Southern Railway Announces Bluemont Branch Schedule Changes
Starting October 9, 1905 the Bluemont Branch changes include removal of Nos. 125 126 on all days except Sunday and Nos. 129 130 on Sundays only. No. 127 shifts to daily except Sunday, No. 119 on Sundays only removed. No. 124 departs Bluemont at 4 55 pm daily now arriving Washington at 7 20 pm, instead of 7 50 pm.
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Southern Railway
Bluemont
Washington
H. B. Spencer
H. Hardwick
W. H. Taylor
Brown
Winchester
Berryville
Shenandoah River
Jorden Borine
Viona
Howse
Oyges Ua Perry
Blue Ridge Inn
Southern
Maurice F
Castleman
Castleman's Ferry
Mucu Tone Claim Urges Fortified System Against Colds
An advertisement extols Mucu Tone as a fortifier against colds pneumonia and coughs claiming a catarrhal cause internal scrofula and that a fortified system prevents illness. It promises the remedy clears germs increases appetite and body mass and offers a fifty cent trial bottle with a refund if dissatisfied.
Rexall Remedies From United Drug Company Spotlighted
An ad describes Rexall Remedie products from the United Drug Company. It touts specialized medicines made for specific ailments and markets Rexall Americanitis Elixir for nervousness and a large bottle for coughs.
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Rexall
A Perfect Preservative of Eggs
A Farm Field and Fireside summary notes a method from German papers to keep eggs fresh for long periods by soaking in a two ten percent solution of silicate of soda or liquid glass. Eggs become airtight, preserve flavor for months, and even hatch after a year. Cleaned shells must be perforated before boiling.
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United States
Poultry Breed Choices for General Purposes in Breeding
Breeders compare Brahmas Plymouth rocks Wyandottes Leghorns Langshans Cochins Hamberes Polish Bantams and Plymouth Rock for size rapid growth egg yield and market value. Circumstances determine best breed. Leghorns suit non-sitters Cochins for profit. Hamberes or Polish for plumage. Bantams for utility. show animals vary by point. A guaranteed cure for piles is offered with PAZO OINTMENT.
Middletown Local News Notes House Moves and Visits
Millppletown March 6. Local residents and visitors are noted: Luther Rogers of Bridgewater stays with his father. John Newell and family visit James Ridings. Mrs. Slagle of Harrisonburg visits sister Mrs. Rhodes. G W Ginn moves to R M Eggleston’s Main street house. David Grove travels for Owen and Leedy. Charles Bauserman moves to James Light’s house. Robbie Newell returns from Nineveh. L C Willey spends a few days with family. H S Rogers buys Hammond’s place on Church street. Mary Gordon improves from illness. Katharine Hammond ill with gastric fever. Mary Rhodes homes from Fort Loudoun Seminary. Cooper from near Winchester buys Millbrook and moves to H S Rogers’ farm. Cornelius Kline called to ill brother.
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C. C. Hammond
Church Street
Mary Gordon
Katharine Hammond
Mary Rhodes
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester
Mr. Cooper
Millbrook
H. S. Rogers
Town
Cornelius Kline
Sunset Tourist Sleeper Route Extended Westward
Passenger service extends to Arizona New Mexico California and Mexico and far western states through Memphis Vicksburg Shreveport or New Orleans route. Sunset Tourist sleeper runs tri weekly Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from Washington to San Francisco with no change. For details contact Southern Railway coupon ticket agent L A Brown Washington DC.
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Arizona
New Mexico
California
Mexico
Memphis
Vicksburg
Shreveport
New Orleans
Washington
San Francisco
Cal
L. 8. Brown
Washington, D. C
Travel tickets offered for Chattanooga exposition in 1906
In Chattanooga Tennessee May 10 15 1906 auxiliary societies ticket to Chattanooga and return to be sold by Southern Ry May 8 to 11 inclusive limit ten days from sale extremely low rates from all points. For further information.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Rny
Southern Ray
George Washington Thomas Charged With Stolen Chickens
A court scene unfolds as George Washington Thomas and his lawyer Col Simmons face accusation of chicken theft. The judge misidentifies them, causing laughter in a small crowded courtroom. Thomas protests he is not the defendant while insisting his attorney is.
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George
George’ Washington Thomas
Col. Simmons
George Washington Thomas
Dar
Darky
Propriety Versus Highwayman Joke At Hotel
A Louisville Courier Journal snippet uses a humorous exchange about why hotel owners are called proprietors. The child learns that politeness shapes language and perceptions in the hotel trade.
Jonah and the Whale Tale Heard in Sunday School
A mother questions her wet smelling son about his whereabouts. He admits he has been at Sunday school studying about Jonah and the whale, explaining the fishy odor on his clothes in a desperate, humorous exchange.
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Jamie
Harper's Weekly
Jests and banter from old papers and chats
A collage of comic exchanges and anecdotes from various papers. Dialogues include a conscience and self respect comment by Mr Erastus Pinkly, breakfast banter about ham and eggs, a churchgoer who snores during a sermon, and a charity performance praised for its worthwhile outcome.
Quotations on socialism and servants in old humor
A comic exchange contrasts socialist first principles with collective action. Puck jests about a wife with three servants to illustrate trouble and division. Charles Mathews recalls a debt anecdote about burying a bailiff for a sovereign, highlighting gambling with costs and wit.
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Charles Mathews
Mathews
An Old One in a New Form at the Diner
A diner complains to a waiter about an India rubber steak that he cannot tackle. The waiter, after examining the article, apologizes and refuses to take it back, stating that the diner has bent it. The judge presides over the exchange.
Feast Fit for the Gods Promised by Culinary Duo
A bold cook boasts a feast fit for the gods while a nervy friend jokes about mortal digestion as they manipulate a chafing dish in a kitchen scene. The exchange hints at a lavish but tempered banquet to come.
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A. F.C
Robinson Brothers
North Main Street
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Margaret V. Smith
William Robinson
Andrew Robinson
Margaret
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H. Purcell
Andrew A. Robinson
C. H. Purcell
Margaret Robinson
Robinson
Winchester Star
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Herbert
Larrigce
Chancery
R. E. Byrp
H. & W. Seabright
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Inehester
Back Creek Streeing
Back Creek
Ower
Maria E. Good
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H. R. Kern
J. M. Steck
Prin. H. Gein
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Edward P. Crisman
Julia Crisman
Court House
City of
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Albert Crisman
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John M Steck
J. M Steck
H. Gounp
Victor
Funk &Son
Uth Main Street
Bell
Sidenko
Stine
A. G. Immell
Herryville
United Drug Company
Rexall Remedi
Seach
Miller’s Drug Store
Frezsale
Colgate & Co
Windsor
Oor
Main & Water
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Middletown
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Cleveland
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Green
Chicago News
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India
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Henshall & Baldwin
Glaize Bros
Bella
Muggins
Tom
Puck
Baker
Franck Baker & Son
Pharmacists
Jones Makes
GEG
South Main Street
Edward Conner
South Main St
Chichester
Berryville and
John M. Steck
Atty
RK. E. Byrd
Byrd & Forsyth
Warren
Awake
John H. Enders
Mvin St
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Aes
Rosenmyer
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