Confederate leader praised amid bitterness in history
A long commentary reflects on Jefferson Davis and the Civil War era noting evolving views as history cools. It contrasts courage and loyalty with factional resentment and laments bitterness in later assessments of the lost cause. The piece blends tribute with caution about present prosperity. Local notes report Mt. Williams gatherings and a small town baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Pitfelgin
Fatela
Cong
Locusts Decline in Maryland After Swarm Hype
Reports from Hagerstown in late June indicate the 17 year locust invasion caused limited damage beyond trees and shrubs. An authority notes orchards were overestimated as endangered, while the swarms have largely died down and the roar fades.
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Hagerstown
Local Women Hold Memorial Service and Mission Meeting
Local readers learn of a Strasburg Woman's Missionary Council event with a Memorial Service for Belle H Bennett, a luncheon, worship by Rev F A Tyler, a children’s dialogue on the Bennett Memorial, and plans for the Scarritt Bible and Training School fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Belle H. Bennett
Southern Methodist Church
Woman's Missionary Council
T J. Copeland
RF. A. Tyler
F. A. Tyler
Winchester
C. D. Wilson
Strasbore
Japan
Foreign Department
America
Home Department
W. D. Keene
Woodstock
Grand to Have Your Health says Mrs Jenny Evans Detroit
Mrs Evans a factory worker lost her health due to back pains and weakness. A friend recommended Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which she credits with her recovery and improvement in overall well being. The ad urges women with similar troubles to consider the remedy as a trusted treatment for female ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Evans
Detroit
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Roses Strewn in President's Path in Salt Lake City
President Harding and Mrs. Harding arrived in Salt Lake City for a 12 hour visit after a drive from Ogden. The president, joined by Governor Mabry and Senators Smoot and King, received an ovation as crowds lined the route to cheer wave flags and scatter roses along the presidential auto path.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Harding
Ogden
Maby
Smoot
King
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