Winchester Bank Report and Curio Notes From 1914
Financial statement for Union Bank of Winchester Frederick County Virginia at close of business October 31 1914 lists resources including cash on hand loans and discounts and bonds. The report also records liabilities capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits with attestations by cashier I Lee R Grim and notary. The section includes note on first U. S. sawmill and a phonograph novelty experiment reversing sound box with backward playback plus a humorous child’s mislabeling of a friend as dastardly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Russell
E. J. Evans
Loeseten
Hugh S. Lupton
Stace
Virginia
Frederick Swain
Lee R. Grim
Joseph B. Newuin
N. P
U. S
J. & Bonds
Banke Trust
Vis
Bank official swears to financial condition of E s Bank Inc
Evaent E. Chives, Cashier, swears the above as the true statement of the financial condition of the E s Bank Inc located in Frederick Virginia at close of business October 31 1514 to the best of knowledge and belief.
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Frederick
H. Ler
Puller
Binsch
Bubseh
Spee
Madge Arrieck
N. P
Chiles
E’s Bank, Inc
Irginia
Evaent
E. Chives
State of Virginia
Winchester
John W. Rice
MO. W. Rice
W. H. Baker
Lewis F. Cooper
Stewart Bell
KR Grim
W. E. Coffman
Annie
Middletown
Winchester Personal Notes From Washington Visit and Local Travel
Mrs Ophelia Basefeld and son Allen Thompson returned to Washington after visiting on Mast Chitford Street. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs Elliott of Auburn NY, left Winchester for Baltimore then home. Mrs John Boyd of Roanoke and son John Boyd Jr plan to spend days in Baltimore before returning home. Various locals, including Mr J S Jones of Philadelphia and Mr Allen Maphis, travel for business or to visit relatives. others depart for Harrisonburg and Strasburg. The Golden Rule Bible Class collected funds to buy flour for Belgians.
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Ophelia Basefeld
Allen Thompson
Washington
Andre
Mast Chitford Street
John Boyd
John Boyd, Jr
Roanoke
Baltimore
Harry C. Lupton
Harrisonburg
Virginia Valley
West Pic-cadilly Street
Junk-Shop London and a New York That Never Sleeps
E B Martin reflects in Scribner's on London as a preserved junk‑shop charm and contrasts it with a relentlessly improved New York. He laments changes sweeping across America, claiming four fifths of his youth’s land has been altered or removed, leaving only enduring texts like the Bible the Declaration and the Constitution, ever attacked by progress advocates.
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London
New York
Martin
Scribner's
Amyl-Kijo Chemical Co
Louderr Street
A Guest Declines Another Dinner Invitation
A tale recalls a guest in ancient Ch'ang-an who kneels to ask not to be invited to dinner again. The host agrees, highlighting the moral that poor meals test politeness and friendship.
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Ch‘ang-an
When Friendship Fails in Financial Tests
A reflective saying warns that the more friends one believes they have the greater the disappointment if they attempt to prove friendship by making them share or fund financial ventures. It cautions against relying on friends for money.
One Cause of Old Age Declared by Roumanian Scientist
A Roumanian scientist claims aging arises from reduced water content in the human body, suggesting dehydration as the key factor behind old age and implying remedies to restore bodily fluids.
Test of Spiritual Life by T. T. Carter
Principle test for spiritual life is growing calmness amid disturbances and troubles with peaceful mind and orderly thoughts, as life’s challenges arise. Carter urges maintaining inner stillness despite external agitation.
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T. T. Carter
Absent-minded Husband Seeks Help In Store
A forgetful husband asked a clerk to name three feminine wear items his wife asked him to buy on the way downtown. The clerk, surprised, asks for guidance as the husband admits he cannot recall the list.
Free trial package offer for Foley remedies
Advertising copy invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a free trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Holey Carthartio Tableta. Distributed by local druggists for sale in towns.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Will's wedding surprise rattles Chumly at dinner
After dinner Mrs. Chumly announces cousin Will's engagement to Fred's cousin Susie as Chumly worries about his finances and a rushed tailor order. The conversation hints at marital timing and a looming house payment and insurance policy concerns.
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Mrs. Y
Chumly
Fred
Susie
Mrs. Chumly
Ashyway
Chamly
Mia
Chumlys Plot Over Dress Frays at Home
Mrs. Chumly pressures Fred to buy a new suit and dress for a cousin Susan wedding. He balks at spending, she smooths him with affection, and hints of budget scrimping follow as they argue about appearances and social expectations. The tone reflects domestic tension and comic frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Mly
Chumly
Fred
Mrs. Chumly
Susan
Fred Chumly
Local Resident Ella Brown Spends Day In Tow
Mrs Ella Brown of the eastern county spent the day in tow and appeared to be moving with others in a communal outing. The fragmentary note mentions her location and activity in a casual county scene.
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Mra
Ella Brown
Bank Financial Statement and Notary Oath Notices
Bank balance sheet shows capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits totaling 1 244 517 85 with notes and bills rediscounted and U S bonds borrowed listed. Notary public confirms oath of cashier John W Rice and directors on date in 1914 with attestations and signatures.
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Pha
Eee Savags
Peese Reserve
Iuss
Nat’l
In Search of Knowledge at a Cot Age Stall
Mr Blubb plans to consult a fortune teller to learn about the future. Mr Waggles asks when arrears on rent for his cottage will be paid, noting the place as a School of Astrology and Institute for Psychical Research.
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Mr. Blubb
Mr. Waggles
Copying Mother Visit Prompted Child’s Dressy Tone
A mother asks if her daughter enjoyed the visit from a playmate. The girl affirms and recalls using the term my dear in a dressy tone common when company is present, as quoted from Youth's Companion.
Pulsations of the Blood and War Wisdom
The article discusses how much blood the heart circulates per pulsation and its rates by age and gender. It then contrasts the foolish and wiser parts of mankind, noting wars arise from folly and suggesting wiser restraint to lessen calamities.
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Franklin
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Auburn, N. Y
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Harry Shoefsingers
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Pittsburg
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J. 8. Jones
Philadelphia
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Golden Rule Bible Class
Braddock ‘St. M. KE. Church
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Gaithersburg, Md
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Wilson, N. C
Josie Seal
Mary Mecaslin
Larry M. Baker
South Braddock Street
Joseph B. Nowlin
Alexander Barrier
Amherst Street
Robert M. Ward
Ternoon
United States’ District Court
Allen Maphis
Wash
Ington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. L. Maphis
North Main Street
J. M. Orndoff
Dorsey Walter
Clarence Haun
Woodstock
Martinsville
Strasburg, Va
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the Crowder
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Margaret Keating
Clara Weber
Ryan & Orndoff Phone
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Rouss Ave
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City of Toledo
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