Aref Flood Bred and Economic Debate Stirs 1921
Fragmentary OCR from October 2 1921 discusses tax policy and bond issues, noting views from the Textile Council of England and U.S. manufacturers. It cites concerns about taxes to retire bonds, road construction, and price shifts in cotton goods. It mentions Japanese papers and broader economic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danyle Regis W. Batson
St. Dhudent
Teohomies
Ify
Zoey
Textile Council of
Theuworkers
Rhaid
eoiRed
Fragmentary wartime note on Allen and Japanese residents
A fragment discusses Japanese residents and Allen people, asserting equal treatment while warning against pride. It mentions controlling domestic affairs in “our own way” and contrasts with what other great peoples do.
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Ottur Allens
Philadelphia Mayor Replaces General Butler Over Reform Outcry
In January the new Philadelphia mayor Kendricks sought reform by asking President to grant General Smedley Butler a year’s leave to serve as director of public safety. The President agreed, Butler took the post with assurances of non interference, but politicians demanded his removal and the mayor consented, signaling a failed reform effort in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Kendricks
Smedsey D. Butler
General Butler
Rippling Raymes by Walt Mason
A humorous poem about a niece cutting her hair and the speaker’s conflicted feelings. The narrator laments losing a beloved hairstyle while the niece defies tradition and seeks modern fashion, declaring independence despite the poet’s mossback protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Garden Club meeting features bulb culture discussion
Yesterday afternoon the Garden Club met at Mrs. Mitchell Knight's home on Fairmont Avenue. Mr. Fr. Schneiderman, plant pathologist from the Winchester-field laboratory, spoke on floriculture and bulb planting with emphasis on tulips and iris. He traced tulip history in Europe, urged more active local flower gardening, and discussed dahlias, marigolds, and other hardy fall flowers. Refreshments followed. attendance was large. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Verzi sails from Bremen today for New York on the Columbus. Her son, Joe Verzi of the Jazz Buddies, has relocated to Baltimore for multiple engagements, and Major and Mrs. Frank Rittenhouse with other guests will travel to Italy via New York in the winter.
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Garden Club
Mitchell Knight
Fairmont Avenue
Fr. Schneiderman
Winchester — Field Laboratory
Schneiderhan
Bchneiderhan
Europe
Holland
Bint
Elizabeth
Bremen
Columbus
New York
Baltimore
Forms of Ignorance in Propriety and Perception
A compact observation on ignorance and conceit, noting that surprise at common sights marks lack of thought, and presuming all tasks will align with one’s own plan signals arrogance. The fragment underscores propriety in reaction and behavior.
Heavy Rains Collapse Sidewalk Over Sewer Trench
Heavy rains undermined a concrete sidewalk above an open sewer trench. Rain filled and loosened the trench, causing the sidewalk to slip inward and collapse the temporary pavement, endangering pedestrians and blocking passage.
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Yvie Fiverine
Infant Die of Cholera Infantum in Clearbrook
Glyndon Foltz reports the death of his eight months old son at 2 30 this morning at the family home near Clearbrook due to cholera infantum. Funeral services are set for 2 pm tomorrow at the house with interment in Mount Cemetery. The infant is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Glydon Foltz a brother Elwood Paul Foltz and sister Letha Frances Foltz.
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Calton William Foltz
Glydon Foltz
Clearbrook
Mount Cemetery
Additgny
Elwood Paul Foltz
Letha Frances Foltz
Miss Funkhouser Taken Ill After Appendicitis Operation
Miss Marie Funkhouser daughter of Mr and Mrs B D Funkhouser of Webanon Church Shenandoah county Virginia underwent an appendicitis operation Monday at Memorial Hospital and this day friends report she is steadily recovering She became ill at her aunt Mrs J E Sutphin s home in Washington street where she boards and an immediate operation was required Her mother is staying with her during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie’ Funkhouser
B.D. Funkhouser
Webanon Church
Shenandoah County
Memorial Hospital
Miss Funkhouser
J. E. Sutphin
Washington Street
General Dawes Attacks Smith Brookhart in Speech
General Dawes told audiences in Omaha that he had fired into a flock of political birds and wounded some. He suggested the target was Senator Brookhart, who had asked the Republican National Committee to remove Dawes from the party ticket.
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Associated Press
Jos G. Dawes
Republitan
Uteninée
Autiénces
Brookhart
Republican National Committee
Mr. Davey
Flooded Richmond factory district hits James River surge
The James River flood in Richmond Va floods Shockoe Valley for the second time this year. Water swirls into streets as trolleys halt in the Sink and West Hampton suburb is cut off. Gauge near 21 feet, crest reached by noon per weather bureau.
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Associated Press
Richmond
James River
Shockoe Valley
West Hampton
Weather Bureau
Youth Burned At Local Plant After Steam Accident
A youth employed at a local aluminum plant suffered burns after exposure to a steam leak. The incident occurred at the company’s factory where pipes malfunctioned. The victim, blinded by steam initially, was aided by coworkers and rushed to a hospital for treatment. Doctor P. W. Boyd reports the patient is recovering.
