Germans Renew Attacks On Flanders Front Fail
London dispatch reports German forces renewed assaults on Kemmel ridge and Givenchy in Flanders but were repulsed with heavy losses. British forces captured prisoners and machine guns in minor actions as Italian troops join the allied armies in France. Italy provides manpower and munitions, with regiments forming the right wing of Allied forces and to participate in operations.
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France
London
Flanders
War Office
Kemmel Ridge
Mers@ines ridge
Belgium
Givenchy
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Gmgde
Entente
Italy
Registering Men 31 to 45 Still Favored by Crowder Report
Provost Marshal General Crowder reportedly recommended registering all men aged 31 to 45 to assess fitness for military or war work. The White House had no comment, and Congress showed interest but caution, awaiting tangible steps before debate.
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Washington
Crowder
United States
Congress
White House
German terror on home front fears revolution in Germany
German military bulletins threaten 3 000 marks for exposing English or American agents accused of inciting disturbances in Muester district. Public warnings suggest fear of revived revolution while labor unrest is claimed to lack political meaning. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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France
America
Germany
State Guard Meet Promptly
The Winchester State Guard will assemble at the armory at 7 o'clock tonight to participate in the Liberty Joan parade.
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Winchester State Guard
Scouts of Troop 2 Schedule Parade Meeting
All scouts of Troop 2 meet in scout room at 7 45 in uniform to take part in parade. Scoutmaster.
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Schout Room
Charley Rouss Fire Co Meet for Liberty Loan Parade
The Charley Rouss Fire Company calls all members to assemble at 7:30 PM at the company hall to march in the Liberty loan parade. Premier Orlando’s Italy join in the war effort sparks enthusiasm as Italians praise troops allied with French British and American forces.
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Liberty Loan
John Seal
Orlando
Food Administration Appeals To Negroes Of U S
Herbert Hoover addressed twelve million Negroes in the United States urging food conservation and production. He said the war requires saving food, growing crops, and substituting foods for overseas shipments to aid soldiers in France, noting Negro men women and children can render a definite service through the Food Administration’s guidance. He praised loyalty and urged timely action to support the war effort.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
United States
France
Food Administration
Five Thousand Needed for New Winchester Road
A local subscription of 5000 is urged to trigger federal and Virginia funding for a Winchester to Opequon road via Boyce road. The project, costing about 45000 due to limestone transport, awaits survey by State Highway Commissioner Coleman and aligns with wartime needs for Camp proximity roads. Citizens of Winchester Clarke and Frederick counties are urged to contribute promptly.
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the Star
Coleman
Virginia
Winchester
Opequon
Boyce Road
War Department
Clarke
Frederick
Eagles Take Bonds In a Few Minutes
At a Winchester Aerie 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting, members subscribed 650 dollars to the third Liberty Loan bonds in minutes. The group aims for 100 percent participation with each member buying at least one fifty dollar bond.
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Winchester Aerie
Eagles
For Sale Frick Engine Geyser Saw Mill Etc
For sale on easy terms are a 20 HP Frick tractor engine double cylinder good condition a Geyser thresher with self feeder a Geyser saw mill with a new 50 inch saw 10 bbls water wagon a lot of belts. Items sold collectively or separately. Roy P Ditvall Stephenson Virginia acting for owner.
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H. P. Frick
Roy P. Ditvall
Stephenson
Spacious valley Pike brick house near Winchester VA
Brick house with large lawn shade trees and electric lights on valley pike just outside Winchester. Eight acres of limestone land, city water nearby, rise overlooking the pike. Priced at 10000 dollars. Also two houses near post office at 4000 and 3500 dollars. Real estate agent W L Fultz.
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Valey Pike
Winchester
Pike
W. L. Fultz
Eagles Acquire Fine Lodge Quartered Home in Winchester
Winchester Aerie No. 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles has bought the Wall property on North Market street, a brick house once used as a primary school and boarding home. The sale, confirmed by a Frederick county Circuit Court decree, was for 4000 dollars to the Miller heirs. Eagles plan to remodel it as a lodge and clubhouse, enhancing the street front and grounds.
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Aerie Boys Wall
Market Street
Winchester
John Kerr School
Miller
J. Few Brown
Oscar H. Lewis
W. L. Fultz
James Amick
Lodge
Eagies
Eagles
North Market Street
Women named to lead Virginia Liberty Loan units
Mrs. H. D. Fuller of Winchester is chosen by Mrs. John L. Hagan to head Frederick county Liberty Loan activities including Winchester city. Mrs. John B. Neills is appointed chairman of Clarke county units as part of the statewide drive.
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H. D. Fuller
Winchester
John L. Hagan
Women’s Liberty Loan Committee of Virginia
Frederick County
John B. Neills
Clarke County
Winchester Seed Co Ad Highlights Seed Offers
An advertisement on page 4 showcases Winchester Seed Company deals. It markets seed varieties, pricing, and purchasing details for customers preparing for planting season.
