Virginia Gold Cup Races Near Warrenton May 7
The sixth annual Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase will run four miles in Fauquier County near Warrenton. A silver plate prize and the Gold Cup trophy await the winner, with Mrs. William F. Hitt having held permanent possession earlier. The event draws thousands of horsepeople, valuing sport over money, led by favorites Billy Baron and Bon Master in past showdowns.
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T. Beverley Campbell
America
Fauquier County
Warrenton
Hunt Association
William F. Hitt
Middleburg
C. B. Perkin
John Bunny
Hitt
Virginia Goldup
Billy Baron
Howard Bruce
Elkridge Hounds
C. L. A. Heiser
Bon Master
Heiser
Billy Barton
Water and Sewer Ordinance Defeated Again at City Meeting
The city considered a loan ordinance to borrow 30000 dollars for current expenses including teachers salaries. Several water rate proposals were debated with six to five and seven to four votes. a 6 percent cent water meter rate, higher domestic rates, and separate meter charges were proposed but rejected.
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Baetjer
Hable
Mr. Henry
Henry
Who Is Your Skinny Friend, Ethel
An old medical patent advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a fast easy way to add flesh and strength. It promises vitamins, appetite and energy boost, and a 60 tablets for 60 cents offer with money back guarantee at Baker's Store or any druggist.
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McCor
Baker’s .D
Mother
Tone-Scalpa Hair Treatment Ad
A druggist promotes Tone-Scalpa for dandruff scalp itch and eczema of the head. It claims relief after a few applications, stops hair loss, and eliminates all dandruff. Available at most leading drug stores.
Lee Found First U S Journalism School at Washington and Lee
In 1869 Robert E. Lee established the nation’s first journalism school at Washington and Lee University. Separately two English golfers on the North Foreland course in London each scored a hole in one during a single round.
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Robert E. Lee
United States
Washington and Lee University
North Foreland
London
Tria Host Highlights Manners and Noble Mind
A Tria venue feature presents a quotation from Tennyson praising manners as the fruit of loyal nature and a noble mind, framing social grace as a lasting value. The remark appears as a refined, period-appropriate highlight for guests.
Jewelry store owner finds door open after morning arrival
Hillsboro proprietor reports missing stock after discovering a wide open door as he arrived for business. In New York an advertising note asks a $20,000 price for Col Thomas Edward Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom, with ten copies offered but no buyers.
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Hillsboro, N
New York
Watts
Col
Thomas Edward Ed Rence
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