Pay-As-You-Go Drive Appeals Virginia Road Plan
A Virginia pay-as-you-go appeal argues funds will finish the state highway system in seven years with ample maintenance during construction. It claims more liberal county road funding and state aid distribution, against bond plans, with a public meeting in Frederick County featuring George B. Keezell on the road question.
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Virginia
George
P. Coleman
Boards of Supervisors
Farmion and the Fruitgrowers Association
Frederick
Court House
Ium Nator
George B. Keezell
Rockingham
Amde
Winchester
Frederick County
L. J.mccartney
Farmers Union
H. Clay DeGrange
Bruitgrowers Assn
Train Tomorrow Leaves at 5.45 in Strasburg
The Southern Railway timetable announces a special train departing Strasburg Virginia tomorrow morning at 5.45 for Alexandria Virginia to attend the corner stone laying ceremony, correcting prior notice that listed 6.45.
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Southern Railway
Strasburg
Alexandria
Apple Barrels offered at sixty five cents each
Cooperage from WY EGINTA BARREL CO promises prompt delivery of number one six wood hooped apple barrels at sixty five cents each as relief from high barrel prices. Prices reflect recent favorable market movement and lower raw material costs.
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Vic
Eginta Barrel CO
Corona Typewriter for sale in leather case
Used about a dozen times in perfect condition. Corona typewriter offered for $35.00. Quick buyer. Apply STAR OFFICE.
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Star Office
Furniture Sale Set for November 2 at Berryville Pike
A notice announces a furniture sale at Mrs. Horsey’s place on the Berryville pike scheduled for November 2. It clarifies the date as November 2 rather than November 12. The sale time begins at 1 p.m.
Great Britain Rejects Recognition of Rhineland Separatists
Oct 31 report says Britain cannot recognize the Pemeryement in lands or an independent state in Cologne or parts of the occupied area. German papers note the Rhineland separatists have not gained French recognition as in full control.
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Associated *Press
Great
Britain
France
Bell
Cologne
Young Republic
Rhineland
Saxony
Berlin
Gaga Copatot
Stresemann
J. Lonergran
All Mar-Win Lots Sold at Auction in Bunker Hill
J. Fred Laise announced all Mar-Win Manor auction lots were sold by Herrell's Real Estate of Winchester. About 800 to 1,000 attended as roughly seventy lots fetched up to 500 dollars for the best fronting on the state road, with back lots also sold. Prizes included a Ford touring car won by Mrs Clifton Tabb and first two lots won by Mrs Margaret Lamon and Marion McCloy.
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Mar-Win Manor
Bunker Hill
J. Fred Laise
Herrell
Winchester
Laise
Clifton Tabb
Tabler's Station
Margaret Lamon
Marion McCloy
Martinsburg
Death of Alice Farley in Harrisburg
A telegraph message reports the death of Alice Farley aged 49 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania due to unspecified causes. She was the wife of Alfred Farley formerly of Stephens City and leaves four children. The body will be brought home for burial in Orrick Cemetery at a later hour.
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Alice Farley
Harrisburg
Dad Meats
Alfred Farley
Orrick
Empire Theatre Benefit Show For American Legion
Curtain at 8 30 p m for a cli max 48 eats benefit evening at the Empire Theatre with proceeds to the American Legion. Admission ranges fifty cents to one hundred fifty dollars.
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Empire Theatre
American Legion
Winchester Police to receive new regulation winter uniforms
The clothing firm of 8. oH: ble has been awarded the contract to furnish Winchester Police Department with heavy dark blue winter uniforms.
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Yaeree
Ble
Winchester Police’ Department
The Climax Brings Fans To Tonight's Show
A local theater promotes a feature titled The Climax with seats priced from 50 cents to 150 cents. The venue promises a good show and encourages audience turnout for the performance tonight.
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Pelt
Benefit sale at Baptist church fund drive on Saturday
A notice for a fund raising sale at the Baptist Church building fund location on Piccadilly Street near the former League Shoe Store. The sale runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the church fund.
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E. Piccadilly Street
League Shoe Store
Benefit Baptist Church Building Fund
Miss McGuire Injured In Auto Truck Accident
Miss Ann Tucker AiGuire daughter of Dr Hunter H McGuire suffered painful injuries after a delivery truck struck her as she stepped from a car at Braddock and Ann Streets. She was treated at home by her grandfather Dr William P McGuire. authorities deem the incident accidental and non life threatening.
