Women Who Wrote English Fiction in the Long Ago
A feature on pioneer female novelists from Aphra Behn to Fanny Burney, tracing their influence and reception. The piece notes changes in public taste, mentions Manley, Lennox, Hayward, Sheridan, Burney, and the shift from licentious to refined fiction.
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Handley Library
Westminster Abbey
Lucas
Aphra Behn
Charles II
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
London
Stuart King
Manley
Addison and Steele
Pope
Fielding
Lennox
Hayward
England
Baseball Opens Season for Shenandoah Valley Academy
The Shenandoah Valley Academy baseball season starts this afternoon in Hagerstown Maryland. The high school team features strong pitching and hitting lines and fans expect an exciting opener.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Hagerstown
Maryland
Evangelist Campaign Receipts and Expenses Report
The Winchester Ministerial Association finance committee reports evangelistic campaign receipts total 1325.41 with a special offering of 1210.10 and last night gift 115.31. Expenses totaled 751.05. traveling 57.96, salaries and boards 377.96, hymn book and related costs 26. (Note: Some figures appear garbled in OCR. Core totals indicate fundraising and expenditure figures with a 13.66 deficit covered by the treasurer.)
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Winchester Ministerial Association
Evangelistic
Gyps , Jr
Market Street Methodist
Adult Bible Class Organizes for Church Constitution
An adult Bible class forms to draft a constitution for the group. The class will meet in the church gallery on Sunday mornings at 9 30 o'clock. Men not affiliated with other such organizations are invited to join.
Just Fits Matter Under Discussion
Letter from Mrs J Riely Grimm dated April 3 1919 discusses public reactions to capital punishment in two men’s shooting case. It cites Plato's Socrates on obeying laws and avoiding harm to the city, contrasting wartime laws with protests by mothers in various cities.
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the Star
Plato
Socrates
Crito
Athens
France
J. Riely Grimm
Used Car Ad Offers Haulage and Land Services
Local ad on second street in Winchester Virginia promotes bargains in used reads and services. Chaphan's Auto Supply offers hauling in ton truck with prompt service and reasonable terms. Bromley's Garage and Walter advertise land and related services with 3 line notes.
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Walter
Moreland
Bromley’s Garag
Money To Loan on Farm Land in Williams Area
Philip Williams attorney at 42 Rousss Avenue offers loans on farm land.
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Philip Williams
Atty
Rouss Ave
Bernstorff Seeks to Shift Blame in Trial Coverage
Berlin April 5 Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to Washington states in a public denal that he was not an accessory to acts by Sa and Captain von Pepen. He asserts the United States or even an acknowledgment at the time they were committed would shift blame and claims the British government has evidence to support his position.
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Berlin
von Pepen
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
United Breene
Estra
von Bernstorff
Mmits
Britain to Concentrate Naval Power in Mediterranean
London April 5 naval authorities say Britain's future principal strength will be in the Mediterranean with Malta as the chief base. The plan includes extensive use of Gibraltar and improvements there to handle modern ships.
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London
Great Britain
Mediterranean Sea
Malta
Gibraltar
Strength of Enemy Greatly Reduced
The Central Powers' forces are reported at 1,125,000 men, about 6 percent of their strength at the time of the armistice, according to a War Department briefing released today. The statement came during a press conference with the War Office and staff officials.
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Washington
Central Powers
Martial law declares in Agram after Croatia turmoil
Vienna dispatch reports martial law in Agram following a violent disturbance across Croatia.
Arrests After Red Disorders Reported in Germany
Amsterdam April 5 reports sixty Spartacides were arrested at Stuttgart after a wave of disorders. News says the strike in Württemberg has failed, according to information received here today.
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Amsterdam
Stuttgart
Wurtemburg
Fifteen Cents A Pound For Virginia Cattle Record
George E. Pilaster Jr weighed sixteen fat roan shorthorn cattle at Berryville Clarke county for the New York market. They sold at 18 cents per pound, one of Virginia’s high prices, bringing nearly 4000 dollars after fattening on Pilaster’s farm and recalling last November in Chicago.
