Old Lazy Lout. Made Women Folk Do All the Work
A Handley Library reading notes a book about Colonel William Byrd of Westover Virginia born 1674 died 1744. The journal The Dividing Line covers a four month survey between Virginia and North Carolina and discusses wives, laziness, clergy, and colonial life. It reflects on marriage, gender roles, and moral judgments with historical satire.
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Handley Library
William Byrd
Westover
Virginia
Colonel Byrd
Thig Byrd
England
Pepys
North Carolina
For Sale Classic Mill and Land Package
For sale 75 bils full process boiler water power flour mill with 47 acres land Miller's dwelling and two other buildings stable storage house and other out buildings. Limited time only. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate. Also received carload of cotton seed feed at low prices from H B Keckley Co.
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H. B. Keckley
GHEGK RAIDER STAYS IN JAIL
Roy Wasson a Hagerstown youth faced a preliminary hearing on check raising charges after confessing guilt and awaiting grand jury action. He altered wages from 1.75 to 41.75 and attempted to pass another altered check, claiming to need money for clothes. He remains jailed awaiting potential special grand jury consideration.
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Wasson
Whiting
Notice to Creditors of Dr Fe C. Yost
Notice to creditors of DR FE C YOST. Persons owing me should settle at once due to army call. Dated January 1, 1931.
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FE. C. Yost
Turkish Troops Mobilized in German Cities Said to Quell Riots
A Washington dispatch reports Turkish troops with machine guns mobilized in Berlin and other major German cities to suppress potential peace demonstrations or bread riots. The traveler’s account, released without official confirmation, cites German troops reluctant to fire on civilians as the reason for foreign intervention.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
Coun
Preaching at Burnt Church Fills in Jones Family Slot
The Rev. Drewry Jones will preach at Burnt Church on Sunday at 4 PM filling the appointment of his father the Rev Dr Alfred Jones who is ill 21-21.
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Drewry Jones
Burnt Church
Alfred Jones
Mrs J Few Brown Leaves For Short Morning Visit
Mrs J Few Brown departed this morning on a brief visit to friends, with plans to return later the same day.
Health boards ease fears of infantile paralysis outbreak
Winchester and Frederick county health boards report the infantile paralysia case near Grimés, six miles north of Winchester, is under control after Thorn ton Goode died. Authorities urge isolation of susceptible children and strict hygiene. churches may reopen but with caution for youth gatherings.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Gore
Jonah N.oo
Grimés
Thornton Goode
Goode
Hammock Swing in Perfect Condition for Quick Buyer
A hammock swing described as in perfect condition is offered for a quick sale. The note is signed by DR. BC. YOST with minimal contact hints.
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BC. Yost
Iptf
Chicago Wants No Peace Meet
The Illinois Council of Defense says it will use police power to stop a meeting of the so called people peace council in Chicago. Secretary John P Hopking notes the council has constitutional authority and will assemble members to take action against the conference.
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Chicago
Ilinois Council of Defense
People's Peace Council
John P. Hopking
Council of Defense
Public sale of personal property at Mountain Falls home
Public sale of personal property at the residence of Mrs Annie F Cooper one mile north of Mountain Falls on Wednesday September 5 1917. Lot of cattle cows horses farming implements household and kitchen furniture. See gale bills.
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Annie F. Cooper
Mountain Falls
Ragged Edge Luncheon Off
Mr. Moorhead Kennedy regrets to announce that wartime conditions force omission of the annual Ragged Edge luncheon at his Ragged Edge country estate near Mont Alto. Winchester attendees enjoyed the past events, and patriotic action is commended. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. A M Hancher and daughter Margaret Han cher returning to Ambrose? Ambridge Pa where Mr Hancher works for American Bridge Company.
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Moorhead
Kennedy
Ragged Edge
Mont Alto
Winchester
A. M. Hancher
Margaret Hancher
Thomas $. Hancher
Ambridge, Pa
Mr. Hancher
American Bridge Company
Prominent West Virginia Man Fined for Parking Violation
W. M. Allen of Summit Point was fined 3.50 in police court by Justice Fultz for letting his car stand on Main Street over 20 minutes. He paid costs and said he did not know Winchester traffic rules, noting no warning signs exist for visitors.
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W. M. Allen
Summit Point
W. Va
Fultz
Main Street
Allen
Winchester
Local board completes draft duties in Winchester and Broderick
The exemption board of Winchester and Broderick counties finished reviewing all draft cases and await district board decisions. Seven men were certified for service, with one filing no exemption claim. Several were discharged for dependent wives or parents, or for having dependent wives and children.
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Board of Exemption of
Winchester
Broderick County
District Board of Appeals
Matthew Harrison
Howard Lee Grim
Charles Elmer Darlington
Gainesboro
Oliver Lee Dean Kerns
Whitacre
Richard Clinton Stewart
Charles Ancell Marple
Roy H. Luttrell
Kernstown
George William Anderson
Gore
Howard J. Lewis
Richard Paul Worsley
Ira Grover Eaton
Bass
Local man dies from skull fracture after fall
Charles E Funkhouser of Double Tollgate recalls George R Stump dying from a fractured skull at the Funkhouser place. Stump stayed conscious about two and a half hours after the injury, describing a fall and a rock impact to his head. He had earlier fallen several times and bled from the rock. Citizens Band suspends concerts two more weeks due to infantile paralysis in parts of the area.
