Woodfill Hero of Meuse Argonne War Receives Medal
About World War I hero Woodfill who, while a lieutenant, led charges near Cunel France during Meuse Argonne offensive. He cleared machine gun nests, killed 19 Germans including an officer, captured three, and fought off multiple enemy groups with revolver and a pick. He earned the Medal of Honor, French honors, and drew public attention after Pershing reviewed war records.
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Wooalli
A . Leutenant
Cunel
France
Méuse-Argonnd
Woodall
A. Lieutenat
Woodfill
War Department
Montenegro
Pershing
Funkhouser Endorsed by Republican in Washington County
A partisan letter endorses Raymond J. Funkhouser Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates. The unsigned missive, from a Republican supporter in Hancock, praises his business background, character, and stance against gambling, while promoting better schools and prohibition. It asks voters to support Funkhouser for the Beet interest of the people.
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Raymond J. Funkhouser
House of Delegates
Washington County
Maryland
Tagetrack
Spehkshly
Funkhouser
Ystera
Moon Delayed Schedule Report Sparks Caution
A surreal report notes the moon appears 12 miles ahead of schedule while warning about inflated claims and dubious behavior. Authorities urge vigilance as fiscal dodges and transportation scams disrupt public calm and raise questions of trust.
Auto Crash Crashes Into Train Near Fayetteville
A Buick touring car crashed into the rear of a passenger train on the Cumberland Valley line at West Fayetteville crossing. Five occupants, including Mr. and Mrs Hunger and baby and Mr. and Mrs H W Henry of Vandergrift Pa, escaped serious injury after the car was demolished. The rear coach sustained a hole and was moved to a siding for aid. The car occupants were taken to a nearby farm house for medical attention.
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Karape
Waynes- Dero
Cumberland Valley Division
West Fayetteville
Lincoln Highway
Hunger
Baby
Vandergrift,Pa
Mother Awarded 700 in Death Suit Verdict
A jury in Maryland awarded Riverna By Joney seven hundred dollars in damages after finding Abrogast liable for the death of her son Edgar V. Barnes at the Maryland Glass Works. The suit sought five thousand dollars.
Laterite Four Ad for Tomorrow Ep Feature
A local newspaper ad promotes the release of the Tomorrow EP by the band Laterite, highlighting a limited-time showcase and availability at nearby outlets. The compact notice lists event timing, venue details, and contact information for reservations.
Sunday Schools Meet Open Convention Next Tuesday
Maryland association stages the largest Sunday school convention in history beginning Tuesday. Delegates from Baltimore and nearby states assemble in a statewide gathering with Sunday school work across Philadelphia and New Jersey noted. President Wilson attends theater in Washington despite a recent indisposition and bad weather.
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Maryland Association
Maryland
Baltimore
Tate
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Wilson
Theater
Washington
Local Woman Endorses Vegetable Compound For Pain Relief
A Moundsville resident urges neighbors to try Vegetable Compound from the vendor Lydia E. Pinkham. She claims long-term use helped her periodic pain and asks others, especially young women, to seek prompt relief and write to the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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Moundsville
Third Street
Mounds
Iris Puffer
Pogarden
Lydia Pe. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Massachusetts
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Puddine Co
Annie Malken
Ington
Reynard
R. J. Funkhouser
Hancock, Md
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Bell Telephone System
Com Ia
Chesapeake & Potomac
O. WW
H. Hunter
Mensker WM
Fulton
Schindel, Robber & Co., Inc
Potomac Bt
Gerstown
Standard Oil Company
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