Roosevelt Led Progressives to Mock The Presidency
Historical commentary recalls 1912 Bull Moose momentum with Theodore Roosevelt. It describes conventions in Chicago and the manipulation by leaders to push Roosevelt’s nomination, then his withdrawal and call for support of the Republican ticket. The piece critiques Progressive ranks as bait for Roosevelt’s personal ambition and loyalty questioned.
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Roosevelt
Gideon
Chicago
Perkins
Harvester Trust
Oyster Bay
The Men of 9s and the Spanish War Militia
Eighteen years ago the U S militia was mustered for the Spanish war. Few state troops crossed borders or saw combat but all gained valuable experience and the lesson of 98 remains in memory. Every man who volunteered for the war of 98 offered himself willingly.
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United States
Lesson of 18 years echoes through Spanish war reminiscence
The speaker laments government incompetence that sacrificed healthy men to inefficiency and poor sanitation. He notes some veterans from the Spanish war will lead if war with Mexico occurs, providing hope that the mistakes of 1916 would not again endanger soldiers.
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Spain
Mexico
New American Hero Captain Sidney Morey of Tenth Cavalry
Staunton News salutes Captain Sidney Morey of the Tenth Cavalry for his bravery after being twice wounded in the Carrigaal ambush. He crawled to safety despite thirst and left three unwounded troopers to ensure their chance at survival, then sent a concise battle report to a superior officer before being rescued by a party from the Eleventh Cavalry.
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Morey
Carrigaal
Solemn Sanctity of Joy in Worship by Walt Mason
A verse poem by Walt Mason critiques dour churchgoers who scorn mirth in worship. He argues God created a joyful world and urges cheerful singing and glad prayer, joking that a deacon would eject him for smiling in church.
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House of Prayer
Jerovah
Kirk
Walt Mason
Mt Williams Notes Yard Party and Visits
Mt Williams Virginia residents report social visits from Ima Williams Lena Orndorff Hurl Himelright N C Williams. Miss Marie Orndorff stayed with Gracie and Martha Moore from Sunday to Monday. C N Orndorff visited J H Burkhart on Sunday. Martha Moore stayed to Monday with Mrs H W Orndorff. Mrs W H Williams visited her mother last week.
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Mount Williams
Ima Williams
Lena Orndorff
Messrs
Hurl Himelright
N. C. Williams
Kernstown
H. W. Ashwood
Marie Orndorff
Gracie
Martha Moore
C. N. Orndorff
J. H. Burkhart
Patent
H. W. Orndorff
W. H. Williams
Children services at St Johns Lutheran Church Sunday
The article notes children’s services at St John’s Lutheran Church on Sunday July 2 at 8 pm. It also reports Little Ethel Brewer improving from whooping cough and lists local visits and harvest preparations with farmers preparing binders for a likely good yield.
Forethought Helps Save Big Expenses, Says Ohio Reader
E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family rarely is without Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says during extended visits they take it along, reinforcing the value of having the remedy on hand.
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E. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Ridgeway Services Schedule for July 2
Ridgeway services announced with sermons at Darkenville at 2 p.m. and Rest Chapel at 8 p.m. The afternoon sermon will focus on the order of the P. O. S. of A. in Inwood, West Virginia. Pastor W. R. Hardesty delivers both sessions.
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Ggg Se
Winchester Woman Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
Winchester resident Mrs. J. W. Stryker reports severe back pain and weakness eased after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. She notes the remedy provides quick relief when kidney function falters and urges neighbors to use the same product. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y produces Doan’s.
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Doan
For Sale YVoony and Tunabout Horses in Virginia
For sale two standard bred trotters from a thoroughbred pony dam. YVoony five years old and Tunabout sire. Contact A H Byrd in Borryville Virginia. Phone 12 J.
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J. A H. Byrd
Soy Beans with Corn Boosts Yield and Simplifies Silage
An Orange Judd Farm contributor urges intercropping soy beans with corn. They cite nitrogen fixation and reported yield gains of about ten bushels per acre, plus easier harvest with one pass. The approach reduces labor, improves fodder quality, and can enhance stalk pasture.
