Washington libel verdict sparks satirical comment
The New York World cites a Tacoma jury finding a citizen guilty of libeling George Washington, punishing him with up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine. The piece mocks the verdict and notes a poem by Walt Mason contrasting past garden abundance with modern canned fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Tacoma
George Washington
George
Charles Lee
Monmouth
Mount Vernon
Washington
Petersburg Index-Ap
Jake
Bill
Lucy
Walt Mason
Virginia to Open Sanitarium for Tubercular Negroes
The state buys land at Ivor Southampton from Norfolk and Western Railway for 12000 dollars to establish a sanitarium for negro tubercular patients. funding for construction not yet known but deemed not large. a step in the fight against tuberculosis and a measure to protect white and black lives.
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State of
Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway
Ivor
Southampton County
Danville Register
Tucker Opposes Federal Women Suffrage and Prohibition Amendments
Former Congressman Harry S. Tucker argues against proposed constitutional amendments for woman suffrage and nationwide prohibition. He asserts states retain control of suffrage and liquor laws, condemns federal child labor measures, and warns against federal overreach in internal police powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Tucker
Washington
Harry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Lexington and
Winchester
National Association For Constitutional Government
House
Senate
Union
Feet Aren’t Aching Or Tired Now TIZ Foot Remedy Ad
Advertisement touts TIZ as a universal foot cure for tired tender and swollen feet. It claims instant relief from pain in corns bunions and tallouses and promises lasting comfort for a quarter a box from any druggist or store.
Herbal Remedies to Modern Patent Cure Lydia E Pinkham’s Veg
The article recalls grandmothers using herbs like wormwood sage rue and comomile to treat family illnesses. It notes that granddaughters now obtain extracts from druggists. It highlights Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a well known remedy for women’s ailments.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Gaston Lamoili¢ at Winchester May 9 10
Gaston Lamoili¢, noted Life reader and advisor, appears in Winchester on Tuesday and Wednesday May 9 and 10. He is billed as a prominent figure in modern life guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Gaston Lamoili
Modern Times
Prophetic Powers and Psychic Subjects Captivate Public Interest
An office at 326 West Water Street discusses the enduring fascination with prophecies and occult sciences. It notes attention from scientists and journalists to mediums and psychics, naming figures such as W. T. Stead, Sir William Crookes, and Ella Wheeler Wilcox among believers.
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West Water Street
Adams Express
Napoleon
W. T. Stead
William Crookes
Public Sale of C. M. Barrett Real Estate in Frederick Va
Trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Virginia Court House at 11 a.m. on June 8 1916 the 133 acre tract near Raceburg adjoining Fries Sells and others with a large house and barn and about 1200 apple trees and 200 peach trees. One third cash day of sale with balance in one and two years secured by two notes and deed of trust and buildings insured. Auctioneers D P DuvaHM and Harry R Kern Trustee.
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C. M. Barrett
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Raceburg
Fries, Sells
Barrett
Fred IL. Glaize
Sonneborn Jr. Declared Bankrupt in Virginia District
In the Western District of Virginia George Sonneborn Jr. was adjudged bankrupt on May 4 1916. The first creditors meeting will be at T Russell Cather Esq Winchester Frederick County Virginia on May 17 1916 at 11 00 am. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other matters. Ss Gardner Waller Referee in Bankruptcy May 5 1916 9 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Virginia
George Sonneborn
George Sonneborn, Jr
Frederick
T. Russell Cather
Winchester
Ss. Gardner Waller
Baltimore business traveler J. Archer Sellman stays at hotel rack
Mr. J. Archer Sellman of Baltimore arrived yesterday evening on a business trip expected to include other Virginia cities.
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J. Archer Sellman
Baltimore
Rack
Virginia
Psychic Gosson Lamoille Promises Guiding Powers
Gaston Lamoille editor of The American Astrologer in New York claims worldwide travels and residence in India to study occult learning. He is presented as a renowned psychic offering prophecy, personal guidance, and solutions for health wealth happiness and success, with thousands of supporters across the United States.
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Gaston Lamoille
New York
Meersburg
Switzerland
Messmer
Lamoille
India
Orient
Union
Testimonial excerpts promise truth and results
A collection of client letters praising a consultant's help in restoring a position at a traction company selling property in Richmond and reuniting a couple, plus a fortune making real estate tip. Names include John Murray Richmond Anton Gross Indianapolis and Amy Brown. Hours 10 am to 9 pm consultation one dollar.
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John Murray
Washington
Traction Company
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Evening Star Publishing Company
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Weekly Times
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Postofice
Bell
United
Tucker
Her
Flere
Ashby
Cluett, Peapody & CO
Troy NY
United States Government Safety First Special
United States
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore & Ohio Station
Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Office
J. R. Edmonds
J.G. Harrison & Son
Donse Brothers
Aristocrat
J. Howard Cather
Boyd P. Newlin
Crismore
E. Koon
C.m.barrett
Harry R Kern
D. P. Duvahm
Edgar Pole
Hot Springs
Hunter H. McGuire
Thomas M. Forgan
Richmond
G. B
Amy Brown
Indianapolis
Mr. Brown
Anton Gross
Atlanta, Ga
Beater
Jet
CELIA_ GREER
Exelento
Sania
UsLanTe Medicine CO
John Bear
X. L
W. Magruder
Stewart T
Gray & Sheetz
Herbert S. Larrick
Atty-at-Law
Shannon Hill
Berryville Pike
South Main St
Faulkner Dr
Hansbrough & Carter
J. M. Steck
Chas
A. Latham
National Ave
Kent St
S. Main
S. Main Street
Jas
B. Russell
J. T. Fisher
A. A. Davis
Ville, Va
Slanesville
W. Va
G. H. Chapman
Braddock St
Peyton St
Star Office
John
Kaas
Middletown
Fannie Fugitt
E. Germain St
Water St
Bushnell
Livick’s
H.R. Kennatty
Arch R. Smith
Star Route
MERS
Ap Ood Reelty Corporation
Woodstock
Care Star Office
Eaacity
Salem Rolls
Monarch
W.E. Powble
Berryville
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