Death of John Lee and public concerns at Virginia crossroads
The obituary notes the death of John Lee a respected Virginia farmer and public figure praised for his land, business skill, and courteous nature. It highlights his devotion to state issues and steadfast integrity in obligations. The article also warns about grade crossings on the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Clarke County citing frequent fatal accidents and urging safeguards.
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Virginia
John ‘Lee
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Clarke County
Women and fashion praise for short skirts in church column
A local commentary by a Reverend criticizes male dress influence and endorses short skirts for women as attractive and sanitary. The writer condemns long skirts that drag and collect dirt, urging the adoption of shorter, silk styles as the preferred fashion for women.
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J. Whitcomb Brough
Los Antigenia
Cora Pie-Eyed and Disorderly
Mora Allstock, colored, was arrested yesterday afternoon by police and brought to a police court for being drunk and riotous. She had obtained wine to intoxicate herself and became boisterous prompting Officer Armel to locate her in Had x Row. She paid a 7 shilling police fee before Magistrate Worsley and was released.
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Mora Allstock
Cora
Pinal Be
Armel
Hadx Row
Worsley
Objection 10 Volstead Law Cited By Whitaker
Baltimore businessman M. Whitaker, vice president of the United States Industrial Co., told a House Committee that Russia’s czar had been dethroned and that prohibition enforcement powers were too autocratic compared with those proposed in the Volstead Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore
United States Industrial Company
House Committee
Russia
Rippling ’ was Mees. By Walt Mason
The poem laments fame and wealth versus aging pain. It contrasts Croesus Midas and rich pride with suffering from rheumatic twinges and gout. The speaker values rest and health over gold, noting gold’s allure fades beside physical misery and frailty.
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Mees
Walt Mason
Jeffries Favored as Referee in Dempsey Carpentier Bout
Atlantic City June 18 Robert Edgren a stakeholder and archrival of all disputes between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier and Tex Rickard promoter of the world championship fight at Jersey City on July 2 favors James J Jeffries former heavyweight champion as referee of the great bout This was made known today because of a dispute between Dempsey and the New Jersey Boxing Commission which wants to name a Jersey man as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Robert Edgren
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Jersey Ity
James J. Jeffries
Dempsey
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Jersey
Market Street Church Service
The Market Street M E Church invites all to worship this Sunday. Services include a 9:45 a m Sunday School, 11 a m Morning Worship with the theme A Take Not Turned, and 8 p m Evening Service titled Men and Margins.
Edinburg Couple Wed at Parsonage in Va
Harry H. Jones of Edinburg and Miss Mary E. Estep of New Market were married at Frace Lutheran Church parsonage by Rev. A. A. Kelly. They plan to reside in Edinburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Jones
Edinburg
Mary E. Estep
New Market
Frace Lutheran Church
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran church shifts evening service to 8 o clock
Rev A A Kelley announced changes at Grace Lutheran Church with the evening service moved to 8 o clock starting next Sunday. Morning services stay at 11 o clock and the Wednesday service remains at 8 o clock until further notice.
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A. A. Kelley
Grace Lutheran Church
West Virginians Licensed for Marriage
A marriage license was issued at the clerk of the Corporation Court office to Grover Cleveland Fultz and Susan Leona Wolford, both residents of Hampshire County West Virginia.
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the Corporation Court
Grover Cleveland Fultz
Susan Leona Wolford
Hampshire County
W. Va
Colored couple obtains marriage license in Berkeley County
Harry Lee Fox of Berkeley County West Virginia and Annie Bell Beamer, daughter of William Beamer of Winchester, both colored, have taken out a marriage license at the clerk of the Corporation Court office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lee Fox
Berkeley County
W. Va
Annie Bell Beamer
William Beamer
Winchester
Corporation Court
Wesleyan Bible Class Sunday Lesson Emphasized
The Wesleyan Bible Class centers on the Matt chapter forty verse theme of aiding the least. Dr McGill urged graduates that education and religion build the social order and warned against diminishing either. The message welcomed all and urged continued church interest despite warm weather.
