Primary Opposition Announcements for Northern District Officials
A collection of notices announcing Democratic primary opposition for multiple county offices including Commissioner of Revenue Northern District, Sheriff, and County Supervisor Gainesboro District. Candidates cite prior service, military or educational background, and pledge to discharge duties if elected.
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Robert Shade
Reynolds
Frederick County
France
Shepherd College
Hugh G. Dehaven
Gainesboro
WM. D. Dehiavien
Brannon Announces Candidacy for County Clerk Post
A noisy primary era notice declares Brannon as candidate for the office of County Clerk subject to the Democratic primary. The message urges support from friends and citizens while mis-spellings and garbled text hint at a historical election notice.
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Sheriffie
Luther Pannett
Purnius
Aiswcaeach
Independent H C Plerce for Virginia House of Delegates
Independent candidate H C Plerce seeks the Winchester city seat and Fick County representation in the November election, pledging to follow the will of voters.
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House OF Delegates
H. C. Plerce
Virginia House of Delegates
Winchester
Chautauqua brace for postwar world duties
Amid war's end the Chautauqua movement declares its role in Reconstruction. It emphasizes open forums for world problems, community uplift, and sustaining morale, noting President Wilson's praise as a national defense asset and pledging renewed service.
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Wilson
Resignation of Brand Confirmed
Charles J. Brand has resigned as chief of the Bureau of Markets at USDA effective June 30 to become vice president and general manager of the American Fruit Growers, Inc. The firm plans a five office suite in Union Arcade and will announce details after Brand assumes his new post.
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Charles J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
American Fruit Growers, Inc
Capital Stock
Brand
Packer
William Penn Hotel
Union Arcade
American Fruit Growers
Advances Cancelled By General Setback
Early gains in the stock market improved in the first hour with motors equipment and food shares leading. A broad setback before noon wiped out many advances and hit industrials alcohol United States Steel copper stocks. Call money opened at 6 to 6 1/2 percent.
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New York
American International
Mexican Petroleum
Studebaker
United States Steel and Coppers
Bolshevik Kill 18 in Siberia as Troops Engage
American and Bolshevik forces clashed near the Trans-Siberian area on June 26. An American officer reported 18 Bolshevik fighters killed, with several soldiers wounded as anti-Kolchak forces attacked railroad cars.
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Washington
Pen Ee anti-Kolchak
Glib
Graves
Siberia
War Department
Earthquake Kills Over 120 in Viechio Area in Italy
Associated Press reports a major quake near Viechio yesterday left Viechio a ruin and destroyed several villages. casualties are estimated at more than 120 with rescue efforts ongoing as officials assess the damage.
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Rome
Viechio
A Little Success in a World Stage
A brief note urges humility after small achievements. It cautions that billions remain unaware of you, reminding readers that success should be kept in perspective and not inflated into arrogance.
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Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Pledge to Abstain Records 1592 Selkirk Burgher
A Selkirk minute book from 1592 reveals burgher Thomas Kerr taking the pledge to abstain from drink. Kerr’s signing included a band described as one pair of gray rus sit brelkis as part of the oath in the old Scottish temperance record.
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Scottish Society of Antiquaries
Burgh
Selkirk
Thomas Kerr
Something Else to Do John Hall Quote
A reflective line urges action through winter, contrasting frozen streams with running water that has “something else to do.” The author, John Hall, uses nature imagery to inspire productivity despite cold.
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John Hall
Derne Tells of Early U S War Capturing Tripoli Town
The article recalls in 1804 the capture of Derne in Tripoli by an American force led by General Eaton, noting it as the only town in the old world ever to capi bg the United States prior to the great war.
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United States
Derne
Tripoli
General Eaton
How World Is Colored in Personal Perspective
A short reflection on how individuals shape their world by what they attach value to, noting that inner meaning colors external experience. The quote emphasizes personal meaning over external circumstance, with Lowell advocating inward focus.
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James Russell Lowell
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