Byrd’s Pole Win Marked by Sun Observation Method
Reports recount Commander Byrd detailing how sun position relative to an artificial horizon, aided by G W Littledales, would fix his polar location within about twenty miles. The method uses the sun’s altitude matching its declination from nautical almanac to confirm pole reach. Virginia friends and officials praise Byrd’s achievement and express district pride.
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Nee Byrd
North Pole
Byrd
New York Times
G. W. Littledales
United States Hydrographic Office
Experience of Western Girl in Oregon Caning Plant
Julia Schmidt worked in a canning plant in Salem Oregon sealing and other tasks. She suffered five years of weakness and limited mobility until trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved health and recommends it to others.
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Oregon
America
Julia Schmidt
Lydia E. Pinkham
North Front St
Salem
National Capital Elated Over Byrd Exploit
The capital applauds Commander Byrd after the first airplane flight to the North Pole, complementing Rear Admiral Peary’s ice sledge journey. Senator Swanson urged The New York Times to publish additional details.
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Washington
Byrd
North Pole
Robert E. Peary
Swanson
New York Times
Sulphur Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Skin Trouble
A skin specialist touts entho Sulphur as a germ destroying remedy for eczema and itching. The preparation purportedly cools and comforts on first use, with rash and blotches healing as Bowles Mentho Sulphur is applied like cold cream. Free sample offer via mail to 398 Maiden Ave, MAR Sac EY.
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Maden Ve
Timber tract in Elkwood Virginia for quick sale
Advertises 2340 acres of timber across white and red oak yellow poplar yellow pine and hemlock with an estimated twelve to fifteen million feet of lumber. Priced at 30000 and open to reasonable offers. Lists Virginia and Maryland farms and insists on investigation before buying elsewhere. Written by T J Linton Real Estate Elkwood VA.
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Virginia
Maryland
Berryville Schedule For Roanoke Bristol and Beyond
Train timetable from Berryville Virginia listing 2:45 A M departure to Roanoke Bristol and beyond with Pullman sleeper to Gary W Va and dining car via Roanoke. 9:20 A M to Roanoke Bristol 12:26 P M local Roanoke 6:53 P M Shenandoah local 8:39 A M Hagerstown connections to Washington and Baltimore 1:37 P M Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia 7:29 P M Parlor car to Hagerstown Sleeper to Philadelphia 11:88 P M Hagerstown sleepers to Philadelphia and New York contact H H Burks Berryville and J L Bladon Roanoke for fares and reservations.
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Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Welch
Nore
Waynesboro
Beyond
Pullman Sleeper
Gary
W Va
Roa
Memphis
Chattanoga
Nashville
Pullman
Broiler
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
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T. W. Harrison
Winchester
C. Herbert Shutte
Shenandoah Motor CO
Nash Dealers
H. A. Schmidt
C. H. Shutte
Handley School
Babb Brothers Cor. Water and Kent Sts
Apparel Shop
North Main St
Diagn
CAE
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
North
Loudoun
Main) Street
Haldeman
H. C. Sheetz
Lake J. Frazier
Sec
Treas
Hott
Mer
Amy
Awnings Hagerstown Tent and Awning Co, Inc
T. J. Linton
Elkwood, V
Ebonite
Crear Axles
Bayerson Oil Works
Erie, PA
Little Joe’s
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Tors
Rae
Norfolk & Western
Berryvill
Shenandoah Junction
Advertise Daily
Studebaker
Little Six Studebaker
Chevrolet
Ford
Buick
H. W. Ebert
Galion
Hansbrough & Carter
Opequon Lake Park
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