Lassiter Recalls Swanson in Petersburg Tribute
In a Newport News Times Herald tribute, Charles Trotted Lassiter lauds Swanson's long public service from Congress to Governor and U.S. Senator. He notes Swanson’s support of the Wilson administration after initial opposition and argues for fair review of his record ahead of the August Virginia Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Lassiter
Petersburg
Ater Swanson
I Swanson
Son
Swanson
Congress
Virginia
United States
Daniel
Aeanson
Rdrow Wilson
Wilson
Sophis
Newport News Times Herald
Truth At Last About Reuben Rife and His Wife
Walt Mason alleges Reuben Rife abused his wife Miranda Rose daily. The verses describe mistreatment escalating to lethal violence, portraying a once trusted husband who becomes a violent aggressor. The piece blends narrative critique with satirical commentary on domestic conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Gain
Jeff Dempne
Ren
Miranda
Apple Crop Outlook Mixed After Frost Damages
Estimates show York Imperial and other varieties may reach around half a normal crop due to frost loss. Apple Pie Ridge district faces about 7 percent of a crop on trees, with overall Yorks possibly exceeding 50 percent to offset lower yields in Winesap group and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Pie Ridge
Yorks
Winchester
York Imperial
Jonathan
Frederick
Winesap Group
Ben Davis
Stonewall District S. S. Convention at Burnt Church May 24
Ninth annual Sunday school convention program for Stonewall district held at Burnt Church on May 24 includes morning and afternoon sessions with devotions, addresses, committee reports, roll call, and lessons on Sunday school methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Burnt Church
S. C. Stickley
Daf
Cross Junction Notes Highlight Local Social and School News
Cross Junction Va May 17 Mr and Mrs Harold Edwards and Miss Bertha Robinson were entertained at supper by Mr and Mrs S H Braithwaite. Fred Braithwaite underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and is doing nicely. Cross Junction High School closed for summer with record enrollment. Mrs Carrie Gunn and children Louis and Philip of Washington visit Mr and Mrs C G Baker. James Chaderis and Helen Chaderis and Mrs Mary Kerlin of Winchester spent an evening with the Braithwaites and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Junction
Harold Edwards
Bertha Robinson
Braithwaite
Fred. Braithwaite
E. W. Braithwaite
Memorial Hospital
Cross ‘Junction High School
Carrie Gunn
Louis and
Philip
Washington
C. G. Baker
James Chaderis
Helen
Mary Kerlin
Winchester
BH. Braithwaite
Gilbert DeHat
Trial by ordeal in Japan's ancient justice practice
The piece describes a traditional Japanese method where servants write a specific word with a single brush after a household theft. The idea is that conscience reveals guilt through the exertion and focus required to form the ideograph. It notes that the ordeal of boiling water was once used as a legal test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Real estate deals filed in clerk of court records
Deeds admitted to record cover numerous transfers in the Cor poration Court including Asa Crisman to Marion Curl house and lot at 611 South Main for 1100 dollars and a 45 47 South Main double stone house sale for 6000 dollars. Other parcels range from brick houses on Sharp or Warwick street to 20 acre farm transfers and two frame houses on North Kent street with varied nominal sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Asa Crismam
Marion Curl
South Main Street
Baker Brent
Als
R. T. Bryarly
L. C. Janney
D. Lemon Fries
H. S. Hawkins
Virginia, Avenue
H. D. Fuller
R. C. Green
West Leicester Street
R. T. Bryamly
W. Taylor Wall
Ada M. Orndorff
A. G. Mason
Sharp
Warwick
Daingerfield L. Morris
Gilbert Allen
Philpot Street
Fred. L. Glaize
Edward H. Loy
H. H. Snarr
East Cecil Street
H.S. Larrick
J.-T.k. Jéres
Maurice F. Castleman
North Kent Street
William M. Atkinson
Etfux
Lynn Haven
Fla
I. N. Gasheouke
Highland Avenue
George W. Kremer
J. P. Haddox
John A. Clarke
Clarence A. Gill
Hhouse
Notice in Winchester Corporation Court decree action
In the Winchester Virginia Corporation Court an extract from a decree dated March 4 1922 refers the case to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to determine real estate details debts and priority then summons all parties to appear June 12 1922 at M M Lynch office on Rouss Avenue Winchester to provide evidence and documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Chase
Virginia Chase
Winchester
Virginia
M. M. Lynch
Rouss Avenue
Destructive Mauna Loa Eruption Near Kilauea
A massive Mauna Loa eruption rose to 13 000 feet near Kilauea with intermittent activity. The last violent phase began in October 1919 and lasted five months, lava from a flank fissure flowed across flats, into the sea, killing vast sea life and creating steamy plumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Local Market Prices and Commodities Report
Market listing shows hay straw flour bran and animal feeds with prices per unit. Fresh and aged grains include wheat corn and oats, with poultry and livestock quotes for chickens butter and hogs. Regional retail bakers and merchants reflect current trading levels from the prior day.
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Theme Star Publishing Co
Morning News
Weekly News
Weekly Mirror
Eekly
Associated Press
Swanso
Walt Mason
Spectator
Treland
S. S
Carrie D.lupton
Jas. A. Hancher
Clarence Woods
Jesus
Welch
Dorothy K. Karlson
Normal School
J. P
ROYAL
Hamilton
H. J. Mowrey
W. Piccadilly Street
Piccadilly Street
J. W. Baker
W. F. Shryock
M. C. Copenhaver
East Baker Street
Sarah K. Fansler
Ida M. Dease
West
Cork Street
Robert G. Gib
B. F. Davis
John
Dock Street
E. R. Himelri
John C. Rm
Braddock Street
North Avenue
Amanda Cook
A. J. Bavenne
M. M. Fich
Atty
Star
Owen
Baltimore
Erm
Weg
Sees Neee
Northern
Berryville
Charles Town
American Gas Improvement CO
American Gas Improvement Company
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
W. A. Ryan
Beau
Old Virginia
I & Loe
Neidemeyer’s
Franck Baker & Son
Franck Baker & Son’s
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
North Main St
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