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Orange Judd
Reid
Protecting Alfalfa Hay With Simple Shed Structures
Kansas State Agricultural College agronomy assistant professor Ralph Kenny warns against letting alfalfa hay weather unprotected. He says well cured hay is worth the extra cost of shelter, improving market price and nutritive value when fed on the farm. He describes cheap storage sheds using twenty foot poles and a pitched corrugated roof with minimal side walls to stop rain damage.
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Ralph Kenny
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kenny
Social Brevities From Berryville
Berryville Virginia June 29. Social notes list guests visiting from Chicago New York Fairfax and Washington at local homes including Dur ham Fielding Airlie Woodberry Forest and The Sign of the Motor Sar n. Several young people attend summer activities and dances with friends from Charlestown Charles Town Winchester Clarke County and nearby towns.
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Bettie Rice
Virginia Zider
Charlestown
J. L. Harris
Norris. Harris
New Orleans
H. W. Hilleary
Washington, D. C
Harry K. Rugell
Alexander Barrie
Frances Page
Winchester
Gardner Brown
New York
Kenry Gilpin
Clarke County
Philip Nelson
Eleanor Eyster
Barbara Campbell
Frances Moore
Sara W. Coe
Stewart S. Hyslop
Philadelphia
W. C. Stevenson
Shield, Pa
Bloom Briefs: Services at St Johns Anthenan July 2
In Bloom Va on June 29, children’s services will be held at St Johns Antheran Church starting promptly at 8 o clock. William Branner and family of near Wheatfield visited Sunday. Mrs G W Hulver and daughter Mary traveled to Winchester on business Monday. Guests at N B Williams home Sunday included Mr and Mrs Eavy Oats. Lela Richard returning from National Park Seminary Maryland for vacation. Mrs Norman Cooper with St James friends. Madison Rosenberger Hayfield. Mr and Mrs Award Frye Illinois visited relatives here.
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St. Johns Antheran Church
William Branner
Wheatfield
G.W. Hulver
Mary
Winchester
N. B. Williams
Eavy Oats
Lela Richard
National Park Seminary
Forest Glen Md
Norman Cooper
St. James
Madison Rosenberger
Hayfield
Mrsi Award Frye
Ilinois
Cooper and Lula Cooper Visit Winchester in Brief
Mrs A S Cooper and Miss Lula Cooper spent a day in Winchester. Miss Dorothy Miller left for Martinsburg to spend the greater part of the season.
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A.S. Cooper
Lula Cooper
Winchester
Dorothy Miller
Martinsburg
Shell Inspector John Moore Takes Post in Army Field Guns
John Moore of Berryville has left the University of Virginia to accept a shell inspector job in Baltimore. He will oversee iron shells for field guns used by the army. Shells are shipped empty and loaded with explosive before heading to the front.
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John Moore
Berryville
Baltimore
University
Ofginia
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Tenth Cavalry
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W. H. Lamp
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E. R. Clowser
A.bh. Beaver
Ridgeway Services
Borryville. Va
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Panama
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Co. A. Heller & CO
Thur-Sat
Iiove Bros. Dept. Store
Union Bank
Union Bank of Winchester
S. Washington St
Reservoir Park
Barton & Barton, Attys
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Capitol Park
Ashington
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Capitol
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T. Knight
WM. E. Branson
Clearbrook
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
S. A. Jordan
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Brunswick
Baltimore & Ohio Free Labor Bureau
Camden St
Friendship Fire Company
Equty
Lana
Fletcher
Centaur Company
Leputizia Pract
Berryville, Va
Sterling Goddard
Chicago, Il
Durham
Frances Macomb
Florida
J. R. C. Boyer
C. C. Lewis
R. Walton Moore
Margaret Moore
Keith
Fairfax
A. Moore, Jr
Master Hunter Osborne
Woodberry
Lloyd Williams
A. S. Marine Corps
Airlie
Nellie Campbell
Charlesown
Logan Shutt
Mary Shutt
Kabletown
Jane C. Moore
W. R. Gregg
Edward Wall
Bloom, Va
Children’s
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Glacier National Park
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