Winchester Readies Auditorium Lease Bid In 1913 Notice
The City of Winchester Virginia invites bids to lease the second floor auditorium in City Hall for a term from March 1 1914 to March 1 1915 with a possible two year extension. Provisions include rental payments, insurance, heating and lighting costs, and City Hall supervision. A $1000 bond is required to guarantee performance.
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Winte Ir
Winchester
Virginia
Vais Legie
City
Aluditorium
South Eastern Fire ‘Insurance Underwriters Association
City Hat Committee
Common Council
City Hall Committee
City Hall
Cty Hall
Tessee
Virinta
Gommen
Court action on rolling stock tax debated in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on December 15 counsel discuss whether a rolling stock tax is unconstitutional. The case may go to the state Supreme Court or be resolved by legislature action. Some expect a constitutional amendment as a possible path, though with many difficulties. The issue could affect uniform taxation of railroad property.
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Richmond
Thas
Supreme Court of
General Assembly
So&o
Supreme Cour
Corporation Commission
Foley Kidney Pills Advertise Kidney Health
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills relieve backache kidney pains and nervous spells by restoring kidney and bladder health. It promises improvement with regular use and notes availability from all dealers.
Temperance Gains Celebrated by Nation in 1913
The W C T U reports strong praise for President Wilson's ban on wine and liquor at official functions. Mrs Woodrow Wilson and National Woman's Temperance Union leaders express gratitude for the policy, noting widespread moral and social benefits.
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Lillian’ M. N. Stevens
National Woman's Temperance Union
Bryan
Champ Clark
Chicago Tribune
Bar Their Own Customers
A Chicago dentist reports a temperance worker among his customers the wife of a saloonkeeper. She explains she and her husband avoid professionals who use their goods, saying they would not patronize a doctor, lawyer, or dentist who sells liquor.
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Chicago
Defeat Attributed To Drinking By Civil War Officer
General O C Howard cites a Confederate battle loss blamed on alcohol. He recalls pitchers of liquor at the commander's table and orders opposite to sober judgment, causing heavy casualties and material loss in the Union war effort.
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O.C. Howard
Prohibition Ballot Call From Frances Willard
The quote argues that voting for prohibition is the only effective method for a voter to influence government and public policy. Frances Willard emphasizes that participation in elections is the action that expresses conviction and aims to close saloons.
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Lord and the People
Frances BE. Willard
Best Strike Against Saloons and Politics
Frances E. Willard argues the best strikes are first against the saloon and then against politicians and parties that harm workers. She urges workers to unite behind temperance and reform to protect labor.
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Frances E. Willard
Piles Cured In 6 to 14 Days Claim
Druggists refund money for Paso Ointment which purportedly cures piles in six to fourteen days. Advertisement asserts it relieves itching bleeding and protruding piles from first application and offers a money back guarantee.
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Ana Chinawate
BO Caste
Frank H. Ok
Taylor
Coat Wiser
Serter Me
R. M. Swimley
Aed
Mutual Fire Insurance’ Co
Loudoun County
Wea
Hugh S
Turn & Son
Its
STAR
China
Preople
Bell Phone
At & McGrath
Gibson Dry
North Market
Oman
Ren’s
The
Rollin
Supreme Court
BUICK
Delco Electric
Auto Livery Co
W. E. Huntsberry
Huntsberry
South Main St
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
America
Co. A. Heller & Co
Winchester, Va
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