Heat Wave Broken By Evening Storm Across Regions
Rainfall brings relief for garden crops and large strawberry patches after a week of extreme heat. Hailstorms hit Berkeley and Shenandoah counties with orchard damage reported while Florida and other eastern areas show cooler temperatures. A Washington reporter notes asphalt eggs frying in nine minutes during the heat.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Florida
Miami
Pasion
New York
Chicago
Philappiania
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Evening Star
Emerson Weighs Selfishness Against Personal Loss
The quote states that a selfish person endures more from their own selfishness than from others denying them benefits. It frames selfishness as a self-inflicted burden, contrasted with the cost to those who withhold advantages.
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Emerson
Cross Word Puzzle Clues From Old Newspaper Page
A dense list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues taken from a historical page. Includes names, abbreviations, and definitions covering astronomy, geography, language, and common words across multiple numbered entries.
Sacred anniversary tribute to Stonewall Jackson in Shenandoah valley
A historical reflection on the Civil War, Jacksons valor, and Ashby at Stonewall Cemetery. The article salutes Confederate memory, Civil War heroes, and Decoration Day observances, noting reconciliation and national unity after decades of conflict. It highlights Stonewall Jackson, Turner Ashby, and Lee, praising valor and enduring memory in Virginia.
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Confederacy
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Brigade
Julius Caesar
Shenandoah
Ashby
Sackean
Stonewall Cemetery
Caesar
Turner Ashby
Four
Virginia
Nobly at his post our father kind and true
A memorial verse praising a beloved father figure who stood nobly at his post and was kind to all his friends and acquaintances.
Mass League Dance Poison Illness Hits Delegates
Webster Mass June 7 nearly all of 150 girls attending the Massachusetts League of Girls Clubs convention fell ill after a dance. Five remained unaffected as physicians investigated possible ptomaine poisoning or heat related causes. Early cases appeared during the event and treatment teams were mobilized through the night.
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Webster
Mass
Massachusetts League of Girls Clubs
Special Commissioners Sale of Real Estate in Stephens City
A 1925 Shenandoah County court sale of a one story three room dwelling in Stephens City to the highest bidder. The sale occurs June 18, 1925 at 2 p.m. on the premises with terms of one third cash and the balance in one and two years secured by a deed of trust. Property formerly conveyed to William D. Lemley and tied to deeds in Winchester.
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Circuit Court
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Euro C. Lemley
Maude R. Lemley
Als
Special Commissioners
Stephens City
Frederick County
Valley Pike
Mainbi
William D. Lemley
John M. Steele
H. A. Dinges
Winchester
Odd Use for Taxicabs in Paris Crowded Sidewalks
Street congestion in Paris has grown so severe that pedestrians increasingly rely on taxicabs to navigate crowded sidewalks. The shift reflects urban transit strain as crowds hamper foot traffic and vehicle movement.
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Paris
Norfolk and Western Schedule Berryville Feb 1996
Train timetable with connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and Washington Philadelphia New York and Memphis via Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Roanoke includes Pullman sleepers dining car and parlor service. Fares reservations and info via Berryville VA agent H H Burks and Roanoke VA general passenger agent W C Saunders.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Hageratown
H. H. Burks
W. C. Saunders
Pass
Gardner R. Jacob Died At Niece's Home Saturday
Jacob R. Gardner 68 a Hayfield native died Saturday at his niece Mrs Mason Snapp's South Main home after a three week illness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Johns Church Fawe cott Gapp, cortege leaving at one o clock. Burial follows in cemetery adjoining church. He was son of the late William P. Gardner of Hayfield. Survived by three brothers D W Gardner Antioch West Va J B Gardner New Market Tenn and David Gardner Los Angeles California.
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Jacob R. Gardner
Hayfield
Mason Snapp
South Main Street
John’s Church
Fawe Cott Gapp
Gardner
William P. Gardner
Miss Nixon
Cae Pon Bridge
West Monior
D. W. Gardner
Antioch
West Va
J. B. Gardner
New Mareket
Tenn
David Gardner
Los Angeles
California
Public sale advertisement details one third cash payment
One third cash on the day of sale and the balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by two bonds of the purchaser dated from the day of sale bearing 6 percent interest payable in one and two years respectively and secured by a deed of trust on the property and an insurance policy on the buildings. John J. Ridgeway, bond posted by Harry Kern, special commissioner, as required by the decree.
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John J. Ridgeway
Harry Kern
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