Americans Help Turn Tide In Western Front Battle
American railway engineers and infantry joined British and French formations to halt German assaults near Amiens. Canadians and Americans fought side by side, holding lines from Sailly-Laurette to the Luce river as guns overheated and casualties mounted. The Washington dispatch notes a rising American force on the front and emphasizes courage and endurance.
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Paris
Amiens
London
Carey
Daily Mall
River Somme
Sailly-Laurette
Luce River
Prancge
St. Quentin
Noyon
Washington
America
Foch
Germany
Dr David Hott Arrives Safely in France as Medical Reserve Captain
Mrs Charles P Bailey of South Braddock Street reports a message from her brother Dr David Hott announcing his safe arrival in France. The Medical Reserve Corps officer sails recently from the United States and holds the rank of captain. He belongs to a long prominent Frederick County family.
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Charles P. Bailey
South Braddock Street
David Hott
France
Dr. Hott
Medical Reserve Corps
Frederick County
Discontinued Fresh Meat Business Notice
The owner L. B. Baublitz announces the closing of the fresh meat shop and thanks the ed for support. The note is dated 11-1p-31.
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L. BK. Baublitz
Don’t Forget Birds During Snowy Weather
Birds faced hunger during extended snow cover and now with migrants returning in large numbers, robins especially risk starvation without feeders. Residents are urged to provide bread crumbs cracked corn fruit scraps and vegetables in protected spots to help surviving birds through winter.
Rummage Sale Planned for Winchester Memorial Hospital Benefit
A rummage sale to benefit the fillen room of Winchester Memorial Hospital is set for April 27 in the Bel gtore room at the corner of Main and Water streets. Contributions may be left with Mrs. Holmes Conrad or Mrs. Dr. P. W. Boyd on West Water Street.
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Fillen
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Belgtore
Main and
Water Streets
Holmes Conrad
P.W. Boyd
W. Water St
Taxes Have Not Increased Here In Winchester
A letter to the Star argues taxes in Winchester have not risen in rate for years while property assessments rose in some cases. It compares debts in nearby cities, notes the city’s strong finances, and explains the Water street widening costs will be spread over fifty years, equating to about one dollar per taxpayer for safety at the corner.
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the Star
Water Street
Winchester
Bell
Wilyter Street
McGuire
Pest
Hable
Holliday
Boyd's Corner
Orndorff
Hick Motor Company
Hebie
Main Street
Campaign of Liberty Loan Is Postponed
Winchester and Frederick county postpone Liberty Loan rally due to bad weather. Dr Wilfley may speak Friday next week at the Empire Theater. County meetings listed April 19 to April 27 to push the third Liberty Bond subscriptions via local banks.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Empire
The
Wilfley
Washington
W. D. Smith
Third Liberty Joan
Winahanter
Middletown
Stephens City
Strasburg
Gore
Greenspring
Mount ‘Williams
Chambersville
Empire Theater
Liberal Reward for Return of Suitcase on North Kent
The Liberal Reward party took a suitcase and car key from a car on North Kent Street Thursday night and promises a no questions asked return to Starfire for a literal reward. The owner’s articles of value were inside and the key is only of value to the undersigned J. G. B. and no one else.
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N. Kent St
Starfire
Cs J. G. B
Ford cars for immediate delivery from Ahapman's Auto
Seven new Ford automobiles available for immediate delivery from Ahapman's Auto Sales Company. Buyers can purchase and drive away without delay.
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Ford
Ahapman’s Auto Sales Co
Harry Reardon Lands in France Army Report
Mrs. P. H. Reardon of South Main street received a War Department card saying Corporal Harry Reardon has arrived safely with his unit in France. He is with Company B, 500th Engineer Training at Camp Lee Petersburg Va and was among the first selected to leave Winchester. He sailed from the U S on about March 26. Mrs W. E. Herloe and daughter Eva returned from Camp Merritt N J where they visited Wiltigar Herloe and Lawson Aritentrout before they left for France.
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P. H. Reardon
South Main Street
War Department
Washington
Corporal Harry Reardon
France
Corporal Reardon
Five Hundred
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Winchester
W. E. Herloe
Eva
Camp Merritt
N. J
Mypgrs
Wiltigar Herloe
Lawson Aritentrout
Water Street Widening Sparks Public Debate
Letters to The Star argue for Water street widening citing pedestrian safety and underground power lines. Readers weigh cost risks and methods including condemnations, option deals, or small auto taxes to fund a two‑block expansion.
Germans Press Forward In Desperate Struggles
Reports describe Tuesday night earthquake centered in Winchester and Frederick County with shocks longer in Washington. US officials cite a rock slip theory while observers compare the noise to a heavy motor truck. The piece notes public concern and mentions a separate ad offering two overland touring cars at $795.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Washington
United States
Ieports
Virgina
Maryland
White House
Wilson
Nolee
Poeniet Es Great
Piliabehans
Ian Maara
Agein
Gai
Clock at Winchester Stopped by Snow Ice No Official Time
The City Hall clock in Winchester froze due to snow and ice on its face and will show no official time until the weather clears. The clock stopped at 2.35 yesterday morning after ice clogged the hands, per City Hall committee chairman Herman Hable who ruled out an earthquake.
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City Hall
Winchester
Herman H. Hable
Britain and German offensives across Flanders front
Berlin reports six thousand prisoners and one hundred guns captured between Armentieres and La Bassée canal as German forces cross the Lys and penetrate British lines from Wytechaete to Messines. Paris notes violent artillery duels and limited infantry action on the Montidier Qise canal front. England confirms generally quiet conditions in other sectors.
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Berlin
Ammentieres
la Basse Canal
Siseone
Las Tieee
Ketaries
Bac St. Mour
Hxtaires
Givend
Paris
Montidier
Qise Canal
London
Germany
Armentieres
la Bassee Canal
General Headquarters
Preaching Schedule At 442 Lamps Memorial and Other Chapels
Easter season services announced by EW Brubaker pastor with sermons at 14 a m at Lamps Memorial Chapel 3 p m at Round Hill and 8 p m at the other venue on Sundays in April.
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Lamps Memorial
Axe
Brubaker
California privet rabbits injure trees prompt replant ad
A fragmented notice from Mountain View Nursery Co. urges quick replanting of damaged trees after rabbits gnawed through California privet. Readers are directed to write or call, with the ad appearing on the second page.
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Plantere
Mountain View Nursery Co
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DR. David. Hott
Staunton
Fredericksburg
Harry Reardon
Winchester. Was
Spock
F. Co. B
Chapman Auto Supply
Main ST
Storn
Chapman Auto- Supply CO
Ad of Winchester Seed Co
HMS
Haig
Messines
Field Marshal Haig
Wytechaete
Messines Ridge
Ploegsteert
War Office
Waasten-Warneton
Prederick Circuit
California
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