Pope Proposes Peace Plan With Vatican Backing
The Vatican has sent identical peace proposals to all belligerents through Pope Benedict. The United States has heard of the initiative informally via Secretary Lansing, who cannot commit action until the official communication arrives. The plan calls for Belgium and Serbia independence restoration and an independent Poland, but officials doubt immediate action will follow.
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the Star
Washington
United States
Pope Benedict
Vatican
Rome
Lansing
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
War Revenue Bill Faces Senate Criticism and Forecasts
Washington reports the $2.6 billion war revenue bill as inadequate for first year war expenses. Sen La Follette and allies Gore and Thomas say it risks a dangerous fiscal policy. They estimate at least $13 to $17 billion needed, with possible $4 billion more in loans to allies, warning against the majority bill’s $2 billion target.
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Washington
la Follette
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Thomas
Colorado
Cold States and Diarrhoea Remedy Remedy Endorsed
Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville reports rapid relief from heat related ailments using Chamberlains Cold States and Diarrhoea Remedy. One dose eased a severe summer attack and she notes others in her family benefited as well. Sold by all dealers.
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F. F. Scott
Scottsville
Chamberlain
Sumime
Spain
Grain Prices and Food Conservation Note
Prices paid today in grain markets show spot wheat at 2.50 dollars, core 1.85 dollars, and a Baltimore whole kete closing price. An editorial urges conserving food with moderation at meals to protect health and supply.
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Baltimore
Colombia and India in trade share dispute over Castor oe
Colombia accuses India of annexing a portion of a Castor oe trade share. The move involves disputed rights to a critical commodity channel affecting bilateral economic relations. India denies the claim and seeks clarification from regional authorities.
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Colombia
Eee
Castor Oe
India
Plans to Take Over 300 Ships In War Time
Washington Aug 14 The Shipping Board will decide this week to commandeer about 300 ships under the American flag joining entente allies in controlling ocean freight rates and cargo space. Bainbridge Colby newly joined board conferred with Sir Thomas Boyden on final details as the board prepares to act.
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the Star
Washington
Shipping Board
United States
America
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Thomas Boyden
Inter-Allied Shipping Committee
Berryville Horse Show Called Off
Berryville Virginia August 14 the Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association board of directors canceled this year’s event due to flu and infantile paralysis concerns. The show was planned for August 22 and 23 following guidance from the State Board of Health noting epidemic cases elsewhere.
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Berryville
Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association
State Board of Health
Clarke County
Market price report from local buyers
Local market report lists prices for flour types at retail and wholesale, corn middlings hay and bran, butters, potatoes, and poultry. Items include winter wheat flour 12.00, spring wheat flour 13.50, cracked corn 2.00 per bushel, timothy hay 16.00, mixed hay 15.00, butter 30, potatoes 1.26 per bushel, young chickens 16.18, hams, bacon, and other staples.
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Leo Catii
Timothy
al Creamery
SUS
Aise Ieee Desis
Decree in Brown Estate Refers to Master Commissioner
In Frederick County Virginia the court orders reference to a Master Commissioner to collect creditors and assets of W R Brown deceased. He will report liens taxes attorney fees and distribute funds, with notices by weekly newspaper ad in Winchester. Master Commissioner J Horace Lacy Jr sets August 10 1917 for proceedings. Ward Larrick P A 7 19 47
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
W. R. Brown
Cin Chancery
Elizabeth Brown
W.W. R. Brown
W. H. Painter
Ww. H. Painter
Admr
WR. Brown
Winchester
Via
J. Horace Lacy, JR
Ward & Larrick
P. A
Market Prices For Dairy Eggs Poultry And Feed
These markets are corrected as of closing on the day preceding publication. Butter nearby creamery 38 choice creamery 37 Virginia and nearby dairy prints extras 23 Eggs Virginia and nearby lows off 34 Live poultry chickens young 28 old hens heavy 28 do small to medium 22 ola roosters 15 Corn Coeb 10.25 Hay No 1 timothy 21.00 light clover mixed 18.50 No1 clover 16.
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Choice Creamery
Virginia
Helping Him Out Leads to Wedding Feud Over Invitations
A fragment shows a character refusing a loan of five dollars while planning a marriage. The note hints at social pressure and a vow to ensure the groom does not receive an invitation, signaling a petty conflict within a wedding context.
C Fields of United States Coal Resources Survey
A historical note reports the United States possesses over 440000 square miles of coal fields. It claims the fuel could encircle the earth with a ring 514 feet thick and 534 feet wide, illustrating vast coal reserves.
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United States
Australia’s Bush Life Compared to New Mexico Ranch
The Australian bush refers to the country beyond settlements. The lifestyle in these regions resembles ranch life in New Mexico, reflecting similar work and outdoor routines in remote areas.
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New Mexico
Youth Is Probation for Old Age
An optimistic daily thought notes youth as a period of probation for old age emphasizing hopeful planning and self improvement. The brief line reflects a reflective stance on aging and personal growth.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help
A dramatic advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy that replaces Calomel. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, prevent salivation, and restore energy, with a money back guarantee and family use, including children.
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Dodson
Padman
Early Storage of Potatoes Warns Against Overstocking
United States Department of Agriculture specialists advise against carrying over large supplies of first crop potatoes into the winter. Second crop storage is easier and cheaper, and a fair amount of first crop can be kept until harvest of the second. Use well ventilated open slat crates or a light-excluded pit to prevent heating and disease. avoid storing immature or damaged tubers and heat-prone piles in hot weather.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Testing soil with litmus paper for sourness
R R Hudderson of the University of Missouri College of Agriculture explains a simple soil sourness test using blue litmus paper and moist soil. Form a mud ball, insert litmus between halves, press and wait five minutes, then check for pink coloration indicating sourness.
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R. R. Hudderson
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Veal Calf Not Profitable Across Dairy Herds
Ohio agricultural experiment station cost-account data show veal calves from 26 dairy herds lost money on 323 calves with an average loss of 1.95 dollars per head. In 30 herds totaling 361 calves the first year loss averaged 6.90 dollars. only five dairy farms profited. Milk price incentives favor selling calves over rais ing them for veal or beef. Purebred calves often fetch higher breeding prices.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
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