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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1928
Page
2
Rumors of a 1000 acre power project in Rockbridge county gain traction as the Goshen Pass region is identified with the development. Samuel D. is mentioned in connection with Chicago and New York utilities closely linked to the scheme.
Options have been taken on six tracts which, it is said, will be covered entirely by waters behind a dam at the head of Goshen Ass. The project aims to create a reservoir extending across the area, affecting surrounding landowners and local plans.
Washington expects a Coolidge Trumbull White House wedding with Florence Trumbull possibly marrying John Coolidge in the executive mansion. No official announcement has been made, but such a ceremony would mark a social high point in a season already noted for brilliance.
Mount Pleasant notes record social visits in the town of Mount Pleasant Virginia. Activities include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lamp and granddaughter Geraldine visiting Mrs. Gregg Orndorff, returns by Mrs. Alice Cochran from Winchester, and supper guests at John Perry’s with Mrs. Ben White Miss Mary Renner and Cecil Dyke. Religious events mention Sunday school next Sunday at 10 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p.m. led by Mrs. James Rosenberger.
Mrs Buck Pitcock was calling on Mrs John Perry one day recently as neighbors recall a brief visit and a quiet exchange.
An advertisement urges thin men and women to try McCoy's Tablets to gain weight. It claims thousands improved, offers a guaranteed 5 pound gain in six weeks, and states druggists will refund purchase if not satisfied.
New Market Va Sept 17 The highest price paid for local farming land since World War was set at a public sale of the Williamson farm of 309 acres on the Valley Pike south of here when a
The tract of fifty acres with a large mansion and barns sold for 20500. The remaining farm was partitioned into five and ten acre parcels, some fetching 500 per acre. The property, owned by Frank H. Driver a farmer and stock dealer of Kimberville, marks the most extensive real estate transaction in years.
The ground hemlock is also known as the American Yew. Books of postage stamps were first issued April 16, 1900.
Ninety per cent of unused miles at fifty per cent of original cost. High grade used cars beat new low priced models. Deal with a reliable seller. Buicks and other makes on display with quick sale prices and small down payments. Listings include many models and years from 1921 to 1927 with several Dodge Nash Ford Chevrolet Cadillac Studebaker Marmon and Durant names.
Capudine quickly relieves rheumatic aches and pains by reducing inflammation and congestion. The liquid formula acts almost instantly and contains no opiates, marketed in 30c and 60c sizes at drug stores. Also notes that the first cut wire nails were made by Jeremiah Wilkinson in Rhode Island in 1775.
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