Norfolk and Western Train Schedule Highlights Berryville Route
The Berryville schedule shows southbound No 13 9 07 am to Bristol Roanoke and intermediate stops with parlor car. No 1 2 45 am to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stops with Sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke. Dining car Shenandoah connects at Roanoke with Memphis special. Northbound No 28 8 29 am to Magerstows with Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York connection at Shenandoah Junction for Washington. No 14 7 36 pm parlor to Hagerstown Sleeper Magertown to Philadelphia. No 2 11 38 pm Sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. For fares and reservations contact Berryville agent H H Burks or Roanoke GSA W C Saunders.
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Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Norton
Pullman Sleeper
Williamson
Shenandoah
Memphis
Shenandoal
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Hagerstown
Pullman
Magere Town
H. H. Burks
W. C. Saunders
Cato Begins Greek Study at Eighty in Final Years
The elderly Cato starts studying Greek at age eighty but finds the sagacity of ancient philosophers insufficient to alter his fate. The fragment reflects on age and learning, suggesting that even prolonged study cannot save him from his end.
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Cato
Local wholesale prices quoted by buyers today
The Star lists today’s wholesale prices for wheat flour corn eggs and animal feeds. Prices include local wheat and spring wheat flour, standard and mixed feeds, corn meal and shelled corn, creamery butter, eggs, spring chickens, and poultry under four pounds.
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Star
Market corrections noted in closing Wheat prices
Fragmented OCR text shows erratic market notes with scattered numbers and commodity names. The readable portions reference Wheat and Butter in a corrected closing context with unclear figures. No clear events or outcomes are established.
Harrisonburg Deputy Seeks Carnegie Hero Medal
Deputy Sheriff W. E. Lucas of Harrisonburg is nominated for a Carnegie hero medal for saving Denny Shifflett after a car plunged into the Shenandoah River at Elkton. Ott asks the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission to recognize Lucas for keeping Shifflett’s head above water for about a half hour until help arrived.
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Denny Shifflett
W. E. Lucas
Harrisonburg
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Lucas
Shifflet
Elkton
Shenandoah River
Virginia Officials Plan Memorial at Stone Mountain
A Virginia task force including Mrs S M Davis Mrs James A Scott General W B Freeman Walter L Hopkins Judge George L Christian and Governor Trinkle will select five Virginia generals to join Lee and Jackson in a central Stone Mountain Memorial and organize a special subscription drive.
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Virginia
Stone Mountain
Atlanta
Trinkle
Hollins M. Randolph
Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Lee
Jackson
iMns
S. M. Davis
Confederate Southern Memorial. Association
James A. Scott
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. B. Freeman
United Confederate Veterans
Walter L. Hopkins
The
Sons of Veterans
George L. Christian
Honey bees essential to orchard pollination
In Wooster Ohio on May 21 the Ohio Experiment Station horticulturist J H Gourley says the common honey bee is a vital part of orchard equipment because fruit will not set without proper pollination. He notes wind is ineffective for pollination and advises orchardists to hire or borrow bee colonies during blossoming, suggesting one colony per three to four acres or more if possible.
Adam’s Apple Etymology Misstep Catches Attention
A historical note claims the term Adam’s apple stems from a myth that Eve forced a piece of apple into Adam’s throat. The tale attributes the swell to the swallowed bite and has been discussed in folklore circles.
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Adam
Eve
Mrs A M Eastman Praises Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription
Richmond reader Mrs A M Eastman of 1703 W Cary St speaks of using Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription through four pregnancies for tone and strength and credits its benefit. She also notes Dr Pierce Lotion Tablets cured catarrhal condition and Pleasant Pellets as a mild laxative. She invites readers to buy at local drug stores or send 10 cents for trial pack and advice.
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Richmond
P’ Erce
Dr. Pierce
A. M. Eastman
W. Cary St
All Bond Bids Rejected and Delayed Sale Planned
The finance committee recommended rejecting all bond bids and returning certified checks, with sale deferred about 90 days to seek a more favorable market. An ordinance was approved to authorize sale by sealed bids or auction, with work on the reservoir to continue and funds to cover costs. An enlargement plan for Rouss Spring was also approved and a pollution reduction plan for the Town Run was discussed to address effluent from the Virginia Woolen Company plant.
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Finance Committee
Rouss Spring
Capt. Cooper
Gewer
Virginia Woolen Company
Prize Winners at Carter Hall Horse Show
Millwood Virginia May 23 horse show of the Blue Ridge Hunt at Carter Hall grove on May 26 will feature top entries from the Washington horse show. Randolph's thoroughbred mare Lucile won the President's cup and multiple ribbons, while Trapnall's Hindoo Maid took the large handicap jump prize among 73 entries.
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Millwood
Ridge Hunt
Carter Hall Grove
Big Washington
Blue Ridge Hunt
Hunt Club
Randolph
Harding
Trapnall
Frost Weather Says Little Damage To Orchard Buds
Associated Press report from Geneva New York on May 21 notes Professor A P Hedrick horticulturist at the New York State Experiment Station says 29 degree cold damaged fruit buds little due to cloudiness dampness and winds cherry buds show risk of damage though most crops appear unscathed sweet cherry crops are early and may suffer if temperatures drop further no material damage yet in overall assessment
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Associated Press
Geneva
N. Y
A. P. Hedrick
New York State Experiment Station
Medrick
Preference for intimate midsummer gathering over grand affairs
The speaker favors a smaller, friendlier midsummer event due to its social warmth and verdant, shaded setting, preferring the informal atmosphere to the formality and scale of larger celebrations.
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Connellsville
Roy Smithing
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