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Wesleyan Bible Class
Mr Adam Boner Leaves for Newark After Spence's Body Arrives
Mr Adam Boner among those accompanying the body of the late Mr P Taylor Spence to this city several days ago left yesterday for his home at Newark Ohio.
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Adam Boner
Salvation Army Urges Flood Victims Appeal Nationwide
A special appeal for Colorado flood victims will be made at Salvation Army meetings nationwide with Envoy McNeil leading the effort in Winchester. Despite prior donations, more funds are needed as refugees' cars are redirected under army guidance. Open-air and court-house events schedule tomorrow include Highland avenue at 10 am and a 2:30 pm Sunday school with an 8 pm service, plus a 7:15 pm pre-service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puebla
Salvation Army
Winchester
Envoy McNeill
McNeil
Highland Avenue
Court House
Colorado
Lell Anderson Weds Mrs Grant in City Ceremony
A marriage license was issued to Marcel Anderson and Margaret Grant in the Corporation Court office. The couple planned a small ceremony this afternoon and a honeymoon trip to Harrisburg. They will reside at 411 South Kent Street. Anderson is a lawyer and contractor and a singer, while the bride, formerly Margaret Braithwaite of Hampshire County West Virginia, was widowed from Stewart Grant years ago.
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Corporation Court
Marcellus Anderson
Margaret Grant
Harrisburg
South Kent Street
Anderson
Winchester Company I Seeks Recruits for Camp Meade
Citizens of Winchester or Frederick County urged to join Company I of Winchester for August civilian camp at Camp Meade Maryland. The unit plans a 16 day summer encampment starting July 10 with pay for enlisted men during the period. Company I seeks 91 men and invites interested locals to visit the Friendship fire hall East Cork street on Friday nights for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Camp Meade
Company I
Friendship Fire Hall
East Cork Street
Unveil Bust of the President in Niles Ohio
Impressive ceremonies marked the unveiling of a bronze bust of Warren G. Harding memorial erected by the state of Ohio. Addresses were made by Vice-President Coolidge and Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and others. The memorial was unveiled by Mrs. J. D. Waddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Niles
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Coolidge
James J. Davis
United States
J. D. Waddell
Chamber of Commerce of
Cork Lord Mayor O Callaghan Leaves United States
Donal O Callaghan Lord Mayor of Cork has finally left the United States after months as a stowaway and prior deportation orders from the Department of Labor. Government officials report satisfactory proof of his departure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Donal O'Callaghan
Cork
O'Callaghan
United States
Department of Labor
Austria Joins League Court Signing Arbitration Protocol
Geneva June 18 Austria today signed the protocol to join the Permanent Court of International Justice under the League of Nations becoming the 38th signatory. The move adopts arbitration supervised by the Court to settle international disputes. Miss Isabelle Henson of Middle town is visiting cousins Misses Lillian and Lucille Jackson on East Water street.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Austria
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Isabelle Henson
Middletown
Lillian and
Lucille Jackson
East Water Street
Two Grades of Rough Celery Proposed to Cut Waste
The U S Department of Agriculture studied celery markets in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Ohio to test standard grading. Railroads moved 1900 carloads in 1919 mostly rough celery and waste could be cut by a two grade system. First grade would cover sound stock nearly free of pithy stalks seeding damage or disease with minimum 1 1?4 inch diameter.
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Searpete Departme Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Raising Winner in Great Honor for Beef Breeders
United States Department of Agriculture explains how to select and rear a prize breeding calf. Emphasizes observing dam quality, blood lines, and pedigrees, noting nicked crosses and breed history to develop a show ring winner. Recommends studying famous animals and using a score card.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Brett
Shipping to Small Cities for Carload Produce
Small cities offer limited openings for carrot shipments and other perishables. Shippers should arrange with a dealer before consigning, as markets can be oversupplied. A mixed carload often sells better. ship according to dealer requirements and consider delivering to the shipping point when a buyer needs supply and quality guarantees.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Strong Seed Is Requisite for Alfalfa Crop Growth
Strong seed is the first requisite for a good alfalfa stand. Seed should be clean and free from foul weed seeds and be mature with a light golden color. Immature seeds are greener, bleached or heated seed is dis colored, and brown or blackened seeds are likely dead or low in vitality. Greenish seed may germinate if not shrunken, but plump, heavy seed that is badly shrunk will produce weak plants.
