The Evening Star and Its Publisher In Bed Three Years
The Evening Star Publishing Co. based in Winchester Virginia reports extended illness of publisher Harry Flood Byrd. The paper consolidates with Morning News and Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates listed for mail and carrier delivery. Associated Press rights noted for news dispatches.
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Co
Winchester
Virginia
Ee CO
Ee Eae
Associated Press
Catfish and codline rant on living costs and appetite
A satirical poem by Walt Mason rails at high living costs and profiteers while the speaker vows to keep eating humble fish like catfish and perch despite discomfort. The piece shifts to a testimonial about Milks Emulsion aiding a patient’s recovery from pneumonia and long illness, praising its restorative effects and offering a money back guarantee.
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Frebruary
1919
Opelousas St
Algiers
Lauma
Emulsion Co
Jy Iedegsi
Wipsu
Big city can hold real spiritual character says Dr Shelton
Roanoke World News describes M Shelton arguing that large urban centers are not inherently bad. He cites John’s vision of a holy city and says big cities can inspire moral uplift if residents act with purpose to improve them.
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Roanoke
World-News
M. Shelton
The
Christian Herald
Shelton
John
New Jerusalem
Goa
Dr. Sheltoon
Churches and Publicity in Local News
The Quitman Free Press notes the growing use of newspaper publicity by churches to back campaigns and revivals. It cites the First Baptist Church of Quitman buying permanent ad space as recognition of print media power for local church notices and wider adoption in smaller towns.
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la Grange
Moultrie
Quitman
First Baptist Church of
Quit
Free Press
Royal Arcanum Council Session Scheduled in Richmond
The Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum in Virginia will meet in Richmond next week. Foster Gray is a member and F M Streit is the representative for Council No.2,110.
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Royal Arcanum
Virginia
Richmond
Foster Gray
F. M. Streit
Rev Brubaker Receives New Charge at Potomac Md
The Rev E W Brubaker, longtime pastor of Frederick circuit in the Methodist Episcopal Church South, is reassigned to a Potomac Md circuit. He will depart next week with his family. Rev Luke R Markwood retires and Brubaker succeeds him in Potomac.
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E. W. Brubaker
Frederick
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Potomac
Washington
Brubaker
Baltimore
Carpers Valley
Macedonia
Relief
Paxton Chapel
Round Hill
Lamps Memorial
Luke R. Markwood
Markwood
Winchester
Jessie Markwood
Frederick County
Dangers of a Cold Warn Winchester Residents
Winchester readers urged to heed cold dangers as kidney trouble can follow chills. Mrs Beverly Lockhart of 318 Highland St credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief from back and kidney pain after a severe cold. The advertisement promotes Doan's as a family medicine available from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Dean
Winchester
Beverly Lockhart
Highland St
Doan
Deaters
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
Wilson Suffered No Ill Effects After Cabinet Session
The White House reports President Wilson suffered no ill effects from a long cabinet session. Officials expect his condition may allow a larger list of callers soon, including several foreign diplomats awaiting formal credential presentations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dent Wilsoon
White House
House
Advocates Flats on Main Street for housing and growth
IRA S. CAPER appeals to Main Street business leaders to convert upper floors of stores into affordable flats for families. He argues updated living spaces would boost local revenue, attract workers, and lure factories, urging investors to fix up Market Street homes and boarding options to ease housing shortages.
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the Star
Main Street
Market Street
IRA_S.CAPPER
Market swings as Pittsburgh strike impacts early trading
In New York on April 15 the stock market opened with a brief rise then a pause after Pittsburgh reports linked the railroad strike to greater industrial stoppages. Oils shippings and pool shares fell 1 to 3 points before minor steels equipment textiles and chemicals recovered. Call money climbed to 15 percent before easing to 12 percent, Liberty bonds weakened, and overall volume reached about 1,250,000 shares.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Liberty
Baker To Visit State University
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker will speak at Cabell Hall in the evening at the University of Virginia tomorrow on Social and Moral Welfare. This marks his first visit to the university and has drawn considerable interest.
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Charlottesville
Newton D. Baker
University of Virginia
Cabell Hall
British Admiral Denies Sims Charges Amid Navy Confidence
Washington April 15 Rear Admiral Badger head of the Navy General Board emphatically denied Rear Admiral Sims claims that the navy favored war delay and lacked plans in April 1917. He said the navy was generally prepared and well administered despite some mistakes. Mary Steele of Washington visits relatives in the city. London April 15 British miners federation votes 65 135 to accept the governments 20 percent wage increase to end a strike threat. Mr and Mrs Edward Mills Baltimore plan to settle in Clarkburg W Va area after staying with Mr and Mrs Stanley Harmer on West Cork Street.
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Associated Press
Washington
Badger
Navy General Board
Gincer
Dewey
Senate Investigating Committee
Sims
London
The_ wm
Miner’s Federation
Earward Mills
Baltimore
Stanley E. Harmer
West Cork Street
Mills
Clarksburge
W. Va
Syndicate Buys Orkney Springs In Virginia Resort Plan
A group of businessmen purchased Orkney Springs in Shenandoah County Virginia to convert it into a year round resort under the name Orkney Mineral Springs. The sale involves $1000000 in capital stock and 1000 acres with twelve springs three hotels and six cottages. Improvements include electric lights tennis courts golf links and other sport grounds.
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Orkney Springs
Shenandoah County
Ina A. A. Moss
Newport Wis
E. Cockrell
Washington, D.C
Mhone
Y Meg
J. Ti. Hopkins
Eeert Wa
W. G. Moss
Mothe
Héw Corporation
Detroit Moosemen Out In Overalls
Several thousand Loyal Order of Moose members in Detroit wear overalls to protest high clothing costs and endorse a potato boycott urged to lower prices. The action follows a resolution passed to join 8,000 local Moose members in the boycott effort.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Loyal Order of Moose
Sloan's Liniment Ad Claims Long Popular Use
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains and muscle strains. It emphasizes quick penetration without rubbing, no staining, and broad effectiveness. Available in 35c, 70c, and $1.49 sizes, with druggists stocking larger bottles.
Gibbens Family Homeplace Sold in Staunton Virginia
A brief Staunton note reports the Gibbens family homeplace sold. The item mentions Thebe Brooke visiting with Mrs. Robert Goodwin during the Winchester trip. No further details or dates are provided.
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Gibbens ™ Family Homeplace
Thebe Brooke
Wieh
Winchester
Robert Goodwin
Staunton
Eader
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D-Shank Real Estate
Pennsylvania
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Advocates Flats
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Sloan's
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F. & M. Bank
J. M. Fishpaw
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Noyd Drug Company
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W. M. Fletcher
P. O
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Psee One
Lewent
Dias
Western Electric
Northern
Cchea
AsTory
the Central Chemical Company
Erstown, Marylan Saadee Md
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