Geyser Traction Engine and Other Machinery Sale
Under a 1915 deed of trust trustee H W Scott will sell for cash at City Hall Winchester on May 22 1917 at ten o’clock a m the TT Geyser Traction Engine number 15653 and the Geyser Separator with wind stacker plus all fixtures and appurtenances. R Graly Williams attorney for Frick Company provides further information.
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C. E. Huff
Market Street
Winchester
Virginia
H. W. Scott
R. Graly “Williams
Frick Company
Testing Criminals and Mental Age Assessment Debated
The piece discusses humane societies backing tests to gauge criminals mental age and tailor punishment or civil service use. It notes startling results with many adults showing mental ages of ten to twelve, and suggests tests could reveal suitable vocations for children. Mrs Julian F Ward has been visiting Baltimore friends for several days.
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Julian F. Ward
Baltimore
O Conner Heirs Ordered to Report in Virginia Chancery
The court assigns Master Commissioner in Chancery James P. Reardon to report on Timothy O Conner estate including real property, debts, liens, and heirs at law. Notice for publication in Winchester newspapers four weeks prior to proceedings on June 2, 1917, at Reardon's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy O'Conner
Winchester
Virginia
Jas. P. Reardon
Circuit Court
Frederick County
In the Wrong Place
A Houston Post quote laments people miscast by urban life and suggests many fail to find work suited to their nature. It argues dissatisfaction grows with years and notes society bears part of the responsibility for crime born from misplaced lives.
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Wrecka
Houston
Resa
Hess
Hlouston
Vinel strength booster praised in Dorchester testimony
Dorchester resident Myrtle L Heal recalls Vinel aiding her in recovery after surgery and praising its effects on strength and health. Ad asserts Vinel as a beef and cod liver toner with iron and manganese peptonates in medicinal wine, sold by Miller's Drug Store and Virginia stores.
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Vinel
Dorchester
Masa
Vinci
Myrtle L. Heal
Mass
Miller's Drug Store
Winchester
Virginia
The Author of Evil Within Nature and Self
The text argues evil is internal to the thinker and not external. suffering reflects the mind's sentiment, while nature's order remains intact. Pain affects the unreflective, and removing errors and vices would leave only what is good in human work, per Jean Jacques Rousseau.
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Jean Jacques Roussean
Dreadnought of Reliability in Kirschbaum Clothes Ad
The ad extols Kirschbaum Clothes as a strong, stable institution amid industry storms. It likens enduring fashion to a dreadnought ship and touts steady quality despite prices from 15 to 40 dollars.
Reversal of Nature Devastates Watercress Grower
Washington Star reports an unusual ecological reversal where caddis worms feast on watercress and fish, causing heavy crop losses. normally protective trout are eaten by hungry herons, allowing worms to ravage the watercress beds and ruin three quarters of the crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Freckles Vanish With Ethine Double Strength Remedy
A newspaper notice promotes a freckle removal remedy by Ethine Double Strength sold with a money back guarantee. It promises a clear complexion after a few applications and states rarely more than one ounce is needed for the worst cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freckle- Face
Incas and Sun Worship in Andean Religion
The text notes the Tagas worshipped high places and natural wonders including rain, thunder, the moon, and stars. It states central Andes cold mountains housed a sun-centered cult tied to crops, with little literature and a likely Quechua language. Mr Mardy from the expedition studied the language and its early features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Mardy
Childood
National Geographic Magazine
Keller Women Travel to Abingdon for Summer Visit
Mrs. James L. Keller and her daughter Miss Irene Keller are headed to Abingdon Virginia to spend most of the summer, according to a local social note.
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James L. Keller
Irene Keller
Abingdon
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Huntsberry
Mgr
W. E. Huntsberry
Winchester, Virginia
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Jas. B. Russell
J. FRED_ GOSS
C. V
Hagerstown
Riverton
Strasburg
M. K. Sandy
Stephens City
O’conner
Eliza Catherine Murphy
a_i
Ana
Molle
N. G
Braddock St
Good & CO
Bell Phone
United States
Clotter
Thos. P. Graybear
West Water St
Ives Stan
Spectator
R. M. Swiml
Goodyear
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