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Charles E. Funkhouser
Double Tollgate
Star
Eorge R. Stamp
Funkhouser Place
Stump
Citizens’ Band
Board of Health
Regulations for wheat distribution issued by Food Administration
Washington reports regulations governing wheat distribution to elevators and milling to be issued late today. Formulated in New York by Juli H M Barnes and sent to Herbert C Hoover for approval. The aim is to couple with fixed flour prices to lower flour costs, with target loaf prices moving toward eight cents in weeks ahead.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
New York
Juli
H M. Barnes
Wheat Committee
Herbert C. Hoover
Tt Wag
French Launch Big Offensive North of Aisne
Paris dispatch reports a new French offensive north of the Aisne with gains of 300 yards in depth over 1500 yards of front. French objectives achieved despite three German counterattacks. Intense infantry and artillery fighting continues along the river front. A stray note about a delivery truck job appears at the end.
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Paris
Aisne
Hartebise Farm
War Office
Aisne River
Apples Wanted By Miller's Warehouse Co
F A Beck advertises high market prices for all apples and winter varieties. He invites sellers to contact him before selling. Located at Track, Miller's Warehouse Co.
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F. A. Beck
Miller’s Warehouse Co
Bond Bill Introduced With Record-Breaking Size
The House introduced an 11.56 billion bond and certificate bill led by Chairman Kitchin of the Ways and Means Committee. It will be debated next Tuesday. A committee report answered Republicans on foreign credits and expenditure plans from bond disposal.
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Washington
House
Kitchin
Ways and Means
Pershing Relocates U S Headquarters in France
General John J. Pershing commander in chief of American forces in France and his staff move to a new central headquarters. The new site controls the entire line of American communications and houses Pershing's quarters. French authorities sent barracks and offices, with former American offices kept as a relay between debarkation posts and field headquarters.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
France
General Pershing
A Modern Brick House For Sale By Real Estate Excl
A brick house with seven rooms four on the first floor and three on the second features heated woodwork fine bath hot and cold water large concrete cellar and red Hancock brick laid in cement. Priced within moderate means near a hospital. W. L. Rultz Real Estate Exclusively.
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Steuny
Hospital
W. L. Rultz
Willis woman and daughter travel to Washington for nursing course
Mrs. Ida V. Willis and her daughter Miss Katherine Willis, formerly of this city, now of Harrisonburg Virginia, passed through Winchester this afternoon en route to Washington. Miss Willis will become a student nurse at Providence Hospital and Mrs. Willis plans to return to Harrisonburg next week.
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Ida V. “Willis
Katherine Co. Willis
Harrisonburg
Visiting Sick Sister in Columbia
Mine Carrie Graichen has gone to Columbia South Carolina to be with her sister Mrs Annie Booger who is dangerously ill in a hospital there. Mrs Boozer is a daughter of the late F August Graichen and has resided in Columbia since her marriage. Also notices catalog seed wheat alfalfa and grain and a short social note: Mrs James V Sampsell and her son returned to Washington after visiting Rev W E Sampsell on National avenue.
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Carrie
Graichen
Columbia
South Carolina
Annie Booger
James V. Sampsell
Washington
W. HE Sampsell
National Avenue
German Press To Publish Garbled Pope Note Content
Wilson note to the Pope is in German hands and will be released in garbled form by Berlin officials. Officials say editors will interpret the note as an attempt to dictate Germany's internal affairs, while Pope Pius IX seeks Catholic party influence to push constitutional reforms for peace prospects.
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Kaiser
Watican Stil Hng
the Star
Washington
Wilson
Ish
Berlin
Germany
Ambassador Page
London
United States
Vatican
Sweden
Denmark
Helsand
Drafted men drill announced for Frederick county and Winchester
A drill for all drafted men will be held on the plaza Monday night at 8 o clock. All who report for the first or last lot should attend to learn about the drill and gain benefit. Guns will be used and the session will last one hour.
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Frederick County
Winchester
For Sale at Bargain Hicks Motor Co Sedans
For sale at Hicks Motor Co a sedan with six small horsepower bias and a 40 hp unspecified engine. Bargain price offered to quick buyers. Details include a sedan top and the seller’s location in the ad.
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Bargain
Ight
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Brigham Young
Nemo
Mr. Byrd
Canada
Hansbrough & Carter
Ghegk Raider
Roy ‘Wasson
Hagerstowner
Roy Wasson
Hagerstown
Jiass
Corporation Court
Whsada
Beck
Doran
Shenandoan Valley
Wire
Shenandoah Valley
Nat'l Bank
John T. Henry Galliday
Middletown
Harold
Wilby Hodson
Meadow Mills
David CC
Sirbargh
William Robert Campbell
Ent
George R. Stamp
Miller
H. B. Keckley & Company
L. D. Ritter
Lancaster
Leap
Timothy
Kaneas
H. H. Bakhr’s
Gopy
Congress
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