Newspaper economics and survival in Virginia
The piece discusses the high risk and frequent failures in the hot theater and newspaper publishing sectors, noting Virginia cities like Richmond Norfolk Newport News and Staunton have witnessed many newspaper deaths. It argues the business is a harsh venture where only stronger papers survive and weak ones fail, with a hard but open field for venturesome publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rermine Host
Virginia
Rihmond
Norfolk
Newport Newsburg
Staunton
Allons
Wmill
Amond
Lynchbure
Newport News
Richnuae M
the Spectator
the Vinator
Old Dominion ‘Sun
The
County Argus
Semikiy News
Daily News
Poem Fragment: A Sleeper, a Beggar, and a Moral by Mason
A sleeping narrator is rousted by a beggar asking for food and drink. The exchange reveals a critique of charity versus quick generosity. The speaker condemns offering money, noting the beggar’s need and a moral lesson about timing and deeds.
Family to Relocate to Washington and Ohio Ties
Mrs J B Deens formerly Miss Marie Yeakley of Ohio and her relatives Mr and Mrs miel Hawkins and family left yesterday for Washington where they will go to Cohim to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Deens
Marie Yeakley
Ohio
Miel Hawkins
Washins
Cohim
Herrin Mine War Sparks Officials Move to Act
Reports from Herrin Illinois describe a deadly mine war with 27 to 45 dead, inquest ordered by the coroner and a special grand jury to probe the massacre. It notes mob violence at strip pits and police and guard actions across Williamson and Jackson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Small
Ken
Southern Hinds Coal Company
Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Hudson Coal Company
Lewis Coal
Reynoldsville
Chicago
132Nd Infantry
Minois National Guard
Governor Small
Southern Illinois
West Frankford
Ill
Ges
Southton Coalt Company
Sam
Eran Eld
John H. Walker
Illiois Federation of Labor
Illinois
John Wilkinson
District 21
United Mine Workers
Wilkinson
Winchester Shenandoah schedule in county league games
Schedule lists Winchester games in the Shenandoah Valley League with home and away matches. Entries show opponents such as New Market Boyce Woodstock Front Royal Harrisonburg Mt. Jackson Strasburg and dates from June to September with various July and August fixtures. Most lines specify the opponent and date, with some times noted in the late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley League
New Market
Boyce
Woodstock
Shoe Wizard Haines to Visit Winchester in Shoe Saving Tour
The Shoe Wizard Haines, promoting cheap footwear, arrives in Winchester on Saturday with Hunter, the adjutant general, promising savings for residents of Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia. The event aims to help locals follow a statewide effort to reduce shoe costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
Winchester
Maryland
West Va
Hunter
Adjutant General
Williamson County
OFlaherty Defends Integrity After Acquittal in Robbery Case
Robert G. O Flaherty issues a sworn statement denying involvement in the Frederick county robbery for which he was acquitted by a unanimous jury. He asserts he was not intoxicated, had a good reputation, and was merely in company with others alleged to have robbed John Bowles and seeks corrections to prior reports. Winchester, June 21, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. O'Flaherty
Frederick County
O’flaherty
John Bowles
Star
G. O'Flaherty
Winchester
the Star
O'Flaherty
Shakespearean Philosophy and a Murky Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR blends Shakespearean thought with a garbled local note about a clerk and unnamed events. The readable portions mention providence in a sparrow and a clerk being knocked off his feet after an order, but details are unclear and names or places are not established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Jowarniopuire
One Happy, Two Cheap Lifes, Harrisburg Patriot Quip
The Harrisburg Patriot questions a familiar saying, noting only two can live as cheaply as one. The piece cites a Boston transcript and reflects skepticism about the old adage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Bouston
Save Gas Save Money Card Urges Consumers
A company warns coal prices rise and urges careful energy use. It notes gas supplies are sufficient for months but production increases may force higher gas prices. It asks prompt reports of leaks and wastage and promotes Save Gas Save Money cards to cut consumption and costs.
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Evening Star
Arry Flood Byrd
Win
Even Star Publishing Co
Ohester, Virginia
the Weekly Mirror
PNBS
Bell
United
Advanc
Associated
Walt Mason
Bourne
Marion
Thaxton
Davis
Washington
Labor
Harding
Waukeegan
D. Bi Duty
Hmerrin, Hl
Robert McGill
Strasburg
Mephibosheth
Gass
David
Avid
Saul
Mephhibosheth
Jonathan
God
Jesus
Glaize & Brother
Handley School
Equity
Stewart Bell
H. F. Byrd
Handley Library
Builders Exchange
East Fayette Street
Baltimore
Robert G. O’flaherty
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
P. C. Neidemeyer & Co
Furnishers Cor
Main and Water
United States
B. W
Clark
Can. Pac
Ladle
Ceylon
la Cale
Naples
Havre
Quebec Ry
Scotland
Palestine
Spain
Italy
Greece
Frank CG. Clark
Broadway
New York
BY Springs
Orkney Springs
Allegheny Mountains
A. Star
Eliectric
Mears
Atlantic City
Wildwood
Ocean City
Cape May
All S. Jersey Seashore
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Broadway: Ltd
Bryarly
Benefit of Civic League
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