Anti-Saloon League Leader Sees Petersburg Defeat Not Final
The Virginia Anti-Saloon League's Dr Gammon relays a lengthy statement by Rev James Cannon Jr noting Petersburg defeat fits a pattern of prior losses followed by wins. He argues defeats in Winchester Charlottesville Roanoke etc paved future victories and predicts statewide prohibition will come through continued education and effort.
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James Cannon, Jr
Virginia Anti- Saloon League
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Petersburg
Gammon
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Anti-Saloon League
Winchester
Danville
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Suffolk
Charlottesville
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Virginia
Newspaper Ads Prove Best in Theater Study
A New York theater tested advertising by sending 15 000 circulars and 15 000 card notices and using a large staff of workers. Over a week every theater patron answered how they heard of the show. Results show 75 percent stated newspaper notices brought them to the theater.
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New York
Campbell's Stains and Floor Finish Guarantee
Campbell's Stains and Floor Finish promises perfect satisfaction for refinishing floors furniture and interior woodwork. Prepared in all colors dries hard overnight and meets expectations. John Rosenberger can provide full details about the product.
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Campbell
John Rosenberger
Beaconsfield Promotes Humble Primrose Amid Love Tale
A Victorian tale notes Lord Beaconsfield elevating the humble primrose as a symbol of affection. The narrative frames the flower’s enduring favor through the founding of a Primrose league.
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Lord Beaconsfield
The Only Real Theatre In Winchester Presents Amateur Prize
The Auditorium offers a moving picture show with Talking Pictures and a prize of 2.50 in gold for the best amateur performer tonight. A grand colored cake walk featuring four couples is planned for Friday night. Any seat in the house is 5 cents. crowds are urged to attend.
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Hable
Jane Aid Society Social at Kommanuel Church
The Ja ne Aid Society of Kommanuel Church held a social at the home of Mr and Mrs M P Ebert on Saturday night. A literary program featured Mrs Bete Childs Mrs John Ibe Miss Rutherford Miss Stone and Mr William Ebert with vocal and instrumental music by Mrs Harry Benner Miss Annie Reese Mr H B Childs and the church choir. Refreshments ended the evening as guests departed pleased with the entertainment. Attendees included Mrs Mary Lynch Mrs Brown and Edwin Jordan, plus Miss Ethel Baker who returned to Jordan Springs after a week in Washington.
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Kommannue! Church
Mary Lynch
Winchester
Brown
Kernstown
Edwin Jordan
Norfolk
Ethel Baker
Jordan Springs
Washington
News from Gainesboro Highlights Local Visit and Socials
From Gainesboro June 2. Rey and Mrs H Green returned from Lexington after visiting Green's ailing father. Eugene Collins visits family this week. B F DeHaven has rheumatism but is improving. Foster DeHaven and Nail Loy hosted a graphophone entertainment at Hollis Snapp's home. Mrs M S Elliott visited Miss Fe Brown. Dr McGuire of Winchester passed through town en route to see Mrs Susan Placemaker of Sandy Ridge. Miss WhHatbeth Widtacre’s mother is in Winchester this week.
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H. Green
Lexington
Mr. Green
Eugene Collins
My Collins
United States Leather Company
B. F. DeHaven
Foster DeHaven
Nail Loy
Hollis Snapp
M.S. Elliott
Mix
Fe. Brown
Dr. McGuire
Wir
Trster
Susan Placemaker
Sandy Ridge
WhHatbeth Widtacre
Winchester
Don’t miss casino night and ads at local shops
Readers are urged to attend Casino night and view several ads. The notices highlight Russell & Green’s ribbon sale, Henry S. Baker & Co. store promotions, Shenandoah Valley Bank savings information, and Good & Up real estate bargains.
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Shenandoah Valley Bank
Poor Satan Feigns Fear Amid Passing Derision
A whimsical Yale record vignette portrays Satan ducking a passing exclamation while gazing at distant clouds. The inscription humorously laments being "the worst of horned things" once.
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Satan
Yale
Expert Writes About Cultivation of Corn
Lyman Carrier argues cultivation drives corn yields after planting. He recommends quick acting fertilizers, early weed control, and harrowing before the corn is tall. He notes soil moisture, shallow frequent cultivation, and warns against deep turning plows after emergence.
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Lyman Carrier
Virginia Corn Growers’ Association
Sue 7 Litetate Polytechn
Byrd Elected to City Council Amid Street Debate
Busy session continued with a debate over removing interfering trees and empowering the street committee to cut them if needed. H F Byrd is elected council member after a split vote with Steck serving on a notify committee. An ordinance to close skating rinks and moving picture houses after midnight passed first and second readings as police reported ward sanitation conditions.
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Mr. Janney
Alengthy
Mr. Coopers
H. F. Byrd
Ste:k
Warry IF. Byrd
Countrie
Mire Wei
H. HW. McGuire
Cooper
P. W. Boyd
Byrd
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Baker
Carter
Deahl
Haymaker
Janney
McGuire
Snyder
Steck
Seabright
Personal Notes From Hayfield News Detail
Hayfield Virginia notes record visits and family greetings. Mrs CG Cooper heads the item list with local relatives visiting St Johns and Winchester, while Mr and Mrs Wisecarver join Mrs Mary Cooper and Annie Ramey for gatherings.
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Cooper
Lillie Rosenberger
Kate Grinoill
St. Johns
Mary Cooper
Winchester
Annie Ramey
William Wisecarver
Ilay Light
Charles Gray
Arthur Stonater
Sun
Foleyv Urino Laxative touted for stomach and liver relief
An advertisement claims Foleyv's Urino Laxative eases constipation and stomach trouble, sweetens the stomach, gently stimulates the liver, and regulates bowels, asserting it is superior to common laxatives. Franck Baker & Son.
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iEverrone
Franck
Baker: & Son
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