Press commends movement to adopt controversial reading
The Danville Register and other Virginia papers endorse a campaign urging the State Board of Education to adopt for supplementary reading in high schools a work debating Davis and Civil War secession. The effort is led by the Danville Daughters of the Confederacy chapter and supported by local groups and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Davis
Danville
Daughters of the Cy
Irs
John L. Berkeley
Cadell-craves
U. C
State ‘Board
Pat
Women of
Virginia
Amns
Richmond
Journal
Ichmond Times-Dispatch
Mowint News ‘Press
The
Statin
Thita
Militant Actions Question Justice For Murder Claims
Fragmentary text describes militants threatening murder and violence against public art galleries churches and ministers. It references a London gallery attack and mentions “mutilate” and “terrorize” officials while arguing murder is treated as a privileged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atdant
London
Excerpted World Quote on Sacrifices and Causes
A New York World line argues that if a cause is sacred it should not sacrifice human life, suggesting moral tension in activism and ends-justify-the-means rhetoric. The fragment frames a debate over justification and value of life.
Local merchants lament out-of-town trade and decline to buy local
In a fiery critique, Kersmith and Rickshaw are praised for supporting the town yet blamed for shipping work and goods from away. The piece laments loss of local commerce as outsiders supply needs from Timbuctoo to Ypsilanti, Michigan, urging local buyers to sustain the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersmith & Rickshaw
Timbuctoo
Ypsilanti
Hach
Milroy’s Winchester Siege Recalled In June Anniversary
The column reflects on Major General Milroy’s six month rule in Winchester and the Confederate siege 51 years ago. It recalls rumors of a Confederate advance, the siege guns, and Milroy’s controversial departure as a court martial investigated the causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Milroy
Winchester
Waterloo
St. Helena
Winchester Sabbath of 1863 Deep Civil War Firefight Recount
Survivor recalls June 15 1863 siege near Winchester describing smoke from garrison guns near the Old Burgess place. Milroy flees at midnight, Parry's men flank the city, shells burst near home, and the day following brings joy at seeing Confederate forces advancing.
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Burgess Place
Milroy
Winchester
Christmas Seals Designed for 1914 Red Cross drive
The 1914 Red Cross seal design was approved early by the executive committee to ensure timely printing for the holiday season. Proceeds fund tuberculosis relief, with over 40 million seals sold last year. The new red and green square seal features Santa Claus and will be widely sold in Winchester.
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Red Cross
Executive Committee
United States
Santa Claus
Winchester
Hottel Returns to Cincinnati From Virginia Visit
Mr. F. B. Hottel, who has been visiting relatives in Virginia for the past three weeks, returned to Cincinnati this morning. Hottel is an uncle and partner of Mr. G. W. Lind at Greenwood.
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F. B. Hottel
Virginia
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hottel
G. 'W. Lind
Greenwood
Cardui touted as help for women’s troubles and fatigue
An old advertisement claims Cardui relieves a woman’s stomach issues sleeplessness and tiredness after failing medicines. It asserts many women benefited over decades and urges readers to try Cardui via druggists or Chattanooga Medicine Company with patient testimonials.
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Cardus
Imeem
Cardui
DeHaven and DeHaven Families Noted Illnesses in Greenspring Area
In Greenspring Virginia on June 10 reports show E M DeHaven traveling salesman for George H Rundle Co of Piqua Ohio ill at home from nervous prostration. Mrs George Tuttrell near Shockeyville seriously ill. Mrs John DeHaven also ill near Howard's Chapel. Hunter DeHaven working in Florida at his parents home. Mrs Samuel Dix visiting son William Dix near Winchester has returned home to her daughter Erma Strobridge. A local crowd enjoyed a Saturday outing at Pack Creek fishing, hoping for profit.
