Peery Campaign Kickoff Draws Jonesville Crowd
Congressman George C. Peery opening his Ninth Virginia district bid with a speech in Jonesville Lee county. Republican L P Summers also addressed the crowd as C Bascom Slemp was listed to speak but did not appear.
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Bristol
George C. Peery
Virginia
Jonesville
Lee County
John W. Flannagan
Clintwood
Mr. Peery
L. P. Summers
Congress
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Summers
Gossip and Assault in a Small Town Rhymes
Walt Mason presents a rustic tale in verse of rumor about Ben Cowhide accused of beating his wife Rudolph Rife denies spreading the tale and a confrontation ensues after a witness repeats the gossip leading to a physical clash and a messy quarrel in the town square.
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Rudolph
Ben Cowhide
Rudolph Rife
Cowhide
Crokinole
Woman credits Vendol with relief from long stomach troubles
Mrs. L. K. Zirkel of Valley Pike near Harrisonburg Virginia testifies Vendol relieved years of headaches indigestion and dizziness. She praises the medicine and says she would not be without it and recommends Vendol to others. Vendol is sold in Winchester and nearby towns by local firms.
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Winchester
Franck Baker and Son
Marion
Emerson Wisdom: Make Yourself Essential to the World
A succinct maxim by Ralph Waldo Emerson urges individuals to become indispensable to society so that mankind will provide sustenance and opportunity. The quote emphasizes personal usefulness as a path to security and reward.
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Emerson
Jad Salts Kidney Health Advice From A Famous Authority
An old health column warns that acidic foods strain kidneys causing backache and other symptoms. It recommends Jad Salts a few days to stimulate sluggish kidneys, neutralize acids, and advises medical checkups twice yearly.
Puts Joy in Life
The text reflects on discovery and meaning as a guide to living. It suggests that uncovering hidden truths brings value and purpose to life.
Winchester Declares National Defense Test Day Holiday
Mayor Julian F. Ward proclaims September 12, 1924 a legal city holiday from 2 PM to 6 PM in observance of National Defense Test Day. He urges all businesses to close during the hours specified to honor the patriotic Citizens and Military Committees’ invitation.
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Winchester
Julian F. Ward
Second the Motion
A compact, defiant line urging collective action over self interest and warning those who seek only personal gain to withdraw. The phrasing reflects a harsh call to moral accountability and social duty.
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Wrigley
Rokey
Fiat
Mr. Stemp
Paki
Walt Mason
Hall
Guteey
Toledo, Ohio
Southwest Virginia
Green
Pocahontas County
West Virginia
Geo. R. Green, White Post, Virginis
Beck’s Baking Corp
Lawzens
Albuquerque
L. ‘Promise
TATA
Imerico
Feancy Parachute
Faust
Mire
Uttle
Mickie
Dever Hank
Reidier
Qorrowg
Ward
United States Lines
Etcs Nee Richards Brothers
Shenandoah Valley Bank Building
Haddox
T. W. Russell
Margaret Phoenix
Calvin
Phoenix
Anne Peach
Company
Ersey
Kileho
Drugeist
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