Apple Day Man Builds Global Men's Store Empire
A man started a small middle western men’s shop with $12 000 in assets and $9 000 debt. Thirty two years later his firm became the world’s largest retail men’s wear business with a nationwide reputation. He invested $5 000 in paper ads and later spent $5 000 000 on newspapers, asserting advertising in newspapers proves best. He emphasizes truthful ads over billboards and radio spots and recounts balloons and prizes as promotion.
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Middle Western
Tote
The Bucket Recalled by Walt Mason
A playful poem by Walt Mason extols returning to the old oaken bucket hanging in the well. It mocks lingering whiskey habit and imagines cheerful mornings after choosing water and milk over booze.
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Walt Mason
Passing the Buck In The Dry Law Era
Staunton Daily Leader discusses the phrase passing the buck as a euphemism for dodging tasks. The piece links the term to social entertainments waning under dry laws and cites a Republican claim about President Wilson and a July 1st enforcement date for the dry law.
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Staunton Daily Leader
United States
Wilson
Congress
Rea
Banks Observe May 30 1919 Holiday Closings
Several local banks declare closures for Friday May 30 1919 a legal holiday with all paper maturities payable on the next business day May 31 1919. Cashiers named include WM G Hardy Fuller John I Sloat Charles Summers and others in Shenandoah Valley and Winchester.
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Shenanagzan Valley National Bank
Ame Fuller
Natong
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Charles Summers
Union Bank of Winchester
GOLD MEDAL Kidney and Joint Pain Remedy Advertised
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL as a cure for back pain lumbago sciatica kidney and liver complaints and other ailments. It claims to purify poisons from the kidneys and bladder and restore inflamed tissue with soothing oils. Three sizes advertised at druggists with the box bearing GOLD MEDAL.
Prohibition Debate Clouds Washington Legislative Session
The article discusses how Republican leaders may resist returning control over restrictions while noting prohibition could begin July 1 and endure. It predicts fear of reopening the issue and highlights Washington as a learning ground for politicians amid ongoing coverage by The Washington Sunday Star.
Congress Readiness Highlighted by Brief Reading Session
A brief half hour devoted to reading the week’s measures underscored Congress’s vigilance as lawmakers prepare to tackle a broad agenda. The focus emphasized careful scrutiny of important bills ahead of extensive debate and votes.
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Congress
Funeral Services For J. W. Catlette
John W. Catlette died of cancer at Memorial Hospital. His funeral was held at his home on North Kent Street at 3 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. F. M. Richardson officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Charles Patton Hugh McCoy James Lockhart Harry Potts James Brown and Isaac Patton.
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John W. Catlette
Memorial Hospital
North Kent Street
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Disciples’ Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Charles Patton
Hugh McCoy
James Lockhart
Harry Potts
James Brown
Isaac Patton
Roanoke Dentist Dr B B Snapp Returns Home
Dr RB B Snapp of Roanoke visits at the home of his parents on Fairmont avenue before moving to Berryville to establish dental offices. A former United States Navy dental surgeon, he is well known in Roanoke and his friends welcome his return.
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RB. B. Snapp
Roanoke
G. O. Snapp
Fairmont Avenue
Berryville
Denistry
Advertising Spotlight Shapes Small Business Image
An ad feature highlights how targeted advertising boosts a small business. The piece notes tactics, local media use, and the impact on customer reach and brand visibility for entrepreneurs.
Death Follows That of Sister Hart of Berryville Dies
The funeral of John D. Hart former Berryville merchant who died at his home on Monday was held with interment in Green Hill Cemetery. His sister Mrs Jesse Lupton died May 16 from a brain affection and Hart, learning of her death, suffered brain leakage the next day and died Monday. He was about 60 and had long operated a Berryville shop before retiring.
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John’ D. Hart
Berryville
Green Hill Cemetery
Hart
Jesse Lupton
Mrs Emma BakerDies After Long Illness In Berryville
Mrs Emma Williams Baker 63 wife of Henry W Baker prominent Berryville resident died at her East Main Street home after a long illness. She came from the Hilleary family of Petersville Maryland and had lived in Berryville since marriage. Surviving are her husband and daughter Ellen Magill Baker. Funeral at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church at 11 Saturday with burial in Green Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev Malcom Taylor.
