Idle Rich Display Vast Wardrobe in Baltimore Society
In the Baltimore Evening Sun society column Mrs. John Astor is described as the epitome of elegance and leisure. Her days start at 8 AM and run to 1 PM with constant dress fittings, color schemes, and drapery planning. Her four wardrobe aids, dressers, and a suite of four apartments devoted to frocks highlight a lavish, organized collection. Walls hold cases for footwear, making her collection unmatched in style and refinement.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
John ‘Astor
Liondon
Hierdie
Astor
Quicki the Needle Watson Fragment of a Love Letter
The note outlines romantic thoughts about a married woman and references a letter of affection. The text appears as a garbled diary or column fragment from a News Leader page, with partial phrases about love and fidelity and a mention of a commission.
Edison predicts coal derived electricity without processing
Reported speculation credits Thomas Edison with predicting a future where electricity is produced directly from coal without intermediate processing. Some claim partial success exists using culm at mines to drive dynamos for producing needed electricity, though details remain unclear.
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Thomas
Ae “Edison
Vis
Dentist satire and fashion critique across newspapers
A collage of quips from the Pittsburgh Dispatch and Kansas City Star critiques. The dentist poem praises modern care while recalling brutal past methods. Separate items joke about dental work and parading fashion with playful verse on Miss McFlimsy and Lady Godiva.
Aspen Grove Farm Public Sale Ordered in Warren County Va
By decree of the Circuit Court of Warren County Virginia the Aspen Grove Farm known as Bradley T Johnston estate will be sold at public auction on July 1 1914 at 2 p m in Front Royal. The 219 acre property lies along the Front Royal and Winchester Turnpike about 6 miles north of Front Royal and 13 miles south of Winchester in Cedarville District. Two parcels total 219 acres with 190 acres formerly the Antrim McKay place and the rest the Butcher land. Terms are one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Trustees include G Weaver R Gray Williams G M Hansbrough Shirley Carter W H Jackson M M Lynch. Clerk M A Trout certifies sale compliance.
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Circuit Court
Warren County
Front Royal National Bank
Bradley T. Johnston
Als
Court House
Front Royal
Virginia
Cedarville
Winchester
Aspen Grove Farm
Antrim McKay Place
I. Marv'n
A. Trout
A. G. Weaver
M. A. Trout
Strasburg Notes Features of Local Life and Sports
Strasburg notes list visitors from Maryland and nearby towns, a baseball game result with Strasburg Way losing 14 to 18 to Strasburg Junction, and church dedication services led by ministers from Gordonsville White Post and local pastors. Also mentions a large well project at D L Gruber’s and a 75 foot well being drilled by Edward Ordorf.
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Strasburg
Clarence Chalk
Atherton
Annic
Beulah Knisely
ofMichester
Clarence Knisely
Charles
Brunswick
Messrs
Zack
Edward Knisely
Baltimore
William Knisely
Tilchester
Lillie Knisely
Fred
Rip
Middletown
D. L. Gruber
Strasburg Way
Strasburg Junction
Fisher and
Ward
Fon Strasburg Junction
Hoffman, Brill and
Funk
Hoffman
Edward Orndorff
Mount Hebron’s Unknown Dead
A T C Harbaugh ode honoring unnamed Civil War dead laid to rest at Mount Hebron. Poem recalls gallantry of gray soldiers, mothers’ yearning, and the silent graves protected by time and memorial flowers.
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Hebron
Gether
Ragged lad seeks theater ticket in lobby scene
A cheeky youth pressures a theater ticket clerk in a Cleveland Plain Dealer description. He asks if a ticket bought now will be valid Sunday or Monday and suggests taking a nickel home to his mother to decide. The clerk notes tickets are usable anytime and not for reserved seating.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Vision at a distance stuns trio at historic landmark
Silas recounts a trip to Boston with two uncles to Bunker Hill monument. He climbs to the top while they wait below. On viewing from above he says the sight makes his uncles resemble "wants" when seen from the height. The fanciful remark captures a humorous reaction to perspective.
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Silas
Boston
Bunker Hill Monument
Domestic Row Ends In Stinging Retort
The exchange pits Mrs. Gottrox accusing her husband of marrying for money, while Gottrox counters with a sharp quip about getting green goods in the union.
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Gottrox
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
The Winchester post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 20 1914. Persons must pay one cent per letter to receive any listed items including Mrs J D Condict Miss H C Cooper Mrs Evelyn Davis Mrs A M Hope ka wards J L Stoudenmier AMugh S Wood G H Kinzell Postmaster.