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Greenspring
E. M. DeHaven
George H. Rundle Co
Piqua
Ohio
John DeHaven
Howard's Chapel
Hunter DeHaven
Florida
Caleb DeHaven
DeHaven
Samuel Dix
William Dix
Winchester
Mirs
Erma Strobridge
Pack Creek
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief from Rheumatism Pain
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly clear the blood of poisons causing rheumatism backache and stiff joints. It promises to restore spry activity and comfort once felt before illness.
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Foley
Byrd to Defend as Virginia Labor Federation Moves
Norfolk Va June 9 The Virginia Federation of Labor executive board re elected Richard Evelyn Byrd of Winchester as federation attorney to challenge what it calls fraudulent garment industry practices. Byrd will pursue action in Danville to stop unions label misuse by some manufacturers who stamp union made without proper label.
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Norfolk, Va
The
Virginia Federa
Federation
Byrd
Misa Young
Danville
Virginia
Garment Jworkers’ Union
Byrds
Union Bank of Winchester
Social Notes From Berryville
Berryville notes list guests and visitors including Mrs. Emma Van Devanter and Mrs. William Royce from New York at Almeida. Other residents hosting guests include Mrs. Province McCormick and Miss Dolly Blencowe in Gaithersburg and New Jersey guest Miss Constance Rusbs at Mrs. A. Moore Jr. Residence and travel from Standardsville and Fredericksburg noted.
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Berryville
Emma van Devanter
William ‘Royce
New York
Province McCormick
Dolly Blencowe
Gaithersburg
Constance Rusbs
New Jersey
Social News From Berryville and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Milton and family from Roanoke spent a day at Mrs B M Stribling's. Miss Elizabeth Moore honored at bridge by Mrs J M Hy Clagett with guests including Miss Rusby of Newark. Washington visitors Miss Bageley and Mrs Fred Kieindschmidt spent weekend with Mrs David H Allen. Baltimore visitors Mrs George Marrow and children stay with Mrs Cyrus McCormick. Estee Bowers of Gary West Virginia visiting relatives. Mr Crown of Washington and Mr Lydig of Leesburg in town. Dora Taylor returned from Roanoke. J H Clagett returned from Baltimore. Elizabeth Horsey returned from Baltimore and Arlington Cemetery ceremony.
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James ‘Panshall
Uniontown
J. Jett McCormick
Norfolk, Va
Rose Hill
Jane C. Mobre
J. H. Siler
Berkeley Springs
J. M. Hy Clagett
Bridge
Elizabeth ,Moore
Constance Rusby
Newark
N. J
Julia Cox
Men Baker
Isabel Blencowe
Elvira
Elizabeth Moore
Rusby
Portia, Baldwin
Sophia Fowers
Mn. J. R. Bider
Fred
Cyrus McCormick
Estee Bowers
Gary
W. Va
John Crown
Washington
Berryville
Lydig
Leesburg
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Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Garry Flood Byrd
A. B. Clayden
Brunswick
Postofice
Bell 83
United
Danville Register
Wer
Frank Croxton
Rice’s Music
N. Main St
New York World
Nemo
Mae
Kellogg' S
Kellogg's
Parviaulte
Redinety
Franck Baker & Son
George F. Miller's Sons
Keller Drug Co
Mount Hebron
Parry
Chattanooga
Chattano
Tenn
George ‘Tuttrell
Shockeyville
RE. Byrd
State Labor Federation
Tion
Labor
Richard
Evelyn Byrd
Almeida
A. Moore, Jr
Laura Castleman J
Standardsville
Roy Whittaker
Winynesvoro
F. R. McManus
Jessie Hough
Fredericksburg
G. Coiner
Florsheim
Huntsberry
Super
Milton
Roanoke, Va
B.M. Stribling
George Marrow
Baltimore
Dora Taylor
Mr. J. JH. Clagett
Elizabeth A. Horsey
Woman's College
Arlington Cemetery
Beyiss Bashful
Dey Peiss
Gus Dirks
Katzenjammer Kids
Will
the Sunday Star
Sunday Star
Surrey
S. L. Larew
Jos. Wrights Old Stand
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