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Berryvilee
Emma Williams Baker
Henry Wy Baker
pHice
East Main Street
Maryland
Baker
Ellen Magill Baker
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Malcom 8. Taylor
Family relations note details several sisters in law
Mrs. Baker was a sister in law of Mr. B. West Baker of Frederick county and of Mrs. W. S. White Mrs. John S. Miller and Mrs. H. J. Jilkins of Winchester Mrs. Thomas Chamblin of White Post and Mrs. J. T. Hiett of Falls Church Va The late Mrs. Harriet Bryarly of this city was also a sister in law.
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Baker
B. West Baker
Frederick County
W. 8. White
John $. Miller
Winchester
Thomas Chamblin
White Post
J.T. Hiett
Falls Church
Harriet Bryarly
Will leaves all to widow Ella Ruble
The will of John A. Ruble dated August 6, 1917, admitted to probate in Frederick county. He leaves all real and personal property to his wife Ella Ruble who is named executrix without security and has provided a $1,000 bond.
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John A. Ruble
Frederick County
Ella Ruble
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Proves Worth for Colds
Many families rely on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy during winter colds and report excellent results. The seller notes the remedy’s merit is proven and urges following directions on each bottle for safe, effective relief.
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Chamberlain
Freeman announces candidacy for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District
Robert Shade declares his run for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District subject to the Democratic primary. He notes six years as deputy under Coe Branton and Lee N Whitacre, and cites service in France and Shepherd College as part of his background and pledge to faithfully perform duties if elected.
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Commissioner OF Revenue
Robert Shade
Coe Branton
Lee 'N
Whitacre
Revenant
Frederick
France
Shepherd College
Seltha Ata
Gainesboro Supervisors Primary Candidacies Listed
Local notices announce multiple candidates for Gainesboro District County Supervisor positions in the Democratic Primary to be held in August 1919. MARSHALL LEWIS WM. D. DeHAVEN ELON D. SHENK and WM. E. SMITH declare campaigns and pledge impartial duties if elected.
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Gainesboro
Marshall Lewis
WM. D. Dehaven
Elon D. Shenk
Sheriff Candidacy Notice From Luther Pannell
A damaged political notice announces democratic primary action on August 6 for Sheriff. It lists Luther Pannee t and John M. Massie as candidates and proclaims re election intent and dedication to duties.
Frederick attorney T Russell Cather seeks re election
Commonwealth attorney candidate T Russell Cather announces bid for re election as Frederick County attorney subject to the Democratic primary action. He positions himself for continued public service and upholds duties of the office.
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Luther Panneet
Geywealth
Frederick
Brannon Declares Candidacy for County Clerk Post
The message announces C. C. Brannon as a candidate for County Clerk subject to the Democratic Primary. It notes the August 6th deadline and calls for support from friends and fellow citizens.
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Annediiatad
Read to wounded soldiers through Library War Service
A plea to contribute books to the Hand ley Library for the Library War Service so hospitalized soldiers will have reading material. The notice urges citizens to supply literature to support wounded servicemen.
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Library War Service
Handley Library
Miss Sonner Slays Large Garden Snake
Miss Mary Sonner formerly with The Star composing rooms and now living at Strasburg Virginia killed a five and a half foot black snake in her father's garden a few days ago using a beanpole as a weapon.
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Mary Sonner
The
Star
Strasburg
C M Borum Returns from France to Camp New Jersey
Serjeant Major C M Borum of the United States Army, son of Major Borum of Strasburg Virginia, has arrived at Campre New Jersey from France.
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C. M.borum
United States Army
Borum
Strasburg, Va
Campre N. J
France
Frederick County Treasurer Candidate Announces Candidacy
A candidate announces for the office of Frederick County treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 5 1919. The name appears as Robt S Smite.
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Frederick County
Ee Robt
S. Smite
Frederick County House of Delegates Re election Notice
Candidate listed for re election to the House of Delegates for Frederick County Winchester subject to the primary held August 5.
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House OF Delegates
House of
Frederick
Winchester
Limestone land for sale with apple orchard and farm
For sale two limestone tracts including 45 percent acres with 12 acres in bearing orchard and a 198 acre farm with 18 acre orchard plus 25 acres timber. Prices listed as $12,000 and $21,000. Also suburban 9 room residence with outbuildings near city priced at $5,500.
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Castoria
Oxford
Huntsberry
WM. G. Hardy
Tism
John W. Rosenberger
Albin
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Clark St
Washington
Joe” Cannon
Ly Review
Washington Sunday Star
J. W. Catlette
Ata
Bell
Jessie Hillyard
Wall Paper Headquarters
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Hood’s Sains
Tion
Fepderies
Back Creek Pee Dick
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Sneriff
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John M. Massie
T. Russell Cather
Phil H, Gold
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