Winchester’s Washington Era Sites and Civil War Echoes
A fragmentary historical reminiscence recounts Winchester's ties to George Washington including his early surveyor work, Braddock’s road, and the 1772 visit of Methodist bishop Asbury. It notes Civil War occupation and local scenes of soldiers from both sides.
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George Washington
Winchester
Fort Loudour
Washington
Braddock
Old
Alexandria
Society of Colon
Asbury
Praise and preaching tour through Winchester and environs
A Reformed sermon trip highlights a visit to Winchester and Stephens City with emphasis on revival warmth, large congregations, and local pastors. The piece notes the social reach of the Willing Workers class, multiple Bible study groups, and the impact of the ministry on families and communities across the region.
Mena Radioed Texans Tales Of Language Across Towns
Professor Mena, a Mexican scientist, traveled to Tehuacan in 1008 to study how Chinese speakers in nearby towns spoke with Indians using a common tongue. He reported that legendary Japanese scholars visiting the Mexican museum were surprised to find the same language theme appears in Indian conversations.
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Tmolans
Supantech
Mena
Tehuacan
Spray to Keep Flies Away for Cattle Health
Farmers advised to spray cows after morning milking and before afternoon milking using a portable cart system. Two workers can cover 40 cows in five minutes, with a 30 gallon mixture lasting ten days for two sprays daily. Formula includes coal tar coal oil whale oil and oil of tar with a laundry soap base.
Purebred Cattle Shifts Toward High Grade Stock
In a ten day span farmers sold scrub cows to butchers and now prioritize high grade cattle for premium products. The Louisiana State Normal in Natchitoches Parish notes a local shift toward better stock as part of a federal agricultural initiative.
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Fisian Ee Department
Oyer
Cobvnty
Commercial Club
State Jersey Breeders’ Association
Olielal
Louisiana State Normal
Natchitoches
United States Department of ‘Agritute
Best Time to Select a Calf for Heifer Rearing
Guidance on choosing a young calf by observing its mother. Look for a wide deep-bodied cow with ample milk as an indicator of strong growth potential. A good bull sire increases chances of a healthy, well formed calf.
Farm Bargains Include 100 Acres with Buildings
List of properties offered for sale includes 100 acres with good buildings at 6000 dollars and 85 acres with buildings at 5000 dollars plus 95 acres with a four room house for 2600 dollars. Also 13 acres with a six room house at 1600 dollars and new four room house on 2 acres at 950 dollars. Another entry features a new eight room house with bath on 30 acres at 4500 dollars and five houses in Middletown with 30 other farms all under high cultivation.
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Bath
Middletown
Tanlac Restores Salem Man’s Appetite and Weight
A Salem Virginia resident, Lon Haislip of 122 Academy Street, credits Tanlac with restoring his appetite and enabling him to gain sixteen pounds after months of severe digestive illness and weight loss. He describes chronic dizziness and weakness before starting Tanlac, and reports rapid improvement after beginning treatment at Boyd Drug Co. and other outlets.
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Haislip
Salem
Academy St
Bilier
Loften
Bhutan
Bavo
Ate _ Taniae
Winehes
Sa ‘Boyd Drug Co
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A & Anna Grim
Henry Garper
S. Market St
Main St
S. Main St
Fairmont Ave
John H. Snyder
FFOR
Calmes Farm
W. H. Light
RF. D
Boyce
C. C. Watson
Stephens
Care Star Office
PFOR
Harris Addition
G. F
Efpfor
Peyton St
Washington St
N. Market ST
P. C. Dunaway
Charles “Town
W. Va
M. Stine
Stephenson, Va
John J. Black
Virginia Street
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Gentienen
S'Stewart St
Awelling
Cork St
I. Leon- Reformer Civil Service Examiner
Militabhe
Ayaching St
D.C
Aie Ee Vick
Aulta
William ‘Russell
ART Acord
Joe Ryan
The
Purple Riders
Jack Perrin
the Progressive Drug Store
Ial Damés
America
Virginia House of ‘Burgesses
Frederick County
Rksts
Ee Ratuts
Peterson
P. F
Shipley
Baltimore 66
Sfeyr
Frank Pe Eatantsi
Ho Nevone
Daliance
Sheridan
Stephens City
Kernstown
Virginia Dam
Jackson
Clarence
C. E. ‘Hardy
Golden Rule
Men's
E. W. Newman
J. L Whitlock
Friendly Bible Chiss
W. G Hardy
Imez Y. Steele
J. H. Canter
Orient
J.H. Rosenberger
Hugh Duffey
George T.tyler
Win Chester
Nannie R. Glass
John A. Kern
Ashland
South
Erner
United States
Spartanburg
Campobello
STAR
ABS
dMaster
Teh
NePrteton Men
The‘League Shoe Store
Reliable Shoes and Hos
Seal’s
Louisiana State Normal School
J.B. Cornwell
Middletown, Va
N. G
Hotsle
South Nraddock Ae
the Star
Het
Fie
Taniac Carpenter
Foley
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