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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
3
The item promotes Maine Seed Potatoes Cow Peas and Soy Beans with assurances of reliability. It also urges buyers to secure tested Seed Corn from Witchester Sted Co H H Baker and mentions various local people visiting family or traveling to Camp Sevier and Staunton Virginia.
A Dutch foreign office dispatch from The Hague denies Germany has served any ultimatum on Holland. Officials say reports of a nearing rupture were exaggerated and view latest advices as clearing up the situation. The legation dismisses embargo rumors on imports from the Dutch West Indies.
London April 27 reports in Irish circles claim an order in council enforcing conscription in Ireland will be signed next week.
War Department cautions parents and friends about a telegraph scam in camps. A message claims the soldier has a furlough and asks for funds to be sent by wire or mailed to General Delivery. The con relies on waiving identification and varies by camp, stage details.
A naval engagement in the Adriatic on April 22 saw two British destroyers drive Austrian warships from Durazzo. The chase lasted until midnight with seven British dead and 19 wounded. Durazzo port was bombed by British airmen on April 23.
The War Department released a casualty list containing 103 names. Eleven soldiers were killed in action, four died from accidents, two from diseases, 47 wounded, 37 wounded slightly, and two reported missing in action.
New York April 27 The jury weighing charges of conspiracy to discourage enlistments against the editors of the Masses reported it could not reach a verdict. The jurors were discharged after two days of deliberation.
Washington outlines record breaking draft calls for May and June. The army general staff confirms expanded selections to meet manpower needs and calls up more registrants in the coming two months.
The War Department has sent an order to Provost Marshal General Crowder to induct next month a number of men far exceeding prior quotas. Trained troops are being moved overseas at a rapid rate, and few will be sent to camp as space is provided by withdrawals.
The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church met in Grace Church, Berryville, April 27 with Rev W D Smith presiding. Services were held Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday featured a Woman's Auxiliary day and a missionary service. Speakers included Rev Ludlow of China and Astor Shamaghasi of Armenia, with attending ministers from Winchester Millwood White Post Woodstock Wickliffe Elkton Front Royal.
An old time health remedy claims kidney and urinary trouble relief. It warns of Bright's disease with no cure and touts Gold Meeday Haar jem Oil Capsules as immediate relief, offering money back if unsatisfied. The ad repeats brand names and dosage options.
The article outlines Allied responses to German actions with naval and air strategy. The Shipping Board will seek ships worldwide to add at least 1,000,000 tons from the Pacific and unused routes. New plans aim to counter submarine warfare and block underwater attack methods near France and the British Isles. Germany maintains manpower dominance in the west after redeploying eastern units and integrating Austrian forces.
A campaign rally at The Empire Theater boosts Liberty Loan subscriptions. Frederick County and Winchester residents are urged to exceed the 420000 local quota before May 4. The appeal cites British casualties and calls for urgent support, including a push for national service by women.
Rev Malcolm 8 Tay, rector of the Episcopal Church at Woodste, has accepted a call to Grace Church at Debontia and will move his family next week to assume leadership following the late Rev Edward Wail who led Grace Church for about 26 years. The community praises him as capable and well liked.
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