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Winchester
J. D. Condict
H. C. Cooper
Evelyn ‘Davis
A.M. Hope Kawards
J. L. Stoudenmier
Amugh S. Wiood
Soaring Summers of Struggle and Growth
Fragmentary lines describe rising prices and tense times. Vague imagery contrasts ambition with hardship and mentions eggs as a symbol of inflation and daily struggle. No clear event, person, or organization is identified.
The Law of Chance
May Kissam fears her father would object if he found Jack Willing at home. Jack explains he just left him at the club and he is 200 in the hole.
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May Kissam
Papa
Jack Willing
Quick Construction Gaffe Sparks Lively Banter
An old lady praises rapid progress as a contractor notes the digging began six weeks ago and lamps will be installed next week. The exchange ends with a playful joke about liver installation.
Warren County To Sell Five Per Cent Road Bonds
Warren county Board of Supervisors announces public auction of ten thousand dollars in Five Per Cent bonds for Front Royal District highway improvements. Bonds dated May 1 1914 bear 5 percent interest, mature in 30 years with 20 year redeemability, and are tax exempt. Auction at Front Royal Court House on Wednesday July 1 1914 at 11 a.m. Bonds offered separately with option to purchase remaining unsold bonds.
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Board of Supervisors of
War-ren County
Court House
Front Royal
Ferest
Nothing to Wear parody by B L T circulates in Tribune
The Chicago Tribune features a parody titled Line 0 Type or Two by B L T about the famous Nothing to Wear poem by William Butler. The piece notes the poet Moses Flora McFlimsey of Michigan and remarks on the weather and cooling style.
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Chicago Tribune
William ‘Alien Butler
Flora
McFlimsey
Michigan
Madison
Martinsburg Couple Visits This City on Sunday
Dr and Mrs Chamberlain and their daughters of Martinsburg motored to this city on Sunday and visited several local sites during the day.
Place for Everything in Library Debut
A domestic helping her newly married mistress arranges a library and asks where to place a copy of Pilgrim's Progress. The house keeper suggests it belongs with the travel books.
Veteran recalls severe winter around Petersburg camp
In a wartime reminiscence an old veteran describes the harsh winter near Petersburg where he and others endured severe cold while camped in tents, sharing sympathy with a listener who asks about their sufferings.
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Petersburg
Shallow Ene Nears Lead in Time Ahead Prediction
In a brief exchange, Wise notes Shallow Ene is poised to gain an early edge, while Green expresses confidence but urges action to secure the advantage. The dialogue hints at urgency and strategic timing in a race to progress.
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Green
Shallow Ene
I Cannot Sing the Old Songs Speech
A brief remark titled A Statement notes the speaker declines singing old songs. The line Why did she take such Vocal pains to prove that she was right prompts curiosity about the vocal debate.
Wave of Crime Dramatic Idea Questions Grand Jury Royalties
A dialogue about staging a crime play raises the question of royalties paid to the county for dramatizing grand jury proceedings. The exchange weighs the legal and financial implications of using public record material for theatre.
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Grand Jury
Time Church enrolls six clergymen as special police
In Los Angeles six clergymen have enrolled as special police officers. The program aims to enhance security on Sundays and support church functions.
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Los Angeles
Mrs McCormick and Daughters Visit City With Friends
Mrs. Marshall McCormick of Berryville and her daughters Mrs. Charles McGuire of Hoboken New Jersey and Hanne T Motorex spent time in the city with friends.
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Marshall McCormick
Berryville
Charles McGuire
Hoboken
N.J
Hanne T. Motorex
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The
Evening Star
Guhday Lips Evening Star Publishing Y
New York
Postoffice
Soco
Bell 8
United
Advancce
Quicki
Watson
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Yang-tsze-kiang
Walt ‘Mason
Paris
Flora McFlimsy
Miss McFlim
Victor Herbert
Rice’s Music Store
N. Main St
B. T. Johnston
G. Weaver
R. Gray. Williams
G. M. Hansbrough
Shirley Carter
WW. H. Jackson
M.M. Lynch
Mount Hebron
T. C. Harbaugh
the Star
Emma Howard Wight
Gray
Casstown
Ohio
G. H. Kinzel, ‘Postrhuster
Niagara
Washington
Pittsburgh
C. R. Grubbs
W. Water Street
Warren Co. Road Bonds
Baltimore City
Maryland
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Eland Clew
Detroit
J. S. Wilson, JR. & CO
New York Stock Exchange
Calvert Bldg
Baltimore, Md
Union Bank of Winchester
Savings Department
Marguerite
Keller Drug Company
Northi Main St
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