Senator Martin as a Preacher in 1908
The Virginia senator, known for politics and common sense, faces a Senate vote on a bill to curb horse racing in Washington D C. He notes gambling opposition but argues bridge whist and poker cause greater social damage, prompting readers to weigh the sermon like critique.
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Martin
Virginia
United States Senate
District of Columbia
National Capital
Bennings
Harrisonpurge News
Republicans to Blame? Political Climate and 1909 Ohio Outlook
The piece argues Republicans claim prosperity under their rule while current conditions hint at discontent. It cites labor disaffection, black voter opposition, and wage cuts in New England as factors likely to help Democrats if Taft is the nominee. The article notes uncertainty over Taft and warns public sentiment could hurt the ruling party.
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Ohio
Taft
New England
Speaker Cannon Attacks Paper Trust in House Action
The House led by Speaker Cannon introduced resolutions directing a Justice Department inquiry into wood pulp and print paper firms and potential Sherman Act violations. The move signals belief that price rises stem from combinations, not tariffs, and aims to curb the monopoly with enforcement. In the Senate Overman floated a free list for pulp and white paper, blocked by Heyburn and Gallinger, as Republicans react with resistance.
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Cannon
House
Department of Seen and Done & Money
Iit
International Paper Company
Department of Justice
House of Representatives
Heyburn
Gallinger
Senate
Notes From Trone A Quiet Weekend In Virginia
Trone Virginia reports visitors from Capon River and Hayfield. Local residents Miss Eliza Scrivener age notes illness while Mrs. Morrison remains ill for several days. The Sunday school plans to organize April 12 at 9 30. Ed Triplett remains ill at home.
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Trone
Evan Cline
Capon River
Robert Giffin
J. Trolette
Eliza Scrivener
J. Prank Chapman
Mabel ‘Hoover
Hayfield
EF. Ll. Hook
B. N. Lockhart
M. L. Lockhart
Flora Marple
Year Ago Today Obituaries And Service News
Mrs Nannie Hutchinson wife of W W Hutchinson and daughter of Mrs A R Castleman died in Richmond Mississippi Joel W Rittenonty Confederate veteran died at Bow Bells Fort with an arm shot off during war A H Newman became district manager of Bell Telephone Company
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Nannie Hutchinson
W. W. Kutchinson
A. R. Castleman
Richmond
Joel W. Rittenonty
Bowells Fort
A. H. Newman
Bell Telephone Company
Self Realization and Meat Industry Snapshot
Emerson speaks of self reliance and toil as essential to gain. The Meat Industry data for 1904 shows 929 wholesale slaughtering and meat packing establishments with $237.7 million capital, employing 74,134 workers who earned $40.33 million, purchasing $805.86 million in materials and producing $913.91 million in goods.
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Jill— Ralph Waldo Emerson
United States
Bees Plague Threatens Isle of Wight Colony
A spreading disease in bees on the Isle of Wight appears as paralysis and has resisted all control efforts. Experts warn the bees may be extinct on the island within a year unless a cure is found.
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Isle of Wight
Hungry Multitudes Fill Midtown Lunch Dishes
New York city diners increasingly eat midday meals away from home with 31 restaurants in the Herald Square district serving 12 418 meals on a recent Friday between 12 and 2 pm. Col Clowry of Western Union began as a six month unpaid messenger in Joliet 55 years ago, later becoming a telegraph expert and civil war veteran. Hindostan musicians perform on small kettle drums called toubla drums using cloth straps to steady them.
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New York
Herald Square
Col. Clowry
Western Union Telegraph Company
Joliet
Lockport
Public Sale of Valuable Realty in Winchester and Frederick County
Executors of John H Fries announce a public auction on April 25 1908 at the Spurth House Winchester. The sale includes a house and lot at 522 Fairmont Avenue and a 150 acre farm near Round Hill, with crops reserved. Terms require one third cash and rest in two annual installments at 6 percent, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
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Corporation Court of the City of
Winchester
John K. Fries
John , H. Fries
John H. Fries
Spurth House
City of
Fairmont
Kremer
George W. Howe
Corporation Clerk's
Frederick County
Stuates
Round Hill
John HH. Fries
James Cather
Auction sale of farm property in Frederick County Virginia
Administrator to sell at public auction at the Tate Georg Snyder residence one mile east of Stephenson in Frederick County Virginia on Thursday April 9 1908. List includes fine work mares yearling colts cattle sheep hogs machinery tools wagon gear and various farm implements with terms cash under $10 and negotiable notes for larger sums. Purchaser to meet terms before removal. auction conducted by R P Duvall and overseen by clerk Co H Purcell.
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Basia
Tate Georg Snyder
Stephenson
Frederick’ County
Virginia
Welocka
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
George Snyder
D. R. P. Duvall
Co. H. Purcell
Brain workers age range and career timing
The passage notes brain workers aged 25 to 45 focus on preparation for work, with extensive work becoming routine later. It states lawyers and physicians practice mainly after 40, learning completed by about 40 or 45, and suggests merchants build wealth in youth and middle life.
Italy Faces Record Convict Rates Amid Law and Disorder
Reports indicate Italy has a higher per capita convict population than any other nation. Officials cite delays in trials and strict sentencing as contributing factors to rising prison numbers and concerns about public safety.
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Italy
Remarkable Eczema Cure Claims External Wash
Mrs C W Willey of Middletown Va relates rapid eczema relief from D D D Prescription wash. She and her husband see near complete clearing of a widespread rash after using sample and full bottle, praising the treatment and urging others to try the external remedy and D D D Soap.
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C. W. Willey
Franck, Baker. & Son
Drysgists
Winchester
Vas
Darky Carnival at the Rink Promises Skating Treats
A notice promotes a Darky Carnival at the rink tomorrow night with prizes for best make ups. Skating runs from 7:30 to 4:30. Keav year party is scheduled for Tuesday April 4.
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Keav
Mrs Couchman Visits Sister In W A For Evening Return
Mrs. Charles Couchman of Martinsburg West Virginia spent yesterday at her sister Mrs Fredda Woore's home East Piccadilly Street. She returned to her home in the evening.
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Charles Couchman
Mar
Dinsburg
W.a
Fredda Woore
East Piccadilly Street
Hetuymed
Large subscription discount offer for timely payment
A notice invites subscribers to save ten percent by paying their subscription before January 1, 2909, describing a limited time discount. It urges anyone who has not received a bill to visit the office and pay to take advantage of the offer.
Bids Sought for Berryville Turnpike Stone Work
Bids are invited for hauling and spreading stone on Berryville Turnpike sections from Berryville to Winchester for June 1 1908 to May 31 1909. Prices per perch must be shown. Bids due by 10 am May 2 1908 to Secretary P McCormick Berryville Va. Right to reject any bids reserved.
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Berryville
Iro
Shenandoah River
Opequon
Winchester
McCormick
Betryville, Va
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