A Brilliant Triumph for Richard Byrd in Re Election
The Danville Register hails Hon. Richard Byrd for his re election to the House of Delegates from Winchester and Frederick county. It notes his liquor law as a landmark measure and claims he carried every precinct city and county, securing further leadership as speaker of the House of Delegates.
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Richard &. ‘Byrd
House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick County
Houwere
Danville Register
Stick to the Party in Defense of Democratic Unity
The Staunton Leader urges Democrats to support the party nominees from the primary, uphold majority rule, and avoid temptations from factions or self serving cries. It warns against breaking faith with the party wave and calls for participation in the November election.
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Loiing
Arehonor
Liquor Interest Backed Judge Mann Wins Narrow Victory
Norfolk voters supported Judge Mann with strong liquor interests backing him in the local option contest. The Anti Saloon League notes the liquor group’s turnout helped Mann secure a clear majority, while Democratic leaders face pressure as the political balance shifts after the statewide push.
Prohibition Gains Momentum After Bush Meeting
Norfolk voters hear speakers from the Anti-Saloon League as sentiment shifts toward nationwide prohibition. County returns show growing support, suggesting saloon owners may not back repeal and the Norfolk group could link to the state organization within two years.
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Interedia
Anti-Saloon League
Loudoun County
Thomas
Martin
Norfolk City
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch
Visitors Headed to Charles Town From Fairmont
Miss Fannie Robinson and Miss Katherine Bowtie, visiting Fairmont, W V, left for Charles Town to see Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson. They were joined by Miss Mary Robinson and will return home after the visit.
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Fannie Robinson
Katherine Bowtie
Fairmont
W. Va
Mary Robinson
Charles Town
Frank Robinson
Mary’ Robinson
Mrs James Eastham Spends Week in London
Mrs James Eastham is spending this week in London after a continental tour managed by Eager Tours of Baltimore. She will visit Oxford and Stratford and sail for Dover on the S S Zeeland of the Red Star Line, arriving in New York on August 23.
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London
James Eastham
Eager Tours
Baltimore
Oxford
Stratford
Toin
Dover
S. S. “Zeeland
Red Star Line
New York
Lincoln cents without first two initials of designer planned
The office of the director of the mint in Washington announced that by Thursday or Friday the mints will begin producing the new Lincoln pennies. The design by artist Benner omits the first two initials W and D on the coin.
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Washington
W. D. ‘Benner
Gainesboro News Picnic Set for Aug 21 at Rock House Park
Miss Elice Hyde returned to Piedmont West Virginia after a summer visit at Mr Jonah Tavenner's home Leota Elliott is convalescing after a fever threat The Gainesboro Sunday school plans its annual picnic August 21 at Rock House Park All invited to attend.
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Gainesboro
Elice Hyde
Piedmont
W. Va
Jonah Tavenner
Leota Elliott
Rock House Park
Man from Woodstock Arrested in Martinsburg on Revolver Charge
J H Shipe of Woodstock Virginia was arrested Saturday in Martinsburg for carrying a revolver. He appeared at a Monday hearing before Justice Smith and was held for the grand jury.
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J.H. Shipe
Woodstock
Martinsburg
State Farmers Institute draws many farmers to Charlotttesville meeting
At State Farmers Institute in Charlottes ville a large group of leading farmers attend the annual sessions this week while others remain to manage county affairs back home.
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State Farmers’ Institute
Ee County
Charlottesville
Weather A For Virginia Fair Night and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair weather in Virginia tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler temperatures in the southern portion tonight.
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Virginia
South Portion
Handley Library Promises South’s Finest Architecture
The Handley Library stands as one of the handsomest buildings of its kind in the south with stone pillars, copper dome, and elaborate interior by John Higgins. The domed foyer opens to a white plaster interior, quar tered oak woodwork, and brass knobs. A 2300 seat lecture hall will occupy the basement with spiral quartered oak stairs linking floors. Exterior carvings by New Yorker J Stuart Barney draw high praise. Miss Ella Bowers has returned home after visiting her grandfather.
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Handley ‘Library
John Higgins
Washington
Iit
J Stuart Barney
New York
Stick to Coffee Until You Feel the Pain of It
A reader recounts being a devoted coffee drinker who suffered daily headaches and rheumatic pains as coffee took its toll. After quitting coffee and using Postum for half a year, the writer reports full relief from rheumatism, improved digestion, steadier nerves, and overall health gains. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and claims new letters continue to appear.
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Wellvitle
White Post Circuit Holds Second Quarterly Meeting
The White Post circuit convenes at Millwood next Saturday and Sunday with Rev. George T. Tyler presiding. Rev. Lynch preaches at Boyce Sunday night. Rev. Kling will lecture Carpers Valley Sunday afternoon at 3 and White Port Sunday night at 8. Converts will be received at Carpers Valley Sunday afternoon.
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White Post Circuit
Millwood
George T. Tyler
W.A. Lynch
Boyce
John M. Kiine
Carpers Valley
White Port
Lrecki
Miss Leola Brown Returns Home from Virginia Visit
Miss Leola Brown returns to her home in Hedgesville after an extended visit to friends in Berryville Winchester Clearbrook and other points in Virginia.
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Leola Brown
Hedgesville
Berryvisle
Winchester
Clearbrook
Virginia
Winchester citizen testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills
A Winchester resident Joseph D. Rainsberger reports lasting kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes long standing back and shoulder pain from heavy work, initial poor health, and eventual full recovery after purchasing at Franck Bakers & Son's drug store. Doan's is advertised as the United States sole agent Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Franck
Baker’ & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United
Cedar Grove Notes From Cedar Grove Virginia Social Highlights
Notes from Cedar Grove Virginia record visits by Mrs Kate Oar and son from Baltimore with parents Mr and Mrs Newton Chapman. Harrison and Lile Fries of Glengarry called in. Mrs Sarah Adams, aged 89, recovering and able to go out. Mr and Mrs Mister and daughter Gladys visited John Brill family near Stephenson.
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Cedar Grove
Kate Oar
Baltimore
Newton Chapman
Misa Harrison
Lile Fries
Glengary
Sarah Adams
Mrs. O
Gladys
John Brill
Stephenson
Worthington Roller Screen Co Placed In Receivership
The Worthington Roller Screen Company, incorporated in 1907 with capital of $25 000, is placed in the hands of receivers. William Heise named receiver with bond set at $1 500 in Hagerstown.
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Worthington Roller Screen Company
William ‘Heise
Hagerstown
Hers
Summer Guests at Castleman's Ferry
Aug 11 reports guests at Riverside Mansion and Castleman's hotel including Norman E Cooper Harry Thatcher Grace Cooper and Grace Hardessy. Visitors from Jefferson county Washington Denison Greensboro and Berryvine are noted with fishing boating and swimming enjoyed at the resort.
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Castleman’s Ferry
Castleman'’S Ferry
John Cooper
Grace Cooper
W. “H. Moreland
S. Mitta A “Denison
Postoffice Department
Washington
South “Hill
Castleman's Hotel
E. Marlow
Jéfferson County
Fannie Castleman
Evelyn
Greensboro
Alg
North Hill
Winchester Steam Cleaning Works Ad Offers Tailored Fit Garment Care
Sages Breast 60 girth 64 inches and it fitted. Clothing made to measure and guaranteed to fit. Also scouring and French dry cleaning repairing altering and pressing offered. Winchester Steam Dying and Cleaning Works, Bothene 1288S Main St.
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Winchester Steam
Main St
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