Visit to Southland Rev. Mr. Hooks Recalls Parade
Rev. Mr. Hooks describes a grand Confederate reunion trip to Hernando Mississippi and Dallas Texas. He recounts a eight mile parade with 17 bands before nearly a million spectators, praises the Old South, and notes prohibition effects. He shares family ties, a chance encounter with a northern relative, and plans for future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Collier
Conier
Cavalry
Erpa
Dixie
Bedford
Old South
South
Mason
Dixon
Tennessee
Missouri
Kentucky
West Virginia
Maryland
Abra Lincoln
Hernando
Migs
Judge Vance
Chattanooga
Nashville
Harvey Hogg
West
Brittain
Dane
Mississippi
Ten-nessee
North
Rother
Brittain’s Lane
Alabama
Dr. Carter
Dallas
Jade Amulet Found Near Mexico City Pyramids
A jade amulet unearthed near the San Juan de Teotihuacan pyramids near Mexico City bears an engraved Chinese inscription. It reads The gold fish that passes by the Dragon's gate is converted into a dragon, and the legation quickly offered an interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan de Teotiuacan Pyramids
Mexico City
Garretts Final Court Action Ends Old Contests
The court is expected to finalize its decision and imprison two men, which is believed to mark the end of the long running contests.
Shenandoah Valley Pilgrims Spark Regional Pride
A Shenandoah Valley pilgrimage of noted authors inspires regional pride and promotes Shenandoah Valley Inc to shape diversified farming, home building, and selective industry in 13 counties. The piece highlights the valley’s history, rural character, educational institutions, and plans to integrate communities while preserving its scenic and agricultural core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Brunner
Howard J.benchoff
Massynutten Academy of
Woodstock
Shenandoah V. , Incorporated
Col.nhofft
Chamelcal Valley
South
Shenandoah , Inc.,s
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
California
Ffeort
America
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Virginia Military Institute
University
Staunton
Mary Baldwin
Augusta
Massanutten
Farrmost
Winchester
John Handley
Famous Henry Horse Sold To Mr. Dougherty
Linda the famous racetrack horse owned by the late Robert M. Henry of this city was sold by executors of his estate to B F P Barney Dougherty of Washington. The price was not disclosed in a private sale. Dougherty secured the Winchester fair racing classes for the next annual event and will share the card with harness horsemen in Washington and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Robert M. Henry
B. FP
Barney”) Dougherty
Washington
Henry
Dougherty
Winchester Fair
Baltimore
Now's Time to Swat the Flies Right and Left
Summer heat brings a flood of flies crawling over milk bottles butter and tables. Health officers urge owners and public to use swatters and traps to destroy the new population and curb typhoid fever risk.
Personal News Briefs From Home Visit and Travel
Miss Virginia Tayloe Boyd, daughter of Dr P W Boyd, visits her uncle Henry Boyd in Chicago. Elizabeth Dawson, 1923 Handley High School graduate and student nurse at Woman's Hospital Philadelphia, arrives for a two week vacation. Marshall S Carper returns to National Business College Roanoke after spending a few days with his parents in Boyce.
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Virginia Tayloe Boyd
P. W. Boyd
Henry Boyd
Chicago
Elizabeth, Dawson
Woman's Hospital
Philadelphia
Marshall S. Carper
National Business Llege
Roanoke
W. 8. Carper
Boyce
Clearwater realtors honor Alfred Marshall with keynote address
Alfred Pritchard Marshall president of the Clearwater Realtors was selected to address the national realtors convention in Washington along with nineteen others from across the country He highlighted Clearwater Florida as a bustling growing community and praised the Chamber of Commerce for placing the town on the Florida map and keeping it there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pritchard Marshall
Clearwater
Fla
National Realtors
Marshall
Realtors
Florida
The
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
Doctor Sager to Join Mayo Clinic for Residency
Dr Sager and Mrs W Warren Sager of Washington visit the Harmer family on West Cork Street before heading to Rochester Minnesota. Dr Sager will spend three years at the Mayo Brothers hospital specializing in surgery. He is a Winchester High School product and has training at several Virginia schools. He earned his medical degree in Washington and has served as resident physician at Emergency Hospital for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Warren Sager
Washington
Louise G. Harmer
Emergency Hospital
That City
Frederick resident Oscar Leight goes to Johns Hopkins for stomach specialist
Oscar Leight of Frederick County living near Grimes was taken to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore by Dr M G Hoffman for examination by a hospital stomach specialist. He has suffered for months and local physicians had advised specialist evaluation.
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Oscar Leight
Frederick County
Grimes
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
M. G. Hoffman
Leight
Facilities for Healthy Growth in Stages and Spaces
Describes stadiums, gymnasia, labs and open air classrooms intended for anaemic children, highlighting the best of recreational grounds and educational spaces for physical and intellectual development.
Surprise Birthday Party Held for Mrs Williams at Kernstown
Kernstown Virginia June 15 a surprise party honored Mrs Clarence Williams for her birthday with guests from Winchester Asbury Hernsown and Gretna among others. A grand dinner followed and attendees wished her many happy returns. Mrs Milton Swartz had just returned home from visiting relatives.
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Kernstown
Clarence Wiliams
Julian Williams
Gretna
Conley Orndorff
Foster
Esther Williams
Wilmer Henry
Martin Williams
Lloyd, Zirkle
Russell Williams
Winchester
Carl Eckley
Hattie
Melvin
Milton Swartz
Asbury
Marguerite
Raymond Swartz
Herns
Williams
Clarence Williams
Red Pepper Claim For Break Up Cold Pain Remedy
Fragmentary note describes breaking chest congestion with red pepper. Mentions a claim about a “Red Bell” pepper aiding relief and a brief personal remark about a bad cold. No verifiable medical evidence or guidance provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
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Geo.washington Hotel
Queen Olives
Mr. Hooks
Southland
Pennsylvania
W. P. Stoner
Banover
Axminster
Tapestry
Brussels
Congoleum
W.C. Plundeke Co
President Coolidge
Gen. Pershing
Coolidge
Andrews
Garretts
Henry Horse
Mr. Dougherty
Alfred Marshall
Realty Body
DR. Sager
Mayo Clinic
Specialist
Emmert’s
Carter
Moling & Seal
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