Desirable 82 Acre Farm to be Sold at Public Auction
Trust deed sale of 82 acre farm one mile east of Winchester on the Berryville turnpike. Property includes 500 apple trees 38 to 10 years old, 500 peach trees, 250 grapevines, and 300 pear trees. Terms require one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Trustee M M Lynch announces sale for July 10, 1909 in Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip. Rice
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Iginia
Winches
Winer and
Berryville
Josiah L. Bas
M. M. Lynch
Roy P. Duvall
REO Wins Silver Cup in Mexican Endurance Run
The 1908 REO Roadster, driven by A. B. Derby, won the endurance race from Montery to Concepcion and back covering 100 miles. REO cars swept first to third as rival vehicles failed on rough northern Mexican roads, showcasing chain drive and durability. Derby also aided a disabled rival driver to finish.
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REO
Montery
Mexico
Concepcion
A. BE. Dergy
Derby
Plumbing and Electrical Work by Chas E Seal
Plumb ing and steam f itting services offered by Chas E Seal at 28 E Picoadi y. Specializing in electric light bay bel iring and related installation work. Local advertisement for trades and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Seal
E. Picoadi
Local society notes and visits around town
Winn and guests attend parties while families announce travel, birthdays, and relatives visiting. Residents such as Miss Bettie Rice, Hallie McCormick, Rosalie Cox, and Elizabeth Moore mingle with Philip Powers Jr and others. Visitors include Rev Ed Richardson, John Sowers, and Miss K C Wallace. others travel to Baltimore and Cedarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moore
Virginia Elder
Louise Powers
Philip Powers
Jr. Shelby Timberlake
John Moore
Tom Blenscowe
Sam Taylor
F. B. Whiting
Jo W. Gothwall
Washington Lewis
University of Virginia
Richardson
Southern Virginia
John Sowers
Stone Bridge
Mary Clagett
Cedarville
Carlisle Whiting
Washington
A. R. Broun
Norfolk
Province McCormick
Special introductory offer on Dr Howard's relief specific
Dr Howard Company and Franck Daser Son's drug store announce a limited half price introduction of 25 cents for a 50 cent bottle claiming to cure constipation and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Franck Baker Son will refund the price in every case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Howard Company
Franck Daser & Son
Dr. Howard
Franck Baker & Son
Finals At Schosis Continued The Public Schools
The girl graduates were presented bouquets by friends as diplomas were tied with blue ribbons. The next public schools term begins September first with current teachers reappointed. The just completed term was highly successful with more modern courses and a broader curriculum, and a new building planned to boost next year’s attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
His Change at the West End Post Office
A journalist hands a telecam to his wife marked with crosses as full stops. The clerk jokes about paying per word for kisses. The journalist replies that the crosses are meant as change. London Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
London Chronicle
Healthful Habits Promoted with Safe Laxative
An ad extols daily health maintenance using Laxative at regular intervals to purge bowels. Castor Oil in powder form, marketed as taste and odor free, is presented as the safest remedy. Prescribed by physicians with 25 ct and 1.00 sizes advertised. Available at druggists.
How to Reduce Fat Proportionately and Safely
A column promotes a fat reduction receipt using Marimotla Cascara Aromatic and Peppermint Water. It claims rapid fat loss from excess areas without dieting or exercise, asserting harmless results and health benefits, while warning against other remedies.
Cemetery inscription tainted in venders tale of old faith
Sam Small speaks in Atlanta about traditional religion and a cemetery scene. A tomb inscription for Helen Vance reads 1854 and Harold Vance 1889 with a final line saying He took his time, suggesting tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
Atlanta
Helen Vance
Harold Vance
Water Drinking and Vitality
Water is essential for vitality and staying power as all bodily functions rely on hydration. An average adult needs about two quarts daily, with some comparing Japanese soldiers who reportedly drink two to four gallons a day.
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W. R
Larson, M. D
Outing Magazine
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Reward Offer
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad claims effectiveness, lists Chicago area distributors, and touts testimonials. Druggists sell the remedy with a promise of free testimonials and a total price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Chenry
Hiall
Wakedtall
Prohibition Politician Advised to Drink Hot Water
A Pennsylvania politician loyal to the Prohibition party seeks a cure for illness. A physician proposes whiskey in hot water, prompting the man to refuse. The doctor suggests sending the hot water in his shaving mug. The household reports the patient seems physically well but mentally unsettled due to hourly shaving.
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Pennsylvania
Prohibition Party
Harper's Weekly
Major Peverill Misnamed Causes Mrs Norton’s Mortification
Mrs Norton confesses to her husband that she has misnamed Mrs Peverill’s husband, believing him a Major when that is his first name, a misunderstanding that has persisted for six months. The incident highlights social awkwardness and mistaken titles in a light, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett McCormick
Norfolk
Marshall McCormick
Joseph Moore
Nashville
Major
Rich Red Blood and Digestion Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Mi o Na, a stomach remedy priced at 50 cents, claiming it cures indigestion and restores energy. Franck Baker & Son in Winchester markets the product and guarantees satisfaction with a money refund.
