Farm for Sale in Frederick County Virginia in 1918
Special commissioners announce public auction of two adjoining land tracts totaling 21 acres in Frederick County, Virginia. The sale on Wednesday April 17 1918 at noon in Winchester proceeds with one third cash and two year bonds at six percent, terms secured by trust deed and fire insurance. Court official confirms bond compliance.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Union Bank of Winchester Vy
Clementine M. Kiger
Winchester
J. A. Kiger
John D. Adams
Alexander Baker
Grimés
Cornelius Kiger
R. Gray Williams
M. M. Lynor
R. P. Duvall
J. Phil H. Gold
Phil H. Gold
Winchester to widen Water Street by condemnation vote
The Common Council orders a special election on April 16 1918 to decide tax funding for acquiring land at the corner of Loudoun and Water streets in Winchester Virginia. The measures authorize condemnation of multiple parcels to widen Water Street and reimburse costs by sale of remaining land.
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Water Street
Common Council
City of
Winchester
Ordinance Book
Th Counsell
Water i Loudoun
Loudour
Stewart Bell
Loudon and
Water Streets
Virginia
Loudour Street
Bell
Indian Alley
Misses Marianna
Margaretta Miller Et Als
Th Miller and
Loudoun
Harle Brothers
Main
Saening Water Street
the of
Camouflage tale from Paris fuels wartime wit
W B Trites recalls a comic camouflage anecdote from Paris where a young American officer hid in a tin bath to dodge discovery by his mother. The episode ends with a whispered plea to stay hidden or risk detection, highlighting light relief amid war.
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W. B.trites
Paris
Paillard's
Metropolis
Avenue de Messine
Peeved constable recounts meatless Tuesday ham loss
Louis Eb. Lalmner, a coroner's office constable known as Wingie, hunted rabbits with a borrowed dog for 70 cents worth of meat. He stored the ham in the basement, woke to find it eaten or ruined by the dog, claiming the loss stood at three dollars and calling the dog a flatter on meatless Tuesday.
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Louis EB. Lalmner
Wingie
Wingle
Laitner
Indianapolis News
Unknown Navy Hero Saves Crew Amid Sinking Ship
The navy reports a young sailor earned commendation for nerve and humor during the Antilles disaster. As the army transport went down, guards held their posts under Lieut. R D Risdale. An unnamed gun crewman stayed on a live ammunition box afloat, signaling others to take care as rescuers approached.
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Navy Department
Antilles
Navy
R. D. Risdale
War and genius a matter of coincidence not cause
The New York World argues that wars influence culture, citing Napoleon and French literature as examples, but questions whether war genuinely sparks genius such as Shakespeare. It suggests most geniuses live through at least one major conflict, implying war and creativity may coincide rather than cause.
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New York World
Smoking Out Slackers Pastor’s War Fund Call Shocks Kansas
A western Kansas pastor at a war fund drive challenged attendees by asking those not donating to stand up. He stated all present are Americans backing the boys and urged a show of noncontribution rather than asking how many would give. The moment captured a blunt, provocative appeal reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Kansas
City Star
Read The Stat For Bowled Over March Brief
A brief item reports the Bow, perhaps a team or event, with a focus on March activity and an upcoming or recent stat line. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate sports coverage and data emphasis.
Calotabs Calomel Ad Promises Safer Purge
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a modern purified calomel with no old side effects. It claims one nightly tablet cleanses the liver, purifies the system, and restores appetite without diet restrictions. Sold in sealed packages for thirty-five cents with druggist guarantee.
Missing Cyclops still unsolved after months
Former resident reports on the disappearance of the United States naval collier Cyclops. Missing since March 4 after leaving a West Indian port, the Navy has given up hope of the vessel. Relatives of officers crew and passengers have been notified. Some may have escaped in lifeboats. naval vessels scour the Gulf Stream for survivors.
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Ngton
United States Naval
Cyclops
Navy Department
Gulf Stream
Martinsburg Fireman Shaffer Aboard Cyclops
The Star reports Martinsburg resident James Gly Shaffer 26 a fireman on the Cyclops. He is son of Mrs J W Thomas of Martinsburg and known in Winchester. He once worked for Adams Express in Winchester and married Miss Mary G Bryarly of Martinsburg. He joined the navy last summer at Hagerstown and went to Brooklyn, Cyclops home port.
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Star Today
Martinsburg
W. Va
James Gly Shaffer
Cyclops
J. W. Thomas
Winchester
Adams Express Company
Shaffer
Cumberland
Mary Gell Bryarly
Navy
Hagerstown
Brooklyn
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Pony Colls For Sale Co
R. Grubbs
S. Main St
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Eny
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Maine
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Partridge Rock
D. J. Bush
Charles Town
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South Kent Street
Lucy Barrett
J. Hunter Williams
Hat & Savage Bros
Greenville, N.C
C. M. Kiger
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
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Boyd
Theworld Cry
Uncle Sam
Frederick
Maryland
Berenne L. Herrell
Buflato Hotel
Indiana
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