
The Graye Bears Ladies of a Bygone Era
A fragment surveys old dames defending past fashions and hats in a Dublin or similar paper tone. It suggests nostalgia for relics and critiques modern trends with lively, era tinged phrasing. The piece hints at social chatter about style and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damés
Fashions Then and Now Draw Critique and Mock
A tongue in cheek riff mocks modern fashion for being shocking and chaotic. It contrasts today’s styles with a nostalgic plea for “forty years ago” attire while jesting about garish gowns and gaudy nets. The piece satirizes quick trends and public reaction.
From the Dark An Ode to the Reaper’s Path
A poem evokes a world ruled by a distant lord as wind and tide shift across aeons. Nations rise and fall, men’s strength fades, and children of the Sun face temptation while the blessed perish. The speaker pleads for a flash of guidance to clear the long road.
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E. Butler
N. Y
Personal Points and Local Travel Notes
Mr Howard S Nurton a Richmond Va fire insurance adjuster has been registered at Hotel Evans for several days Miss Susan Bowers returns to Harrisonburg Va after visiting friends in town for several days Miss Bennett Harman of Rockingham county Va who has stayed with Miss Mary Robinson on North Market left for Martinsburg W Va Mr Vernon B Garton returns to Martinsburg W Va after a short visit to relatives and friends in this city Mr Samuel Forney returns to Baltimore Md after a visit with his mother Mrs Katie Forney on South Market street
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Howard S. Nurton
Richmond
Hotel
Evans
Susan Bowers
Harrisonburg
Bennett Harman
Rockiningham County
Mary Robinson
North Markerder
Martinsburg
W. Va
Vernon B. Garton
Samuel Forney
Baltimore
Mrs
Katie Forney
South Marke: Street
Messrs
Kemper Yancey
C. H. Wooward
Richmond, Va
Harry Thatcher
South Main Street
News-Record
Notable Arrivals and Returns In Maryland and Virginia
Mr. William A. McLaughlin of Baltimore arrived at Hotel Jack last night. Rev. Marion Richard returned to Chester Springs Virginia after visiting his parents Rev and Mrs Asa Richard on South Braddock street. Mrs W H Sanford once ill with tonsillitis on South Market street has about recovered.
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William A. McLaughlin
Baltimore
Hotel Jack
Marion Richard
Chester Springs
Asa Richard
South Braddock Street
Young Charles Robinson Returns From Braddock Street Visit
Young Charles Francis Robinson returns to Ranson West Virginia this morning after a two week stay with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles H Boxwell at their North Braddock street home.
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Charles Francis Robinson
Charles H. Boxwell
North Braddock Street
Ranson
W. Va
Four Doctors Disagreed on Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Wilmington Del woman testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased backache bearing down pains and fatigue after four doctors offered differing opinions. She claims weight gain and improved health and endorses the remedy to other women seeking relief. Confidential advice offered by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Wilmington
Del
Alwa
Lydia Pinkham
George W. Sebold
West 4Th Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Local society notes and upcoming events in Winchester
Mrs Elmer Brown and grandchildren visit grandparents on South Kent street. Several visitors and travelers are staying at local hotels including Lee Lanham from a government radio station and Miss Portner with Mrs Henry Flood. Notices also cover Mrs J J Carroll and Miss Bertie Pingley from East Orange, and James W Stottlemyer visiting from Pittsburgh. An exhibit of Frederick County Colored School is announced for June 13 at Winchester Colored School with prizes and piano fund proceeds.
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Elmer Brown
Washington
Andrew L. Spurr
South Kent Street
Henry D. Flood
Miss Portner
Winchester Inn
J. J. Carroll
Bertie Pingley
East Orange
N. J
Frederick County
Colored School
Winchester
Winchester School
John Mann
Dr Lacy Complains Of Police Headlines
A reader questions The Star's June Sixth coverage claiming good order during town festivities with few arrests for drunkenness. The letter argues the large headlines overstate police activity amid about eight thousand attendees.
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Tuesares
Star
Lupton Marries Miss Bush in Berryville Ceremony
Miss Amelia Virginia Bush of this city wed Thomas I. Lupton of Berryville Clarke County Va on Monday at 7 45 PM in the Braddock Street Methodist Church South parsonage Rev W O Talbert officiated The bride is daughter of Mrs Albert O S Reily by a former marriage The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Jesse M Lupton The couple will reside in Berryville after the ceremony
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Amelia Virginia Bush
Thomas I
Lupton
Berryville
Clarke County
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. O. Talbert
Albert O. S. Reily
Jesse M. Lupton
Liveryman Orndorff arraigned on assault. fines paid
Morgan A. Orndorff a liveryman was arraigned yesterday evening before Police Magistrate F H Krebs on assault charges brought by John O Flaherty an elderly city resident. Magistrate Krebs fined Orndorff 6 50 which was paid. O Flaherty was fined 3 50 for cursing.
