Glass elected chair of Democratic platform committee
In San Francisco on June 29 the Democratic platform committee chose Senator Sid Glass of Virginia as chair by unanimous vote. The committee, with diverse support and opposing blocs, approved forming a nine member sub committee to hear planks and draft a tentative platform while debates over prohibition, the league of nations, and the Irish question continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. F. Nichols
Committee On Credent
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Committee On Rules and Order of
Resolutions Committee
Sid Glass
Glass
Virginia
Committee On Resolutions
Walsh
Montana
William J. Bryan
Senator Glass
Pp. B. Quinn
Rhode Island
League of Nations
Trish
Committee On
Freight tariffs and pay hikes eyed by ICC hearing
Clifford Thorne of Chicago testified to the Interstate Commerce Commission that freight rates may rise 55 percent if railroads secure tariff increases and higher worker pay. He argued the burden would fall on freight traffic amid shipper demands and railroad rate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
Dillard Sues Slonaker Over Farm Tenancy Contract
A Frederick county jury awards D. M. Dillard 850 damages in a suit against A. L. Slonaker. Dillard claimed a verbal one year tenancy starting January 1 after moving property to the Slonaker farm. Slonaker contends it was temporary storage. Attorneys Kern Cather for Dillard Ward Larrick for Slonaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Dillard
A. L. Slonaker
Frederick County
Mr. Dillard
Slonaker
Dillard
Slonaker Farm
Kern and
Cather
Ward and Larrick
G O P Leaders to Hold Confab in Campaign Plans
Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge plan talks in New Jersey and New York to map acceptance speeches. Harding will make an Americanism address for a phonograph record to be used in the campaign. The dialogue reflects early Republican strategy in the 1920s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Harding
Frelinghuysen
Raritan
N. J
Ventilation Importance in Barns for Fresh Air Exchange
Ventilation is essential in barns similar to houses. Any closely enclosed barn should have a vent at the top to allow foul air to escape and let cooler, pure air enter, preventing air quality from deteriorating under the roof.
Alfalfa Starts Easier After Sweet Clover Note
It is easier to start alfalfa where sweet clover was grown before as it helps establish the soil bacteria. However inoculated alfalfa seed will grow well even without prior sweet clover. If sweet clover is grown first its seed should be inoculated or growth may be limited.
Vegetable Matter for Soil in Soil Improvement
The article surveys sources of vegetable matter to enrich soil humus. It notes crop residues as a primary humus base, grass and sod crops as highly valuable, and stable manure as beneficial. It highlights winter cover crops like annual clover, vetch, and rye grown to be turned under in spring.
Youngster Learns Lesson on Household Roles
In a playful home dispute Mary and John debated proper duties during play. The argument escalated until John declared with dignity that men are always the boss.
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Mary
John
Mongolian Eldest Sons as Monks Then Beggars City
In Mongolia the eldest son of each family must become a monk or lama, both public charges. The lama relies on alms for support. Durga, a town of 10 000 dramaa, is described as a veritable city of beggars.
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Mongolia
Durga
First Woman Joins Union in 1860s Typographers
The first woman admitted to a male trade union is believed to be Miss Mary Baker who, in the late sixties, was unanimously elected to the Chicago branch of the International Typographical Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker
Chicago
International Typographical Union
What a Woman Can Do Exclamation Cited by Ohio Journal
The Ohio State Journal notes a simple moral exclamation a woman can utter rather than swear words. It frames the phrase as a proper and powerful response to anger, underscoring restraint and propriety.
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Ohio State Journal
Native Westchester Cowboys Era Term Meaning
The word cowboy arose during the American Revolution to label a group of Tory raiders who patrolled Westchester County New York’s neutral ground, stealing cattle from both sides and causing other mischief.
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Westchester County
N. Y
What Mother Forgot
A brief exchange on motherhood shows a tired parent snapping at a child and the child reminding the parent that she is a mother, not a child. The remark underscores parental fatigue and the lasting bond between mother and son.
Receipted bill found in mouse nest at Derby academy home
A house worker near Derby academy in Hingham unearthed a mouse nest containing a receipted bill for the construction of the house. The bill was dated 200 years ago.
