Train Schedule Norfolk and Strasburg Route 1914
Schedule effective November 22 1914 westbound from Strasburg includes No 2 daily at 7 30 am local to Harrisonburg with 2504m arrival and No 49 daily at 12 25 noon local to Harrisonburg arriving 2 50 pm includes buffet parlor car and stops at Washington Alexandria Strasburg Harrisonburg.
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Washington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
W. Westbury
Gen Agt
Washington,d C
Train schedules mention sleepers to New York and Philadelphia
The text lists train numbers and routes including No 28 932 for Hagerstown and Shenandoah Junction with connections to Washington and No 14 7049 for Hagerstown and a Pullman sleeper to New York, plus a No 2 12 34 a m service from Forrstown to New York and Philadelphia.
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Hagerstown
Fteo Agotin
Puleteipaie
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Pullman Sleeper
Philadelphia
Vinol Promoted As Health Tonic In Early Ad Claims
An advertising blurb touts Vinol as a restorative tonic derived from cod liver tissue. It claims to rebuild blood, strengthen the nervous system, and tone the body, promising relief from general weakness.
Senator Martin's Sister Dies in Virginia
Miss Celestine Martin aged 73 died this week in Scottsville Virginia. Survived by four brothers Senator Thomas F. Martin Samuel B. Martin Leslie H. Martin and John S. Martin all of Richmond. two nieces Mrs Moon and Miss Celia A. Martin of Richmond. Interment in family burying ground near Christ Church.
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Scottsville
Celestine Martin
Thomas
Martin
Samuel
Dinner For Eleven Former Slaves In Georgia
MARSHALLVILLE GA May 14 E B Baldwin hosted a dinner for eleven of his father s former slaves. Baldwin and his brother W P Baldwin served as waiters as six elderly women known as mammies and five men were seated in the dining room. The event featured a prayer by W P Baldwin and an old mammy giving an temperance lecture. A guest recounted whisky was offered elsewhere and the sentiment of the group closed with the remark that if life felt as good as then they would never want to go away.
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Marshallville
E. B. Baldwin
W. P. Baldwin
South
Georgia
P. Baldwin
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a universal cure for chronic stomach trouble and balky bowels. It claims one dose convinces, promotes thorough cleansing, and offers a money back guarantee if one bottle fails to satisfy.
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Mayr
Wilson Praised by Taft for Presidential Support
Washington May 14 President Wilson receives broad confidence from across the nation with special appreciation for former President Taft. Taft has written privately and spoken publicly urging the country to trust and sustain the Administration. In Washington, observers note a clear contrast between Taft’s backing and other voices.
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Washington
Wilson
Taft
Mr. Taft
Taft Letter Keeps Tone Warm After Roosevelt Reply
A letter from Taft to Roosevelt arrived a day or two ago and the president responded with a warm thank you. The exchange comes amid tensions and public criticism exchanges between the two leaders as Roosevelt’s comments drew attention.
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Tratios
Roosevelt
Taft
Hartzell Re-elected Secretary at Railway Association
At the Railway Development Association convention in St Paul Minnesota on May 14 H O Hartzell assistant general industrial agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was re elected secretary. New York chosen for next convention to be held in November. Hartzell formerly served as traveling agent for the B and O in the Winchester area and has many friends in the region.
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St, Paul, Minny
Railway Development Association
H. O. Hartzell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Hartzell
Winchester
MacKay Rumor Of Engagement At Harbor Hill
The Brookyln Eagle reports from Roslyn L I that Clarence H MacKay is landscaping Harbor Hill estate on a large scale, fueling chatter of a new mistress and an engagement to Mrs John Jacob Astor. Mrs Astor and Mr Mackay have been seen together often and recently traveled south with friends.
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New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Roslyn
Clarence H. Mackay
Harbor Hill
Mackay
John Jacob Astor
Governor Refuses Pardon for Mrs Hall
Victor Hall of Louisa county serves ten years for the murder of her husband. Governor Stuart declines a pardon petition from hundreds who allege miscarriage of justice and innocence after reviewing evidence. The governor remains unconvinced she is entitled to clemency.
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Victor Hall
Louisa County
Stuart
Louisa
Berlin Newspaper Glorifies Lusitania Massacre
The Daily News quotes the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger praising the Lusitania attack. Erich von Salmann’s signed editorial claims England’s dominance is ended and declares Germany’s action a proud, well-aimed strike against the British.
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Berlin
London
Daily News
Lokal Anzeiger
Erich von Salzmann
Lusitania
England
North America
Primitive Baptist Baptism at Hillyard’s Dam Sunday
The colored Primitive Baptist Church will hold baptizing services next Sunday at 11 o clock morning at Hillyard's dam.
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Primitive Baptist Church
Hillyard’s Dam
Episcopal School for Boys Planned in Lynchburg
Rev. Robert C. Jett urged the Clerical Brotherhood in Philadelphia to back a new church school for boys aimed at providing affordable education between free and high priced options. Jett has $80,000 of $100,000 sought. Lynchburg Board of Commerce offers $18,000 for erection. remaining $20,000 pledged by the brotherhood. Also, all state debts to May 1 totaling $119,000 were paid thanks to increased tax receipts, says State Treasurer KE Long.
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Clerical Brotherhood
Philadelphia
Robert C. Jett
Staunton
Episcopal Church
West Virginia
KE. L. Long
Grape Nuts Endorsed by Massachusetts Housewife for Health
A conservative Massachusetts woman touts Grape Nuts as a durable food for young and old, used for six years and as a meat substitute. She describes improvements in health, steadier nerves, and weight changes, noting she drinks Postum with meals and that the letters are from Postum Co. durable reader testimonials.
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P. A
Southern Railway
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Ce Ae Ory
University OF Virginia Head of Public School System of Virginia
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H. & W.seabright
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W —S
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Senator Martin
Mr. Wilson
Mrs. Hall
Mérode
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Gale
H. K. Green & Bro
Episcopal School For Boys
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Postum Co
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Moling & Seal
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