Benson Named Chief of Operations for Navy
Charleston notes Admiral Benson’s appointment as chief of operations with the rank of rear admiral. The Charleston News Courier recalls his ship experience, naval knowledge, and leadership qualities, citing past praise and his role in guiding the North Atlantic fleet into port during a 1912 visit.
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Daniels
W. S. Benson
Admiral Benson
Charleston
Harboor
Charleston News-Courier
Swamp Angel Civil War siege gun at Fort Sumter
Fragmentary passage recalls the Civil War siege gun known as the Swamp Angel that fired into Charleston near St Michael’s Church. It notes wall damage and plaster chips from a few shells, with tangential mentions of Paris and German siege guns, though details are unclear.
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Fort Sumter
Charleston
St. Michael's Church
Paris
King of
Dunkirk
Gershells
Sal
Moonlit Night Inspires Lovers and Dreamers
Poet Walt Mason reflects on the moon’s glow shaping romance and memory. He contrasts the dull day with a magical night where lovers walk, old friends’ voices echo, and fairylike visions soften life’s struggles.
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Luna
Nike Elves
Walt Mason
Astor Widow Leads Baltimore Visit Marking Rich Guests
Mrs John Jacob Astor widow who perished on Titanic joins Mrs Widener and Clarence Mackay party in Baltimore. They stayed at the Belvedere with James Russell and others touring Virginia and nearby states before traveling back to New York. The scene drew local attention as the group departed for races and other sights.
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Tive
New York
James B. Russell
Winchester
Virginia
Gotham
Astor
Widener
Baltimore
John Jacob Astor
Mrs. Astor
Mrs. Widener
Calomel dynamites a sluggish liver
An old advertisement warns that calomel damages the liver and makes you sick by salivating. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute costing 50 cents, claiming it will start the liver and improve health without the side effects of calomel.
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Dodson
Grimsley
Joe
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The readable text is garbled and unreadable. No clear persons organizations places or events can be identified for a factual summary.
Mackay plans uncertain stay in Baltimore
Mr. Mackay states sightseeing ends in Baltimore and that Mrs Widener, Dr Russell, and Mr and Mrs Adams will likely depart for home today. He will remain in Baltimore indefinitely to be near his ill daughter at Johns Hopkins Hospital with no definite further plans.
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Mr. Mackay
Widener
Russell
Adams
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Announcements Column Notice for Five Dollar Journeys
An announcements column states all notices will be published through the journey day for a five dollar fee. It indicates ongoing publication through the event period with a fixed price for inclusion.
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Jourhey
Democratic candidates announce for Frederick County offices
A batch of notices shows candidates declaring in the Democratic primary for Frederick County offices. Names include Charles H. Harper Luther R. Baker Avland Orndoff C. C. Brannon and William E. Smith as Supervisor and Revenue Commissioners for Northern Southern and Gainesboro districts.
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Bearry
Avalond
Orndoff
Frederick County
C. C. Brannon
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Iam
Luther R- Baker
Candidacy Declarations for Frederick County 1915 Democratic Primary
Public notices announce nominees for Frederick County offices in the August 3 1915 Democratic primary. Bee for Commonwealth's Attorney Richards for House of Delegates McIlweb for Supervisor Back Creek district and others seek re election or first election with pledges of diligent administration and support from party members.
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Commonwealth
Frederick Counts Bee
T. Russell Cather
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
R. S. Smith
Aes
Back Creek
Board of Supervisors
Torrytown Notes From May Day Visits and Local News
May activities report visits by Pauline Hall of Hayfield to the Morgan Weidman family and by Zeph Morgan to Dr. Morgan of Gerardstown. Preacher Rev Wencett baptized three children at Cedar Hill. Dr. Sencindiver of Martinsburg called on Mr David Hutt. Mrs Margie Weidman and Mrs Morgan show slow improvement. Local social notes include Ladies Aid at Mount Pleasant, visits among the Morgan sisters, and Sundays with Miss Susanna Barrett.
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Tarrytown
W. Va
Pauline Hall
Hayfield
Morgan Weidman
Wencett
Gerardstown
Cedar Hill
John Allen
Gardner Gladden
Dennis Gladden
Sencindiver
Martinsburg
David Hutt
Margie Weidman
Mabel
Lula Morgan
Miss Hutton
Zeph Morgan
Morgan
Nathan Shirley
van Shirley
Bunker Hill
Ladies Aid Society of
Mount Pleasant
Ollie Summer
Mary Morgan
Katharine
Susanna Barrett
Lulu Morgan
Josephine
Mildred
William Swimley
Winchester
Cardui Promises Relief For Women Suffering Nervous Ailments
An advertisement claims Cardui can help women with weakness and nervous issues, citing dramatic prior outcomes and urging readers to try four bottles at druggists. The copy stresses health restoration after long suffering and mentions a 50 year history and multiple thousands of past successes as proof.
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Leiden
Dentists Attend Shenandoah Valley Meeting in Staunton
Dr. B. M. Knight and Dr. BE. Yost returned from Staunton where they took part in the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association semi annual meeting. Knight served as chairman of the loan committee while Yost led a table clinic, drawing interest from about 50 dentists present.
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Shenandoah Valley Dental Association
Knight
Fioan
Yoathess
Back Pain Relief Suggestion From Liniment Ad
The notice warns that back pain from rheumatism plagues hard workers and recommends massaging the back with Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily. It asserts the product is obtainable everywhere and offers relief guidance.
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Chamberlain
Miller elected to Loudoun Mutual board at Waterford meeting
Mr. Robert J. Miller of Nineveh was elected a director of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company during the annual meeting held this week in Waterford Virginia.
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Robert “J. Miller
Nineveh
Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company
Waterford
Better Than Spanking
An ad offers a free home treatment for bed wetting and related difficulties. Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promises to send instructions without charge to mothers or adults seeking help. She cautions against blaming the child and notes the remedy helps both children and aged adults.
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M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
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