Five gentlemen chosen for Winchester sewerage work
The sewerage commission is made up of Shir ley Carter, Lewis F. Cooper, Hunter H. McGuire, William P. McGuire, and S. P. Latane. They, from city council and city, will undertake extensive work without compensation for the benefit of their fellow citizens.
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Winchester
Sewerage Commission
Shirley Carter
Lewis F. Cooper
Hunter H. McGuire
William P. McGuire
S. P. Latane
Taft in a Nutshell captioned portrait analysis
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot describes William Howard Taft as ponderous yet graceful with a powerful presence. It notes his immense size and strength, tempered by the famous Taft smile, while praising his intellect and stature.
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William Howard Taft
California
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Taft
Mr Moore as a Prophet Stormy Washington Inauguration
The piece mocks Prof Willis L. Moore chief of the United States Weather Bureau for promising a bright inauguration day before Taft's 1909 event, while a severe blizzard hit Washington. It argues the weather bureau should have a different leader.
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Willis L. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Moore
Taft
Washington
Weather Bureau
They Failed To Advertise Mary and the Lamb Tale
A poem reads of Mary and her lamb wandering away due to no advertising. John the village storekeeper sits smoking as townspeople pass, while a sheriff chases customers from the door. The moral credits advertising as the key to merchants thriving.
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Mary
John
Pretty is as pretty does in the White House
The piece notes that personal pulchritude has faded in the White House since McKinley and compares past presidents. It cites Van Buren as perhaps the handsomest and Lincoln as the homeliest, arguing homely presidents were effective and capable despite appearances.
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White House
McKinley
Washington
Lincoln
Martin van Buren
Mr. Lincoln
Petersburg
Kodol Indigestion Product Claims Universal Digestive Help
The advertisement argues Kodol Digestis does all digestion in the stomach by containing all digestive elements. It asserts it digests any food anywhere and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial. It urges trials during indigestion and notes bottle pricing and availability from druggists.
Appealing View of Presidents Full of Wit
A Peters burg Index-Appeal snippet notes that Presidents are judged by deeds rather than looks, suggesting charm matters less than actions in public regard. The fragment hints at comparing appearance and behavior in leadership reputations.
Wheat and market prices steady in wholesale report
Wheat held at prior figures while corn eased and stayed steady. Oats rye hay and butter remained firm or steady. Vegetables and fish quotes steady with potatoes at 75 to 89 cents per bushel and hay around 9.50 to 10 per ton.
Gainesboro Hears Local Moves and Visits
Mr Charles Coe moved into the dwelling house of Mr Lee Bromley and will farm the land. Mr Bromley moved from Hunting Ridge to Clarke county. He faced a downpour with his wagon and left it in John W Bailey's barn. Mrs Wattie Adams is ill. Dr Anderson attended. Rev C W Mark preached his last sermon for the conference year. Lea Pine planned to move to a new farm but a stork visit brought a daughter. A C Moore recalled F T Pine’s mare Bird. Irvin McNeil and Miley visited Gainesboro for dinner. Gaver DeHaven, son of Reuben DeHaven, is home from Staunton, Va., visiting. Claud Triplett is in the area visiting friends.
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Gainesboro
Charles Coe
Lee Bromley
Bromley
le Bromley
Hunting Ridgez
Clarke County
John W. Sbailey
Wattie Adams
Anderson
Lée Pine
Sam Byers
A. C. Moore
F.T. Pine
Irvin McNeil
Mr. Miley
Gaver DeHaven
Reuben DeHaven
Staunton, Via
Claud Triplett
Unclaimed Letters at Winchester Post Office
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending March 6 1909 at Winchester post office. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. Names include Cyrus Bowen and John Dodson. Also an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy by Franck Baker & Son.
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Winchester
Bowen
Cyrus
Dodson
John
Foley
Bright
Franck Baker & Son
Manns Comrades Defend His Record At Confederate Veterans Meeting
At a Pickett Stuart Camp of Confederate Veterans meeting in Nottoway Courthouse on March 6 1909 the group unanimously condemned a Richmond newspaper attack on Judge Mann. They affirmed his wartime record in the Twelfth Virginia Regiment and praised his service as judge and senator. W Horace Jeffress and W H Verser signed as chairs. E L Reinhart left for York Pa after spending the week with family.
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Pickett-Stuart Camp of Confederate Veterans
Nottoway County
Nottoway Courthouse
Richmond
William Hodgesee
Judge Mann
Nottoway
Twelfth Virginia
Dinwiddie
Nottowa
Mann
Commonwealth
E. L. Reinhart
York, Pa
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure for Winchester Man
A Winchester resident reports severe back and kidney pain from heavy lifting eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy as a complete cure achieved over four years ago and endorses the product for all forms of kidney complaint. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
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Winchester
Dean
Joseph D. Rainsberger
Bas Monmouth Street
Frank Baker & Son
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Agsnte
United States
Winchester Seawers and Filtration Plant Bids Sought
The City of Winchester Virginia invites sealed proposals for a sanitary sewers and intermittent filtration plant system. Bids due Thursday March 5 and opened by the town council. Separate bids for pipe laying and disposal plant. A $250 certified check accompanies each bid. Specifications available from J E Correll Winchester office and with Engineering Record New York and Manufacturer's Record Baltimore.
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Winchester
Geo. H. Kinzel
City of
J. E. Correll
Engineering Record
New York
Manufacturer
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