Rail road lines in West Virginia may be reorganized
The W and W Railroad Company, once bankrupt and run by receivers, shows signs of rehabilitation. Improvements include renewed ties and double motor bus service between Martinsburg and Wardensville. General Manager D H Senciadiver arranged with the American Railway Express to open offices in several towns, and stockholders are invited to propose reorganization plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
and Western Railroad
William B. Cornwell
Winchester
Wardensville
West Virginia
Cornwell
Hom
A. ©. Nadenbousch
Marsburg
D. H. Senciadiver
American Railway Express Company
Capon Springs
Gore
Gainesboro
Shiloh
Hogue Creek
W. E. Baker
United States Court of the Northern District F
W. H. Thomas
Capudine Relieves Women’s Pain Without Habit Risk
Physicians agree women’s nervous system is more sensitive to pain and Capudine relieves neuralgia headaches back pains and period pains without habit forming risks. It stabilizes nervous strain and is sold in 60 and 30 cent sizes at all drug stores.
Mount Pleasant Notes Highlight Local Social Ties
Mt Pleasant notes cover residents traveling for work and visitors staying with families. Frisby Racey and others depart for Tennessee employment while Pearl Cochran and Delia Cochran pursue summer jobs in Winchester. Local church events, school term end, and neighbors exchanging greetings are noted among families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Frisby Racey
Tennessee
Pearl Cochran Visits Will Milhon Family
Pearl Cochran and Mrs. Gregg Orndorff with son Eugene spent one day last week visiting Mr. Will Milhon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Cochran
Gregg Orndorff
Eugene
Will Milhon
Denmark Expands Imports of American Apples in 1920s
Danish demand for American fresh apples grows rapidly with imports rising from 1923 to 1927. Official figures show Denmark bought 76 000 boxes and 13 000 barrels in 1923, increasing to 209 000 boxes and 106 000 barrels in 1927. Local Danish production offers little competition due to climate. The note also mentions US Army use of 60 inch paraboloid mirrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Denmark
Virginia
Norfolk
United States Department of Commerce
United States
Nineveh Brevities Ties of Visits and May Day Program
Nineveh VA May 14. Mr and Mrs F K Weaver hosted Will Weaver and wife of Harrisonburg and Julian Steele and family of Stephens City. Visitors included Mrs Johnston and Miss Graham of Orange county. Frances Cabell and friend from Harrisonburg State Teachers College joined Miss Cabell’s parents. Mary Weaver returned to Washington after Apple Blossom events. A S Jett has been ill. Nineveh school held a May day program enjoyed by patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
F. K. Weaver
Will Weaver
Harrisonburg
Julian Steele
Stephens City
Johnston
Graham
Orange County
Donald Johnston
Golden
Washington
Hart McKay
Frances Cabell
Harrisonburg State Teachers
A. S. Jett
Cape Co Plans New Fire Engine for County Use
Northampton County supervisors allocate 7750 to buy a modern triple combination fire engine for rural use. The unit will be turned over to Cape Charles Fire Company which will house and operate it free of charge across the county. Fire calls in 13 months totaled two within the town and local firemen saved over 75000 in property with their small outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Co
Eastville
Northampton County Board of Supervisors
Cape Charles
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W. and W. Railroad Company
Barr
Ains
Shawnee Heights
Newlin & Co., Realtors
Shawnee Realty Co., Inc
W. Water ST
North Main Street
Diloma
Comtur
Snapp
Ward Cadwallader
William Kibler
Front Royal
Russell Carpenter
Marrianna
Madilee
Harry Lamp
Venner Milhon
Raymond Racey
P. R. Deibl
Christian’ Endeavor
Round Hill
Carson Dyke
Bucher
Delia Cochran
Maggie Milhon
Eva May Gough
Buck Pitcock
Dorsey Ritter
Arthur Smith
Lester
Alice Cochran
United States Army
J. W. Arthur
General Insurance
Rouss Avenue
W. F. Shryock
Wender
North Main St
Qur
Winchester Seed
The
National Sales Co
N. Loudoun St
Boston
Ramsey Furniture CO
L. Giuliani
Story OF
Maryland
Mount Vernon
News-Leader
Richmond
Griffin
Hey
General Assembly OF
Annapolis
Dean’s Survey
Philadelphia
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