Banks Observe Memorial Day Closing Notice
Memorial Day will close banks Friday May 30 1924. Winchester Commercial and Savings Shenandoah Valley National and Farmers and Merchants National Bank will be closed that date. All paper maturing May 30 31 1924 may be paid or extended to May 31 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rz Ummers
Bank of Winchester
Be& Legal
John Lil. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. D. Fuller
Ashier
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Rats Multiply Among Mammals Surpassing Other Species
A fragment notes rodents constitute a large portion of mammals by numbers, suggesting rats are highly plentiful among living species. It highlights their abundance relative to other mammals in the natural world.
Romney Petersburg railway service resumes after flood disruption
A pivot train operated from Petersburg to Romney and Green Spring after four seas of high water disrupted service. The trip arrived without mishap two days after tracks and trestles were inundated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney Erees
Olio
Gres
Petersburg
Romney
Green Spring
British Subject Claims American Citizenship In Wartime Case
A man named Dixon Seymour, born in Mexico to British-ancestry parents, sought U S citizenship during wartime and attempted to obtain a passport. Authorities ruled he could not prove American citizenship, while wartime Confederate grants were considered invalid. The case hinges on his status and the validity of prior Confederate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak
Orleans
Citien
Ee Dixon Seymour
Crazy
Mexico
Confederacy
Seymour
Europe
Marion Orndoff Named Head of Credit Men
The Merchants’ Credit Association annual meeting elected J Marion Orndoff as president for the coming year with C A Davis as vice president and Andrew Bell as secretary treasurer. Aimed at ranking every citizen and newcomer, the credit rating will be a valuable asset once complete. The group operates closely with the Chamber of Commerce and will meet the first Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Credit Association
J of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Winchester
J. Marion Orndoff
Vce
C. A. Davis
L. R. Smth
A. H. Jackson
Percy Miller
P. McVicar
Nathanson
R. R. Rosenberger
H. M
Solenberger
J. Brumback
Chamber of Commerce
Credit Association
Vendol herbal tonic touted to relieve constipation and nerves
A testimonial from Miss Mattie Riddle of Hagerstown Maryland endorses Vendol as relieving constipation indigestion dizzy spells back pains and nervous tension. The ad claims Vendol tones digestive organs strengthens kidneys and aids sleep sold by Franck Baker & Sons in Winchester or by mail from the Vendol Company Baltimore with delivery charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Mattie Riddle
Washington St
Hagerstown
Vendol
Winchester
Franck Baker & Sons Company
Baltimore
Ouch My Back Rub Lumbago Pain Relief Trial Offer
The advertisement promises fast relief for lumbago sciatica and rheumatic backache using a penetrating oil. It claims the product soothes tight muscles without burning and provides quick, dependable results. The copy urges readers to try a recall trial bottle despite the dubious origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Reduce Baby Death Rate in Springfield and Green County Townships
Springfield and the Green county townships of Mars cut the baby death rate by 42 percent in four years. Officials credit improved prenatal care, vaccination, and public health campaigns. The effort focuses on mothers and infants across the region through coordinated services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Green County
Mars
Coal By Weight Law Takes Effect Next Month
Section 19 of the weight and measures act makes selling coal coke or charcoal unlawful except by weight. With the law becoming operative next month coal dealers prepare by studying its provisions.
Pleasant Valley Sunday School social planned in Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove May 24 The con stan workers class of Pleasant Valley Sunday School will hold a measuring social Thursday night May 29 at the home of Mr Herbert Fries Refreshments will be served The public is cordially invited to attend The stork flew over this section last week and left a bouncing boy baby at the home of Mr and Mrs George Carson and also one at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Weakley Mr and Mrs R B Emmett and Mr and Mrs H Crim spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Holmes Lewis at Kernstown Miss Anna May Bennett visited relatives at Gainesboro recently Mrs Jennie Chapman has to her home here after spending some time with friends in Winchester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Constan Workers
Pleasant Valley
Herbert Fries
Stork
George Carson
Fred. Weakley
R. B. Emmett
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poem reflects on trust in humanity despite crime and corruption. The speaker argues that a single disgraced act does not ruin an entire nation and praises the enduring virtue of people across society. Copyright text ends with the author attribution.
Advice Tightens the Bonds of Friendship
A man valued for his warmth should receive guidance with care and restraint. The notion suggests that friendship grows from respect and thoughtful counsel rather than overbearing instruction.
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Romney - Petersburg
Maxwell
Rouss
Braddock Street
Smallwood Motor Co
Stephens City
Chevrolet and Studebaker
International Trucks
J. W. Ro
Mberger & Co
Strickler & Wagner
Glaize & Bro
Ter, VA
Marion Orndoff
Credit
Commerce Chamber
Gilbert Bros. & Co
Baltimore Inc
Fashin
St. Jacobs Oil
Builders Hardware
Skillcraft
Skill Craft Clothes Shop
Next New Theatre
Walt Mason
Mrs. Bush
Home Grocery
Reldion
Monarch
Pepsi
H. W. Ebert
Buick
Ales
H. C. Light
Bunker Hille
W. VA
Lee L. Jackson
John
Mary
Little Bob
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Virginia
Home Life Insurance Company
Winchester Garage
D. W. McIlwee
Mer
Ford
Valley Radiator & Welding CO
Cale
Just
East Piccadilly Street
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