Dr William J Showalter Dies At Washington Home
Dr William J Showalter, a Rockingham County native and National Geographic writer and editor, died at his Washington home after a stroke suffered ten days earlier. He was 67, born July 10, 1878, in Dale Enterprise, survived by his mother and wife, with services in Washington and burial at Waynesboro Riverview Cemetery.
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William Joseph Showalter
Rockingham
Ontario Apartments
Washington
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Showalter
Riverview
Effie Coiner Showalter
Daleden
Catherine Swope Showalter
David Bowman Showalter
New York Journal
Democratic Congressional Committee
Haskin Syndicate
Valley
Staunton Daily News
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Dr. Showalter
J. T. Showalter
D. Bowman Showalter
Bristow
Florence Showalter
T. Frank Showalter
Sallie Coffman
Lilly
Washington Evening Star
South America
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
National Geographic Society
America
Panama
National Geographic Magazine
Bolivar
National Press Club
Cosmos Club
University Club
Luther Place Memorial Mutheran Church
Westmoreland Club
Vicks Va-tro-nol Offers Early Cold Prevention Help
Mothers learn how Vicks Va-tro-nol for the nose and upper throat aims to stimulate natural defenses to prevent colds and ease early symptoms. The guide promises fewer, shorter, and milder colds when used at the first sniffle or nasal irritation, with clinical testing cited and directions included in each package.
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Vicks
War can't cure economic ills says Hull in Washington
In Washington on October 15 Secretary Hull argues that war remains an obsolete and blood-stained instrument and cannot remedy the world’s economic troubles. He warns against relying on conflict to restore prosperity and emphasizes peaceful measures.
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Hull
Washington
Britain Opens First Large Naval Maneuvers Off Alexandria
Great Britain begins a major drill off Alexandria and Port Said with vessels including the carriers Courageous and Glorious. About 30 warships take part as the fleet masss along the coast near the Suez Canal in preparation for possible Italian attacks.
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Glorious
Rhodes
Plans for Achievement and Hobby Fair
Plans completed for a combined achievement and hobby fair by two local 4 H organizations. The event features an afternoon program starting at 1 30 with addresses by Mr Shackleford and Mrs Thompson, songs, invocations, club pledges, and reports on girls and boys 4 H work in the county.
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Mary L. Thompson
Virginia Rehabilitation Work
County Ad Board
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Red Cross
Purebred Angus Cattle Sale Near Gaylord Virginia
One registered bull eleven purebred cows ten yearling steers and heifers. cattle in fine condition. View at the farm near Gaylord Virginia. Also 200 acre farm for rent with farm equipment. R Arnet te Berryville Virginia Phone 103 F 11 R F D 2.
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League Approves Economic War Tactics Against Italy
Geneva dispatch reports that about 100 nations approve financial sanctions to pressure Mussolini over Ethiopia. An economic offensive is planned to begin tomorrow despite reservations from some countries. The text shifts to a local ordinance in Win Murphy authorizing a drive in gasoline station on Pennsylvania Railroad property Amherst Street.
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Ethiopia
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Win- Murphy
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Amherst Street
Ae . Anderson
Arthur M. Field
Armory Construction Fund Approval in City Budget
The city appropriates up to five thousand dollars for the erection of an armory. The amount is taken from the budget for the fiscal year starting January 1, 1936, using 10 percent of the WPA Armory appropriation. City furnishes a site. mayor Co R Anderson approves, with acting clerk Arthur M. Field attesting. Dated 10-15-31.
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WPA
Co. R. Anderson
Arthur M. Field
Britain Lifts Arms Embargo While League Pushes Sanctions
Anthony Eden announces that Britain will maintain its arms embargo on Italy but has allowed arms shipments to Ethiopia to continue, signaling support for the Ethiopian fight. The League of Nations calls for a global financial boycott prohibiting loans or funding to Italy, amid a difficult mobilization of sanctions.
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Geneva
Africa
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
League
Britain
Ethiopia
Italy
Eden
In Memoriam Sergeant James F Hinton
In memory of our dear son Sergeant James Frank Hinton killed in action in France on October 15 1918. We miss your hearty greeting and your spirit whispers fear not we shall meet again by his devoted parents and sisters dated October 15 1911
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James Frank Hinton
France
League approves financial sanctions on Italy amid debate
The League of Nations plenary backed financial isolation of Italy with 52 nations voting, while Austria and Hungary reserved stance. Exemptions cover religious and Red Cross funds. Argentina questioned immediate application, noting parliamentary approval required, and pledged fairness to citizens of Italian origin.
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League
Austria
Hungary
Red Cross
Argentina
Ruiz Guinazu
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