Miss Mellwee Wins Second in Washington Speaking Contest
Miss Hattie McIlwee daughter of Mr and Mrs Branson G McIlwee formerly of Winchester now living in Washington DC represented Business High School of Washington in an oratorical contest of the Washington Evening Star. She earned second place at the final contest and won a $20 prize. Her photograph appeared in a recent Washington Star edition.
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Miss Mellwee
Hattie MeIlwee
Branson G. MeIlwee
Winchester
Washington, D. C
The
Business High School of Washington
Washington Evening Star
Miss McIlwee
Washington Star
A Gentleman and a Female Book Agent Quip
A witty remark from the St. Paul Pioneer Press defines a gentleman as one who can dismiss a feminine book agent without showing any urge to throttle her. The line reflects early 20th century humorous social norms.
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St. Paul
Highview League Meeting Rebooked For May 2
The Highview Community League shifts its meeting to Wednesday night May 2 due to the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. G. H. Ritenour reports no bolt in the Democratic convention and the group agrees on the nuts.
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Winchester
Highview Community League
Greenboro News
Red Cross Wrestles With Mixed Problems and Large Efforts
The Red Cross executive committee met in City Hall to review a busy month. Reports show 309 phone calls, 283 office interviews, 68 visits aiding 10 ex service men and 62 civilians, plus 16 families seeking material aid and 9 non support cases.
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Red Cross
McFaden
Red Croes
C. B. Stickley
National
Washington
Free Advice Promises Women's Health Help via Mail
A promotional note urged women to write to Mrs Ellen Lovell in Kansas City Missouri for a free home method claim to ease troubles many women suffer. The missive emphasizes no cost or sales and invites readers to write today to receive advice tailored to women's health issues.
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Ellen Lovell
Mass
Kansas City
Ancient lives revealed like biographers in ancient days
A newspaper quote from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes archaeologists make ancient people feel as familiar as if they had biographers. The remark underscores how modern study brings intimate insight into past societies.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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