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A! Lraeeeny
Enta Nema
Ae Company
Berkal
P. W. Boyd
Wheat futures surge to new season highs in Chicago
May wheat rose to 1.50 a bushel in Chicago with a late morning surge pushing prices up more than three cents from the prior day. December futures gained four cents as buyers absorbed increased offerings.
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Ied Press
Ace
Stryker Remembered in Margaret Noakes Will Probate
Miss Mary Catherine Stine and Mrs Jet Lyon inherit from Margaret Noakes widow of ex Confederate George Noakes. Five hundred dollars goes to Mrs Laura Stryker for care. Executor M M Lynch qualified with $7 000 bond. Will dated August 28 and probated in Corporation Court.
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Ewill
Margaret Aakes
Harry Stryker
Corporation Court
Moakes
Ite
George
Noakes
Elizabeth Stine
Mary Catherine
Stine
Jet Lyon
Tokio Rebuilds Theatres Faster Than Dwellings After Earthquake
After the 1923 quake in Tokyo more than 100000 died. Now 42 first class theatres and more hotels and restaurants emerge as rebuilding continues. Seventy percent of earthquake damage has been repaired and housing production outpaces earlier dwellings.
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Tokio
Gasoline Price Cuts Hit Gulf Stations Across Regions
Gasoline prices drop at Gulf Refining and rival companies with reductions of two to four cents per gallon in multiple states. Gulf president George S. Davidson cites a move toward price parity among communities, with Shreveport stations listing about 15.44 cents per gallon and tank wagon deliveries at 12.5 cents.
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Wer- Vice
Winchester
Vicinity
Standard and
Texas
Gulf Refining Company
Standard, Texas
American
Gulf Concernn
George S. Davidson
Gulf Company
Pittsburgh
Shreveport
I pledge myself to vote and register
American Legion text urges readers to pledge to register and vote in the upcoming election. The message contrasts pledging to vote with the act of registering and emphasizes making registration effective through voting.
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American Legion
Butler and Kendrick Patch Differences in City Safety
General Butler director of public safety and Mayor Kendrick met for the first time in over three months. They talked nearly an hour at the mayor’s office and reported a satisfactory talk. Both indicated ongoing discussions to ensure smoother supervision of subordinates and city safety.
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Philadelphia
Kendrick
General Butler
Butler
Sheriff Sale of Household Goods at Kenny Residence
Distress warrant directs public auction on October 7 at 10 A.M. at T. D. Kenny's home on West Piccadilly near the Elk's Club. Furniture includes beds, bedding, parlor and dining room suites, tables, lamps, carpets, rugs, and various items. Cash terms.
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T. D. Kenny
W. Piccadilly
Elk’s Club
Orders To Fire Shanghai Found On Slain Spies
Kiangsu forces fighting to capture Shanghai used fire as a weapon as two spies fled Lotien ten miles north of the city. The spies were shot by Chekiang soldiers as they fled the burning area, and pockets revealed Kiangsu orders to set fires in Shanghai to reduce the gateway city to ashes, according to Chekiang headquarters.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Kiangsu
Lotien
Ere
Shanghalt
Ely’s Cap Colossal Ballpay Advertises Nasal Relief
An old advertisement touts Ely’s Cap Colossal Ballpay as a quick remedy for cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages, relieve headaches and mucus buildup, and offer instant comfort to congested readers. The copy emphasizes fragrance and a fast effect with minimal effort.
Irregular Market Early Trading Slump Then Upturn
The Associated Press reports opening strength in New York stocks faded into irregular activity with selling pressure on local gas shares tied to news of heavy financing by a Brooklyn utility. Brooklyn Union Gas fell sharply while copper prices also dropped. Independent leaders American Ice United Fruit and Famous Players showed resilience as noon trading revived on short covering.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Union Gas
American Ice
United Fruit
Famous Players
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Aref
Flood
Puditster
WinsVa
Japan
Celia
Babe
Germiany
Shirley Carter
Frank Rittenhouse
Granville Meade
C. W. Stork
Elizabeth ‘Stork
Catherine Clagett
Leesburg, Va
New’ York
Italy
Scotlands
England
Ireland
Loudoun County
Glyndon Foltz
General Dawes
Smith Brookhart
Chicago
Margaret Noakes Will
Washington
Ohio
Gen. Butler
Kendricks Patch
The
Sheriff’s Sale
Luther Pannett
Frederick Co
Dunn
Duvall
Aucts
Chiropractic
ADAMS
Chiropractors
Braddock Street
Wynsaps
James Golden
Ben ‘Davis
Frederick
Paser
Jeve
Ely
Ceska
W. Water St
Next Lutheran Church
the People's Drug CO
TING
North Main Street
H. J.mowrey Watermaker
Jeweler Oppo
Dack
Delicious
Jonathan
Stayman
King David
Massey Bros. Winchester
Virginia
Brooks’ Pharmacy
B. Piccadilly St
Chas. F. Smith
Water St
Liberty
Federal Land Bank
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank
Hansbrough & Carter
West Piccgjilly Street
MO. W. Rosenberger & CO
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