Dog days and local notices from Whitacre region
The article describes dog days the lore and modern views, noting Sirius the dog star and seasonal beliefs. It then reports social notes from Whitacre including Ada Dolan leaving for Jeannette Pa to work as a hotel waitress, Mrs Massie Manzy's travel to Highview W Va, and Mr James H Grove and wife moving to Winchester with mention of prior residents from Wall Pa.
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Whitacre
Ada Dolan
Jeannette
Lydia Dolan
Massie Manzy
Thomas Larricks
Highview
W. Va
Winchester
Wall
J. W. Manzy
Stephenson VA Residents and Visitors Report Local Happenings
Stephenson notices highlight Mrs Anna Brumbaugh of Chambersburg pa visiting aunt Mrs Byers and attending the Berryville Horse Show. Other items note Slater Allen building a new tenant house, John Kausler of Hagerstown visiting ten days at the Willows, Mollie Bromley and Louie Maphis visiting Winnchester residents, and a Pine Grove picnic at Lake View. Copper mine work near Mountain View has paused pending repairs to pumping machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson, Va
Anna Brumbaugh
Chambersburg
8. A. Byers
Berryville
Slater Allen
John Kausler
Hagerstown
Louie Maphis
Winchester
William Bromley
Bunt Factory
W. 8
Bromiley
Lake View
John Swimsey
Ohio
Lulu Violett
Mountain ‘View
Page County
Old Billy May Leave Institute at Virginia Military Institute
Reports from Lexington Virginia indicate General Scott Shipp will retire soon as superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute. A VMI alumnus and Civil War veteran known as Old Billy he led cadets at New Market and has led the institute for two decades with strict discipline and broad affection among cadets and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore News
Lexington
Scott Shipp
Virginia Military Institute
Baltimore
Shipp
Newmarket
Confederacy
Billy
Cantaloupes Sold For 2.50 Each From Canada
The first lot of Canadian Montreal melons arrived in Philadelphia packed in hampers. They weigh up to 12 pounds 11 ounces, average 31 inch circumference, with salmon meat. Hotels sell them at 75 cents a slice, ten slices per melon. Commission houses precontract all melons before harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Mair
Montreal
Epicures
Quebec
Open Letters Endorse Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her illness after doctors warned of life risk and surgery. She praises the remedy's accessibility and value. The letters are published to support Pinkham's medical claims and guidance for women seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Dimmick
Capitol Streets
Hodgson to Join Johns Hopkins for Postgraduate Work
Professor Hodgson and his family depart for Baltimore to enroll in a postgraduate course at Johns Hopkins University. In Elkins they made many friends, and Hodgson is the son of Mrs. M. C. Hodgson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Baltimore
John Hopkins University
Elkins
New York as a Summer Resort and Museum City
The article extols New York as a wonder city with Coney Island and other beaches as premier seaside resorts reachable by car or ferry at low fares. It highlights Dreamland Luna Park and museums plus ample amusements, weather favorable in August and September, and promotes the illustrated publication New York for visitors with a free tourist bureau option and yearly subscription.
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Coney Island
Staten Island
Manhattan Beach
Brighton Beach
North Beach
Rockaway Beach
Bergen Point
Kar Rockaway
Awith Dreamland
Luna Park
Happyland
Vpeter
New York
Ann &T
New York City
Everett House Hotel Ad Promotes City Center Location
The Everett House sits in the heart of New York City life near railroad stations and the shopping district with easy access to subway elevated and street cars. It invites readers to write to Union Square New York for an illustrated booklet and special rates.
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Everett House
Union Square
New York
Everett
Fike Lis ERS List of Hosiery and Supplies
Readable fragment lists items including tan and black hose 7c, toe hose 7c, Torchon Lace 4c, men's grey socks 4c, Clarkes cotton spools two for 3c, and Best Ink tablets 3c. Distinct items with prices in a fragmented catalog snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doop
Clarkes
Skirts and Aprons Probed in Bargain Sale Listing
A historical ad item lists children's skirts priced at 12 cents and 25 cent value items like ladies gingham aprons pillow shams and table scarfs.
Tiptoe Shoe Trend Dominates Early Fashion Exposition
Fashion writers describe the tiptoe shoe as the season's must have with women urged to walk on the balls of their feet. Exhibitors at the national shoe and leather show display styles featuring high heels of one to two and a half inches to balance the body's weight on the toes.
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Star
East Water Street
Sirius
Stephenson
Mollie Bromley
Ley
Anna Shipe
Institute
Philadelphia
Salmon
Commission Houses
Canada
United States
Johns Hopkins
Wonder
Ann &J
Henry Baetjer & Co
Ortanes
Hotel
Normandie
Kentucky Area Avenue
Keach
Kiwelor
ES & Spence
Monroe HutTcHins
Mgr
Stuart H. Edmonds
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Oxfords
S. Rosenmyer
Main Street
Bell Phone
Kodak
Edison Phonographs
Miller’s Drug Store
RE. Byrd
W. Forsyth
Byrd & Forsyth
Attorneys-at-Law
Warren and
Bahannock
Byrd & Forsyth Irons Royal
R. E Byrd
Inchester
Shenandoah Valley Fruit Exchange
W. Ramsburg
Good & Company
F. & M. Bank
West Virginia
Bluefield
Radford Radfo! Inc. G
Virginia Ne
Edgar Walters
Isaac T. Mann, Pres
Strasburg Junction
O. m
Harrisonpurg
Staunton
Gitsonboms
Diss
Beth
Harner’s'Ferry
Frederick
Martinsburg and
Way
Poe
Ing
Pittsburg
Chicago
Stais and
Jae
Depa
T. B. Patton
Way In
Warrenton
Norfolk
Richmond
Joan H. Enders
Puneral
Mvin St
Berryville, Va
Gochenour & Bro
Middletown
Wingerter & Jenkins
G. O. Snapp
James
Turnip Seed
Fred. S. Boyd
Main & Water
Gerryville
Church Street
W. A. Harford & CO
Bluemont Stage
Ture Rete
Wynchester
Hoge
Bluemont Washington
Ter
Jeff. Cartlem
Castoria
Bears
Dedees
Rambler
H. & W. Seabright
North Main Street
The
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