REO Cars Sweep Top Prizes In Monterrey Endurance Run
In a field of ten starters, REO cars claimed first, second, and third places in Monterrey Mexico on a 100 mile out and back endurance race. A. S. Derby won the 1908 Roadster, with REOs proving rugged and reliable as other brands dropped out. Derby even helped a stranded driver toward Monterrey, showcasing REO performance.
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REO
REO Ners
Endurace
Montery
Mexico
Gepcion
A. 5. Derby
Painting Buildings Signs and Paper Hanging in Valley
Advertisement offering painting buildings signs and paper hanging by a skilled worker with a swinging ladder. Claims ability to reach high structures at low cost and provides paints at $1 per gallon. Mentions residence in Middleway West Virginia and P O Kearneysville WV with contact initials W- W- POSTON.
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E Valley
Middleway
P. O. Kearneysville
W. Vas
State Normal School Offers Free Tuition and Modern Facilities
The college promotes high quality training for young women and teachers with handsome new buildings, modern dormitory, large faculty, thorough courses, and low living expenses. First session begins August 28, 1909, inquire with Julian A. Burruss, President, Harrisonburg, Va.
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Uber
Julian A. Burruss
Harrisonburg
Hem-Roid claimed to cure internal piles records
Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid is promoted as an internal remedy tested in thousands of cases with two percent failure. The ad asserts piles originate internally and dismisses ointments suppositories or operations, claiming Kem-Reid cures internal cancer. Sold for one dollar with a guarantee by Frank Baker and Son in Buffalo New York.
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Leonhardt
Kem- Reid
Frank Baker & Son
Leon Karat
Buffalo, N
Storms Cause Deaths and Property Loss Across Regions
Fierce storms in Virginia and North Carolina bring flooding and landslides. Rail lines wash out near Big Stone Gap, and a 3500 horsepower generator is destroyed by lightning. A Kingston cyclone and Tidewater storm cause multiple fatalities and extensive damage. Eleanor Beattie posing as Mrs Stearns is arrested in London after purchasing jewelry on credit.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
Big Stone Gap
Kingston
N. C
Tidewater
New? York
Eleanor Lorraine Beattie
Gorhim
Margaret B. Stearns
London
Carmania
Horses Stolen From Stable In Martinsburg Case
Two grey horses worth 200 and 175 dollars were reported stolen from a stable last night. Witness Mr Hardy described a young man seen near the horses this morning and identified a possible suspect to Sheriff Py who was communicating with Martinsburg authorities.
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Fern
Eines City
Hardy
Youngey
Grove
Sleighs Used Year Round in Madeira
In Madeira sleighs are used throughout the year. Lichens cover the stone-paved streets making them slippery and dust-free. A suggestion proposes cultivating lichens elsewhere to solve the dust problem.
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Madeira
Keep in Good Health with Gans LasTOR-LaAx Castor Oil
An editorial style health note extols castor oil as a safe laxative to cleanse the bowels and prevent sickness. It promotes Gans LasTOR-LaAx in powder form as tasteless and odorless, prescribed by physicians, with 10, 25e, and 1.00 dollar sizes sold by druggists.
Chauffeur Fined Five Dollars for Speeding
Baltimore resident C Thornberg charged in Baltimore police court with exceeding the speed limit by six miles per hour while driving an automobile owned by Loring A. Cover. He paid the five dollar fine, finished lunch at the Winchester Inn, and left City Hall.
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E Thornberg
Baltimore
Loring A. Cover
Justice Wilson
Massie
Nlows
Winchester Inn
Thornberg
Cover
Brentwood Wins Despite Rough Inning Rally
Brentwood staged a strong batting rally earning three runs as Billy Kane sparked the offense with a sharp single. Hitting by Hessler, Heinrich, and Herring produced two runs. Murphy’s speed and base running added to the drama in a tense ninth frame. Winchester opened with a run and added three more in the fourth, with Captain Baker contributing a string of hits despite a broken finger.
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Brentwood
Billy Kane
Washington
Hessler
Heinrich
Herring
Murphy
Noyes
Duggan
Winchester
Bucher
Academy
Olen
Baker
Cy McDonald
Don McDonald
Daley
Brown
Johnson
Captain Baker
Curly Brown
Capt
Sandy Baker
Rune
Foard
Cy MebDorald
Kane
Hester
Heinrigx
Dahsy
Busnher
Reed
Feard
Rich Red Blood and Digestive Health Remedy Ad
An advertise claim promotes Mi-o-na from Franck Baker & Son at 50 cents a box as a cure for indigestion and related ills. It asserts rich red blood implies vitality and lists symptoms like sour stomach and belching. It urges trial of Mi-o-na to restore stomach function and energy.
