Court Rakes Luncheon Clubs Over Road Building Extravagance
Charleston June 27 Judge Arthur P Hudson accused luncheon clubs of driving extravagance in West Virginia road projects during a Circuit Court bench statement. He criticized members who push road plans via club agitation and cited a $100,000 damages claim on worthless land settled for $30,000. The case involves Ruth A Norwell vs County Court and State Road Commission over Cedar Grove property taken for a road two years ago.
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West Va
Charleston
W. Va
Arthur P. Hudson
Circuit Court Bench
Court
Road Commission
Ruth A. Norwell
State Road Commission
Cedar Grove
Closing Down of Mines Depends On Conference Outcome
In Scranton Pennsylvania on June 29 the fate of a September 1 suspension in the hard coal field hinges on renewal terms drafted by representatives of 155000 anthracite workers at a tri district convention opening today. Negotiations will occupy most of the week and, once ratified, the demands will be sent to the mine owners in Atlantic City likely next week. The proposed terms include wage increases the check off a term contract and related features.
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Scranton
Nce
Atlantic City
Howard's Buttermilk Cream promises young looks
An advertisement touts Howard's Buttermilk Cream as a vanishing cream that smooths wrinkles and sallow skin. It claims quick improvement in the face, neck, arms, and hands and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Baker's Drug Store.
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Howard
Baker’s Drug Store
Adv
Los Angeles
Pinkham
Lost Car Reference and Contact in City Advertisement
A fragmentary ad states a car is not in a hurry to quit and can be finished for 15 or 20 dollars. It notes the loss of use for 3 or 4 days and instructs to bring it to Baker and Kent streets with the contact phone 384 W. P. Bumgardner.
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Baker and
Kent Streets
Local Market Prices Quoted By Buyers
Local buyers today quoted wholesale prices for staples including wheat flour corn meal and butter. Spring wheat flour, local flour, corn per barrel, eggs and spring chickens appear with figures, while notes reference standard middlings and creamery butter prices and ranges for various meats and mixes.
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Star
Camping Site Named Tell the Tourists Corner Millwood Ave
A 6 acre camping site offers modern facilities with a ladies room at the corner of Millwood Avenue and Front Royal Road. Region promotes tourist use under the name Tell the Tourists.
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Corner Millwood
Front Royal Road
Puller Cashier at Farmers and Merchants National Bank
H. D. Puller is identified as cashier at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank in this era note. The brief entry highlights personnel at a key financial institution.
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WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. D. Puller
Farmers ,and Merchant National Bank
Dr Orth’s Stomach Remedy Guarantee Advertisement
An advertising claim offers quick relief for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and sour stomach with a money back guarantee. Bakers Drug Store and other druggists supply the product.
Mrs Hattie Rodgers and son visit Baltimore kin
Mrs Hattie Rodgers and her son Melvin of Baltimore visit her sister Mrs F H Krebs on North Braddock Street, spending time with family.
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Hattie Rodgers
Melvin
Baltimore
F. H. Krebs
North Braddock Street
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Smallwood Motor CO
Stephens City, Va
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Aris Ins
R Fae Ke
H. R. Willis
Valve
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Shea
Irs
Your Drugg
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Polaris
M. B. Clowe
Charles, Summers
Union Bank of Winchester
John 1. Sloat
Commercial & Savings Bank
Valley Belle
Beck’s Baking Corp
Edward J. O'Brien
Young
J. Hagerstown, Md
Baalmart
J. W. Cammer & Son Star and Durant
Kernstown
Rouss Garage
Braddock ST
C. F. Smith
Optometrist
West Water Street
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Jones & CO
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