Norfolk and Western Train Schedule for Berryville Route
The notice lists May 2 1926 operations from Berryville Virginia with trains to Roanoke Bristol Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia. It describes Pullman sleepers dining car connections at Roanoke and Shenandoah Junction and provides agent contacts H H Burks Berryville and J L Bladen Roanoke for fares schedules and reservations.
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Waynesboro
Beyond
Pullman
Gary
W. Va
Roanoke
Mohie
Chattanoga
Nashville
Memphis
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Junction
Washington Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hagers‘town
Berryville
Jno
L. Bladen
Pass
Miss Perky Nickname Sticks After Parliamentary Exchange
Miss Ellen Wilkinson, Labour MP, earned the nickname Miss Perky after a heated exchange with Sir Frederick Hall. Hall tried to tease her, she asked if she was to be insulted, the Speaker admonished him, and Wilkinson then laughed at the moment, sealing the moniker.
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London
Ellen Wilkinson
Perky
Frederick Hall
Scotch Nobleman Runs Milk Shop on Estate
London report notes Baron Hamilton of Dalzell, once lord-in-waiting to George and Edward, has opened a milk and vegetable shop on his Motherwell estate. The 54 year old former Scots Guards major served in World War I.
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Associated Press
London
Baron Hamilton of
Dalzell
King George
Edward
Motherwell
Scotland
Scots Guards
German Film Exodus to the United States Sparks Concerns
Berlin reports show German film stars and directors heading to the United States as critics warn the exodus will cripple the industry. Notable departures include Ewald Andre Dupont, once a leading critic and now acclaimed director, with stars such as Emil Jannings and Lya setting as the exodus continues.
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Associated Press
Berlin
United States
States
Ewald Andre Dupont
Germany
Emil Jannings
Lya
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Glasgow Kentucky mother of seven says the remedy pulled her through hard times and restored energy for housework and gardening. A New Orleans reader reports regain of strength and appetite after seven weeks of weakness. The product has gained popularity over fifty years.
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Glasgow
Lydia BP. Pinkham
Indianapolis
Indiana
Merissa Barpens
Route 2
O. F. Steenbergen
New Orleans
Lydia E.pinkham
Mrs. C. Favrie
Dauphine St
Stage stars head to legitimate season across Europe
Noted actors including Conrad Veidt Paul Wagener Goesta Eckman and Elizabeth Bergner join the legitimate stage circle for the season. Only Mady Christians appears to be signing an American contract amid the shifting talent landscape.
Krause Still Plays Piano At Age of 100
Henrich Krause a former Broskau teacher remains an active pianist at 100. He stopped regular teaching 27 years ago but plays an hour or more daily at home inspiring students who visit to hear him perform Bach Beam and Mozart works.
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Associated Press
Henrich Krause
Broskau
Bach
Beam
Mozart
England and Wales see drop in drunkenness convictions
English and Welsh government figures show convictions for drunkenness fell to 183 838 in 1925 from 402 000 plus in 1924 with Saturday arrests dominating, and licensed saloons dropping from 102 189 in 1900 to 80 420 in 1925.
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London
England
Wales
Local licenses rate cited as 20.68 per ten thousand
A figure states 20.68 licenses per 10 000 residents as the latest licensing metric. The data imply a steady rate reflecting population size and administrative policy.
Charge Dressmakers With Creating Full Marriage Craze
Paris reports a wedding boom as marriage notices flood the mayories in the Eighth and Sixteenth wards. October brides exceed June in marriages, with dressmakers busy supplying attire for a high volume of ceremonies.
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Paris
Fashion Trends Drive October Mersagé Craze In Fabrics
A brisk fabric trade grows as French writers argue dressmakers fuel the October mersagé craze to lift demand for heavier materials. Sports and modern trotteur styles gain rose among brides but church gowns still favor long trains, slim lines, and velvet for ceremonies.
Randfontein Mine Sinks 332 Feet in 31 Days
A record was set at Randfontein gold mine in South Africa with 332 feet of shaft completed in 31 days. The operation hoisted an average of 420 tons of rock daily from the shaft.
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Randfontein
South Africa
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Welch
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Pullman and Intermedia War
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General Insurance
Rouss Ave
Goodwill Oakland
Ford
Dodge
Touring
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Northern Virginia Motor Co
S. Loudoun St
Braddock
Amherst Sts
Winchester Garage
Griffin Paint
Exodus
U. S
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Otto Schultzé
Hall-Mills
C. B. Organ Rouss Garage
Braddock ST
J. Howard Cat Bee & CO
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Queen Marie
Princess Ileana
Prince Nicholas
New York
Mrs. Vincent Astor
New York City
Macon
Princess Theana
Roumania
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The
Serana Motor Car
NASH
H. A. Schmidt
Shenandoah Motor CO
Nash Dealers
Handley Schools
Cmca
Ctanieeretunitia
Hansbrough & Carter
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C. I. Brumback
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