Salvation Army Seeks 4000 for Local Work Drive
The Salvation Army requires 4000 dollars to carry on its work in the area. A fundraising drive will begin May 28 and run for a week or ten days, with William G. serving as treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Mars, long veterans of the Army, will lead arrangements and advisory business men will oversee under a chair.
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Alvation Army
Ter
Coust James Mars
William G
Hardy
Pandant
Tow
John Handley
Cer Held For Unlawful Shooting In Woodstock Case
Sheriff Walter B. Good ordered a Maxwell car at Woodstock Virginia when Cooley failed to stop at an officer's command. The vehicle was fired upon. a deputy killed a man and was slightly wounded by a bullet. The case goes to trial.
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Walter B. Good
Woodstock
Wey
Winchester
Ter’s Hill
Cooley
Good
Maxwell
Underwood Out of Race in Kentucky
In Kentucky on May 14 Associated Press reports Senator Underwood of Alabama quits the presidential contest. The move leaves G. McAdoo and other candidates in the Kentucky Democratic race as party managers assess the impact on prospects for success.
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Agton
Ator’ Underwood
Alabama
G. McAdoo
Kentucky
Willing Sacrifice by Little Elsie in Boston Transcript
A mother asks Elsie to give up sugar for a week to raise money for the poor. The child contemplates and then suggests sacrificing soap instead, preferring this charitable act.
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Elsie
Mamma
Boston Transcript
Almost Too Hard in Alnwick Guard Ian Dialogue
A brief dialogue excerpt from the Alnwick Guardian features a parent remarking on a daughter's marriage and the difficulty of parting. The exchange underscores personal strain and parental emotion in a hometown newspaper tone.
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Alnwick
The Blunderbuss and the Blunder Dnas
A humorous snippet features a rickety bus nicknamed the Blunderbuss and a playful mispronunciation Blunder Dnas. The remarks convey the vehicle’s rough ride and frequent backfires, capturing a lively local exchange.
Not Like the Men Woman's Work Is Noted
A fragment notes a woman's tireless labor and the wedding image of a youthful bride guided by her stately groom. The tone evokes traditional domestic duties and idealized nuptial ceremony without specifics.
The Very Place and a Suburban Drive Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue from Wayside Tales explores a suburban scene with a character asking about vaccination and a tense exchange over provisioning and mealtime, featuring character labels and dialect.
Generous Terms in Craps Lesson Offer
A humorous exchange quotes Mrs. Newgilt asking for a competent craps instructor and the expert replying that when real money is at stake there are no charges for lessons. The joke hinges on the paradox of paid gambling wisdom.
Navy life and sea legs joke in Mutual Magazine
A brief witty exchange cites navy habits and sea legs as humor. The line features a middie’s quick reply about not looking, reflecting light entertainment tone from a magazine snippet.
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Mutual Magazine
No Way Out for Him as Plans to Benefit State Cancelled
A clipped dialogue recalls political drama as debate stretches, leaving plans blocked. A humorous Life quote follows about razor cuts and bad company. A passenger complains trains ran on time, a station master notes efforts to catch up under new management.
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Rastus
When Silence Was Golden
A brief London street scene features a motorist and a bystander as a well meaning stranger offers car advice while women observers listen. The exchange highlights polite restraint and social etiquette in a public setting.
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London
Dusting Tactics in a Noble Parlor
A witty exchange shows a servant avoiding chores by dusting chairs from the seat. The mistress orders cleaning, while the servant explains lacking a duster and choosing to sit on each chair to dust. The humor highlights household etiquette in the era.
Still Fat Dialogue on Sister’s Horseback Weight
In a terse exchange a speaker notes that horseback riding has not slimmed his sister. She has fallen from the saddle often but remains overweight, reflecting casual humor about weight and effort.
When Caesar Crossed the Rubicon Dennett Critique
History notes a witty Dennett aside about Caesar crossing the Rubicon and the Roman senate. The line suggests a double cross of the senate as Caesar defied Roman authority. The remark frames Julius Caesar’s bold act as a betrayal of the senatorial faction.
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Rubicon
Dennett
Maj Pepperman's House Party Admired By Reader
A fragment notes a weekend gathering at Maj. Pepperman's home where the ambiance impressed the observer and a remark recalls the moment someone attempted a kiss.
Disposing of a Fortune Exchange Turns to Divorce Question
A dialogue shows a client seeking grounds for divorce while an attorney asks about marriage. The exchange hints at wealth and personal relationships, with a witty line about pearls and a request to hang fortune around the neck. The fragment suggests a legal conversation in a domestic or lifestyle column.
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Miss Cayenne
Big Time Timepiece Etiquette Prompted by Tension
Dialogue captures a social clash as Mr. Johnson defends his status and demands, while Mr. Jackson questions the necessity of a large watch, illustrating status symbols and etiquette in a tense exchange.
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Jackson
Johnson
Miss Oldun on Heaven Sent Marriages
A quip reflects Miss Oldun clinging to the belief that marriages are made in heaven while another person notes her limited prospects on earth. The exchange frames social views on romance and luck in a lighthearted mood.
Hot Water Week in Winchester May 17 to 24
The Winchester event runs from May 17 through May 24 highlighting hot water topics. Organizers invite residents to learn about water safety and efficiency during the week with demonstrations and talks by local experts.
