Wilson Endorsement of State Wide Prohibition Letter Debated
A 1911 New Jersey letter from Woodrow Wilson endorsing state wide prohibition is discussed in relation to Secretary Daniels order and a 1911 governor stance. The text outlines differing views on feasibility and local option versus statewide bans amid dry movement tensions.
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Daniele
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson
Drys
Focal Option
Pet
Daniels
Sear
People of Evil
Otter
Pruet Crop Outlook Reported By Virginia News
Fragmentary notes describe the Virginia fruit crop outlook and stories about the fruit harvest. The text hints at a cautious assessment of the crop’s strength and potential production for the season.
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Virginia
Dry weather threatens valley apple crop in Petersburg index
The notice warns that dry weather may hit the Valley apple crop, urging hope that growers in Virginia do not suffer as feared. It mentions a typeset remark about wine saps and staying hopeful the crop will be large enough to fund purchases.
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Virginia
Wild Oats Warns by Walt Mason
A poem by Walt Mason cautions against sowing wild oats in youth. The verse mocks carefree youth, warns of consequences, and ends with a moral to be wise in early life before regret and illness follow. The speaker recounts personal folly and its lasting remorse.
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William Henry Fitzjames
Walt Mason
Testing of Man and Vision in Markham Poem
A lines from Eldwin Markham ponder creation and divinity testing human spirit. God withdraws his face and leaves mankind to choose between no and yes. The speaker envisions a lonely path of fate and free will.
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Eldwin Markham
Noah In Foresight Slips In Mosquito Mischief
A playful verse from the Boston Transcript lampoons Noah’s missed foresight aboard the ark. The quatrain twists the biblical tale with a Virginian-Pilot aside, noting two flies and a single muskeeter alighting aboard.
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Noah
Ark
Boston Transcript
Tucker visit at the White with St. George Tucker hosts
Mr and Mrs HH St George Tucker of Washington hosted a compliment to Mr and Mrs Samuel Ordway after driving from their Dol Alto estate near Lexington Virginia. White Sulphur Springs correspondence in SL.
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St. George Tucker
Washington
Dol Alto
Lexington
Samuel Ordway
U S League Seeks Signatures for Statewide Prohibition Vote
Anti Saloon League workers in Winchester and Frederick county join with others across Maryland to collect signatures for a petition to Governor Stuart requesting a special election on September 22 to decide statewide prohibition. The act takes effect June 20, with a June 22 to June 27 mobilization window expected to yield about 18 000 signatures. If the state votes dry the law would start November 1, 1916.
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Anti-Saloon ‘League
Winchester
Frederick ‘County
Stuart
Take Plenty of Time to Eat Says Health Guide
A health note warns against rapid eating and indigestion urging thorough chewing and insalivation. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for relief after meals and says many stomach troubles and constipation have been cured. sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Local notes and visits in Stone Bridge and Winchester
Miss Virgie Hibbard from Winchester visited with Miss Virgie Armel and attended the Macedonia decoration. Alma and Pearl Butler hosted visiting relatives at Riverton. Miss Maggie Gregory returned from Berryville. Chicken pox and mumps reported in the village. Memorial exercises in Winchester on June 6 drew many locals who praised the parades. Rain is badly needed as crops suffer after a hard downpour last Thursday. Miss Vingie Armel owns in the village Tuesday morning.
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Stone Bridge
Virgie C. Hibbard
Winchester
Virgie C. Armel
Macedonia Decoration
Alma
Pearl Butler
Riverton
Maggie Gregory
Madames Shenk
Berryville
Vingie Armel
Couple Gran dy Return From Europe to Virginia Home
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Wiley Grandy Jr return to Norfolk after a European tour. The bride Mary Carter Randolph and groom plan a summer at Clarke county home. The Grady and Berry households announce seasonal arrangements with Roszel family planning a European tour soon.
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Cyrus Wiley Grandy, Jr
Mary Carter Randolph
William F. Randolph
Millwood
Clarke County
Christ Church
Europe
Norfolk
O. Wiley Grandy
Botetourt Street
A. Holmes Berry
Shenandoah Valley Academy
B. M. Roszel
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer Recorded in 1886 Note
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay $100 for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, dated December 6, 1886, notes the Sworn statement in Toledo Ohio with a notary seal, describing the cure as acting on blood and mucous surfaces and inviting a free sample.
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State of Ohio, Cty
Toledo
Frank J. Pra
Telenen
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
Local Notes From Nain and Nearby Spots
Nain Virginia and nearby towns report social visits among residents. Misses Netta Ada Spence and Misses Heironimus and Purcell return visits. William Clark and daughters from Martinsburg visit E H De Haven family. Prolonged heat causes prostrations. Hopewell contest attendees listed. Burnt Church prepares a children’s day program under Will Miller with possible outdoor services if weather stays fine.
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Nain
A Eaemedian
Inburg
W. Va
Heironimus
Whitacre
Netta
Ada Spence
Eetele Purcell
Alice Osborne
Winchester
William Clark
Martinsburg
E. H. de Haven
Will Miller
Summit Point Notes Chronicle Local Visits
Summit Point West Virginia June 11. Mr and Mrs L Lennis spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Ernest Carper Mrs Lewis Peer and Miss Myrtle Whittington spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs William Dunn. Mr J W Brown visiting friends in Winchester. Miss Mamie Dunn near Charles Town stayed Friday to Sunday with Miss Eva Carper. Mrs L Dov Glascock visiting son Julian Glascock in Washington for several weeks. Miss Bosther Dunn visiting brothers at Kearneysville. Mr and Mrs Robert Riley and children Berryville spent Sunday with father Mr W W Riley. Miss Wallie Brown returning home from Berryville visit. Mr and Mrs George Glascock and Mrs Henry Carper spent Sunday with friends in Brucetown. Mr Joe Burke spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr Lee Brown. Mr Wint Spillman confined at home on Hast Water Street by illness.
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Arthur Bayliss
Maynard Reed
Bayliss
Abersville
James Buncutter
W. L. Fultz
Winchester
Russell Ramey
Hanfield
Jessie and
Marie Fries
Burnt Church
Hopewell
John Thwaite
Nina Thwaite
Zettin ‘Smith
G.P. Minich
Seibert Smitty
Maister Sterling Minich
Grover Schlack
Berryville
John Thwaiters
Summit Point
W. Va
L. Lennis
Sunda
Ernest Car
Lewis Peer
Myrtle Whittington
William Dunn
J. W. Brown
Mamie ‘Dunn
Charlestown
Eva Carper
L. Dov Glascock
Julian Glascock
Washington
Bosther~Dunnn
Kearneysville
Robert Riley
Isi
Rie Lev
Wallie Brown
Berryvill
George Glascock
Henry ‘Carper
Brucetown
Joe Burke
Lee Brown
Wint Spillman
Hast Water Street
Ilness
Bold Sulphur Cream Seen As Eczema Healer
A noted dermatologist endorses bold sulphur cream for itching and eczema relief. The remedy reportedly soothes irritation, cleanses the skin, and may prevent flare ups for years, though not always offering a permanent cure.
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Noth
Croxone Promises Permanent Kidney and Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Croxone as a breakthrough treatment curing sleep issues bladder weakness backache and rheumatism by cleansing kidneys and purifying blood. It claims rapid lasting results with minimal days of use and offers a refund via local druggists.
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Earth
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