Apple Crop Outlook Sees Decline in 1917 United States Yield
Government reports indicate a weaker 1917 apple outlook with New York and Winchester districts showing sharp drops. The New York State crop is down about thirty percent from last year, while Winchester estimates 300 000 barrels versus 660 000 in 1916. Producers are urged to store and market carefully amid high living costs and ongoing food conservation efforts.
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Army Officer Is Charged With Seditious Utterances
Lieut. Col. Carl Reichmann of the Twenty fifth Infantry faces allegations of seditious statements that could block his confirmation as brigadier general. Senator Poindexter cited remarks accusing U S actions in war and Germany's role, warning of civil strife over drafts and criticizing Allied war aims. Continued on page six.
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Husband's Labor. 29 Days Jail for Assault on Wife
Henry Hibbard, a young white man, was sentenced by Justice Fultz to 29 days in jail and $5 plus costs for assaulting his wife on July 4. The wife testified they quarreld on the pike, he struck her, she fell into a railroad embankment and was kicked. He chose jail over road work. he will labor for the city with wages used to pay the fine and support his family.
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Grimes Golden Apples Wanted by Golden & Company
Golden & Company seeks Grimes Golden apples and related varieties in the Washington area. A representative named Ashby Sprint will meet sellers to arrange top prices. Address Opp. Hotel Jack, 7 W Piccadilly St. Contact phone 410. August 14.
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Evangelist Bidwell Opens Tent Sermons on Hell
Large audience heard Evangelist Bidwell in gospel tent last night as he spoke on Hell. Tonight Mr. Overstreet discusses Character and Reputation and the difference. Tuesday’s topic is The Contrast Between Israel's First King and His Successor at 7 45 p m.
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Public Sale Of Personal Property Near Winchester
Public sale of personal property scheduled for Wednesday August 22 one mile from Winchester on Millwood road. Items include horses harness wagon and household furniture. R R Hook organizer.
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Gore Would Send Only Volunteers
Senator Gore of Oklahoma offered an amendment to the revenue bill. It provides that none of the $2,000,000,000 raised shall be used to transport American soldiers to France unless they volunteer for overseas service. He said the measure would conserve manpower and cited requests from Oklahoma constituents resisting the draft.
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Ihe
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General Brown Dies Suddenlly After Illness at Daughters Home
Gen Stewart Brown a longtime Baltimore legal and military figure died Saturday at his daughter Mrs J Whitridge Williams Westerly Rhode Island home from acute indigestion. He was eighty four and died with his daughter and son George Stewart Brown by his side. funeral held today at Williams town house 1128 Cathedral Street. He belonged to the Brown family prominent in Baltimore affairs and once ran the law firm Brown and Brune.
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War Relief Benefit At Winchester Inn Nets $46
A benefit event for the War Relief Society at the Winchester Inn raised $46 after expenses. Music by John McDonald and Miss Virginia McCauley drew well, with local residents praising the in town orchestration. The ballroom was rented at reduced rates, dancing ran from 10 p.m. to beyond 1 a.m., and the committee thanked several individuals and groups for support.
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Virginia McCauley
Washington
Shepard
Fort Hill Bride and Army Officer Wed in Surprise Ceremony
Lieutenant Richard Felix Hatcher married Miss Helen Alby Rice on Saturday night in Fort Hill. Helen Rice is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rice of the city, wedding details note the popular couple’s surprise ceremony.
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Winchester and Frederick Counties Exceed Quota Hope
The local exemption board at Winchester and Frederick County reviews fifty men today to fill the 98 man quota for the new army. Seventy eight have already been certified, with seven previously exempted, and plans call for examining another fifty tomorrow.
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Prompt Action Demanded On All Exemption Claims
Washington Aug 20 Provost Marshal General Crowder urges exemption appeal boards to act quickly to avoid delaying the Sept 5 draft call. Each district must furnish 30 percent of its quota on the first call. undecided exemption claims may push others up the list. President Wilson notes diplomatic actions to draft aliens are under consideration and family exemptions are debated among drafting boards.
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Orchard Foreman and Cooper Jobs at Purkey Knob Orchard
Wanted Cooper s to make apple barrels first class stock steady work good pay and board to Nov 1st Also Orchard Foreman wanted Purkey Knob Orchard Mt Jackson Virginia.
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