What the British Fleet Has Done
A Montgomery Advertiser summary argues the British fleet has dominated sea power for a year, keeping Germany idle at fortress ports and wrecking its foreign trade. It notes three accidental German engagements, British sinkings near Chile, and Britain’s blockade of German commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count von Reventlow
North Sea
Chile
Helgoland
Cuxhaven
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Great Britain
Montgomery Advertiser
No Fussing More: Walt Mason On Endurance And Language
The piece portrays the man of resolve who avoids swearing or loud venting, choosing meekness when troubles rise. It notes the danger of crude language affecting others, especially children and women, and hints at mild expletives accepted in misfortune while condemning fiery profanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brimstone Gulf
Walt Mason
Mrs. Grundy
Soneborn’s
Winchester
Bootlegger Hides Whiskey Brands on Sleeves and Hose
A sleeve description notes a bootlegger concealing three whiskeys in coatsleeves and pockets. He keeps a whiskey glass, hoses to each brand, and water for a wash, with run of mine third rail and private stock identified as separate brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rently
Poland and Its Long Night of War and Freedom
A 19th century New York Times poem recounts Poland’s heroic past against the Ottoman siege of Vienna and Sobieski’s banner, contrasts it with later subjugation, and then reflects on Poland’s enduring quest for freedom as a new global danger rises and Warsaw and Kosciuszko’s memory loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Sudduth
New York Times
Poland
Vienna
Elate
Sobieski
Apple and barrel stave pack specification notice 1915
A 1915 notice details dimensions for barrel staves, heads, and bulge, box sizes, and packing requirements. It lists variety notes for apples and several fruit varieties, along with plate and display prize details from Clark Paper and Spramotor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Paper and Manufacturing Co
Rochester
N. Y
York
Spramotor Co
Buffalo
Traveling bars ply illegal drinks with hidden whiskey
Wheeling bootleggers devise a portable drinking setup with a concealed whiskey supply. A hidden bottle is secured under a seat and connected to a straw or outlet for convenient serving to thirsty customers. The contraption resembles a moving bar operated during prohibition era illicit alcohol distribution.
Apple Crop At 61.5 Percent of Full Yield Says Government
Agriculture Department crop report shows the national apple condition at 61.5 percent on August 1, with an estimated total yield of 205 million bushels versus 263 million last year. Irish potatoes stand at 92 percent, sweet potatoes 85.5 percent, hay 89 percent, and peaches at 72.3 percent. state-by-state details accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Union
Carpers Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Carpers Valley Va August reports show families visiting kin across Martinsburg Winchester and nearby towns. C L Carper and Mrs Carper return from Martinsburg while Jennie Bentzel Lucy Carper visit Isaac H Carper Jr near Winchester.
Mrs. G Casper Fries Presents Grapes To The Star Staff
Mrs G Casper Fries of this city presented a basket of white grapes to The Star staff yesterday as a friendly gesture at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Berryville
X. Nigotey Care
Star Office
Lutheran Church at Stephens Invites All for Sunday Service
The Lutheran Church at Stephens City invites all residents to attend Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock on August 22. The event welcomes everyone in the county to join in worship.
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Lutheran
Stephens
This County
Preaching Services by Rev. D W McIver in Winchester
Rev D W McIver of Berryville will preach at the Presbyterian Church in Winchester at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. No services planned for the evening.
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J. D. Ainsworth
Newport News
Trinity Tod
Rene Dved
D. W. McIver
Berryville
Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Kaley's Honey and Tar Compound Provides Summer Relief
Thousands suffering hay fever and asthma find relief without mountains using Kaley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes inflamed bronchial tubes helps breathing and enables sound sleep. Sold everywhere. 8 Star wanted for results.
