Death of Wiley C. Cox Linked to Bank Failure and Integrity
Wiley C Cox, longtime banking figure and former president of the Kansas City State Bank, died in a Chicago hotel after a career marked by strict business integrity. He reportedly sacrificed a fortune to protect depositors as the bank liquidated, later receiving $90,000 from land sales and serving as a U.S. Industrial Commission examiner.
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Wiley C. Cox
Harmonia
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Cox
Kansas City State Bank
Clinton
Go’ Nt
United States Industrial Commission
Chicago Tribune
Admiral Dewey Praises U S Navy in 19th Century Quips
The text quotes Admiral Dewey extolling the U S Navy as the finest and most efficient yet, noting the fleet in New York harbor surpasses any in size and that officers and enlisted men are superior in training and devotion. It contrasts his view with a hostile stance from Hon Gussie Gardner.
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Dewey
United States Navy
New York Harbor
General Board
Gussie Gardner
Massachusetts
Norfolk
War drives curious German toys from market stalls
A New York buyer back from Europe reports German toy makers facing extreme shortages as war demand and scarcity push production low. He notes many favorites vanish from shops while new wartime needs push price and availability beyond normal limits.
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New York
Europe
Germany
Anti Fly Campaign Sparks Civic League Contest
The Woman's Civic League urges all residents to help fight flies as the season begins. Last year the league offered a prize for the most flies caught. over 36 gallons were burned. This year participants earn five cents per quart with a $5 prize for the top collector, who must present quarts at Mr. Robert Doran’s office for verification. Fly traps cost ten cents each. info available at 814 South Washington Street. Mr. Littlefield's death raises questions about a related debt suit, but Virginia Attorney General John Garland Pollard said the state case is unlikely to be delayed.
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Civic League
Robert Doran
South
Washington Street
Charles Edgar Littlefield
Maine
New York City
Virginia
West Virginia
Littlefield
Richmond News Leader
John Garland Pollard
Sonneborn's Specials Offer Bold Savings This Week
Advertises a large assortment of merchandise with strong values and heavy promotion. Claims daily variety and improved ads, inviting customers to visit and take advantage of money saving deals at Sonneborn's store.
Boys Wash Suits In Blue And White Styles
Children’s wash suits offered at 46 cents each, regular 75 cents. Featuring middy blouse sailor blouse and Oliver Twist designs in blue and white linen white pique and white madras. Carefully trimmed and priced to attract buyers.
Vintage Style Suit Description with Teal and Tan Options
A two tone coat features a white tepp front collar cuffs and wide belt with white repp pockets on the belt. Trimmed with imitation flaps of the same material and silk cord tie. Available in blue and tan with an implied value of $1.50.
Local Textile Promos Highlight Linen Fabrics
Regular values for linen fabrics include butcher's linen in white and black and white checks and white repp. The latest styles are showcased and considered well worth the price.
Realett Two-Tone Corded Gingham Shirt Detail
Realett presents a quality two toned corded gingham shirt in cadet percale with a fine color, pink cuffs and front. Features a fedee collar and a large white embroidered dot pattern on the front.
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Realett
Child's Short Dresses at a Third Price
Linen and lawn child dresses priced at 23 cents each, originally 50 cents. Descriptions note good lawn fabric with a yoke featuring three embroidered rows, a 17 inch flounce, edging, bottom finishing, and sleeves with valance edging.
Fashion description: mummy crepe dress with shawl collar
Description of a ladies dress in mummy crepe with floral designs in pink blue and lavender. Neat shawl collar effect with plain lawn collar, braid piping, 3 4 length sleeves with cuffs matching shirted back and detached belt. Sizes 36 to 44.
Lincoln Gettysburg speech praised alongside Wilson address
Reading historians compare Lincoln’s Gettysburg words with a Wilson passage from New York urging selfless national conduct. The quote highlights America’s call to stand for humanity, enterprise, and example, framing it as a guiding national creed alongside Jefferson and the Declaration.
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Mr. Lincoln
Wilson
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Cure for Salt Rheum
An 19th century notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for salt rheum, describing symptoms like itching oozing or flaking skin, and claiming permanent relief through purified blood and improved health. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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Hood
Inon
Miss Georgia Smith Party Honors Eighteenth Birthday
Cedar Grove May 30 A surprise party was given on Friday evening May 14 to Miss Georgia Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs David Smith in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Games were played and music rendered by Miss Fannie Lillard. A supper was served about midnight. Attending were Mr and Mrs L J Smith and daughters Mattie and Lola Dorsey Otta and Nela Dick Angie Fries Stella Braithwaite Fannie Lillard Eva Fries Mabel Clark Lula Braithwaite Pearl Fries Zetta Smith Messrs Robert and Ray Butler Lawrence Raymond and Ottie Dorsey Libert Smith Dory Miller Alwin and Lee Dick John Reese John Light Guy Smith Gilbert Lyon Harley Bailey Mervil DeHaven and Charles and Edgar Braithwaite.
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Cedar ‘Grove
Georgia Smith
David Smith
Fannie Lillard
L. J. Smith
Mattie
Lola Dorsey
Otta
Nela Dick
Angie Fries
Stella Braithwaite
Eva Fries
Mabel Clark
Lula Braithwaite
Pearl Fries
Zetta Smith
Robert
Ray Butler
Lawrence
Raymond
Ottie Dorsey
Libert Smith
Dory Miller
Alwin
Lee Dick
John Reese
John Light
Guy Smith
Gilbert Lyon
Harley Bailey
Mervil DeHaven
Charles
Edgar Braithwaite
Announcements Blurred In A Fragment From Local Paper
A fragmented OCR read shows disjointed phrases about announcements and a CNN reference. Readable items are sparse, with no clear names dates or outcomes to identify a specific event or notice.
