Rescue of the Lost Battalion Highlighting Colonel Bryan Conrad
The article recalls Colonel Bryan Conrad being chosen to lead a regiment in the Seventy-Seventh Division to rescue the Lost Battalion in the Meuse Argonne operation of October 1918. An accident halted his deployment when a French truck struck him, breaking his leg, altering the course of the rescue. General Alexander praised Conrad's past service and leadership, noting his long association and reputation for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Conrad
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Roszel
Conrad
Meuse-Ar~ Gonne
Whittlesey
Robert Alexander
Seventy-Seventh
Alexander
Adjutant-General of
Virginia
Europe
Argone
Seventeenth Infantry
Why Schools Cost More
Danville Bee discusses rising education costs and the evolving role of schools. It argues modern schools perform broader duties beyond past generations, affecting community progress and individual children today.
The Modern School's Mission and Cost Defined
The article argues the modern school aims to form intelligent citizens and improve home life, guiding both present needs and future outcomes. It stresses education as a large but worthy undertaking, justifying rising costs as necessary to fulfill this social mission.
Epitaph Change Revealed in Hillaville Tragedy Case
The Lynchburg Advance reports that Claude Swanson Allen whose death followed the Hillaville tragedy had a tombstone epitaph reading Judicially murdered by the state of Virginia. The Richmond News Leader reveals the inscription was recently altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Swanson Allen
Hillaville
Governor Byrd and Libel on Justice Noted by News Leader
The News Leader recalls a decade long libel against justice, noting Governor Byrd’s quiet handling of the release of Sidaarten and describing his actions as careful for Virginia’s good name. The piece praises his discretion and commitment to the state’s advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Leader
Byrd
Sidaarten
Virginia
Byrf
Walsh Bill Aims to Speed Up Prosecution in Major Scandal
The piece criticizes delays in the District of Columbia trial of Fall, Doheny, and Sinclair, noting Senator Walsh of Montana has introduced a bill to cut procedural bottlenecks. It argues timely trials strengthen the government's case and urges passage to bring accused to justice. The second fragment relates a holiday poem about giving to Eskimos contrasted with Johnson's refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Senator Walsh
Montana
Fall
Doheny
Sinclair
Umbia
Barden
Walsh
Senate
House
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Sympathies Spur Hat Donation
Sympathy rippling through verse prompts readers to pass the hat at ditters times to aid a worthy cause. Walt Mason delivers a brisk plea urging generosity and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
New MELLO-GLO Powder Promises Lasting Beauty
An advertising note promotes MELLO-GLO face powder made by a new French process. It claims to stay on until removed, conceal pores and lines, resist perspiration, and brighten the complexion. People’s Drug Co. advertises the product.
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People’s Drug Co. Adv
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Evening Star
Guy
Chester
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Curtier
Associated Press
Danville Bee
Lynchburg
Santa Claus
Johnson
James
Blitzen
Old Johnson
Baker's Drug Store
Lega
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp
N. Loudoun (Main) Street
Cas
Actiug Tollaner
Telephone
Northern Virginia Power CO
Berryville
Charles Town
Yardley
Lavander Water
Yardley’s
Irwin Drug Co
N. Braddock St
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Babb Brothers Cor
Water and Kent
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Leader
Hamburger’s
North Main Street
Foto
Winchester Gas Company
South Kent Street
Shawnee Heights
F. Amos Shayock
W. Millwood Avenue
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