Virginia Constitution Amendments on Local Government and Schools
A detailed list of proposed amendments to sections of the Virginia Constitution covering municipal government qualifications, form of city government, school trustees, local tax limits, compulsory education, state bond issues for roads, and state funding for education. Explanations note how to vote For or Against each amendment and the changes to local and state control.
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Fihetti
Oder
Essent Co
Legis
Board of Supervisors
Genbry
Mother Earth Chooses Green For Her Dress
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt muses that Mother Earth favors green as a color for nature. Scientists call it a natural phenomenon tied to chlorophyll and sunlight, noting green soothes the eye and never clashes with other colors.
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Mars
Louisville Courier-Journal
Royal Patronage and the Troubled Genius of Classical Masters
The article recalls how Haydn and Beethoven thrived under aristocratic protection, directing private prince courts and receiving gifts from archdukes. It notes Haydn’s long service to the Esterházy princes and Beethoven’s favored status with princes, with a dramatic anecdote of Beethoven rebuking a salon crowd. It adds Mozart’s patronage by Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo and his rough treatment by a servant.
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the Great
Joseph Haydn
Beethoven
Peethaven
Mozart
Cémbinbety
Hieronymus
Salt crusted lakes of Death Valley described
The passage notes lakes in Death Valley California show a salt crust in dry seasons. Winter rains keep surfaces wet, but evaporation is rapid as the dry period begins, leaving hard salt crusts across the shallow basins. It adds a remark that Europeans introduced salt use to the United States.
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Death Valley
California
United States
Popular Science Monthly
Cypress Tree From Pit in California Dates to Pleistocene
A cypress treqag exhumed from an asphalt pit in southern California has been identified by a Los Angeles museum curator as a Pleistocene relic. It dates to the Glacial age, contemporary with mastodons saber-toothed cats and giant ground sloths. The tree is well preserved due to surrounding tar, with bark intact in spots and large branches visible though roots and small limbs are missing.
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California
Los Angeles
Fragmentary Civilian Exchange About Brother’s Polish Mishap
Partial dialogue mentions a brother described as a man of polish and a bottle spilled on him this morning. The lines imply a casual domestic incident and a remark about grooming items. No clear names, places, or dates are present in the readable text.
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Mméh Polish
Couldn't Marry in Hagerstown
A Winchester couple, L Grim and Grace A, with a marriage license, failed to secure a minister in Hagerstown and had the license returned. Both parties had previous divorces and did not have their papers with them.
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Sa Orn
D L.grim
Grace A
Aes
Winchester
History of Winchester installment to appear next Friday
The fifth installment of William Greativay Russell’s History of Winchester was omitted last Friday due to space. It will appear next Friday November 5 and continue the series in subsequent Friday issues.
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Winchester
William Greativay Russell
Judge Harrison Backed by Chapman in Standardsville Campaign
Jon Chapman praised Judge Harrison at Standardsville for constant Washington service and total support for constituents. He said Harrison would place himself at constituents' disposal and meet their needs. Hundreds of Green County neighbors echoed the sentiment.
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Jon. Wits
Chapman
Harrison
Stadardsville
Washington
Green County
Appointed Church Trustee At First Baptist
On the application of proper authorities Mr B H Potts has been appointed trustee of First Baptist Church in the place of John H Barrett deceased.
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B .H. Potts
First Baptist Church
John H. Barrett
County Couple Wed In County Ceremony
Edna F Hook and Thomas Marple of the county were married on October 11 by Rev George W Stever. The bride is the daughter of avid Hook.
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Edna F., Hook
Thomas. Marple
County
George W. Stéver
Avid "Hook
Were Married in Hagerstown
cDonald of this county and Thoro Clevenger married in Hagerstown last week by Rev G I Rider of United Brethren Church. Groom is son of Thomas T M Clevenger. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Mcdonald Roo. They will reside with the groom’s parents initially and then in their own home.
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Thoro
G. I. Rider
United Brethren Church
M Thomas
Clevenger
Fride
Mcdonald
Phes
Jory W. Clevenger
Mias
Doro- Feevenger
Doro
French Reply to British Note on Confiscation Rights
Paris reports the French government replying to Britain's note on confiscating German property. The newspaper says Britain will renounce that right and that any treaty clause must be agreed by all signatories. The language is courteous yet firm, hoping for consensus in the postwar arrangements.
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Paris
Great
Britain
United Kingdom
Petit Parisien
Say8
Public Auction of Winchester Property in 1920
Under a court decree from the James M. Clevenger case, the Trustee and Special Commissioners announce the sale of a two story frame house and lot fronting South Street in Winchester Virginia. The property extends 39 feet by 149 feet and is bounded by Keckley and Leider properties. Terms: one third cash now, balance in two equal annual installments with bonds, interest, and a deed of trust. Sale to be at Winchester County Court House on November 27, 1920 at 11 am.
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Randolpp Colston
Willie B. Ford
Wilich
Willie
B. Ford
Winchester
Ford
Rouss Avenue
Inchester
Virginia
Willie ‘B. Ford
Lage Gape
James M. Clevenger
Sarah Goitely
Corporation Court
City of
Court House
William Burwell
Keckley
Jono. H
M. Lynch
Erbert S. Larrick
Harry’ R. Kern
Herbert 8. Patrick
Decret
Bankrupt Clinton E Crismore in Western Virginia District
In the Western District of Virginia Clinton E Crismore of Winchester Frederick County Virginia is adjudged bankrupt on April 16. A discharge is sought for debts provable against his estate under bankruptcy acts with exceptions by law. A hearing is set for November 23 1920 at Harrisonburg before Judge Henry C McDowell.
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District Court of the United States
Virginia
Clinton
Grismore
Henry C. McDowell
Crismore
Winchester
Frederick
Guly
Ankrupt
Congress
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