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George E. Pilaster, Jr
Berryville
New York
I ‘Pilaster
Clarke County
Chicago
Virginia
Richmond Pastors Pass Resolutions on Prohibition and Law
The Methodist Fiesctines Meeting of Richmond Virginia deplores the need for loss of life in enforcing the law and preserving order. It affirms belief in prohibition as a safeguard to homes and the commonwealth and urges the public to await court decisions. It calls lovers of law to rally to those enforcing Virginia's prohibition laws.
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Fiesctines Meeting
Richmond
Virginia
Commonwealth
Shenandoah Cornet Band Faces Court Attachments
The Shenandoah Cornet Band faces legal trouble as drum sticks and instruments were seized under court order alleged to be illegally held by one member. The case moves to the magistrate's court next week while band members claim outsiders attached property and question a missing forty dollars from the treasury.
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Adam Forney
Martinsburg
Lieut Cammer to Speak at Grace Lutheran Church
Lieut Claude R Cammer who served in France will address Rev A A Kellys Bible class in Grace Lutheran Church auditorium at 9 30 a m Sunday. There will be special music. Public worship services are at 11 a m and 80 p m. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m in the lecture room.
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Claude R. Cammer
France
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Toll collection notices for Northern Turnpike dates
Representatives will collect annual tolls at Gate No 1 near Winchester on April 14 15 and at Gate No 2 near Gore on April 17. State Commission orders a 100 percent toll increase. No toll on the North western Turnpike after April 1 1920 as it joins the State Highway System.
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Northern Turnpike Company
Winchester
Gore
State Corporation Commission
Northwestern Turnpike
State
Board OF Managers
Missionary Address Sunday at Centenary Reformed Church
Mrs. W. H. Causey of Woodstock Virginia will present the classical missionary work of the Reformed Church at Centenary Reformed Church at 3 PM on Sunday April 6. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
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W. H. Causey
Woodstock
The
Reformed Church
Centenary Reformed Church
Official Trade Mark of the 1919 War Savings Stamps Miss
A fragment referencing the official trademark of the 1919 War Savings Stamps appears with partial wording Miss. The readable text hints at wartime savings materials but provides no full context or event details.
Picture of Benjamin Franklin on War Savings Stamps
Miss Mary Anna Griffith returns from Woodstock Virginia where she visited Misses Lucie and Annie Hollingsworth.
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Benjamin Franklin
Mary Anna Griffith
Woodstock, Va
Lucie
Annie Hollingsworth
Farewell Sermon Set At St Pauls A M Church
The Rev G Oliver Wing will preach a farewell sermon at 8 o clock Sunday evening at St Pauls A M Church. Rev J A Reid and John Mann Church will attend in a body. Rev Fisher and his church are invited. Rev Armstead will preach at 11 am and Rev Ren Layton at 3 pm. Sunday school meets at 2 pm.
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G. Oliver Wing
St. Paul's A. M
J. A. Reid
John Mann
Fisher
Armstead
Ren. Layton
Quick Sale of Ranges and Tin Ware Ends Soon
A brief notice announces a rapid clearance sale starting Monday April 7 to close out stock. Items include ranges heating stoves oil stoves granite and tin ware tinners tools horse and wagon harness. P Grove and The People’s Drug Co. place local promos and a Friday Saturday chocolate special. The Star Job Office offers quick printing services.
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P. Grove
The
People’s Drug Co., Inc
Notice cattle farms for sale on Blue Ridge grazing land
Two grazing farms offered for sale by WwW T Birmingham. One farm has 660 acres with 400 acres of heavy sod, the other 350 acres. Both well watered and fenced. Inquiries welcomed at 35 W. Water St.