Frederick County campaign notices reveal multiple Democratic candidates
A selection of 1915 campaign notices shows William E. Smith Charles H Harper Avalond Orndo Pf C Brannon and R B Baker declaring Democratic bids for Gainesboro District supervisor and Northern District commissioner of revenue. They pledge to uphold duties and run in the August primary.
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Gainesboro
Charles H. Harper
Candidate pledge for Commissioner of Revenue dispute
Promises to faithfully perform duties if elected as Commissioner of Revenue for the Southern District of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary. Mentions “W SHENK” and action of the primary with a candidate pledge style.
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Th Ce
Ern
Pocety
Frederick County
Hall's Catarrh Cure Internal Remedy Claim
An advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that acts on the blood and mucous surfaces, claiming it was prescribed by leading physicians and is a top tonic.
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Hall
Stone misattribution noted for Braddock cannon pedestal
A Star notice attributes the pedestal stones for General Braddock’s cannon to Gen Adams Stephens grave in Harrrisonburg but the bone actually recalls Martinsburg. The stone is to be presented through Mrs Mary B Campbell of this city by Hon Charles Me Faulkner.
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Braddock
Adam Stephens
Harrisonburg
Charles
Me ‘Faulkner
General Stephens
Martinsburg
Mary B. Campbell
Back Pain Relief Ad From Judge Thomas W Harrison
A news snippet advises relief from back rheumatism through massaging the back with Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily. It notes relief for hard working people and mentions availability everywhere with a closing signature from Judge Thomas W. Harrison.
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Chamberlain
Herbert H. Shull Declares Candidacy for Commissioner
In a Democratic primary statement Herbert H. Shull announces his run for Commissioner of Revenue for the Southern District of the county. He pledges to faithfully perform the duties of the office if elected.
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Ihereby
Ck County
Herbert H. Shull
Candidate for Commonwealth Attorney Frederick County
T RUSSELL CATHER announces candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney in Frederick County. He seeks the Democratic primary on August 3 1915 and pledges thorough administration if elected.
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Frederick County
T. Russell Cather
Steck and Richards Seek Re Election to House of Delegates
John M. Steck and Boyd R. Richards announce their bids for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary.
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House of Delegates
John M. Steck
Eee
Boyd R. Richards
McCann Seeks Re election for County Treasurer Post
C R McCann announces candidacy for re election as County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. He notes plans to retain the assistance of R S Smith and asks for continued support from qualified voters.
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R. S. Smith
Candidate for Sheriff Frederick County Democratic Primary
RemeTHER PANNETT announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary on August 8, 1915, and seeks support from all who have been satisfied with the office's management.
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Frederick County
Remether Pannett
F D Good Announces Candidacy for Back Creek Supervisors
F D Good announces candidacy for member of the Back Creek District Board of Supervisors in the Democratic primary. He pledges to faithfully perform all duties if elected.
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Board of Supervisors
Back Creek
Candidacy Announcement for Frederick County Supervisor
J To McIlwee announces his candidacy for the Suvienck Creek District seat subject to the defined rules. He pledges to fulfill all duties to the best of his ability and to keep the people of Frederick County at heart during his election.
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Rick County
William E. Smith
Suvienck Creek
Frederick
McIlwee
Byrd Announces Candidacy for State Senate Tenth District
H P Byrd announces his candidacy for the State Senate representing the tenth district comprising Sid Winchester Frederick and Shenandoah counties. He pledges faithful administration and strong party support if elected, highlighting Chester City.
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State Senate
Sid Winchester
Frederick
Shenandoah
Ernan
Chester
H. P. Byrd
Canning Work Expands Across Clarke County
Blacksburg hosts a program valued by agents and experts as Clarke County expands canning work. Clubs form in every magisterial district and Housekeepers Clubs grow popular. Boyce hosts strong home demonstration efforts led by Miss Lillie Garver who has guided yields since the program began.
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Clarke County
Local residents enjoy school fair and weekend visits
The community attended a school fair and parade with satisfied attendees. Neighbors report visits to Capon Springs and weekend stays with friends and relatives across the area.
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Loway
Lillie Lafolette
Ollie Taylor
Capon Springs
Marietta White
J. B. Snapp
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England
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St. Joseph
Woman's Civic League
MR. Littlefield
Sonneborn’s Specials
Billy
Someborn’ S
North Main Street
America
Miss Smith
Will
Cnn
Northern District
Teegenius
Dee
C. C. Brannon
Stonewall
Promisdeer Aithem
R. Baker
Southern District
ENNY
R. A. Denny
the Pioneer
Jno. S. Solenberger & Co
Thomas . W. "Harrison
Strathmore
Commonwealth Attorney
C. R. McCann
F. D. Good
STATE
Senate
DR. H. S Whitacre
Osteopathee
Martinsburg, W
F. D. Goode
Anne Dyke
Milton Williams
Mamie Hicks
Evel Miller
Arthur Miller
J. B. Cooper
John O'Flaherty
James Burner
Miller’s Drug Store
Snapp
Foundry
C. L
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Prop
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Timberville
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