Senator Martin Outlines Views on Preparedness
In Richmond on October 13 Senator Thomas S. Martin urged ample coast defenses at Cape Henry as key to preparedness urging appropriations for defenses. He favored a strong navy, improved field artillery, and trained reserve officers from cadet programs at West Point Annapolis and other schools. He opposed a large standing army preferring federal support for National Guard and a volunteer emergency force.
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Thomas S. Martin
Congress
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Tyler Monument
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Virginia Capes
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Miladelphia
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Byrd Seeks Economy Against Longer Virginia Legislative Sessions
Candidate Byrd argues against extending the Virginia General Assembly sessions from sixty to ninety days citing a $50,000 biannual cost and urging strict government economy. He compares Virginia to a well run business and pledges to push his concrete plan for revising the state aid road law if elected, while noting his favorable position as Democratic nominee.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Haldeman
Farmers Club weighs egg quality and education in county
Mutual Farmers' Club members discuss improving Frederick County egg production through better hen care, consistent fresh produce, and higher standards for egg dealers. They urge cooperative farming, a standard breed, and stronger school funding while noting schoolhouse repairs and teaching manners in schools. They also reference politics and a Wilson era debate amid local notices about visitors leaving for Hagerstown and Philadelphia.
Greeks Return Home to Fight for Fatherland
Fifteen hundred Greeks sailed from New York aboard the steamer Vasilefs Constantinos to enlist for active service in Greece. Greek line agents claimed sailors paid their own fare while English speaking reservists said the government covered transportation. Local men from Winchester reportedly left town for Orange to join the effort.
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New York
Viasilefs Constantinos
Winchester
Foley Cathartic Tablets Praised by Wichita Falls Tailor
G W Roberson of Wichita Falls Texas extols Foley Cathartic Tablets as the most delightful cleansing cathartic for a sweet stomach and active liver. It relieves biliousness bloating headache dullness and other effects of clogged bowels. Sold everywhere. H N Loomis of Boston registered at Hotel Evans.
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G. W. Roberson
Wichita Falls
Tex
Star Office Trepass Cards Sale Notice
Classified notice announces sale of trespass cards at Star Office, pricing listed as 50 cents per card or dozen. Brief procurement item with minimal readable details.
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Star Office
Reliable Remedy Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Ad
Drug task note: Swamp Root offered as a physician prescribed remedy for kidneys liver and bladder. Kilmer claims long use in private practice and nationwide sale. Introductory sample offer requests ten cents with mention of Winchester Star.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Farm Produce Marketing Discussion At Local Club
Members discuss the best method to market farm produce and question yields per acre. References include Mr. D. P. Lupton and Mr. J. W. Branson. The meeting adjourns to December 30 at the home of Mr. Jiew Branson with James R. Lupton as secretary.
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D. P. Lupton
J. W. Branson
Jiew Branson
James R. Lupton
Royer Buys Highly Bred Holstein Cow
Mr D Z Royer of Kearneysville purchases from George K Logan of Woodstock Va the Friesian Holstein cow Jeyel Kondyke Fir tina. The dam Tweede White Lady has butter records 37.45 lb in seven days and 1127.85 lb in 360 days. The Jewel Piriania and a young cow show strong breeding. the herd gains 67.5 lb in 40 days after second calf.
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D. Z. Royer
Kearneysville
George K. Logan
Woodstock, Va
Piriania
Cardui Respected as Remedy for Tired Nervous Women
In Columbia Tennessee a reader recounts relief from exhaustion and nervous tension after using Cardui Woman’s Medicine. The testimonial claims Cardui strengthens the nerves and helps return to full vigor, urging others to try the tonic for tired irritable conditions.
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Cardui
Anne
Magistrate Defines Intoxication Amid Fine Ruling
Magistrate Vickers explains intoxication as a change in attitude from sobriety even without staggering or falling. He fined a man ten dollars and the defendant appealed to a higher court.
Who Knows When One Is Intoxicated?
The West Virginia Supreme Court faces the question of when a person is intoxicated after Richard McNabb was arrested in Charleston for drunkenness. He admitted taking five, but the evidence at arraignment before Magistrate L D Vickers was conflicting.
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West Virginia Supreme Court
Richard McNabb
Charleston
L. D
Epidemic Strikes Connecticut Turkey Farms
Hundreds of large Thanksgiving turkeys in southern and southeastern Connecticut die from an outbreak called black head. Dr Ingram and Deputy Commissioner Phelps coordinate inquiry to determine causes and potential quarantine and preventive steps.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Phelps
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