Sumac Gathering Promoted by Agriculture Bulletin
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin highlights the profitable sumac gathering industry in western Virginia. It notes rising prices due to reduced Sicilian imports and urges revival of the craft in Shenandoah Valley. The bulletin explains wild growth on poor land, simple gathering, and the life of leather benefited by sumac dyeing.
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United States
Virginia
Sicily
Shenandoah Valley
German Smith
Winchester
New Jersey
Frederick
South Braddock Street
Department of Agriculture
Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Germans Sign Peace Treaty Ties and Reactions Across Europe
London editorial pages distrust Germany after its decision to sign the peace treaty, citing Scapa Flow sinkings as proof of treachery. Paris papers warn the task ahead rivals wartime challenges, while the Three Council refers Scapa Flow sinkings to experts. Herman Mueller to head the German delegation in Versailles, with the blockade to be lifted upon or after treaty signing.
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Signifiz
London
Germany
Scapa Flow
Paris
Council of Three
Mueller
Herman Mueller
la Liberte
Versailles
Fire Fighter Praised Nerv Worth By Sidney Fireman
L A McKinnon, a long time Sidney Ohio fire department member, endorses Nerv Worth saying it helped bloating blood circulation and dizzy spells. He notes truer sleep and rested nights after starting the tonic. Miller's Drug Store in Winchester sells Nerv Worth with a dollar back guarantee.
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L.A. McKinnon
Sidney
Ohio
Nerv-Worth Co
L. A. MC Kinnon
McKinnon
Miller’s
Winchester
Bunker Hill Notes Visit from Greencastle and Local Trip
Bunker Hill West Virginia notes Mr Perkens Glass from Greencastle spent Sunday with J T Stewart. Mrs Harris returned Saturday from a two day trip in L Qu de un.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
Perkens Glass
Greencastle
J. T. Stewart
Social Courtesies and Local Visits in Brucetown Va
Brucetown residents and surrounding guests share weekend visits and family gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Frank Paule and sister with Nettie Ferry visiting Edward Hevelstine near Berryville, and Mrs. S J Swimley Sr hosting Frank Huyette from Charlottesville. The town anticipates church services June 29 led by Rev. O D Lambert.
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Brucetown
Frank Paule
Bailey
Nettie Ferry
Edward Hevelstine
Berryville
Frank Huyette
Charlottesville
S. J. Swimley
Robert Clendening
Albert Clendening
Fleshman
Sheppe
Robert Sheppe
Norfolk
Andrew Sheppe
Baby
Leslie Henshall
Hagerstown
Mr. Henshall
Joseph Snapp
Margaret Stipe
Front Royal
Howard Boden
Mary Belle
Martinsburg
Boden
Fraley
Dudley Pierce
Winchester
W. W. Tanquary
B. Purcell and Sons
Washington
William Best Hesseltine
Washington and Lee University
F. T. Pine
Alexandria
O. D. Lambert
James’ Williams
Clarke Wright
House Senate Conferees Approve Repeal of Daylight Saving Law
Washington reports conferees on the agricultural appropriation bill approved a rider providing for repeal of the daylight saving law on October 26. The action follows earlier congressional gains and signals a change in time policy pending final passage.
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Washington
House
Senate
Whitehouse Antiseptic Powder Promises Germ Cure
A Victorian style advertisement touts Whitehouse Antiseptic Powder as a remedy for odors and infections. It claims to disinfect and heal cuts and skin troubles, offered in 35¢ and $1.00 sizes with postpaid home delivery from Whitehouse Chemical Co. Lynchburg VA.
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Whitehouse
Whitehouse Chemical Co
Lynchburg
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Jessie Hillyard
Wall Paper
East Mater
Ted
the Union Bank of Winchester
H.R. Bryarly & Bro. Agents
Pelel al
SIG
N——e Tvite Spection
Ao Fine Repairing
He Hotel
Cwashington
D.C
Dewey Hotel
14Th
L Streets
White House
Frank P. Fenwick
Chichester
Drimggists
Sumag
Sumac
Erie
Ane C. B. LeFevre
Lasse
France
511Th Engineer Corps
Gertie Cline
Waynesboro
Ella Henson
G. W. Swimley
Martinshiire
Jack Hardy
Nerv
Bunker Hill Notes
Kde
Esa
Ryan & Orndoff
Pianio Sale
Kimball
Arion
Bradbury
Beatty
Chas
M. Stieff
Knabe
Mir
Estey
Chicago
Henry
E. Piccadilly St
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