Public Sale of Limestone Farm At Berryville Virginia
The executor offers for public auction at the Berryville courthouse on October 20 1917 at 1 30 p m a two hundred three acre limestone farm once owned by Jacob Haker. The property includes a residence barn and outbuildings and will be sold as a whole or in two parcels. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
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Berryville
Virginia
Jacob Haker
Charles Town
Wadesville
John M. Fishpaw
Jacob H. Kinker
Obedience and Devotion Letter From Wilson
In a letter dated October 6 President Woodrow Wilson thanks the recipient for presiding over a key national effort to support the war administration and clarify the government's purpose to the public. Mrs. D C Randolph travels from her father T K Cartmell to join her husband in Norfolk where his headquarters are located.
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United States
Woodrow Wilson
D. C. Randolph
T. K. Cartmell
Norfolk
Motherhood Help Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
A Victorian era advert for Mother's Friend by Bradfield Regulator Co promotes use during pregnancy. It claims to ease morning sickness, soothe breast inflammation, relax expanding muscles, and reduce pain at birth while improving maternal health and the baby's future. Free booklet offered.
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Septumie Ff
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Massey House and Lot FOR SALE in Winchester
Public auction on November 12, 1917 in front of the County Court House Winchester at eleven o'clock by order of a chancery decree in the case of William R. Hillyard as signee v William Massey et al. Lot fronts 114 feet on South Market Street and runs 84 feet 4 inches. improved by a double frame dwelling. One-third cash day of sale, two-thirds via bonds due one and two years after date bearing six percent interest. secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. I J B Beverley clerk. (11-4). Read The Star.
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Co N
Winchester
Virginia
William R. Hillyard
William Massey
South Market Street
Copenhaven
Bowman
Schuler
Elizabeth Virginia Massey
Trade Routes Shaped Palestine Prosperity Through Ages
The text describes how trade between Assyria and Egypt via Stony Arabia and the Lebanon range fueled Palestine's wealth. It notes Acre as a key eastern Mediterranean harbor, then decline as silting shifted trade north through Damascus and Antioch, causing Palestine to lose prosperity as opportunities moved away.
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Palestine
Assyria
Egypt
Arabia
Lebanon
Jordan
Ispahan
Babylon
Nineveh
Acre
Mediterranean
Damascus
Antioch
Worthy Prayer Quote From George Meredith
A brief excerpt quotes George Meredith contrasting prayers for worldly goods with prayers for inner strength, noting that worldly requests may fail while seeking soul strength inspires the soul and seeds gifts.
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George Meredith
Which Are You Judge Quote On Personal Greatness
A brief quotation notes that true greatness begins when a person or thing is improved beyond all previous efforts. It emphasizes exceeding past performance as the mark of becoming great and reflects a judge’s perspective on progress and merit.
Treasure in the Sea A Storehouse of Lost Objects
The article notes the sea as a vast storehouse that swallows treasure and hides movable objects. It cites frequent reports of fish ingesting strange items from pipes to money, and describes sharks disgorging varied objects. The sea’s depth has accumulated countless wrecks over ages.
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Earth
Driving Nails Like Shooting Bullets
A new hammer design applies military machine gun feeding to carpentry. A triuzer controls nail feed so a nail can be driven in one stroke. The pistol weight 30 ounces reduces the need to carry a full nail pouch and steadies placement.
Market Report of Local Prices for Farm Goods
Daily market notes list New York and local prices for grains, hay, and dairy. Butter creamery and country prices. live chickens and potatoes quoted. bacon, hams, and hogs priced. hay and cattle ranges reported with market closures noted.
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Tial Elie Ereelayeet
Uae
Choice Creamery
Virginia
Olive Tablets Offer Pimples Relief and Health Boost
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel. It claims cleansing effects on blood bowels and liver and suggests taking one or two tablets nightly for a week to improve skin and wellbeing. 10c and 25c per box, available at druggists.
Pays Tribute to Princely Life and Faith of Brother Shryock
A memorial tribute extols Brother Shryock as a fearless, faithful Christian leader whose princely spirit guided his charity and home life. The document praises his unwavering faith, expansive vision for God’s kingdom, generous contributions, and lasting influence on family and community as his legacy endures.
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Shryock
God
Brother Shryock
Kingdom of God
Heaven
Peterson's Ointment Promises Cures for Skin Ailments
Advert claims Peterson's Ointment cures salt rheum, sores, ulcers, varicose ulcers, bleeding and itching piles, and dermatitis. It cites Dr W Burg of Erie Pa and air of endorsements from druggists, asserting rapid results and a 25 cent box.
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W. Burg
Erie
A. S Mall
Peterson
Force of Habit Rank Cashier
A courtroom snippet shows a cashier confronted for a substantial overdraft. The judge asks who is in charge as the dialogue centers on financial dispute and authority.
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Massey House
Ce Gray Williams
I. J. B. Beverley
R. Gray Williams
J. B. Beverley
City of Winchester
Herbert Hoover
Germany
TSS
Angel Estimes
Dr. Edwards
FRANK
Emimert & Sun Martinsbur Res
Ryan & Orndoff
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Co. A. Heller & CO
Thomas Circle
Vermont Avenue
14Th Street
Capitol
Union Station
Christ
Jesus
Holy Christianity
Bay
Age of
Heavenly
Lana
North Main Street
Shenandoah Hotel
A. G. Swanson
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