Virginia Horticultural Society Seeks Aid for Apple Industry
The Virginia State Horticultural Society asks for increased appropriation at the upcoming Legislature session to promote Shenandoah Valley apples against Oregon rivals. Advocates note Oregon fruit profits rely on advertising while Virginia fruit sells locally, urging funds for shows, marketing efforts, and an experimental program to aid growers against pests and improve cultivation methods.
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Virginia State Horticultural Society
Sherndoal Valley
West
Virginia
Oregon
Fame
Ra Ous
Jose Woale
Paralle Ag Talaga
Buy Local or Suck the Town Dry Says White
William Allen White argues in the Emporia Gazette that mail order buyers drain town labor and tax base, urging residents to reverse the trend by buying goods at home. He denounces mail order practices as unpatriotic and calls for a community-wide shift to support local merchants.
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Emporia
William Allen White
The
Emporia Gazette
Red Cross Christmas stamps aid fight against tuberculosis
The piece urges buying Red Cross Christmas stamps to fund tuberculosis control in Virginia. It frames each stamp as a bullet against the disease and notes a projected 12,000 new cases statewide this year, with about 120 per county, stressing money as essential to stamp out TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Virginia
Patent remedy promises cure for many diseases
An advertisement touts a constitutional disease cure manufactured in Ohio and claims it reaches the blood. It offers a reward for testimonials and urges readers to send for circulars. Also mentions a constipation remedy from a local druggist.
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BP. J. W Or
Loiedo
Ohio
ENNY
Ity
Red Cross Lamps Sale Aims To Boost War Fund
The sale of Red Cross lamps seeks a large sum to bolster the war against the White Plague. During the holiday season every Christmas present and letter should bear the Red Cross stamp to support the cause.
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Red Cross
A Fine Revival At Stephenson
An interesting meeting is in progress at Stephenson led by Rev L B Markwood. Despite severe weather, large congregations attend with orderly attention and steadfast support for the pastor. Singing by Harry Childs and organist Mrs Benner blesses services. youths aged 15 to 17 report conversions. The revival’s prospects look hopeful with plans for Welltown and Stephenson services tonight and tomorrow.
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Stephenson
L. BR. Markwood
Harry Childs
Harry ‘Benner
Welltown
Stepherisons
Marmola Plan Promises Fat Loss Without Diet or Exercise
An old newspaper feature touts Marmola tablets as a cure for excess fat claiming they convert stored fat to blood and remove fat at 12 to 115 ounces daily. It urges readers to avoid other reducing methods and suggests ordering directly from Marmola Company, Detroit, Michigan.
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Marmola, Company
Detroit
Mich
Aunt Liz Jackson Weds A Preacher in Berryville
Aunt Liz Jackson wed Rev RK Carr a longtime Zion Church pastor in Josephine City Berryville. The ceremony at Zion Baptist Church was led by Rev George Mountain with a large turnout of firemen and white friends sending gifts to the bride.
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Liz Jackson
Richard, Jackson
Carr
Zion Baptist Church
Josephine City
Berryville
Tike
George FE
Sip T
Devines
Liz
Zion Church
Pretty Bride Weds Mr. Floyd Childs at Wee Haw
Grace Chapman daughter of George C Chapman of Berryville wed A Floyd Childs near Summit Point at 8 pm Monday in Wee Haw home ceremony. Reverend Julius Preaddus officiated. A wedding supper followed. Childs Brothers farms as groom’s side. The couple to reside at Wee Haw.
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Summit Point
W. Va
Grace Chapman
George C. Chapman
Berrysville
A. Floyd Childs
Wee Haw
Juliam Preaddus
Berryville Baptist Church
Childs Brothers
Childs
Wedded at Stephenson Aarnson and Shreck Tie the Knot
Edward Harmon and Miss Shreck were married yesterday afternoon at the United Brethren Church on North Braddock street by Rev. Eugene Richardson. The bride, daughter of George R. Schreck, is described as pretty and comes with her father to the city. Harmon, son of Mrs. Harmon of Stephenson, is a carpenter. They plan a future in Frederick County. The report also notes social arrivals and local ads for Christmas goods and services.
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Edward Aarnson
Virgie M. Shreck
George R. Schreck
Stephenson
Parsomane
United Brethren Ghuareeh
Braddoick ‘Street
Eugene Richardson
Cepujde
Christmas gifts and visitors in Baltimore town
Mrs. M. TF. Reed visits Mr and Mrs William Jenkins in Baltimore. Dr ZL Weaver of Middletown spends the day in the city on business. Miss Jessie Newcome and sister Annie of near Brucetown visit town shops. The store promotes handmade novelties for Christmas presents.
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Hep M., Thompson
Baltimore
Finn
Mrs. M. TF. Reed
Mrs. William Jenkins
ZL. Weaver
Middletown
Jessie Newcome
Annie
Brucetowna
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Evening Star
Seace
the & Ster
Aera
Conrad
M'g
New Sora
Clayden Ald
Brunswick Bidg
New York City
Winchester
Ome
InKentock
Bonafice
Trusinness
Bell
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Geo. F. Norton Pub. Co
E. Water Street
Baetijer’s
Henry Baetjer & Co
Mr. Floyd Childs
F. A. Shryock
FF. A. Shryock
Nmas
J. Henkel Herry
Edward Harmon
Miss Shreck
Fearl Newsomer
iHidays
Newecome
Bruseato
Grove Brothers
Huntsberry
Virginia Tailoring Co
Baker’s Ad
K.C. Johnson
Inlaw
John P. Campbell
Riker
Franck Baker & Son
Samuel F. Rhodes
Mr. Jeffry
Pierce
Richmond
Stickley
Stephens
Nimas
A. S
Heatherbloom
Northamn Street
Evans
Hayler
America
Boyd’s Drug Store
Eastman Kodaks
Gillette
Sele
Main Street
Mbs
Louis Sean
Main St
Jas B. Russell
Holmes Conrad
Prederick
Holmes Conral G Bon
Piccadilly St
Sale
Hmay Baiec
F. Barr
Aia
Clifford Street
Cerrier
Mussel & Sem
Osivadie Frooem
Libert
Emmy
Isuse SS. Braddock & Wupply Text Door
ST Irn
Mame Bart
North Braddock Street
Keward
Jay Place
Sandzy Ning Pec Ddaray
Nere
Oan Eagle
Provine
Chara Armet
KR. 3
Bara
Oraur
J. Jolliffe
R. S. Jollitte
Oglesbee
Jno. W
Clarke County
J. N. Kitchen
White Post
H. & W.seabright
Mary
Funk & Son
Embaliaers
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