Coal supply crisis prompts state rail relief resolutions
Rat H F Byrd, state fuel administrator, attended a Washington conference on coal and car shortages. State directors criticized the railroad administration for unequal car distribution and urged government action to relieve rail burdens and keep coal supplies for war needs. Resolutions call for backing government measures and to clear tracks of unneeded state congestion. Buy a Liberty bond. 12-2p-20
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Washington
Mississippi River
H. A. Garfield
America
United States
Local Sales Directory Listings For April 17
Mrs Jos M Fant 1 2 mile east of Wadesville offers horses Jersey cows hogs implements and household goods in a rain or shine sale slated for April 17 R J Madison near Swimtey Station at Houck farm lists horses cattle hogs sheep and farm implements April 17 J J Giffen Round Hill sells cow buggy harness farm implements and household goods in a spring sale on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. M.fant
Wadesville
U. SC
R. J. Madison
Swimtey
Houck Farm
J. J. Giffen
Round Hill
Government Takes Over Four Steamship Lines For War Transport
The government will take control of four steamship lines Merchants and Miners Transport Clyde Steamship Southern Steamship Mallory Line, with all ships and facilities placed under Railway Director McAdoo for troop and material transport to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company of
Maryland
Clyde Steamship Company of
Maine
The
Southern Steamship Company of
Delaware
Mallory Line
Europe
The New Calotabs Claim Purity and Power
Calotabé, the newly perfected calomel, is purified from the old style’s unpleasant qualities and is marketed as a more effective liver cleanser and system purifier. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist recommendations and guarantees.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Legal Bond
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay one hundred dollars for each uns cured catarrh case under Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. Hall's Medicine advertised as internally absorbed through mucous surfaces. FP. J. Cheney Toledo distribution and Hall's Family Pills for constipation sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas x
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
A. W. Gleason
Notary Pit
Coal output in 1918 falls short of wartime needs
New York April 15. The National Coal Association warns that 1918 coal output will lag behind 1917 by about 50 million tons, due to tax reductions. Shortage alone caused an estimated 40.6 million tons lost in the first quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
United’ States
National Coal Association
Spring Medicine Promise with Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla before meals and Hood’s Peptiron after meals as a superior spring regimen. It claims they purify impure blood, revive the exhausted system, relieve rheumatism and ulcers, stimulate appetite and digestion, and improve sleep, liver function, and digestion. Hood’s Pills are urged to complement the regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Socialite hosts surprise gathering for Wright family guests
A social evening ended with guests departing after a lively night of hospitality. Attendees included numerous Wright family members and friends such as Miss Mary Drummond, Frances Wright, Elizabeth Wright, Fay Moore, Dana Martin, Ruth Ridgeway, Nannie Mar, Mary Snyder, Ella Russell, and many others listed from the Wright circle and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat “Green
I . Wright
Mary Drummond
Frances
Helen
Elizabeth Wright
Fay Moore
Dana Martin
Ana
Charane Juvia Legg
Margaret
Frances Stipe
Peter and
Ruths Ridgeway
Nannie Mar
Mary
Hunter Benner
Prank
Forman Bray
Douglas O'Connell
Julian Snapp
Luther Price
Raymond Boden
Eugene
Gilbert Wright
Harry Stipe
Clarke Wright
Alfred Wight
German Alliance Dissolves After Philadelphia Convention
Department of Justice officials offered no comment on the announced disbanding of the National German American Alliance. A resolution to dissolve was carried at a Philadelphia convention with thirteen states represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Alliance
Philadelphia
Is Unionism a Blessing or a Menace to Humanity
A public program at the South End Hose House invites all at 8 o'clock Sunday night to discuss the question Is Unionism a Blessing or a Menace to Humanity with a speaker addressing the topic and audience participation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Hose
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claim
An advertisement warns that high uric acid from meals worsens kidney and bladder trouble and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for relief. It urges immediate action and guarantees money back if unsatisfied, urging readers to obtain the genuine brand from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Cardui Praised By Louisiana Woman For Back Pain Relief
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana reports one year of back and side pain with sleepless nights. After using Cardui she regained strength, could straighten up, and felt most pains disappear. The testimonial urged others with female complaint pains to try Cardui. NC-133
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marksville
Alice Johnson
Cardus
Timge
Cardui
Trustee's Sale of a Valuable Frederick County Farm
A trustee will sell at public auction the 221 acre farm on Parkinsons Mill Road near Winchester Virginia. Sale in front of the courthouse at 11 pm on April 20 1918. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two annual payments with bonds or full cash. Property adjoining Mrs Dearmont Harry R Kern and James Golightly and conveyed to Annie Ginn and Julia Carr. Estate includes barn and outbuildings in good condition.
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Lerk
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Opéquon
Parkinson’s Mill
Parkinson's Mil Place
Rront Royal
Jarces Golightly’s Mill
Lucian Carr, Jr
Julia Carr
David Fries
Corporation Court
Virginia
Doctor offers free consultations for chronic diseases
An advertisement from Dr. Fahrney of Hagerstown Maryland invites readers to send their name and address to receive a mailing case and question blank. It promotes not using dope for chronic troubles and claims it is satisfactory to know the cause, offering free consultation.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed for Winchester Suffering
Modern ad card touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness affecting elderly, middle aged, youth, and children. Includes testimonial from David Hamilton of 120 E Cork St about relief from kidney secretions and nocturnal awakenings. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milling Co. credits Buffalo. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, Castle Hall Cigars, Asco Drug Store, and Liberty bond purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
David Hamilton
Cork St
Doan
Hamilton
Foster-Milburo Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Castle Hall
Asco Drug Store
N. Main St
Public Sale of David Fries Property in Winchester Virginia
Administrators announce a public sale by courtesy of the will of David Fries. Items include a 60 ft by ~, 7 room cottage with outbuildings on Fairmont Ave, a 120 ft by 21 ft lot with a dwelling and blacksmith shop on Fairfax Lane, and multiple wood and timber tracts in Frederick County. Terms require one third cash and balance via two promissory bonds over one and two years with 6 percent interest.
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Fairmont Avenue
Winchester
Virginia
Davis Johnson
T. S. Hancher
Davisgrmes
George H. Kinzel
Fairfax Lane
Sarah Zane
BE. J. Evans
Frederick County
Fairview Church
Pughtown Pike
James Lewis
Preston Parlett
Cather
David Fries
Jacob Fries
J. S. Streit
John .Lauck
Holland
William Fries
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Anna Grim
Manarrers
Orndorff
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Orndorff & McVicar
McVicar
Thomas & Messer CO
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Charles V
E. B. V.homyard
Hagerstown
Taylor Ritter
Care Brill & Ritter
Nat'l Avenue
Bell
R. I
Dollie
Newcome
Chamberlain’s
Cénls
A&sco Drug Store
Wire
Belgium
uNiTes State
Food Administration
Pete
BY Kenkling
Hank
Ong
Cauge
Blackburn Smith
Trusté
Rambler Bicycles
R. Willis
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Diagnostician
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
William's
Duchess
Baldwin
Grimes Golden
Gravenstein
Jonathans
M. B. Twigg
N. W. Greening
McIntosh
Stayman Winesap
York Imperial
California
Privet
Union Bank of Winchester
Denby Motor Trucks
Neel Motor Company
Rouss Garage
Lovett Bros
Mgrs
Miller’s Drug Store
Dean
Chamberlain
John Randall
J. F. Streit
Rome
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