Food control bill readied for Senate vote in August era
Washington dispatch says the food control bill, described as the most revolutionary in Congress, awaits a Senate vote. If enacted, it could lower living costs and end speculation. success hinges on Herbert Hoover's administration of the program. The measure would go to the President for signature once approved by the Senate and House.
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Food Administration
Washington
American Congress
Senate
Con
House
Sigor Clark
Herbert ©. Hoover
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Silver Tea To Aid Missionary In China
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Church hosts a silver tea at Mrs. John Snyder’s residence on the corner of Washington and Leicester streets Thursday August 9 from 5 to 7 pm. Proceeds benefit Miss Barber Episcopal Church missionary to China with a request for liberal patronage.
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Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Church
John Snyder
Washington and
Leicester Streets
No Excursion To Harpers Ferry Cancelled
due to an infantile paralysis quarantine the planned excursion to Harpers Ferry on August 12 has been cancelled.
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Harpers Ferry
Reverend Alfréd Jones Seriously Ill at Memorial Hospital
The Rev. Dr. Alfréd Jones, pastor of Presbyterian churches at Kernstown Round Hill and Burnt Church, who has been in Memorial Hospital for some time, does not improve and his condition is regarded as serious.
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Alfréd Jones
Kernstown
Round Hill
Burnt Church
Memorial Hospital
Winchester Primary Vote Counts and Election Details
The state primary in Winchester showed 69 votes cast with ward totals 229 in first ward and 24 in second ward. Davis won governorship by 50, White leads attorney general by 175, James tops secretary of commonwealth by 4, Stearnes by 20 for superintendent, and Richards Way by 46 for House of Delegates. Democrats elect new executive committee with figures for eight members from both wards.
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Winchester
Davis
White
Secretary of the Commonwealth
James
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stearnes
House of Delegates
Richards Way
Ellyson
Pollard
Saunders
Brown
Brown, 164 and 84; Total, 248.For Superintendent of Public Instruction
Hart
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Richards
Adam Forney
Harry Hardy
Fred. Forney
Oscar Lewis
J. C. Collins
Harry H. Lynch
J. Foster Gray
R. Gray Willams
John M. Steck
M. B. Murnan
W. Nelson - Page
Grateful for Democratic Nomination for Delegate
The speaker expresses deep gratitude for the Democratic nomination for Delegate and thanks supporters for their pivotal efforts. If elected in November, they pledge to perform duties with actions over words and to honor the confidence placed in them by friends and constituents.
Winchester Bricklayers Headed to Wilmington Government Work
Mr Marcellus An Aiderson left this morning for Wilmington Delaware to lay bricks on new government buildings. Several other Winchester bricklayers are expected to join him next week including Marion Anderson Frank and Clarence Haymaker.
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Marcellus
Aiderson
Wilmington
Dell
Winchester
Messrs
Marion Anderson
Frank and
Clarence Haymaker
Wanted Colored Man for Clean Up Job at Crystal Confectionery
City readers report an employment notice from Crystal Confectionery seeking a colored man for cleaning duties in a good zone one position. The terse ad requests immediate applicants.
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Crystal Confectionery
Omps sweeps Frederick County in landslide for House seat
Omps defeats Boyd R. Richards by a large margin in Frederick County winning every precinct except two. The county-wide result gives Omps a decisive victory for the House of Delegates.
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Omps
Frederick County
Boyd R. Richards
House of Delegates
Davis Wins Virginia Governor Nomination by Wide Plurality
A Richmond telegram reports Westmoreland Davis of Loudoun County has a large lead for governor over J Taylor Ellyson with about a ten thousand plurality. Pollard trails and Hugh A White loses to John R Saunders for attorney general. Harris Hart and B O James win state posts as results roll in.
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Star
Richmond
Virinia
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun County
J. Taylor Ellyson
John Garland Pollard
Hugh A. White
John R. Saunders
Saunders
Harris Hart
B. O. James
Philip F. Brown
Commonwealth
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Davis
Ellyson
Another Winter of War in High
Paris reports a forecast of a prolonged winter war with French writers predicting a stronger Entente as US aid grows. German forces are seen weakening militarily and economically while allied plans for a major offensive next spring loom.