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Ad of Winchester Seed Co
Aged Widow Buys Liberty Bond in War Effort
Mrs Margaret Ann Noakes an 81 year old widow from Neffstown walked to the Farmers and Merchants National Bank to purchase a $50 Liberty bond. She sacrificed and saved to aid the country in the war effort.
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Margaret Ann Noakes
Neffstown
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Wanted Good Man For Winchester Area Work
Help wanted ad from Singer Sewing Machine Co announces big pay to the right man for Winchester and county work with additional positions for other sections. Also notes Mrs Theodore Reilly and Miss Beulah Hawkins depart for a short visit to friends in Washington and Baltimore.
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Winchester
County
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Hagerstown
Theodore, Reilly
Beulah Hawkins
Washingon
Baltimore
Liberty Loan Rally Promises Large Night Parade
A big Liberty Loan rally is planned for tonight with marches led by W. B. White John W. Larrick Baker Chamblin Roy P. Duvall and Scott Grant. The parade will start at Handley Library and move through main streets to the Empire Theater and City Hall Auditorium on Market Street. Citizens are urged to march rather than stand along the sidewalks.
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Empire Theater
City Hall
W. 8. White
John W. Larrick
Baker Chamblin
Roy P. Duvall
Scott Grant
Handley Library
Empire
Auditorium
Market Street
American Zeppelin Flies Over Capitol Demonstration Before Senate Panel
A 16 foot American made Zeppelin model flew over the Capitol today in a demonstration before the Senate naval affairs committee. Alfred Herbert of Montclair New Jersey presented the mock airship and urged the government to construct several machines.
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Washington
Capitol
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Alfred Herbert
Montclair
N.J
Senate Committee
Naval Officers
Leslie Snapp Joins Navy
Leslie Snapp son of Mr and Mrs Mason Snapp of South Main street has enlisted as a volunteer in the United States Navy in Richmond. He recently worked at Beck bakery. He is brother to Louis Snapp of Company 1 One ee and Sixteenth United States Infantry at Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama. the family has now given both sons to service.
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Leslie Snapp
Mason Snapp
South Main Street
Richmond
United States Navy
Beck Bakery
Snapp
Louis Snapp
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
White Post Men in City on Business and Trial Witness
Messrs. Charles W. Fritts N W Gore P W Bowers J L Walters and Pratt Meade of White Post Clarke county spent yesterday in the city on business. Mr Bowers acted as a witness in the trial related to the apple case in Court.
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Messrs
Charles W. Fritts
N. W. Gore
P. W. Bowers
J. L. Walters
Pratt Meade
White Post
Clarke County
Mr. Bowers
Well Known Physician III Illness Update
Dr. Charles R. Anderson, the well known physician, is confined to his home with a severe attack of tonal Nitis. He expects to be around, however, in a day or two.
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Charles R. Anderson
Ford Cars for Immediate Delivery at Chapman's Auto Sales
Judge E. D. Newman of Woolstock Virginia was in town on business as Chapman's Auto Sales Co. offered seven new Ford cars for immediate delivery.
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Ford
Chapman’s Auto Sales Co
E. D. Newman
Woolstock
MISS MACLARITY WEDS GEORGE W. LEE AT RICHMOND
Miss Lucille MacClarity of Union West Virginia married George Washington Lee of Stone Bridge Clarke county at a Richmond Presbyterian manse yesterday afternoon. The bride recently left her governess post at the Shumate home and will reside at Guilford near Stone Bridge with Mr. Lee, a prominent Clarke county farmer and stockman.
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Wiite Post
Clarke County
Lucille MacClarity
Union
W. Va
George Washington Lee
Stone Bridge
Richmond
Mr. Lee
Winchester
Lee
Guilford
Couple Weds Quietly in Howe Service
Irving A. Potts formerly of this city and Miss Mary M. Brubaker daughter of Rev B W Brubaker were married yesterday at the bride’s North Main street home. Rev Brubaker performed the ceremony and a wedding dinner followed. They plan a brief wedding trip then reside in Washington where the groom works in a large bank.
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Irving A. Potts
Nowving
Washington, D. C
Mary M. Brubaker
B.W. Brubaker
North Main Street
Brubaker
Neighbors and Schoolmates Tie the Knot
Two longtime neighbors who grew up as schoolmates wed in a simple ceremony. The couple’s bond formed from shared memories and close community ties culminated at the marriage altar.
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Marnage
Mary Pickford Faces Legal Tangles in New York Court
Miss Mary Pickford, earning vast weekly sums, appears in New York courts amid multiple actions. She defends against Samuel M. Field’s $5,000 claim for professional services and is questioned in a $110,000 damages suit by Cora Wilkenning whileAwaiting Part XIV and Part II proceedings. A telegram references husband Owen Moore and Douglas Fairbanks as possible lawsuits.
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New York
Mary Pickford
Justice Mullan
Supreme Court
Samuel M. Field
Cora C. Wilkenning
Dennis F. O'Brien
Mary
Owen Moore
Douglas
Fairbanks
Pickford
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Mrs. Fuller
Liberty Loan Rally
Red Cross Chapter
Committee On Arrangements
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Bride OF WA. Lee
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