Winchester Beams With Welcome for Homeseekers in Virginia
Winchester Virginia promotes itself as a prime homeseeker city with a large apple shipping center the Handley Library and School and a strong highway network. The article highlights population growth the Apple Blossom Festival and historic sites plus ample fire protection and tourist attractions inviting inquiries to the local Chamber of Commerce.
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Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Virginia
Old Mother State
West Virginia Line
Old Dominion
Southland
Shenandoah Valley
Sgatta Oer
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick County
Handley School
Handley Library
Ld Military School Hr
Mandoah Valley Academy
Colgne
Brentz Roszel
O. R C
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester Academy
Saie ‘Academy
Cas
Shenandoah Valley Acaderm
Academy
Bay- Millwood
Fairfax Court
Cheh Valley
Parkers
West Virginia
Gore
Gores Bridge
Romney
Clarksburg
Praising Captain Conrad Fell From Corporal Legg in France
Corporal Theodore H. Legg writes home from somewhere in France dated December 7 praising Captain Robert Y. Conrad of Company I 116th Infantry. He recalls the late commander as beloved and fearless saying the troops would follow him anywhere and that he spoke proudly of Company I as he fell mortally wounded. The letter notes all the men are well after flu and gas illness and that they cannot say their location yet.
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Legg
Lewis Legg
East Clifford Street
Theodore H. Legg
Company I
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
France
Robert Y. Conrad
Corporal Legg
Captain Conrad
Officials Say Peace Talk Is Only Rumor
United States officials deny peace rumors as false and insist the war continues. The report notes Allied forces press the German front with strong offensives while awaiting authentic news.
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United States
The
Star
Washington
H H Hable Advertises Daily for 40 Years at Evening Star
Herman H Hable, theatre owner and longtime city businessman, has advertised in every Evening Star issue since the paper began on July 4 1896. He built The Palace Theatre in northern Virginia and man ages diverse ventures, crediting steady advertising for his success.
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Evening Star
Herman H. Hable
Mr. Hable
S. H. Hable
Loudoun
Boscawen
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Hable
Palace
Fred Hable
Washington
Moving Pictures
Palace Theatre
Virginia
The
Great Aerial Activity Attacks At Chateau Thierry
Allied air operations reported intensive activity over the front with several enemy formations engaged. The action focused on gathering intelligence and shaping battlefield conditions as Italian and American units repelled enemy pressure.
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Chateau Thierry
Anniversary Edition Highlights Winchester Advertisers and Trade
The Evening Star celebrates its anniversary by showcasing more than fifty Northern Virginia merchants and manufacturers. The piece emphasizes persistent advertising as a path to success and lists numerous Winchester advertisers, from L. R. Smith, Inc. to Winchester Cold Storage, highlighting regional trade and future highway plans.
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the Star
Evening Star
Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia
Annion
L. R. Smith, Inc
Winchester Credit Corp
F. A. Shryock
the Music Shoppe
Commercial Small Loan and Finance Company
City Shoe
Winchester Paint and Sign Company
Star Restaurant
George W. Kurtz
Pingley and Carper
Miller and Anderson
Fred
Boyd Drug Store
J. F. Kremer and _ Brother
Orange
Herrel Sales Company
Shenandoah Electric
Russell H.carpenter
Griffin
H. H. Hable
Commercial and Savings Bank
Haldeman’s Creamery
C. L. Robinson
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Thrift Auto Store
White Palace
Coca Cola Company
Buncutter Tire Company
T. F. Timberlake
Consumers’ Utility Company
Lovett Brothers
Lovett’s Shoe and Dress
Winchester Cold Storage
Three German Strongholds Fall
On September 7 1918 Ham Tergnier and Chauny fell to Allied forces during a rapid drive toward the Hindenburg Line. The German defenders could not prevent the loss of extensive stores and war supplies.
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Ham
Tergnier
Chauny
Hindenburg Line
Water Waste Prohibition Warns of $5 Fine
Warning issued by city manager Thomas Trier on August 13 1918 prohibits wasting water by sprinkling lawns gardens or washing cars with a five dollar fine for each offense urging conservation amid near water famine.
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Thomas Trier
Bold Departure for Virginia Bar Association Meeting
A sizable group sailed on the Shenandoah Special to attend the Virginia Bar Association gathering at Virginia Hot Springs next week. Hon. Charles E. Littlefield is slated to deliver the principal address. Among those leaving today were Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Barton, Miss Lily Baker, Dr. and Mrs. Julian F. Ward, Mr. Robert M. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Loring A. Cover, Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Kern, Mrs. Thomas Cover, and Miss Marie Ames.
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Shenandoah
Virginia Bar Association
Virginia Hot Springs
Charles E. Littlefield
Hot Springs
Robert T. Barton
Lily Baker
Julian F. Ward
Robert M. Ward
Loring A. Cover
Harry R. Kern
Thomas Cover
Marie Ames
Americans Celebrate The 4th On Independence Day
July 4, 1918 headlines report Americans celebrating the Fourth of July while heavy artillery and muskets pound German forces. Reports describe deadly bombardment and mighty guns delivering fire against Prussian troops on Independence Day anniversary.
Prices Paid In Baltimore Markets October 16 1914
Prices in Baltimore markets report wheat at 109 for spot and October, corn at 77 1 2 per bushel, prime yellow domestic delivery at 80 cents. Hay prices No 1 timothy 19 No 2 timothy 18 No 1 clover mixed 17 50, No 1 clover 17. Butter Fancy creamery 31, dog choice 30. Virginia nearby prints 21 rolls 20. Eggs Virginia nearby 27 with loss off.
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the Star
Virginia
Apple Prices In New York Market
Market report from New York shows fruit sellers listing fresh apples at varying prices with wholesale and retail figures for different varieties. Buyers and vendors track demand and seasonal supply amid trading activity on October 16, 1914.
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Apple
New York
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Blue Ridge
Pike
Charley Rous Fire Company
Friendship Fire Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
South End Hose Company
Fort Loudoun
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
Jackson
Sheridan
Cannon Ball House
Old Lutheran Church
National Cemetery
Stonewall Cemetery
General Daniel Morgan
Greenway Court
Kernstown Battlefield
Star Fort
Milroy’s Fort
Fort Collier
Glen Burnie
James, Wood
Red Tavern
Conrad Fell
Rappahannock
Warren
Clarke
Jefferson, Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Hardy
Virginia State Highway Department
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Moorefield
Atlanta, Ga
Cire
le Leases Ealett Meares
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Bottling
Gerrard Street
D. E. Hawthorne
Mgr
McIntosh
Jonathan
Spitzenberg
King
Baldwin
Ben Davis
York Imperial
N._W. Greening
Winchester’s Best Recreation
Kern’s
Pool
Betsy Ross
Crystal
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