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Kaley
Personal notices of visitors at local hotels and travels
Mrs M C Hottel returns from Kinsburg to visit relatives Vernon B Garton and Louise G Eakey. Robert Kremer of Washing o visits Maryland. stays with C F Aulick on South Braddock. Mr Jon R C McDonald of Washing ton on town business. 18 registered at Hotel Evans. Jolliffe party trips to Atlantic City. P H Brown arrives at Hotel Jack. Fastham departs for Baltimore visiting friends. R Hunter Dulany and Robert Fletcher of Loudoun arrive by large motor car and register at Hotel Jack. A Horners party from Clarksburg register at Hotel Evans. Mrs W South Taylor and son George visit Mrs Lyle Grim in Hagerstown. Joseph Woods and son of Baltimore visit Leslie N Woods west of town. Mrs Lloyd Lowndes Miss Lowndes and Tasker Lowndes motoring through stay at Hotel Jack. Archie Orndorff group trip to Atlantic City and Jersey resorts.
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Robert Kremer
Washingo
Maryland
C. EF. Aulick
South Braddock Street
Jon
R. Hunter Dulany
Robert Fletcher
Loudoun County
Jack
Joseph I. Woods
Baltimore
Leslie N. Woods
Town
Lloyd Lowndes
Lowndes
Tasker Lowndes
Camberland, Mds
Hotel Jack
Motoring Parties From Charlottesville Headed to Seaside Resorts
Two groups from Charlottesville registered at Hotel Evans en route to Atlantic City and other northern watering places. The first party included Andrew Woolf and W H Grif with Rae Jordan T H Davis and A L Shellings. The second list featured N G Henshaw John White Rivers Wolfe Hunter Pendleton and John W Fishburne.
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Charlottesville
Spa
Atlantic City
Hotel Evans
Andrew Woolf
W. H. Grif
Messrs.sith
Rae Jordan
T. H. Davis
Messrs
N. G. Henshaw
John 8. White
Rivers Wolfe
Hunter Pendleton
John’ W. Fishburne
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Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Morning
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Duffy’s
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
the Booze Appa
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Winchester Fair
Apple Department
WM. P. Massey
Ened
AllKu Blue
Ars
Toric Inodeti
Sesrerrissres
Olam Ercenyateines
Lalascea Nas
Jonathan Heel
Eel Caen N. W. Greening Sack TV Peer Sarin Canie
Friend Mfg. Co
Gasport
New Yorker
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co
Daniel W. Lupton
Rouss Ave
Elizabeth K. Williams
H. H. Parsons
Fairfax Lane
East Lane
Kent Street
William E. Henry
M. M. Lynch
Agray Williams
Epoca
H. R. Kern
R. Cathe
J. B Beverley
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Pockers
Carpers Valley News
Carpers Valley, Va
C. L. Carper
Martinsburg
W. Va
Edgar W. Carper
Millwood Road
Jennie Bentzel
Lucy Carper
Isaac H. Carper
Luther Carper
Mrs
Frank
Stephens City Services
M C. Hottel
Kinsburg
Vernon B. Garton
Louise G. _Eakey
R. C. McDonald
Hotel
Evans
T S. Jolliffe
L. R. Jones
Mrs Jones
Omaha
Nebr
P. H. Brown
Fastham
A. Horners
E. R. Davis
Clarksburg
W. South Taylor
George
Archie Orndorff
Jersey Resorts
Seaside
Bowen
Reardon
Star: Office
Leslie Magazine
Godey
Lady Book
Bert S. Larrick
J.T. Fisher
Market St
A. B
South Market St
Apply
S. Market St
N. Braddock
F. F. Wagner
Hermitage Ave
Chicago
Stewart St
Main St
China
Charles D. Arthur
N. W. Grade
Bell Phone
Pond
Ponds Extract Company
Franck Baker & Son
ST. Hilda’s Hall
Bishops of the Diocese
Episcopal
Arpers Ferry
Usic
Mariah Pendleton Duval
Charles Town
Stuart Hall
Ahians Richmond
Richmond
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