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Blue Ridge
T. Birmingham
Water St
For Sale Brick Dwelling 116 West Water Street City
Brick dwelling at 116 West Water Street listed for 4500 dollars. Frame metal dwelling with 80 foot frontage on South Washington Street listed for 5500 dollars. Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance Loans Real Estate. Winchester Va.
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West Water Street
City
South Washington Street
Hansbrough & Carter
Iptf
Winchester
Christian Science Services and Rentals Notice
Christian Science services are held every Sunday morning at 11 o clock in the Farmers and Merchants Bank building on the second floor. For rent three rooms with gas water and electric lights. Applicants must be a married couple. women preferred who will help. Address for inquiries: 315.
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Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Agan Pope
J Me Fishpaw's Livestock Sale Advertisement Notice
Advertisement notes a livestock sale by J Me Fishpaw scheduled for April 15. The brief item signals a farm auction event with sale details to follow in listings.
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J ‘Me Fishpaw
British Fight Bedouins at Assuit in Upper Egypt
Report from April 4 describes a British force clashing with Bedouins at Assuit. The engagement involved infantry and machine guns, with a small garrison and civilians, including women and children, reportedly saved during the attack.
Train link ties Germany to Hungary in 80‑cent fare route
A wire report notes travelers used an attached train connection between Germany and Hungary offering a reduced 80 cent fare. The service linked two nations via a single rail route, signaling evolving cross border rail ties.
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Germany
Trian
Hungary
Work cash circulates wider in U S economy
Treasury figures show total cash in active circulation rising in the United States with every man woman and child affected. The April data indicate a year over year increase of 4.76 dollars per person, reflecting broader monetary activity across the country.
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United States
Treasury Department
Washington
Paris Press Fears For France's Future
Paris reports rising anxiety over the peace talks with the Ma fin warning of tragic misunderstanding. The Figaro urges France to refuse bankruptcy while fearing German revenge, and emphasizes Belgium's claims as King Albert outlined in Paris.
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Paris
Mafin
Germany
Fran
The
Figaro
Ger
Negross
Albert
Crage Defends U S Readiness Against Unprepared Image
Rep. Thomas S Crage Republican of Pennsylvania and member of the House committee on military affairs said public sentiment would not allow Congress to revert to the wartime level of military un preparedness even if the body wished to do so. He spoke in Washington on April 5.
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Washington
Congress
Thomas 8. Crage
Pennsylvania
House Committee On
Wear-Ever Kitchen Outfit Ad Promises Complete Set
An advertisement touts a complete Wear-Ever Kitchen Outfit for your kitchen. It highlights a Wear-Eyver Factory man and promotes the outfit as a wonderful set.
Buttermilk Chick Feed Ad and Rental Note
Mr Poultryman promotes Buttermilk Chick Feed as a perfectly balanced ration. An advertisement also offers two store rooms for rent.
President Wilson Presses for Clear Treaty Demands
President Wilson signals firm stance in pursuit of a clarified treaty and a revised draft, arguing for timely action. He and supporters outline aims, with talks continuing in Paris amid Allied council discussions.
Police Telephone System Abandoned in Winchester
City officials dismantled the police telephone boxes after the council failed to approve continued funding. Workmen removed the main box at police headquarters and the four remote boxes scattered across the city. The system was intended to ensure night patrols reported by phone to headquarters with exact call times.
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Winchester
Potomac
Page Is Coming Home From Third Army
A cablegram from First Lieut. W Nelson Page of the Third Army at Coblenz says he has received orders and will depart for this country in a day or two. Lieut Page is expected to reach Winchester within the next three weeks.
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W. Nelson Page
Third Army
Coblena
Page
Witchester
Rioting in Rhenish Prussia over Bismarck statue
Rioters attacked a Bismarck memorial celebration in a burg of Rhenish Prussia overturning the statue and dispersing after police moved in. Civilians including women faced stone throws as disorder spread among crowds claiming a Spartacist memory tied to the holiday season.
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London
Rhenish
Prussia
Bismarck
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