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Winches
Ter
Last Rites for Mrs Ray Grim Held at Valley Avenue Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Ray Grim will be held at her home 22 Valley Avenue tomorrow at two o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Stansbury of Martinsboro West Virginia and the Rev. Dr. F T McFanden of the local Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment and bearers to be announced. she is survived by her husband Ray Grim two children Elaine and Nelson Grim a brother John C Johnson and three sisters Mrs R B Kater Mrs Clyde Sibert and Mrs Theodore Jackmier.
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Ray Grim
Valley Avenue
Stansbury
Martinsboro
West Va
F. T. McFanden
Presbyterian Church
N. G. Hottle
Hoye
Lamp
John
Vredenburghs Return From Long European Trip
Mr and Mrs Peter Vredenburgh their daughter Miss Virginia and son Peter Jr arrived in New York yesterday from France on the steamship Patria. They expect to reach Winchester this evening to stay with Ms Vredenburghs parents at their Washington Street home. The family spent last fall in France for music study and advanced violin courses, returning after a winter at Beaulieu.
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Peter Vredenburgh
Miss
Virginia
Peter Viedernburgh, Jr
New York
Wichester
McDaniel Elected President of Southern Baptist Convention
The Rev. Dr. George W. McDaniel of Richmond Virginia was chosen as president at the opening session in Atlanta. The Associated Press reports the May 14 election by the Southern Baptist Convention amid formal proceedings and anticipated leadership priorities.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
George W. McDaniel
Richmond
Southern Baptist Convention
Public Sale of Frederick County Farm By Decree
Public auction set in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock on Saturday May 3 1924 for 84 acre Back Creek District farm owned by the late Fred S Lineberg. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Postponed to May 17 at same hour and place.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Pearl G. Bly
Lula M. Lineberg
Court House
Winchester
Fred S. Lineberg
Back Creek
Mt. Williams
Clinto Barr
Jas. Boyce
M. M. Lynch
Barley High Yield Efforts Progress on Smooth Awned Varieties
Agriculture researchers working to commercialize a smooth awned barley variety report progress improving yield while preserving protective awns. Trials show seed still limited though several high yielding strains are ready for larger plots to compare with current rough awned types.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Manchuria
Cereal Cdeip
Molasses Fattening Steers Study Shows Limits
A USDA Louisiana test fed two lots of nine 700 pound steers for 112 days to gauge molasses as a fattening additive. Lot 1 used 5.42 pounds per steer daily and gained 2.48 pounds per day, while lot 2 used 8.07 pounds and gained 2.41. Lot 2 wasted 2.65 pounds of molasses daily per steer, with higher intake of silage and cottonseed meal.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana Experiment Station
Sunlight and New Soil Help Baby Chicks Grow
Kansas Agricultural College experiments show sunlight aids chick development. Outdoor runs with direct sun are advised once chicks return to warmth. Brooding hens allow earlier outdoor access. two week olds can range if green feed is available and dry mash is hopper fed. Gradually add whole wheat and bath r to grain. Move brooder houses to new locations yearly to curb intestinal parasites.
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Kansas Agricultural College
Tank to Treat Potatoes Is Highly Recommended
Those who plan to treat potatoes before planting should build a draining tank if unavailable. Do not treat cut potatoes as corrosive sublimate solutions weaken there. Treatment for 114 hours is advised. County agent can provide full directions. Seed treatment can boost yield by 15 to 20 percent.
Never Heard of Her In Chase Pictures
A young writer pitches a myth inspired story about the goddess Diana to the general manager. The manager, impressed by the illustration, notes Diana is a striking figure but declines to pursue more chase genre films.
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Diana
Goddess of the
A Sound Argument at Two Thousand Dollar Car Debate
A narrator quotes Mr Pester decline a two thousand dollar car as his wife argues the purchase would save costs this season on walking costumes. The exchange highlights a humorous reallocation of funds and a playful domestic debate.
Wallflower Exchange Sparks Humorous Quip
A playful dialogue unfolds as a character asks Sister Jennie about codfish balls and is met with a humorous admission that she has never tasted them. The exchange captures lighthearted, witty banter.
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Jennie
Twobble Father Reflections On Daughter’s Musical Education
Mr Twobble notes his daughter may be relearning music as she plays classical pieces. The exchange reveals his sense of progress and repetition in her studies.
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Mr. Twobble
Lena and Mrs Sharp Debate Morning Timing
A housewife frets over Lena’s punctuality as Mrs Sharp recalls ten prior delays. Today is the twentieth. departure is the first.
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Tme
Lena
An Old Flame Conversation Turns Cash Plea
Angelina scolds sentimentality as Edwin bargains for money. He admits going broke while treating his girlfriend and asks for funds, framing it as a casual pals arrangement. The exchange reveals financial strain and a playful but strained dynamic.
Farmer's rage grows as gas flare turns to action
Formerly the farmer blew out the gas now he steps on it in a terse exchange about rising ire. The dialogue hints at escalating tension and a volatile situation on the farming scene.
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Brown
Smith
Trinkle to Speak in Warren County Confederate Memorial
Governor Trinkle accepted an invitation to deliver the annual Confederate memorial address at Front Royal in Warren County. The event marks the county observance of Confederate memorial exercises.
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Trinkle
Warren County
Front Royal
Advertine In The Siac
A brief notice appears in a historic paper with unclear text about a local advertisement or community notice. The legible portion references a payment or payable item and a general call for attention from residents or merchants. Further context is unreadable in the provided fragment.
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