Alcohol and War Debate Heated at Greenwood School
March 8 at Greenwood VA a schoolhouse audience filled to capacity debated the resolution that alcohol is more destructive than war. Ellis Maloy Anita and C. G. Miller supported the affirmative while Thomas Brown George and Clarence Williams led the negative. Judges favored the negative and the league adjourned to meet again March 15. Local moves included William Newcome relocating the Massey farm and John Wisecarver vacating, with Mrs. Tharp hosting visitors and several families traveling between Covington, Middletown, and Pennsylvania.
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Greenwood
Ellis Maloy
Anita
C. G. Miller
Thomas Brown
Georges
Clarence Williams
Edward’ Tharp and Ly
George Riley
Green
William Newcome
Massey
John
Wisecarver
T'A
Middletown
Hunter Carper
Evandale
Rousey Farm
Thomas Lanhan
Covington
James Fer
Pennsylvania
Mount Williams Briefs: Loring Flegal Returns Home
Mount Williams Va March 8 Mr Loring Flegal has returned home after several days on business in Washington. Mr and Mrs Noel Williams celebrate the arrival of a son named William Harding. Miss Delilah Sager visited Miss Arthelia Ashwood and Miss Elsie Ashwood last Wednesday. Misses Erna Giese and Delilah Sager have recovered from an illness.
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Mount. Williams
Loring Flegal
Washington
Noel Williams
William Harding
Delilah Sager
Arthelia
Elsie Ashwood
Erna Giese
Local residents visit and family gatherings noted
The page records visits among Wallace Hunt Mr Ashwood and Mrs Williams Miss Miller Miss Clowser and Miss Orndorff. Several pairs of friends and relatives including Hurl Himelright Iva Flegal Lena Orndorff Mae Clowser and Beulah Williams are mentioned as spending recent days together at different homes.
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Wallace and
Hunter
Ashwood
A. M. Doff
W. H. Williams
Miller
H. W. Ashwood
Herbert Smoke
Marion
B. H. Himelricht
W. A. Clowser
Lena Orndoff Speorts
Mae Clowser
W. H. Himelright
Wergie Snapp
Beulah Williams
Lena Orndorff
Elsie Ashwood
Iva Flegal
Hilda Giese
Arthelia Ashwood
Hurl Himelright
Loudoun Man Brought to Winchester on Prohibition Charge
W J Pearson of Loudoun county Va was brought to Winchester by Federal Prohibition Agents M Fellmer and W T Atkinson charged with keeping a still on his premises. He posted bond before Commissioner Philip Williams for appearance before the U S Court at Harrisonburg. Mrs Pearson guided agents to the home.
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W. J. Pearson
Loudoun County
Winchester
Co. M. Fellmer
W. T. Atkinson
Pearson
Philip Williams
United States
Harrisonburg
Illicit still found hidden by band in toy form
A band concealed an illicit still beneath a toy version sold by mail order houses before national prohibition laws took effect. The device, discovered in a rural location, appears to be a small-scale alcohol still linked to bootleg activity.
Sage tea preserves hair color naturally and evenly
A fragment describes using sage tea to darken hair for a natural, even shade. It suggests applying with a sponge or brush to a small strand at a time and notes restored color, plus a glossy finish. It warns the product is not a disease cure or prevention.
Bunker Hill Visitor Spends Time With Local Sisters
Mr J Ward Lamon of Columbus Ohio visits his sisters in Bunker Hill during a March trip.
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Bunker Hill
Mmr
J. Ward Lamon
Columbus
Ohio
Wife Wins Absolute Divorce With Columbia Record Debut
The article notes Mia W. HF. Riser preparing to sing for Columbia recordings. Although not yet widely sold, Columbia talking machine records were heard in the War Corporation Court with satisfaction among friends and supporters.
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Mia
W. HF. Riser
Columbia Talking Machine
Corporation Court of War
Pearl
O'Bryan Moler
Local Residents Noted in Weekend Visits and Illness
Mr Walter Busey of Inwood spent Friday with his daughter. Mr Paul Miller of Washington spent the weekend with his brother. Mr Harry Bowen shows slight improvement from a pleurisy attack. Miss Blanche Ott receives eye treatment at Memorial Hospital. The warm spell brings robins and boys back to ball games. Mrs John Seams visiting Philadelphia spent in Inwood. Mrs Sue Cline and others in Waynesboro Pa plan return home soon. Dr M G Hoffman reports a young man died Thursday from an unknown cause. Mr Nathan Payne of Quincy Pa spent Sunday at home. Mr Robert Crim and family of Martinsburg spent Sunday with friends.
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Walter Busey
Inwood
Paul Miller
Washington
Harry Bowen
Blanche Ott
Memorial Hospital
Robins
John Seams
Phiadelphia
Gold Ball
Sue Cline
Waynesboro
M. G. Hoffman
Nathan Payne
Quincy
Robert Crim
Martinsburg
Cascarets For Constipation
Just think a pleasant harmless Cascaret works while you sleep and has your over active head clear stomach sweet and bowels moving as regular as a clock by morning. No eriping or inconvenience. 10 25 or 50 cent boxes. Children love this candy cathartic too
Divorce Granted With Custody To Wife In Maryland Marriage Case
The court grants a divorce from Charles Moler on statutory grounds. The wife receives custody of their child Harold Moler and $60 monthly support for herself and child until remarriage, after which the amount is held in trust for Harold until he reaches adulthood. The couple married at Mount Washington Maryland on February 23, 191? and died in this city in December last.
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Charles Moler
Harold Moler
Zehiid
Mount Washi Md
No To Bac Claims to Break Tobacco Habit
Advertising copy touts No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco craving. It promises relief from cigarette cigar pipe or chew desires and offers a money back guarantee if cravings persist.
Mrs Rieser records to be released by major firm
A fragment reports Mrs Rieser, formerly Mary Vilwig, of the city, has her voice recorded by a leading company. The piece notes growing interest in her recording, mentions Kingston Freemen and Mr Edward J Vilwig, and says full release details will be announced when available.
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Hack
Riser
Charming New Spring Styles at Modern Fashion Show
See a broad display of spring fashion with Wrappie Coats bold new fabrics and silhouettes. Betty Wales designs headline a vast assortment of dresses in silks Canton Crepe Taffeta Jerseys and Serges offering vivid color and texture for the season.
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America
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Mount Williams
Emmert’s
Valley
Will
Columbia Record
Guntiry LU
Eaton
Coats
Betty Wales
Martires
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