Milo Crop Introduction and Selection
Milo was grown first in this country about 1882. It showed nonuniform maturity and height with tall plants. Standard male, a direct descendant of the original type, has been systematically selected to a uniform height of 5 to 6 feet under dry land conditions.
Local Guest Mr Hoenshall Visits A P and Ed's Home
Mr. Be U Hoenshall has been the guest of Messrs A P and Ed during a cordial visit at their residence. Details of his stay and activities are not fully disclosed in the fragment.
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BE. U. Hoenshall
Messrs, A. P
Judging Beef Calves Techniques for Selecting Quality Stock
The guide outlines calf evaluation methods by experienced judges. It stresses assessing general appearance from 10 to 15 feet, checking a straight back, deep body, broad chest, and wide hips. Quality is judged by eye and touch, noting flesh, fat, coat, skin pliability, and bone strength while avoiding rough shoulders or hips.
Gainesboro Couple Returns Home
A brief item notes that ward and Miss Brent Holland of Gainesboro have returned home.
Purebred Sires Increase In Range Herds Across Sierra Forest
Reports to the USDA show rapid rise of purebred Hereford Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus bulls on Sierra National Forest ranges in California. Local associations adopted rules requiring the same breed and grade of bulls, with a committee certifying eligibility. In 1920 purchases totaled 105 Herefords 97 Shorthorns and six Aberdeen Angus bulls, boosting steer quality and grazing permits hinge on compliance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
West
United States Departmentt of Agriculture
Big Na Forest
Sierra National Forest
California
Forest Service
Bad Eggs Raise Prices and Hurt Trade
A Washington DC commission firm received three cases or ninety dozen eggs in which 18 percent were condemned as unfit for food by the local health department. Specialists from the USDA Bureau of Markets say high levels of bad eggs disrupt trade, raise costs for households, and damage dealer reputations.
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Washington
D. C
Health Department
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Horse feed rations for common work days
Rations for average horses list daily amounts of hay oats and bran or alternate timothy hay oats and corn. The guide suggests twelve pounds timothy hay seven pounds oats seven pounds corn for one day, with a second option of fifteen pounds mixed hay ten pounds oats four pounds wheat bran.
Second Cutting Of Cowpeas
Under favorable conditions cowpeas cut for hay sprout again from the base. Considerable pasturage or a second crop of hay or seed may be produced, especially in the Gulf coast region, if good moisture follows the first cutting. Ordinarily, only a single cutting is obtained.
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Gulf Coast
Winchester sale of late A H Warner property in 702 South Market
Special Commissioners M Lynch and W T Lewis will offer at public auction on July 16 1921 in front of the Winchester Court House for the estate of Harry Co Warner versus Jennie L Ford et al the property at 702 South Market Street Winchester Va comprising about 43 feet front on Market Street 190 feet deep along Germain Street a seven room residence and large store room with counters and shelves Desirable business location certified bond with approved security filed by Lynch Clerk J B Beverley June 18 1921
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Corporation Court
Harry Co. Warner
Jennie L. Ford
Germain Street
M. Lynch
W. T. Lewis
Te Crean Marche Bath Procedure
A garbled historical text describes washing with soap and water, wiping dry, applying powdered bath brick and lemon juice, rubbing into pores, and rinsing off in cold cream. The fragment lacks clear context or results.
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Purine
Joun C, Lee
John Lee
Dole
Croesus
Midas
Jeffries
Market Street Church Service
Lell Anderson
Grant
O’callaghan
League Court
Rero
Timothy
Holmes & Edwards
Suverware
North Loudoun Street
H. N. Gough
N. Main St
H. B. Dunlap
Berryville Pike
Harneys
B. H. Potts
City Hotel
Maggie Murray
Kent St
Lane Ave
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