Decree Referencing Estate of David Leight
A Frederick Virginia court task assigns a commissioner to audit the estate of David Leight deceased. He to ascertain liens and priorities, notify interested parties by four weeks in a local newspaper, and report findings before executing the order dated October 18 1920. An advertisement for Chamberlains Cough Remedy follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganis
Minecuti
Davie
Leht
William H. Leight
Fel Leight
Oscar Dp. Leight
Stuckey
Aurelia Allair
Frederick County
David Leight
Wilhis
Winor
Virginia
Circuit Court
Frederick Nty
Es Avenue
Winchester
Tober
James. P. Reardon
Curt Court of
Frederick
National Institute offers safe, legal pills via mail order
Advertises a Milwaukee Wisconsin institution selling safe pills through drug stores and mail order. Claims unique formula not tested with others and invites readers to write for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institune
Milwaukee
Automobile Sale By Virtue Of An Execution
By virtue of an execution in my hands a judgment in the Evening Star Publishing Company. Vie Motor Sales Co Inc owes one hundred and ninety dollars and costs, interest, and commissions. Will sell at public auction Saturday Nov 20 1920 at high noon for cash a service car and an oversized automobile on condition. City Sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Star
Vie Motor Sales Co. Inc
Ors
Robber of Bank Gets Cold Feet
Ottawa Illinois officials and volunteers rushed through the night to open the bank safe after a 60 000 thc taken from the National City Bank of Ottawa. Two mechanics cut the door and found no one inside while a suspect dropped a package and fled. Carey the teller was missing.
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Ottawa
Ill
National City Bank of Ottawa
Francis J. Carey
Terrence Connolly
Connelly
Carey
Wire Hoop Barrels Cause Trouble for Apple Receivers
A letter warns that many wire hoop barrels arrive slack as hoops dislodge, urging shippers to staple bilge hoops every second or third stave. Market notes say prices fell below earlier levels, with rock bottom conditions likely persisting.
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Apple
London
Considerable Point and the Jury Room Rumpus
A humorous court-room exchange reveals the jury debating a point worth five dollars a side while the judge approves quiet discussion. The piece riffs on poetry and public readings, contrasting old and new ways for poets to share works and the distinct voices of critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
The Aid of Science and The Paragon In A Stage Sketch
Dialogue driven scene features Mrs Faraway and Mr Chespis debating wireless telegraphy versus the telephone. A plot device uses a character to relay a scenario via a receiver to save a servant's wage. The Paragon and Professor Zoom discuss fortune and folly in romantic misjudgments.
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Faraway
Chespis
Havin
Vengeful Quip Reveals Odd Family Troubles
A character vows revenge on a man who wronged them. The reply notes the man’s son receives French help, studies singing, and endures a severe leg ailment described as colic. The exchange hints at domestic frictions rather than a clear public event.
Mushroom Aristocracy and Fashion Clubs Contrast
In a witty note on class and style the piece mocks rising clubs and fashion trends. It claims elite circles abandon overalls for new clubs like the Darn and Patéh, while poorer crowds keep old garments.
Ha and Pokus Quip Brings Bee Sting Pun to Light
A London Tit-Bits quip asks why Ha and Ha ra is compared to a busy bee. The joke hinges on the idea that nearly everyone he touches gets stung, framing him as serendipitously unlucky in encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlokus
London
Fine Work by Girls in County Clubs
The report details Virginia home economics clubs led by the Home Economics Specialist. It notes 12,358 containers of fruit and vegetables produced by 4-H style clubs, and shows canning, poultry, cooking, and sewing programs with member counts, outputs, and fair exhibits. The Home Demonstration Agent logged 260 consultations and 3,857 bulletins while urging stronger county cooperation for next year.
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Mabel County
Tin Tran
Frederick A Ene
Dutebe
Virginia
Scba
Canning Club
Winchester Fair
Poultry Club
U We Poultry Club
Winchester
Highland Avenue
Mission House
Memeryet
Viata
Ford
Ankin
Hsien Pre Chamber
O&o
Whirl of Messengers At The Big Office
A woman eager for entry is advised to go to a large office and enter through the revolving door as a stream of messenger boys pass by, illustrating a bustling, chaotic scene.
Contortionist Accused of Leading Double Life
A fragmentary reader note claims a man is living a double life as a professional contortionist. The excerpt presents a casual exchange about the alleged disguise and occupation.
Old Timer and 4st Cold Storage Egg Reunion Joke
Two characters trade a playful dialogue about memory and time as they reminisce about a long past visit. The exchange relies on a cartoonish setup with a hint of nostalgia.
Ambitious Woman Defies Domestic Stereotypes
A quoted verse questions a woman's role contrasting her college education with expected housework skills. It highlights society's limits on female learning and practical tasks, implying tension between intellect and domestic duties.
Courtroom Romance: Suit Over Love Ends in Seduction
A fragmentary tale reports a man suing for love then a woman filing suit for breach of promise. The exchange hints at a courtroom dispute over affection with no clear resolution provided.
There is One Thing About Putting Over Crooked Work
A quoted exchange notes the difficulty of presenting deceit with a straight face. The line implies skepticism about crooked schemes and the need for composure to appear legitimate.
Destroyers christened with cider and pledged to order
A brief humorous note recalls the naming of destroyers with cider and a pledge to keep them in apple pie order, reflecting naval tradition and home front humor of the era.
Its Meaning in the Show Curated Bouquet
The passage discusses a phrase about a show bouquet and its implied idea of carrying or reigning. It presents a quirky question and answer about what the expression signals in the performance or ceremony context.
Bank Draughts Cause Cold Air Rumors
A fragment notes damp drafts within the bank and speculate about air issues. The brief mentions widespread drafts and curiosity about their source, suggesting concerns over the building environment. No names or dates are provided.
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R. M. Swimley
Mr. Farmer
John W. Rosenberger
Remledy
J. MI Rose
Verona
Automobile Sale
P. Ih
Pam Fornexy
Homer
Madam Zizzi
Professor Zoom
Sven
Oxford
the League Shoe Store
Séeal
Rysus
Scott
Green Hill Cemetery
Ryville
Faust
Lewis Pidgeon
Winchester, Va
Noble
Cc. Pierce
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