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Paris
United States Army
Refugees Arrive in Switzerland From Turkish Empire
Two trainloads of American citizens arrived in Switzerland from Jerusalem and other Turkish empire points after an eight week journey with little food no changes of clothes or washing facilities. The group consists mainly of old men women and children and reports describe food conditions in Turkey as terrible. An unrelated sale notice lists household furniture for sale at 422 Main Street Walter Carlisle.
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BPRNE
Switzerland
Jerusalem
Turkey
Main Street
Walter Carlisle
Deserters Miss Draft Exam Willie Green John Henry Thomas
Winchester and Frederick County added seven more names to its draft examination roll as physically fit men waived exemption and offered to serve in the National Army. The list includes John Henry Morris Isaac Carlton Printz Harry Wood Hicks Samuel Elis Rees Robert Ellis Turner Tressel Sibert and DeWitt Talmage Weaver from Winchester Stephens City Kernstown White Hall and Stephensons.
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Winchester
Frederick County
National Army
Robert Ellis Turner
Stephens City
Tressel Sibert
Stephensons
DeWitt Talmage Weaver
Mid
Winchester fair a shared community venture
The Winchester fair is described as belonging to the entire community and not a profit making scheme. It emphasizes that every visitor exhibitor merchant and donor gains dividends in entertainment information advertising and personal satisfaction from supporting the fair’s progress and community betterment.
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Winchester Fair
Davis Thanks Supporters After Strong Winchester Vote
Mr. Davis thanks all in Winchester and Frederick County for a larger than expected vote. He spoke by phone with J. H. Henry who manages his campaign interests here and expressed hearty appreciation for the support. Also noted is Mr. Jones Rehill returning from Philadelphia with his sister Miss Nellie Rehill staying with her brother on South Market Street.
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Westmoreland Davis
J. H. Henry
Mr. Davis
Winchester
Frederick County
Jones Rehill
Philadelphia
South Market Street
Nellie Rehill
Khaki Bible gifts presented to Winchester recruits
A public program on the plaza last night presented khaki covered testaments to recruits of Company B, Second Virginia Regiment. Rev F M Richardson opened with prayer, John M Snyder spoke for Federated Sunday Schools of Winchester, and Rev William D Smith urged careful reading as soldiers prepare to go forth in the nation’s service.
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Second
Virginia Regiment
F. M. Richardson
John. M. Snyder
Federated Sunday Schools of
Winchester
William D. Smith
Christ Church
Preaching Schedule and Church Meeting at Pleasant Valley
Winchester circuit notes preaching at Pleasant Valley 10 30 a m Fairview 3 p m Mt Olive 7 45 p m next Sunday by Rev W H Sampsell. An official meeting at Pleasant Valley Saturday 8 pm to revise church records attend all officials. Also automobile service extended Monday Aug 6 call Predugitt's assistant opposite Fairfax Hotel.
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Pleasant Valley
Fairview
Mt. Olive
W. H. Sampsell
Pairfax Hotel
OW. T. Sulaatvan
Returning Envoy Query On Sending Americans Away To Fight
Washington dispatch reports Miss Lucy Biwing and Miss Mary Windsor planned a banner protest urging President Roosevelt to address the issue of Americans serving abroad. The U S envoy group returned, stating they would not add to prior statements until a full report is presented. The mission believes Russia will stay with the Entente and a republic will form, while Petrograd wires note large sums of German money circulating to sway public opinion.
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Washington
Eithu Reet
White House
Lucy Biwing
Chicago
Mary Windsor
Philadelphia
Reet
America
Iberty
J. Taylor
Westmorelauid
Davis L. Phinarty
Wiihu Root
Russia
State Department
Francis al. Petrograd
Frederick County Primary Returns Outline
Unofficial preliminary Frederick County primary results indicate ongoing counting. Officials promise official canvass tomorrow with finalized tallies as announced by the canvassing board.
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