Flim Flamming Uncle Sam Scrutiny of Public Auctions
In Philadelphia a government lumber sale drew bidders and critics. Reported abuses by agents and dealers sparked calls to expose cartels and save taxpayers from price manipulation and bid rigging. The piece compares wartime corruption to postwar U S auction practices and urges accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Philadelphia
United
Phila
Germany
Enoust
Ermans
America
Ameri
Bar of Justice
Day and Night Reflections on Toil and Night
The piece contemplates daily toil and worry, contrasting relentless work with relief and solace found in night. It mentions weary steps, old doubts, and fleeting youth memories, suggesting sleep as a calm respite from continuous strain. Night offers humanity a chance to dream and momentarily restore spirits.
Community urged to welcome home returning soldiers
A Winchester citizen defends a planned victory celebration for returning soldiers and argues that funding should come from the community treasury. He questions criticism and urges entertainment and a warm welcome, noting lessons from prior wars and the need for unity among veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Richmond
Fury
S S S. Purely Vegitable Blood Treatment Ad
An old advertisement touts S S S as a safe blood cleanser that strengthens the whole system. It claims sluggish circulation signals impure blood and urges taking bottles of S S S. The copy notes free information from Swift Specific Co at 50 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. S
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
Soldier returns home and recalls unshared welcomes
A wartime veteran reflects on the missed opportunity to honor returning soldiers. The speaker warns that without proper welcome home celebrations, veterans will remember a lack of appreciation from their communities.
Family travelers visit in valley then head to Richmond
Mr and Mrs W A Cessna and son Paul of Cumberland Maryland and Mrs Frank Taylor with children from Romney Virginia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs G W Harper on Senseney Road. They departed yesterday morning for Richmond and will return via Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cessna
Paul
Cumberland
Frank Taylor
Romney
G. W. Harper
Senseney Road
Richmond
Washington
County Real Estate Deeds Patented in Gaines Borough District
Deeds for county realty admitted to record in the county clerk's office. Transactions include J H Lockhart et ux to Lillie Marple for 20 acres in Gaines borough district for 1260 dollars and George R Clarke et ux to Nannie E Miller for a one half interest in 3 4 acre near Cedar Creek for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lockhart
Lillie Marple
Gainesboro
George R. Clarke
Nannie E. Miller
Cedar Creek
Family trip stops at Charles Town horse show
Mr and Mrs Wahsi Smith and Mr Baseet Mitchell on a motoring trip from York Pennsylvania to Winchester Virginia stopped in Charles Town to attend the horse show on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs H E Johnson of Cumberland Maryland returned home after six weeks with her daughter Mrs G W Harper in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahsi Smith
Baseet Mitchell
York
Winchester
Charles Town
W. Fa
H. E. Johnson
Cumberland, Mad
G. W. Harper
Flear
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsed by Winchester Residents
Winchester readers hear a testimonial from Mrs. W. O. Godenour praising Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. She describes back pain dizziness and eye flickers alleviated by the remedy. Sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Winchester
W. O. Godenour
S. Main St
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Newcomer Voices on America and War Savings Stamps
George M B Rihbany of the 1919 Boston High School of Commerce classes speaks on Americanization and duty. He argues hate is not American, praises justice, and urges thrift and War Savings Stamp purchases as signs of genuine American loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George MB. Rihbany
Boston High School of Commerce
Syria
Somme
Uncle Sam's money best in the world
A veteran of the 354th Infantry Sergeant H. H. Coffee recalls wartime pay in French and German money and the swift value shift when exchanged for U S currency. He notes Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps as reliable promises to pay, underscoring Uncle Sam's record of meeting obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
H. H. Coffee
354Th Infantry
Trier
Luxemberg
Coffee
United States
Brest
Uncle Sam
Hardiness and Feeding Tips for Mules and Hogs
Farmers discuss strict feeding to maintain profits. Advice covers growing ample feed, using Roots and high priced concentrates, and two litter year plans for pigs on alfalfa pasture. Emphasis on feed efficiency with corn versus mixed rations, and urging timely use of Way Savings stamps.
Henshall Estate in Virginia Court Referenced for Account
In the Frederick County Virginia circuit court John Henshall's estate is ordered referred to a commissioner to report on the assets liabilities and liens. The commissioner will convene creditors and settle accounts of Grover O Henshall executor and set any unpaid taxes. A notice announces a hearing date July 25 1919 in Winchester VA and continuations if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann Henshall
Circuit Court of Frederick Co
Norfolk and Western Schedule of June 1919
The timetable lists Norfolk and Western trains in effect June 22 1919 with routes to Bristol Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stations. Pullman parlor cars to Bristol and to Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York plus sleepers to Bluefield Winston-Salem Philadelphia and New York. Connections at Shenandoah Junction for Washington and a Shenandoah to Roanoke with Memphis connection for southbound journeys. Public notices by W Saunders and B Revill officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Roanoke
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch Norton
Winston-Salem
N.C
Shenandoah
Memphis
Elkton
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Order of Reference in Randolph Estate Case
Court orders reference to a Commissioner in Chancery to inquire and report on the estate of Geo W Randolph dec d including real and personal assets and rental value, to convene creditors and settle Executor Geo R Tokes accounts, with notice of 11 August 1919 at 48 Rouss Avenue Winchester Va and possible adjournments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Randolph
Geo. R. Tokes
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
Order of Reference in Emma M. Booth Heirs case
The case is referred to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to ascertain heirs of Emma M. Booth dec d report the realty and any liens and priority, settle accounts of C E Edmondson Admr and report unpaid taxes and other pertinent matters. Commissioner to proceed Monday August 25 1919 in Winchester Va with continued execution if needed Ward & Larrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henshall
Grover O. Henshall
Winchester
J. W. Baker
Emma M. Booth
Admr
C. E. Edmondson
Ward & Larrick
P A
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Co
Virginia
the Weekly Mirror
Associated Press
Howevs
War Chest
S. S.S
Fauquier County
Marshall, Va
Little Joe’s Store
East Water Street
County Realty
Rat Grocers
Benjamin Franklin
Daily Thought
Rerpides
Virginia Baker
Mary H. Fiery
Per
Wet Burke
Whineburg
Journal
Byrian
Sam
aEgo
Jesus
Atlantic City
Cape May
Wildwood
An Ngrenen
Se Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Stone N. J
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
Bela Spring Lake
Sea Girt
Deal Beach
Point Pleasant
Bay Fead
Lee Flyers
Cumberland Valley Railroad
the Home Fire Insurance Co
H. R. Bryarly & Bro. Agents
Carson Safety
FORDS
Ford
Carson Manufacturing Corp
S. 8Th St
M. M. Lynch
Norfolk & Western
Berryville
George R. Tokes
Geo
W. Randolph
Als
Corporation Court
F. J. Henry Toledo
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