Incarceration Themes Tie Stories Across Papers
Excerpts note Mrs Oldcastle dismissing maid theft as not warranting punishment. Chicago Record uses crematory references about promises kept before death. A meditator and caustic man discuss the significance of small words like but and their impact on thought in Philadelphia Press style.
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Philadelphia Press
Modern Society Quote On Marital Woes And Old Maids
A grandmother at a wedding extols the virtue of a settled wife. She jokes that young women are lively and widows are domineering, but an old maid is thankful and agreeable.
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Billy
Grandma Winkum
Gals
Widders
Tramp Requests Tools For Dinner In Tatler Tale
A Tatler vignette shows a charitable hostess offering a nicely cooked meal to a tramp who quips that he would go to work if he had tools. The exchange then humorously reveals his need for a knife and fork. The dialogue highlights humor and social observation of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatler
Newsboy’s Witty Exchange Traced In Classic Banter
A brief vignette shows an elderly man asking a newsboy his age and tenure in the newspaper trade. The boy replies that he is nearly ten years old and has worked in the business since he was a child, eliciting a light punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboy
Punceh
Misheard Hair Theft Confession in Light Conversation
In a playful exchange Miss Pert claims a goose teased about stealing a lock of hair. Miss Passay jokes about ownership while clarifying that hair worn at the time may not prove possession. The light repartee centers on flirtations and social wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pert
Miss Passay
Puch
How to Surprise Expression of Utter Unbounded Surprise
A playful exchange suggests a surefire way to evoke surprise: owe money to someone. The humor lies in the suddenness of the repayable tension. The mock dialogue ends with the narrator seeking a vivid facial reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauber
No Need of That
Mrs. Hiram Offen asks Delia if the fish was washed before broiling in a witty Philadelphia Press dialogue. Delia retorts that living in water all its life makes washing unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Offen
Delia
Philadelphia Press
Railroad Schedule in Effect May 30 1909 Harrisonburg Staunton
Railroad schedule shows daily trains to Harrisonburg Staunton and several connections. Timings include departures 5 00 6 00 9 28 am from various hubs and arrivals around 12 06 midnight to 11 55 am, with routes to Texington Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington Baltimore and other way stations. Some services run Sundays or Mondays with specific departure times to Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Louisville Chicago and New York.
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Harrisonburg
Staunton
Texington
Harpers Ferry
Ieee
Hagerstown
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Chicago
Columbus
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville
Philadelphia
New York
Norfolk and Western Passenger Train Schedules
Norfolk and Western timetable listings outline service to Bristol, Knoxville, Roanoke, Bluefield, Pocahontas, Welch, Shenandoah, Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York with Pullman sleepers and buffet cars. Connections at Shenandoah Junction to Washington are noted. agents PEVILL and BRAGG in Roanoke, Va. facilitate travel.
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Bristol
Pullman
Knoxville
Ae Bristol
Bluefield
Pocahon Norton
Welch
Gatz Cafe
Roanoke
Gary
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Buffet
Hagere Town
Philadelpha
Pevill
M. FF. Bragg
Gen. Pass
Trade Time Note from Cumberland Valley June 20 1908
Daily timetable entry for Cumberland Valley trading hours with 8.15 stated and noting operations except Sundays.
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Umberland Valley
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Hideen
Ayer
Lowell, Mase
Scheuer’s
Front Royal
Virginia
Mall Farm
Middleway
W.iva
P.O
T. T. Wall
Cail
W. W. Smallwood
K. C. Wallace
Richmond
Ti Wheat
Harold the Slow
Glaize & Bro
Jas. P
Reardon
Franck Baker & Sofi
America
Oliver Typewriter
Sacrifice
White Post
G. G Baker
Wim
Re Willis
O. F. Mautkner
South Main Street
Patrmont Avenue
Hetween
Pegion
Bront Troyal Road
Methodist Biscipline
Star Oftice
Gellat
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Ohio
North American Gymnastic Union
Denver
Ceneral Assembly Presbyterian Church
U.S
National Educational Association
Lowisvieum
Ancient Arable Order
Mystic Shring
Imperfial Council
Lost Angles
CMT
PLO
American Pharmaceutical Association
Portland
Ombey National Association Retail Growers
Bor
Teliet
Hallmore & Obto
Bam
McHlwee
Mrs. Gleagon
Loitesville
Mies Rosaylable
Ellis
Tal
Baremores One
Southern Railway
Washington, DC
Bluemont
Stage Line
C. H. Acker
Mgr
W. Fl. Taylor
Gen
Page
Agen
Alexanda
Barcroft
Glencarilyn
Torrivon
du Loring
Jerburn
al Ashbur
Ran Halmant Park
Clarke
Hamilton Wa Ty
Kounay
Bluemont A
Norfolk and Western
A. Y
Spade Pere & Rm, P.m
Martinaburg
Deere
Greencastle
Wat
Chambersburg
Bataee
Shippensburg
Carlisle
Handay
KeNkepy J
Tee
Aml
Day and
Noghtey
Salem
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