Two Commencements in Winchester Honored by Virginia Seminary
Travel writer Rev. Carlton D. Harris recalls June commencements in Winchester, Virginia, with Fort Loudoun Seminary graduates and Randolph-Macon College alumni. He notes storms en route, historic sights around Braddock Street, the Gold Rule Bible Class in the Shenandoah Valley, and a large Presbyterian Church service for the Fort Loudoun Seminary graduates.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Baltimore
Shiretown
Amus
Musiiatore
Tuble
Boniface Gener
Johnny Rebaka
Yankee Doodle
Taylor
McGuire
George Washington
General Braddock
David Crockett
Daniel Webster
Webster
Braddock Street
Roszel
Shenandoa Valley Academy
Presbyterian Church
Ster
R. Glass
Seventies era travelogue and local spirit in Winchester
A travelogue piece recounts a searing sequence in Winchester with remarks about Dr. W. Currell and Pastor J. H. Lacy. It reflects fond memories of meals, old friends, and a move toward Middletown and Ashland while criticizing profiteering and lodging in travel.
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Severance
W. Currell
Washington
Lee University
Fort Loudoun
Glare
Winchester
Frank MM. Richardson
Lacy
Seminary
E. J. Evans
Evans
Sam _ Jones
L. ‘Arkwood
Thatel
Middletown
Fred. Wyane
Baltmore
Ashland
Bayer Aspirin Ad Highlights Efficacy and Packaging
An advertisement touts Bayer tablets as genuine safe for millions over twenty years with directions for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and general pain. It notes 12 tablets in a tin and larger packages sold by druggists and identifies the product as Bayer trade mark.
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Bayer
Local Market Prices From Wholesale and Retail Listings
Daily market quotes show wholesale wheat at 2.80 per bushel and barley at 1.50. Local retail prices include flour per 12 pound sack and various fats, meats, and dairy items with butter around 0.43 to 0.51, eggs at 0.43, and spring chickens at 0.60. Livestock prices list fat cattle 14.50 to 15.50, lambs 12 to 17, sheep and calves 8.00 to 15.50, with mixed hay around 1.05 and timothy hay at 0.30.
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Eewtest
Seereeees
Virginia
Jerowoer
Merrir
Bnei Ei
GLOBE
Globe Developing
We Used to Journey Off To Rome for Vacation Then Now
The line hints at a family or traveler recalling prior trips to Rome during long breaks. It implies a shift or change in plans, possibly due to new circumstances altering traditional summer travel. No specific dates or names are given.
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Rome
California Syrup of Figs Brand Claim Cited
An advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs as a trusted laxative for children and notes the product’s fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. It advises looking for the California name on the package to ensure a harmless remedy for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Democrats Oust Senator Reed as League Example
U S Senator James A Reed of Missouri lost his seat as delegate from the Fifth District including Kansas City after the Democratic National Committee met in San Francisco before the convention. The action reflects intra party contest within the league style pressures of the period.
Danderine Promises Hair Growth And Shine
A vintage ad claims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff. It promises every hair shows new life vigor brightness and thickness after use, with only a few cents for application.
Swanson Denies Opposition to Versailles Treaty
Virginia Senator Claude A. Swanson denies any opposition to the Versailles treaty. He says Massachusetts Senator David I. Walsh misquoted him in a telegram to Walsh from Washington. Swanson asserts he voted as circumstances required and refutes the implied charge of hostility to the treaty.
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Washington
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Walsh
San Francisco
Intervier
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Co
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Bell
United
Associated Press
Republicatin
Southern Methodist
Carlton D. Harris
Tucker
Star
United States
Western Electric
Thor Electric
Westinghouse
Northern Virginia Power Co
Berryville
Charles Town
Chamber of Commerce
Pike
Jos BI
J. W. Jolliffe
Rouss Avenue
Barnhart
Brill & Ritter
J. S. Solenberger & Co
North Main Street
H. R. Bryarly
BRC
H. D. Albin
Old Dominion
Winchester Milling Corporation
Troy Laundry
Water Street
MR. Dealer
Garber Mfg. CO
S. Braddock St
Swanson
Baker & Shryock
Goodyear
Firestone
Goodrich
Chapman
Carver &McVicar
S. Market
E. J. Snapp
Bell’phone
N. Market St
Middletown Milling Co
James Clarke
Tn - Trovella
Clarke
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