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Ann Tucker AiGuire
Hunter H. McGuire
Braddock and
Ann Streets
Frank Brown
South’ Braddock ‘Street
Miss McGuire
William P. McGuire
McGuire
Cadillacs Tied To Bond Drive In Virginia Report
Word reached that a Cadillac dealer was ordered to push bond issues in Virginia amid a broader effort by bond advocates. The note warns other automakers may follow and argues such influence offends Virginians who should decide matters themselves.
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Cadillac Automobile
Virginia
Gloves for men and women at Farmis Supply Co
Farmis Supply Co of Stephens City Virginia advertises a sample line of gloves in all kinds and sizes for men and women. The notice highlights a wide selection and invites customers to view the sample assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmis ‘Supply Co
Stephens City
Valley voters urged to back bond issue over attacks
In a campaign night in the Valley the speaker denounced intemperate attacks on proponents of the bond issue. Senator Cannon accused opponents of selfishness while opposing a three cent game tax, calling for a pay as you go approach and urging every qualified voter to reject slander and vote November 6 to protect homes and future generations from debt.
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Ste
Muenmond
Senate
Cannon
Virginia
Nazimova Play Withdrawn From New York Bill
George Middleton's dramatic sketch An Unknown Lady starring Alla Nazimova was pulled from Keith's Theater bill at the request of Father John B. Kelly, chaplain of the Catholic Writers' Guild. The work centers on a husband seeking grounds for his wife's divorce so she may marry another man. Nazimova's contract paid $3,000 weekly but she received $15,000 for only two New York performances.
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New York
George Middleton
Alla Nazimova
Keith's
John B. Kelly
Catholic Writers’ Guild
Madame Nazimova
McLaughlin Sentenced to Two Years in Dockyard Prison
Halifax Nova Scotia October 31 James B McLaughlin secretary of district No 26 Union Mine Workers of America was ousted by President John N Lewis during the Cape Breton coal strike last summer and sentenced to Dorchester penitentiary for two years for seditious libel.
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Associated) Press
Halifax
Nova Scotia
James B. McLaughlin
Union Mine. Workers of America
John N. Lewis
Cape Breton
Dorchester Penitentiary
Marines Triplex Leaflet Anxious for Return Home
Leaflet dropped over Winchester describes a November 9 air op to move 1500 United States Marines from Quantico to Ann Arbor to support their football team’s Michigan game. The 200 piece Marine band accompanies them at their own expense on Pullman trains. The leaflet was found and filed. Frederick Wilhelm seeks permission to return to Germany from the Netherlands, which would not object to his departure.
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Winchester
United States
Quantico
Ann Arbor
Michigan
University of Michigan
Ann Abor
Star Office
Associated Press
Doorn
Holland
Freidrick Wilhelm
Prussia
Germany
Frederick Wilhelm
the Hague
Haddox Perrace Reaches 8.87 in Football Match
A boys football item notes Haddox Perrace achieving 8.87 at a Saturday game against Waynesboro High School with betting odds and scoring context.
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Haddox Perrace W
Waynesboro High School
Bertha von Kern Rolls Highlight Crystal Flour
An advertisement notes Bertha von Kern's Homemade Rolls and Rusk made with Crystal Flour. The claim suggests the flour yields fine bread and pleasing results for baking.
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Bertha von Kern
Hunting Prosecutions Warned for Violators on Farms
Notice warns all hunters and trespassers on farms along the Middle Road and at Vaucluse of prosecution. A reward is offered to any informer leading to conviction. Dated 29 January 1931 by Warren Rice.
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Middle Road
Vaucluse
Warren Rice
Taxpayers notice of 1923 taxes due penalties
Taxpayers are reminded that 1923 taxes are due with a three percent penalty on city taxes after November 1 and a five percent penalty on state taxes after December 1. Wm. T. Barr, City Treasurer, signs the notice. Also advertised is a brick dwelling for rent at 219 West Leicester by Hansbrough & Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Barr
City Treas
West
Leicester
Hansbrough & Carter
Angl o American Rum Running Treaty Plans Revealed
London and Washington outline terms for a pact to curb rum running. Key points give the US a right to search British ships within 12 miles for liquor smuggling and affirm a three mile territorial limit. British ships may carry liquor into US waters under treaty terms.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Curzon
Harvey
Foreign Office
United
States
United States
Washington
Hughes
Hugames
Senate
Congress
Atlantic
Great Britain
Vote Against Bond Issue Separate Ballot Advice
Public notice urges voters to vote against a proposed 50 million dollar bond for roads. It instructs requesting a separate ballot from the judge of election and crossing out the line indicating support with the phrase For State Bond Issue For Roads.