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Meda
Franck Baker & Son
Vevery
America
Winchester
HYOME Cures Catarron and Money Back Offer
A vintage advertisement touts HYOME as a cure for catarrh with a money back guarantee. Complete outfit includes inhaler for $1. extra bottles 60 cents. Druggists carry the product. The rest of the clipped text shows a baseball scorecard with teams Winchester and Brentwood, listing players, hits, walks, errors, and umpires, but the core ad line is the HYOME offer.
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Hyome
Public Sale Notice in White Hall Virginia
Public sale scheduled for June 19 at 1 p.m. in White Hall Virginia listing one Jersey cow two carts a wagon harness plow and various farm implements plus household articles including chairs beds cupboard matting bureau dishes stoves washing machine cooking utensils safe carpet and many other items belonging to Mrs. M. E. McDonald.
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White Hall
M. E. McDonald
Bond Granted By Bps Commissioners Report
J M Steck and R Kern aboard the Bond issue report bond has been given as required by an unspecified board of bishops commissioners.
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J. M. Steck
It. R. Kern
Railroad Schedule in Effect May 30 1909
Schedule shows trains daily except Sunday to Yarralwin with departures for Harpers Ferry West, Hagerstown and way stations, Frederick Washington Baltimore and New York, Martinsburg, Chicago Columbus Whitewater, Pittsburg, Cincinnati St Louis Louisville, and connections. Times include morning and evening departures and arrivals with Monday adjustments.
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Yarralwin
Harrisonburg
Harpers
Hagerstown
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Dye
Chicago
Columbus
Pittsburg
Cova
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Baltim
Philadelphia
New Yortk
Desirable 82 Acre Farm Auction Near Winchester
Trustee offers 82 acre farm one mile east of Winchester on the turnpike at public sale Saturday July 10 1909 at noon. Property includes dwelling outbuildings and fruit crops with about 500 apple trees 500 peach trees 250 pear trees and 800 grape vines. One third cash day of sale with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust.
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L. EB. Rice
Covederiel County
Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Winchester and
Berryville
Josiah L. Baker
L. BE. Rice
M. M. Lyngh
Roy P. Duvall
Clarke County Farm for Sale in Virginia
The undersigned as attorney for owners will privately sell the Dulany Farm of about 400 acres. Located one mile north of Winchester and Boyce turnpike on the county road now being macadamized. Land described as fine quality and well improved. Berryville Virginia. June 15.
Candidate Announces Bid for House of Delegates Clarke Warren
A candidate announces for the House of Delegates to represent Clarke and Warren counties subject to Democratic primaries. M H Reardon also seeks a delegate seat for Winchester and Frederick county with pledge to serve home voters to the best of ability.
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Clarke and
Warren
House of Delegates
M. H. Reardon
Winchester
Frederick County
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Hayler
Gandy
Fred S. Boyd
District Court of the United States
Louis E. Rice
Louis. E. Rice
R. Gray Williams
A. G. Weaver
T. T. Wall
State Normal School
Harrisonburg, VA
BELL
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
F. S. Stewart
Price & Go
Baltimore, MD
Picture Theatre
Star of Bethlehem
Washington City
Page
Chaffeur
Phile Hay Spec. Co
Newark
Gawuk Bakek & Don
Billy “Kane
Llandiboe Basket
IkXane If
Liesler
Heinrich Asada Hai
Eaeias
Ecket
Lusher
Paker
Aley
Mabry
Corporation Court of the City of Winchester Way
John W. Hook
Cumberland Valley
West Water Streal
John Brook
V. RR. Co
W. Wilson
Cor
A of
Lewellvia Baker
Ft. Loudoun Seminary
Stephens City
Thos. P. Spates
Kibby
Southern Railway
Washington, DC
Bluemont
A. Er
Sun Suan
Alexandia
Aim Ene Ory Alexandria
Ar. Cowden
Reroch F
Gienecariyn
Torrison
Fontoria
Re. Falis Church
Adis
Ais
Dunn Loring
Wedderburn F
Vienna
Wivam Hunter Wiehler
G. Herndon
Sterling
Ashburn
Pelmont Park
Ik Leesburg
Clarke's Gap
Preonian
Hs Ariiton Ion
Purcellville
Round Hill
Ar Ninvemont TN Aon
Norfolk and Westerway
Man Buffet
Knoxvi Fo
A. mi
Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norton
Harrisburg
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Pullman
Hageretown
Bev
M. F. Bragg
Umberland Valory Railroad
Mie Terpaninen Marenteesnitatii Nmesineaiaiatabicsle Winchester
Devtpoak
Martinaburg
Ingerstown
Greencastle
Mhambersburg
Shippensburg
Ook
Kja Ives Vadeee Mechanicaburg
Philadelphi
York
M. CC. K
S. H. EpMowps
Glaize & Bro
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