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Derby Academy
Hingham
Turner in New York Defines a Piker as Living Within Income
A 4 piker is described as a man who lives within his income in a turner in New York, with a citation from the Boston Transcript. The remark frames thrift or restraint as a personal attribute tied to earnings and lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Transcript
Join the Chamber Drive to Boost Frederick County
By W P Massey the article urges Winchester and Frederick county residents to join the Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the community for future prosperity. It frames the chamber as the single unit to unite efforts and stresses immediate action and broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Massey
Frederick Co
Winchester
Frederick County
Chamber of Commerce
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Bank Charter Approved
Washington June 29. The comptroller of the currency approved a charter for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Cooperative Bank of Cleveland Ohio. The bank will be capitalized at 1 million dollars. Warren S Stone grand chief of the brotherhood filed the charter application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Cooperative Bank of
Cleveland
Ohio
Comptroller of
Warren S. Stone
The
Brotherhood
Four Die as Sutherland Hotel Wall Collapses
Four persons are killed and an undetermined number injured when a wall collapses at the Sutherland Hotel on Main Street in Buffalo. The lodging house housed eighty tenants at the time of the incident.
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Associated Press
BUFFALO, —_N
Sutherland Hotel
Main Street
Parson Davies Dies in Bedford Va at 70
Charles Edward Parson Davies known in sport, died in Bedford Virginia. He rose to prominence in the 1880s as manager of Dan O Leary the champion walker. Born in Ireland in 1861 his death was reported from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Edward
Davis
Bedford
Davies
Dan O'Leary
Ireland
Quite So A Friend In Need In Sufficient Need
A terse civic note discusses mutual aid and friendship dynamics within a community. It highlights social support roles and the value of helping neighbors in times of need. The piece emphasizes solidarity and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatere
Pressure on Many Leaders in Stock Market Slump
New York June 29 The stock market largely followed the prior day's pattern with oils chemicals and equipment under pressure while rails including Delaware and Hudson fell almost four points. Vanadium steel and Famous Players showed firmness as coverages in coalers oils steels and coppers caused partial readjustment. Close steady with about 225000 shares traded. Mrs H D Frame improving after illness at her brother’s home near White Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Delaware and Hudson
London
Mrs. Orze W. Kidder Dies in La Crosse Wisconsin
Mrs. Orze W. Kidder born February 17 1854 in Virginia died at 1 30 am in La Crosse Wisconsin at 142 South Seventh street after heart trouble. She moved to La Crosse in 1887 and was a devout member of King Street Methodist Church. Survived by husband George W. Kidder and two sons W V Kidder and Joseph K Kidder. sister Nettie Vinsonheller. one son Theodore B Kidder predeceased. Funeral Friday at home.
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Orze W. Kidder
Frances Affieck
la Crosse
Wis
George W. Kidder
South Seventh Street
Rochester
Minn
Hannah Susan Kidder
Virginia
Moorefield
Hardy County
William Gregory
Amanda Vinsonheller
Winchester
Joseph K. Kidder
Theodore B. Kidder
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Nettie Vinsonheller
Scouts Plan for Annual Encampment
The Winchester area scouts plan their annual encampment and announce a campaign to recruit 1000 members to cover 50 new boys since February. Services led by multiple pastors will occur Sundays, and new officers including deputy scout commissioner Rosenberger were elected. A special parents’ meeting and refreshments are planned at the building tonight.
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Reeses of America
Associated
Winchester
Walter Depp
Dr. Lacy
A. A. Kelly
Clarence Woods
W. W. Glass
W. R. Talbot
H. B. McCormac
W. A
London Scout Conference
Pastor Resigns for Vanderbilt Study
Luray Virginia June 28 The Rev B J Earp longtime pastor of Christian churches in Luray and Rockingham counties resigns from the pastorate to enter Vanderbilt University immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luray
B. J.,earp
This
Rockingham Counties
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee Legislature Ratifies Federal Suffrage Amendment
The Tennessee legislature approved the federal suffrage amendment today at the state capitol and will convene again on August 9 to consider ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tech
Tennessee
State Capitol
Mrs Roberts Family Returns From Visit to Pennsylvania
Mrs. Carl Roberts and her daughter Miss Virginia Roberts have returned to Brooklyn New York after visiting Mrs W A Pingley on South Market Street. Mrs Roberts was accompanied by her sister Miss Anna Pingley and her brother Mr Harry Pingley. Mr John H Kern of North Main Street has gone to Rock View at Pen Mar Park Pennsylvania for a stay of some time.
