War Gallantry Citation Receives Silver Star for 1898 Action
Capt. Guy E. Manning retired Army commandant at Handley High School received a Silver Star citation for gallantry in action on July 2 1898 at Santiago Cuba. Manning was then a second lieutenant in the 3rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and promoted on the field to captain.
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Guy E. Manning
United States Army
Handley High School
Santiago
Cuba
Manning
3Rd
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Bluemont Road Repair Planned After Highway Commission Reply
Assemblyman Wilbur C. Hall of Loudoun county reports receipt of a state reply promising action to fix the Bluemont to Purcellville road. The route, recently taken over by the State Highway Commission, has been in very poor condition and will be remedied.
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Wilbur C. Hall
Loudoun County
State Highway Commission
Bluemont
Purcellville
In Memoriam Nannie L Sonner Remembrance Note
In sad but shoving remembrance of my dear sister Nannie L Sonner who departed this life one year ago on June 25 1923 My sister is sleeping so free from pain Oh wake her not sweet spirit to suffer again Her trowbies have ended her sorrow all gone By her devoted sister Mrs Calvin Stickley
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Nannie L. Sonner
Calvin Stickley
Mentho Sulphur Cited To Cure Eczema Skin Ailments
A noted skin specialist says Mentho-Sulphur, due to germ destroying properties, quickly eases skin irritation and heals eczema. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and apply like cold cream for relief.
Virginia Delegation Leads Parade at Democratic Convention
Virginia delegates pledged united support for Senator Carter Glass as the party aimed for a first ballot after the fifteenth or twentieth vote. Demonstrations for Bryan and Cox highlighted the tense arena as old leaders were saluted and the convention resumed roll calls.
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New York
Virginia
Carter Glass
Old Dominion
Bryan
Houston Sullivan
Omaha
Nebraska
Silzer
Elbert H. Pram
New Jersey
North Dakota
J. B
McAdoo
Ku Klux Klan
Mr. O'Connor
Carroll Miller
Pennsylvania
Smith
Samuel PB. Shull
Senator Underwood
Underwood
Shull
Clarence Renshaw
Pittsburgh
Ritchie
Maryland
Madison Square ‘Garden
James M. Cox
Ohio
Cox
Mr. Cox
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Dwight W. Wylie
Central Presbyterian Church
Minnesota
W. J. Quinn
St. Paul
Democrats Carry Wyoming Electors Vote Tale
Mrs Anna B Haggard is among three Democratic electors nominated for Wyoming if the party wins in November she will carry the state ballot to Washington She is active in women's clubs and serves on the University of Wyoming board of trustees an education affairs role.
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Anna B. Haggard
Wyoming
Washington
Hagsgard
University of Wyoming
Testing Hammer Impact on Car Couplings and Drawbars
Struck by two ton hammer, car couplings and drawbars are tested to withstand blows from the weight. If they survive the impact, they are deemed safe to prevent failures in service.
Camels Challenge Origins Among Domestic Animals
A historical note highlights camels as unique among domestic animals for lacking verifiable lineage to any wild species. Researchers emphasize their uncertain ancestry and the long journey of domestication.
Ancient Egyptian Dress Described for Women 6,000 Years Ago
An ancient Egyptian fashion note explains a light fitting ankle length dress with short sleeves worn by women about six millennia ago in Egypt.
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Egypt
The Time for Silence
A quotation attributed to the Boston Transcript on prudence in speech notes that speaking at the wrong moment betrays doubt and restraint. The aphorism highlights the value of silence when unsure of the right words.
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Boston Transcript
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Bluemont Road
Senator Glass
Virginia Standard
North Carolina
North
South Dakota
Glass
John Bryan
Richmond
Dixie
Old Virginny
John A. Matthews
Georgia
Next New Theatre
W.C. Plundeke Co
Paris
Emmert’s
Senator Smoot
President Coolidge
Reed Smoot
Mr. Coolidge
White House
Reed Gordon
Jack
Bob
Utah
Molly Pitcher Voile
Moling & Seal
Marresco
Walspar
Jessie Hillyard Trenary
East Water Street
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