Old Campaign Echoes from a 1844 to 1855 Era
The article recalls Whig verses and Mexican War events from 1844 to 1848, notes on the Hibernia voyage and Scott’s 1847 triumph, and honors Lieut. Lewis Neill and a San Buena Vista tale. It mentions a new Winchester engine for the Sarah Zane Fire Company and reflects on 19th century verse, autos, and candy replacing albums in romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Hibernia
Liverpool
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
General Scott
Santa Anna
Vera Cruz
Lewis Neill
Clarke County
Buena Vista
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Winchester
Republican
John Quincy Adams
Ourity
Beeswax and Blinken Advertise a Savory Soup
A playful verse extols Beeswax and Blinken selling a popular broth. The speaker praises their advertising push, notes reactions of grocers who refuse the brand, and mocks imitators while affirming the product’s trusted merit and consistent quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeswax & Blinken
No Ardent Spirits Ban Noted At City Grounds Dinner
Nemo's Notes recalls a 19th century gathering with hard drinking and old tapers. A notable item forbids ardent spirits or wine on the grounds while promising a cordial welcome for ladies and a push for noble exertion.
Winchester Fire History Merges with Charley Reuss Company
A long note recalls the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company in Winchester, praising Captain Henry Schneider, chaplain Rev. Skelton, and the beloved fire brigade now merging with the Charley Reuss Fire Company. It lauds local firemen, cites a valedictory poem, and salutes Rouss as benefactor amid a period of reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Henry Schneider
South Braddock Street
Skelton
Hook and Ladder Company
Charley Reuss
Schneider
Rail schedule fragment for Norfolk and Western routes
Train numbers and routes outline intercity service to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Northbound and intermediate stations. Parlor car and Pullman sleeper services listed with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown. Officials W C Saunders and W B P EVILL noted.
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Bristol
Interme
Ate
Allman
Broiler
Roanoke
Binceld
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Patestellone
Pulimaroscopera
Gary
Jacksonville
Mla
Caic
Shenandoah
Bluefield
Roanok
Memphis
Northbourd
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Weshineton
Pullman
Ww. C. Saunders
W.B. Pfvill
Pas Traf
Thoughtful wartime vignette from Howard County near Baltimore
A woman living about 25 miles from Baltimore in Howard County had never heard of the Liberty Loan and did not know the United States was at war with Germany. She said she never left the church, and her husband did not take papers. A Saturday Night thought piece follows with reflections on faith and light amid darkness.
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Howard County
Baltimore
Liberty Loan
United States
Germany
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell 33
United
Evening Star Publishing Company
Virginia
Democratic
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun County
B. F. Buchanan
Smythe County
C. A. Johnston
Montgomery County
Commonwealth
James
Richmond
John R. Saunders
Middlesex County
Harris Hart
Roanoke City
George W. Koiner
Augusta County
House of Delegates
R. L
City of
Adam Forney
James P. Reardon
Commissioner of the Revenue
J. L. Maphis
William T. Barr
la Follette
Clay
Henry Clay
Mr. Polk
Republic of Old Mexico
Texas
Polk
Jove
Nemo
Ford
Union Bank of Winchester
Ford Ton “Truck
Ford Pleasure
Chapman's Auto Supply CO
S. Main St
Faulkner Building
Shenardoah Valley
Old Richmond
Rouss
White House
Wilson
Buffalo
N. Y
H. C
Atlanta
H. Addington Bruce
Bruce
Dickson
San Francisco
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee of Maryland
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Co. A. Heller & CO
G.f.hetzer
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Maryland
P. K. Kisecker CO
Vine Street
State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Sloan
Sioan
Cumberland Valley
Winchester Dartinsbure
Ingerstowr Ieeneastie
Hambersbure Shippenshare
Arlisie : Mechanicsbure
Ar Harrisburg
Sunda
Ridole
P. A
Southern Railway
Washington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Trasburg
Sun
Alexandra
Harrisonbers
Strashure
D. H
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
Miller’s Drug Store
Ars
Natio Buffalo
Main St
W. L. Kuhn
Walters
8Th St
Tas
Hahn Mill
Annie R
Care Star
Attyar
Jones Creamery
M. L. Adams
N. Kent St
Troy Laundry
C. C. Grim
Route
Sherrard Provers
Amherst St
Best
Amherst Street
Hansbrough & Carter
Insurance
Messrs
Knee & Omps
Marlboro
William Naylor
Smith
N. Market St
Battletown Inn
Ft.Myer
D. Lemon Fries
Rutland Water Glass James
Wranck Baker & Son Pharmacists
Kachnes City
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