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Carl Roberts
Virginia Roberts
Brooklyn
N. Y
Roberts
W. A. Pingley
South Market Street
Anna Pingley
Harry Pingley
John H. Kern
North Main Street
Rock View
Pen- Mar Park
Indictments for 2265 War Slackers in Brooklyn Court
Indictments against 2265 alleged war slackers were filed today in the Brooklyn federal court. Warrants will be issued for arrests by U S marshals after about 50 percent are believed to have entered war service without notifying local draft boards.
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New York
Visitors Welcome D Frank Wagner and Party to City
Mr. D. Frank Wagner and nephews Ned F Wagner and 5 C Bryson from Watsontown Pa visited the city on Sunday as guests of Mr. W M Wagner. They returned home with Mr. Wagner who will spend some time in Watsontown.
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D. Frank Wagner
Ned, F.wagner
5. C. Bryson
Watsontown
W- M Wagner
Wagner
Women’s Missionary Society Holds Annual Convention
The Life Woman’s Missionary Society of the Winchester district is holding its annual convention today in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Representatives from most church auxiliaries in the district are present and hosted by the Shepherdstown branch. Winchester members attending include Mrs. Martin Wisecarver Mrs. M Richardson Mrs. D L Blakemore Mrs. William G Hardy Mrs. O L Jamison Mrs. Hunter Davidson Mrs A H Jackson and Mrs John I Sloat.
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Life Woman's Missionary Society of
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Martin Wisecarver
M. Richardson
D. L. Blakemore
William G. Hardy
O. L. Jamison
Hunter Davidson
A. H. Jackson
John I. Sloat
Daily Thought on Action and Duty
A pithy line urges that heaven misses those who will not act in their current place and time. It emphasizes proactive effort and responsibility, framed in a moral or quasi-quoted voice. The compact aphorism reflects a timeless admonition to seize opportunity and do one's duty.
Mr Joseph Roe Heads to Terra Haute Indiana
Mr Joseph Roe departed this morning for Terra Haute Indiana. The move appears routine with no further details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Roe
Terra Haute
Ind
Virginians Lead Wilson Demonstration at Democratic Convention
A Virginia led protest at the Democratic National Convention opens with a Marine band, an immense U S flag, and a grand display as delegates from Virginia and other states rally for President Wilson. The Virginia standard is carried to the platform and planted in the press box amid cheers and tense moments.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Virginia
Marine Corps
Kremer
Georgia
Michigan
Hawaii
North Carolina
Mississippi
Florida
Vermont
Tennessee
Oregon
Texas
Arizona
Wyoming
Arkansas
Allie Lockhart Dies After Long Illness in Virginia
Allie Lockhart of Mountain Falls Virginia died Monday night at 10 30 after a prolonged illness described as the m fu with subsequent complications. He was about 12, son of Mr and Mrs H T Lockhart, survived by three sisters Leafy Evelyn and Hilda and two brothers James and Taylor. A funeral will be held at St John s Lutheran Church Wednesday morning with interment in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Falls
Allie Lockhart
H. T. Lockhart
Misses Leafy
Evelyn
Hilda Lockhart
James
Taylor Lockhart
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Open Closet Is Menace To Health In Winchester
City Health Officer Dr. Walter Cox warns residents that 1250 surface jets in the city pose a health threat. He urges citizen action to remove nuisances and protect babies from disease carried by filth and disease-prone conditions. The appeal emphasizes sanitation, accountability of property owners, and prompt abatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cox
Winchester
State Board of Health
Leity Council
Early apples show scattered shipments across regions
Reports from growers in the mid Atlantic and eastern states indicate a rising early apple shipment pace, with most districts seeing a better crop overall than last year. The Harrisburg to Staunton corridor reports increases, while Martinsburg, W Va, looks 30 to 40 percent higher, offset by some districts with smaller crops.
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New York
Ned
Harrisburg
Staunton
Washington County
Berkeley County
W. Va
Fredericks County
and Keyser
Martinsborg
Mrs Krebs Returning After Winter in Washington and Philadelphia
Mrs. H. Clay Krebs, spending the winter and spring in Washington and Philadelphia, returned last night with her daughter in law Mrs. F. Krebs of Philadelphia. They are guests of Mr. and Mrs. F Hi on North Braddock street.
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H. Clay Krebs
Washington
Philadelphia
F. Krebs
North Braddock Street
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