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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
4
Kaiser's charge on England in 1914 war debate
The article argues Germany was fully prepared for war in 1914 while England was unprepared. It cites warnings by Lord Roberts, Belgium’s defense granting time, and a small British force of about 160000 that was wiped out, claiming England bears the blood guiltiness.
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England
Germany
Lord Roberts
British Isles
Belgium
France
Hpngland
Germany's War Motive Denounced as Royal Ambition
The piece asserts Germany launched World War I to satisfy a wicked ambition of the Prussian military autocracy led by the Kaiser. It argues Germany already enjoyed free seas and trade before August 1, 1914, and vows that punishment will follow the aggression.
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Germany
England
Sheffield
Birmingham
Peace In Stock Promised But War Continues
An imagined exchange with the Kaiser reveals a world where peace is not a tradable commodity. The ruler dismisses any demand for peace, insisting war supplies and carnage remain available while offerings of calm are absent. The narrator encounters a chorus of rulers selling violence and denial.
Peace cannot be bought in any mart says Walt Mason
A dated quip by Walt Mason about peace and what people will pay in war times. The speaker recalls being forced to surrender and being shot, arguing no price can buy peace from Cork to Greece.
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Cork
Greece
Walt Mason
Aid In Threading Needle Tip From Everyday Objects
A simple method to thread a needle uses a white envelope to reveal the eye. Push the needle through the envelope paper and draw it back until the eye appears magnified and easier to guide. An envelope is preferred as it steadies the needle.
Albin News Notes highlights regional social visits
Albin Virginia notes list Mr and Mrs D S Mattison and son Raymond at Atlantic City. Frances Gold of Winchester visits Dr and Mrs W M Janney. John Snyder hosts friends Friday. Taylor Spence returns to California after weeks locally. Eva Hawkins of Chambersburg visits area. Frank Baker and relatives stay with J W Baker’s mother. Mr and Mrs Howard visit Massillon Ohio.
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Albin
D. S. Mattison
Raymond
Atlantic City
Frances Gold
Winchester
W. M. Janney
John Snyder
Taylor Spence
California
Eva Hawkins
Chambersville
Pillar Dollar Described as Silver Coin of Spain
The Pillar Dollar was a early silver coin minted in Spain with large pillars, used in Mexico and other Spanish colonies. It circulated widely in the United States for many years and was known as the Spanish or Mexican dollar. It was a full weight and handsomely engraved silver piece.
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Spain
Mexico
United States
Girls Help in Double Tragedy on Williamsburg Bridge
Two teens Sadie and Sylvia roam the Williamsburg Bridge as a stranger lass lures a baby to an edge, a mother abandons, and a perilous incident ends with a veiled danger amid urban promenade scenes and ill advised bravado.
School Term Delayed Opening By Two Weeks
The school opening is postponed two weeks shifting a forty week term. Extra holidays may be shortened to recover time and finish the term by June. All students must present a physician health certificate to enroll.
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B. B. Dutton
Army Medical Department
Miners Honored for Daring Gas Rescue at Mine
Two miners at Johannesburz received the Camber of Miners bronze medal and gold watches for heroism in a gassing accident. They descended five times to rescue two white men and eleven natives with help from natives. The chamber president called their actions striking and noted that since safety first measures, 300 lives have been saved in the mines.
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Johannesburz
Chamber
Misses Massie and Smith Return From Visit
Misses Annie Massie and Elizabeth Smith returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J B Jones near Berryville. They were accompanied home by Miss Ruth Jones who will be their guest this week.
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Annie Massie
Elizabeth Smith
J. B. Jones
Berryville
Ruth Jones
Winchester merchant praises Doan's Kidney Pills
Co H Boxwell Sr of Winchester credits Doan's Kidney Pills with restoring his health after six years of kidney trouble causing weakness and poor sleep. His wife, Mrs Boxwell, adds she keeps a box on hand and trusts the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the same product.
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Winchester
Co. H. Boxwell, Sr
North Main St
Dean
Foster-Milburm Co
Mters
Buffalo
Noes Jaitere
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Simple Cure Claim
It is not easy to cure this disease but it can be done by taking Chamberlain's Tablets and following the printed directions on each package. For sale at 11 dealers.
Tragedy on Bridge Ends in Leap With Baby
Sadie and Sylvia witness a woman identified as Mrs Sophie Levitt leap from a Manhattan bridge railing with her baby. The pair describe a sudden handoff and a swift jump resulting in both falling ninety feet to South Sixth Street. Levitt had been under medical care for a nervous condition and left home with her husband’s notice.
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Sylvia
Sadie
Manhattan
South Sixth Street
Sophie Levitt
Charles
Cornhella Street
Ridgewood
Snake Found In Partridge Near Milwaukee
A 17 inch snake was found by F J Dennet inside a partridge he shot near Milwaukee. The reptile was wedged in the bird’s bill as described in the report.
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Partridge
Milwaukee
F. J. Dennet
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure and Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine promising a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It claims five years of use, claims to cleanse the blood and heal affected areas, and urges readers to buy through Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio via druggists.
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Hall
Ee Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Boia
Winchester Cold Storage bonds offer 30 000 first mortgage issue
On September 1 public sale opens for 30 000 of the 115 000 bond issue secured by a modern cold storage and ice plant. Six percent interest semi annual. denominations 100 500 1000. Building is fireproof with advanced machinery. stockholders pledge apples to cover interest. Reservations via C. R. McCann, Treasurer. JH Byrd president, John Thwaite VP, Ray Robinson secretary.
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C. R. McCann
JH. F. Byrd
John Thwaite
Ray Robinson
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Public Sale of Middletown House and Lot in 1917
Special commissioner announces sale in front of Middletown State Bank Middletown Virginia on September 12 1917 at 2 pm court decree in Edmonson vs Edmondson case. Property on East side of Senanay Avenue 43 feet frontage 184 feet deep. One third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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Middletown
Virginia
Sensany Avenue
Laura Estelle Edwondson
Sanford R. Edwondson Et Ax
Frederick Jounty
Notice of partnership dissolution in Stephens City Virginia
Notice states the partnership Steele & Brother by E Steele and J D Steele is dissolved. Business continues as J D Steele trading as Steele & Brother with E M Steele having no interest. Reeves me Steele dated 3 22 3w 5s D Steele. Also advertises summer colic relief medicine by Mrs FP F Scott Scottsville NY praising Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhea Remedy with user testimony.
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E Steele
J. D. Steele
Steele & Brother
Stephens City
J. D
Steele
E. M. Steele
D. Steele
FP. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
Public Sale of 214 Acre Frederick County Land Virginia
Public sale authorized by a 1917 Frederick County Circuit Court decree in the case Andersons Heire vs Larson Heirs. In Winchester on September 8 1917 at 11:00 a m the tract of 214 acres near Gore Post Office will be sold in front of the County Courthouse. One third cash and balance in two annual installments via purchaser bonds bearing the sale date. Robert M Ward special commissioner. Deputy Clerk J W Baker Jr certifies bond execution dated August 9 1917.
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Herbert S. Larrick
Herbert
Larrick
Maria
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
On L
Anderson
Pr Larson
County Court House
Winchester
Gore Post Office
Preston JL. Anderson
Robert M. Ward
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Stockholders Meet
The Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company schedules its annual stockholders meeting in Winchester Virginia on September 7 1917 at 12 15 p m to elect a president and board of directors and to handle other business as needed. Secretary W Wilford signs the notice.
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Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
W. Wwlford
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