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Morgan A. Orndorff
F. H. Krebs
John O'Flaherty
Krebs
Orndorff
O'Flaherty
Notable visitors and local stays list in town
Mr A C Morgan returned to Washington after days in town with friends. Mr W D Jones of New York, staying on business, is registered at Hotel Vans. Mrs G W Moler has returned to Charlestown after visiting relatives. Mrs Lewis H Hyde left to spend time in New Jersey and New England. Mr P D Hidy of Baltimore arrived at Hotel Jack this morning.
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Mr. A. C. Morgan
Washington
W. D. Jones
New York
G. W. Moler
Charlestown
W. Va
Lewis H. Hyde
New Jersey
New England
Henry H. Little Returns to Norfolk After Visit
Mr. Henry H. Little has returned to Norfolk Virginia following a brief visit to relatives and friends in town.
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Henry H. Little
Norfolk, Va
Dr. Traynham to Inspect Hotels in Virginia
The State Board of Health assigns Dr. A. P. Traynham assistant bacteriologist to a hotel inspector post. He will tour summer resorts and resort cities to safeguard traveler health.
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Dr. Traynham
Richmond
State Board of Health
A. P. Traynham
Tryanham
Teachers Can Now set School Report
RICHMOND Virginia June 8 In answer to a widespread demand from school teachers and educational authorities the State Board of Health has reissued from the annual report of Assistant Commissioner Flannagan those chapters relating to school inspection These include a summary of the followed in Virginia statistics of the results and a discussion of ways and means for inaugurating school inspection The matter is now incorporated in a free bulletin to be had upon request to the State Board of Health.
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Richmond
State Board of Healt
Flannagan
Virginia
State Board of Health
Joseph Moore to Marry Miss Edith Rixey in Virginia
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Edith Presley Rixey of Charlottesville to Mr Joseph Francis Moore of Berryville. The ceremony will be held at University Chapel Virginia on Saturday June 17 at 8 PM. The bride is the daughter of the late Representative John F Rixey. Moore is the son of Mr and Mrs A Moore Jr of Berryville and practices law with his father.
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Edith Presley Rixey
John Franklin Rixey
Charlottesville
Joseph Francis Moore
Berryville
University
University of Virginia
John F. Rixey
Congress
Highth
Virginia “District
Moore
A. Moore ,Jr
Clarke County
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Evening Star Publishing Company
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Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Bell 33
United
America
Lee Lanham
Arkington
W. J. Fahnestock
Hagerstown
Herman H. Hable
T. S. Jolliffe
Wiliam G. Hardy
Waynesboro, Va
Eliza Meade
White Post
W. H. Snell
Harrisonburg, Va
A. W. Yount
Leesburg, Va
James W. Stottlemyer
Pittsburgh
E. D. Calvert
J. S. Collins
Greenville, Va
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF Virginia
Tel
Dr. Lacy
Thomas I. Lupton
Miss Bush
Wealine
Jno
Szoo le
Sfltern
Meas
N. Main St
H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly St
Lincoln Highway
Straban “Township
Adams County
Gettysburg
G. Milton Krug
Littlestown
Adams Co
Bell
Purcellville
R. Fred’k. Hatcher
Loudoun County
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Burnt Factory
Loyal Workers Bible Class
P. D. Hidy
Hotel Jacks
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington and Return
M. R. Strode
Maxwell Automobiles
Wonder Car
S. Main St
Thistle Cotton Mills
Ilchester
A. A. Blakeney
Ashby
Qin Gluett
Peabody & CO
Troy NY
Gabel
A. H. Byrd
Ladies’ Aid Society of Rest Church
Joseph Moore
Miss Rixey
Ladies of Crums Memorial Church
Hansbrou & Carg
Sale Hote
Bundy
Her
White Hall
Waashington Street
J. A
Amherst
Asa Crisman
Paul Kavnene
W. T. Walters
Amherst Street
Ren
Bath
Chas. J. Athey
National Avenue
East
Piccadilly Street
Fred Crisman
Kernstown, Va
Los
Church
Braddock Street
N. Braddock
Woolen Co
Joseph Hodgson
Capper’s
H. E. Shirley
DeHaven
C. W. Rogers
Corporation Court
City of
County Court House
East Lane
Cale
J. M. Steck
R. Gray Williams
James P. Reardon
Robert T. Barton, JR
Tristees
R. P. Duval
John M. Stiles
Kernstown
Bell Telephone
Owen & Trenary Glove Co
S. H. Murphy
Wellsburg
Mexico
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