Friends to Feed Two Million German Children
Major General Henry BE Allen announced plans to feed two million German children this winter through the American Society of Friends. Allen said Germany faces a grave situation it cannot cope with and has accepted the chairmanship of the American committee, with endorsement from Secretary Hoover and participation by noted individuals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Henry BE. Allen
Rhine
Washington
American Society of Friends
Allen
Germany
American Committee
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Kellogg Accepted as U S Ambassador to Britain
London confirms the British government has formally accepted Frank B Kellogg as United States ambassador to Great Britain after an official announcement noting the appointment.
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Associated Press
London
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Great Britain
The Wayside Inn Season Extended to Late November
The Wayside Inn will remain open this season until the latter part of November. Local patrons are advised of the extended hours and continued service through the autumn period.
Shenandoah Paves Way for Travel by Air
Rear Admiral W. F. Fullam argues in MacClure’s Magazine that the Shenandoah and the coming ZR-3 signal a future where airships play a major role in long-distance transport. He cites German and British airship history, notes safety gains from helium, and US helium monopoly as key to safe navigation.
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Shenandoah
Germany
Uncle Sam
W. F. Fullam
U. S Navy
America
MacClure's Magazine
Fullam
Bodensee
Admiral Fullam
Todo
Europe
Great Britain
London
New York
United States
Quiet Wedding at Hayfield Parsonage
Miss Betha Virginia Hannum and Samuel Ray Anderson were married in a noon ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal Church South parsonage. The couple, residents of Hayfield, were married by Rev. B. V. Switzer with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Holland as attendants. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hannum and will reside in Winchester after a wedding trip to eastern cities.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Betha Virginia Hannum
Samuel Ray Anderson
Hayfield
B. V. Switzer
Russell Holland
A. M. Hannum
Anderson
Sadie Anderson
S.P. Anderson
Virginia Woolen Mills
Fine Limestone Farm for Sale Near Clear Brook
Describes 108 acre Amos Payne limestone farm with twelve acres white oak timber two miles north of Clear Brook. Will be sold in front of Court House on Saturday November 3 1923. Sale bills available.
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Amos Payne
Clearbrook
Court House
Friendship Fire Company Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Friendship Fire Company will be held on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Every member is requested to be present. F. W. Forney, Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
F. W. Forney
Mapes Ladies Ready To Wear at Main Street
Two experienced sales ladies offer ready to wear styles at THE Mapes AS co on Main Street. Local shoppers can find affordable, fashionable outfits with attentive service in a small town storefront setting.
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Co . Main St
High School Lyceum Series Opens Friday at City Hall
Chester High School resumes its Lyceum concerts with the Artists group and soloists slated to perform at City Hall Friday night November. The program features Russian vocalists Mary Potter and Miss Marguerite Sherkne, tenor Jesus Sanvror Winchester, and Miss Sherkne, with Grand Opera connections. Tickets are on sale at the High School office and Neidemeyer’s at a low price to encourage community attendance.
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Chester High School
City Mall
Cath Té
Marie. Cassova
Phony
Mary. Potter
Grace. Kemm Company
Beys
Grand Plano
Marguarite
Sher ‘Ock
Wellesley College
Whitney
Ord
Neidemeyer's
Block Dance in Gerryville Moves Amid Parade on Public Square
A public block dance event unfolds in Gerryville Virginia on Wednesday October 31 with a big parade on the Public Square. Music and orchestra provide dancing from 1 to 1:30 PM.
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Gerryville
Public Square
Music& Orchestra
Mrs Hook Recovering After Hospital Stay in Gore
Mrs Hook wife of BR cashier at Western Bank Gore remains in hospital after surgery at Memorial. Condition described as improving. doctors hope she may be discharged within one or two weeks.
Furniture Sale at Horsey Place Berryville
A local sale advertises furniture including sideboard kitchen range beds chiffoniers brooders and more at Horsey Place Berryville. Three items available at the sale.
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Horsey Place
Berryvill. m
Lost Millwood or Boyce bar pin in Winchester area
Lost item notice for a millwood or boyce bar pin in Winchester vicinity. Reward or contact details sought. payment of $200.08 cited. No clear names or organizations provided in readable text.
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Winchester
Millwood
Boyce H
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Corona Typewriter
Young
Rhineland Republic
Farmola Supply Company
M’guire
Mme. Nazimovas
Wlaughlin
Prince
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