Capinn Steere Named Commandant at Shenandoah Valley Academy
Captain Henry Steere Thirty sixth infantry United States Volunteers retires and will head the military department at Shenandoah Valley Academy this winter with Major B M Roszel and Dr J B Edwards in leadership. Steere's career spans service in the Philippines Manila and staff roles, promising strong discipline and teaching.
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Henry Steere
United States
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Septain Biers
Shenandosh Valley Academy
Europe
B. M. Roszel
Steere
Academy
R. Gray Williams
J. B. Edwards
Roszel
Cappain Steere
United States Service
Heavy Artillery
United States Volunteers
Philippines
Thirty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Manila
Yard Party To Benefit Red Cross In Winchester Area
The Red Cross unit of Carpers Valley School will hold a lawn party on the lawn of Mr. Asa Rosenberger 11 miles from Winchester on the Minlwood Pike Saturday night August 24 for Red Cross relief. Refreshments speaking and music will be provided by local volunteers. Also for sale a practically new Ford touring car by W. Bert Pi.
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Red Cross
Carpers Valley School
Asa Rosenberger
Winchester
Minlwood Pike
Bank Occupies New Premises Next Door for Three Months
Removal of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank will occupy T. T. Wall’s site next to the Greek restaurant for about three months due to growth and limited present quarters. Officials invite all new friends to meet the bank officers.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
T. T. Wall
British Drive North of Ancre Surges With Surprise Attacks
British and French forces press a multi-front push north of the Ancre. General Mangin’s French troops advance over 15 miles, seize 30 villages, and take 8,000 prisoners. General Byng directs a nine mile front assault with rapid two to three mile gains by 10 am.
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London
Foch
the Ancre
Marshal Haig
War Office
Mangin
Bleranoni
Lrt
Page
Byng
Cambrai
Ancre
French Smash Hun Lines in New Aisne Oise Stroke
Paris reports continued progress on all fronts as French patrols in the new Aisne and Oise attack drove into a German position. They breached the line before German reserves counter attacked and briefly retook the position before the French re entered and held.
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Paris
French War Office
Aisne
Oise
Timber land sale and transit offer advertised in Winchester
The notice lists a timber land sale next Saturday in front of the courthouse and promotes a bus service to Fishers Hill on Saturday August 24 1918. It notes fare reductions beginning September 1 1918 and thanks patrons for past support from Sheinandoah Valley Transit Co Gruber proprietor. An Overland automobile is also offered for sale at the courthouse.
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Fishers Hill
Pienic Grounds
Winchester
Sheinandoah Vail
Trans. Co
Gruber
British Drive Aims to Restore Broad Salient Near Cambrai
Washington reports the new British advance north of the Ancre seeks to regain ground lost last year before Cambrai. Cambrai lies about 20 miles from the line where the British stood at today's drive, with the goal of erasing the broad salient.
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Washington
Ancre
Cambrai
Auto For Sale And Private School Openings
Auto for sale in front of Court House at 2.20 o clock Saturday Alg. 24. Private i school Kemp's school to open September 2 at 121 W. Water St. For rent a barber shop stand in Rabie Building. For sale No. 5 Oliver typewriter in first class condition. $20 to quick buyer. Inquire at Star office.
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Overland
Front Court
Fies
Kemp's School
W. Water St
O1a
All Young Men Must Register This Saturday
Frederick county and Winchester city election boards announce a special registration for men who reached 21 since June 5 1918. The one day event on Saturday August 24 1918 runs from 7 am to 9 pm. Penalties include possible federal prison for failure to register.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Crowder
Federal
To Our Patrons and Friends We Open at 6 30 P M
A bank announces Saturday hours at its temporary North Main street stand the lobby windows handle Christmas savings and Liberty Bond payments. Patrons are invited to visit and see regular departments as usual believed to serve old friends and customers.
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T. T
Pesen Cong W Ust Ess Dance Hall at Nuigane
Report notes absence of Pr T Jones and describes finances for July including $484.82 on Aligual and total parish expenses $600.95. City port lists operating costs for July and month meat counts. police justices Juné and July report fines totaling $52.50. Street committee, led by Mr. Sheetz, critiques sidewalk curb and gutter condition on West North Main Street.
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Pr T. Jonés
Jenel
Aligual
Winchester
Sheetz
North Main Etrest
Shenandoah Valley Academy Flour Ad from Winchester Milling
An old ad promotes Crystal Flour as the cheapest and best for pastry making. It urges using Our Self Rising Flour with lard and milk, then mixing and baking to decide on other flours. The message credits Winchester Milling Corporation and includes a garbled closing line.
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Winchester Milling Corporation
Sete
Meeting Tonight for All Members at Eight Sharp
A terse notice calls for all members to attend a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock sharp. It states only a half hour length and that Wednesday evenings will replace Friday meetings for the rest of the summer, with the session ending by 8 30.
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pueNrensé
Yard Party Schedule Announces Community Benefit Event
A garbled notice lists a yard party at Mr. poet Stoutie Vailey Pike on August 3 and 20 for the Red Splendid choir benefit. The fragmentary text mentions Thursday evening events and invitations, outlining a small town fundraiser.
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Stoutie Vailey Pike
Red
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