Rural delivery and good roads urged by postmaster
The Star notes the need for honest advertisements and rejects deceptive schemes. It praises the Post Office Department for rural free delivery and calls for better roads, arguing improved highways benefit farmers and justify the service costs. The postmaster general's request aims to rally public support for better rural infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. de Graw
de Graw
Postoffice Department
de ‘Graw
Richmond Times Dispatch
The Shield Of Silence And The Richly Placed
A critique notes that crime by the wealthy is often shielded by a conspiracy of silence. It contrasts police action with how authorities pursue crimes against the poor, implying inaction for the well connected. The piece argues social status influences investigations and outcomes.
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Atlantic City
Roberts
Volved
War Department Bulletin Promotes Want Ads in Recruitment
The War Department in Washington announces that Navy recruitment ads in want columns are more effective than display ads. Three to four line paragraphs in daily papers outperform other invitations, with some success from circular letters inviting recruits in certain regions.
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War Department
Washington
Winchester historian Latane aids Shenandoah Valley study
Pr John Holladay Latane, professor at Washington and Lee University, is visiting his brother Dr S P Latane on West Water Street. He gathers data for a historical work on Winchester and the Shenandoah Valley during the Revolutionary and Civil War periods. Read the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holladay Latane
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
S. P. Latane
West Water Street
County man loses prized riding horse after leg injury
Mr. M. J. Hardesty, a well known county man, owned a valuable riding horse. The horse was kicked on Saturday evening, breaking its leg, and had to be shot. The人気 animal was highly prized by Mr. Hardesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hardesty
Burgess Promoted to District Passenger Agent in Richmond
S. B. Burgess son of Jas A Burgess formerly of this city has been promoted to district passenger agent for Southern Railway with headquarters in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My. S. BE. Burgess
Jas ‘A. Burgess
Southern Railway
Richmond
Union Picnic At Inwood Park Brings Wet But Cheerful Attendance
A September 6 union picnic at Inwood Park in Brucetown drew a large crowd despite a drizzle starting around 11. Attendees enjoyed bountiful dinners and a short afternoon service with music prayers by Rev W R Hardesty and addresses by Revs Wheeler and Ely. Children and families joined rides on a merry-go-round and free rides from the owner were offered. News of Rev John Is Douglas’s anticipated return around September 20 excited the congregation of Christ Church in Bunker Hill.
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Brucetown
Inwood Park
W. R. Hardesty
Wheeler
Ely
Syler
Best Hesseltine
C. EB. Ridgeway
L. R. Payne
Christ Church
Bunker Hill
Hallie
John Is. Douglas
Europe
H. V. Wheeler
Byrnes Cooke
Winchester
Fannie Snapp
Resolutions by S. Z. Firemen Honor Deceased Member
The Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine Company No 1 mourns Washington C Murnan who died August 6 1908. Members express regret and convey condolences to his family, noting his worthy character and requesting the memorial be recorded in meeting minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah,Zane Steam Fire Engine Company
Washington C. Murnan
Hampden-Sidney College Reopens With Public Address
Hampden-Sidney College resumes its 133rd session with Rev. D H Rolston of Petersburg delivering the opening address. No president named yet. Rev. Ho Tucker Graham of Farmville aiding Bible courses and faculty members handling executive duties. Prof William H Whiting Jr acts as president pending election.
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Hampden-Sidney College
D. H. Rolston
Second Presbyterian Church
Petersburg
Ho Tucker “Graham
Farmville
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Congress
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Madison County
Navy Department
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Sidney
William H. ‘Whiting, Jr
Clay ~ Hill Academy
Clarke County
Food For
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National’ Biscuit. Company
Kodaks
Eastman
Miller’s Drug Store
Ae Jones
Creamery
Whitman Gay Press
Shenand Valley
J. A. Nise’s
Stauntor
Harrisonburg
Garber & Garber
J.A Richard
Millisler
New York
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L. M. Welton
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Boyce
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Union Bank of Winchester Depository
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