Floats for Vic tory pageant list moving entries
The Victory celebration pageant committee assigns floats and captains for the parade. Indians led by Mrs Whitside. Appeal to Western led by Mrs Ryan. Washington group with Lorfax and Colonel Wood. General Morgan unit with Miss Magna Kurtz. sixth float themed Sixty Years Ago 1919 Continental Morgan Guard led by Captain Kurtz. seventh Stonewall Jackson with Mrs Charles Bowly. eighth Battlefield 1861 1864 led by Mrs J B Baker. ninth Call To Arms 1916 led by Mrs Gretchen Smith. tenth 1917 with Miss Opal Robinson and Miss Unger. eleventh Honor of the Victory Girls and Benefactors led by Miss Elizabeth Kern. twelfth Health Wealth Prosperity led by Mrs James Reardon and Mrs DeGrange.
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Whitside
Weton
Ryan
Washington
Lorfax
Colonel Wood
Ja Carter
Morgan
Edith Brown
Continental Morgan Guard
Tain Kurtz
Stonewall Jackson
Charles Bowly
J. B. Baker
Gretcheh Smith
Opal Robinson
Unger
Lipton
Victory
Winchester
Elizabeth Kern
James Reardon
DeGrange
von Witt
John Paul Jones
Lee Coble
Ed Wail
George Bushnell
County
Grimes Golden Apples Offered for Top Market Cash
Sam Haines of the Grain Elevator at C. V. Depot Winchester Virginia invites growers to bring Grimes Golden apples for sale at top market cash. Contact details provided for arrangements.
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Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Sale of Bank Stock Attracts Attention In Financial Circles
Public sale of ten shares of Shenandoah Valley National Bank stock set for next Saturday. Last sale price was 250 dollars per share, book value 258.41. Stock to be sold in two blocks of five shares each by auctioneer Roy P. Duvall in front of the County Court House at 11 oclock.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Roy P. Duvall
Library Closed All Day For September First
The Handley Library will be closed all day next Monday September 1. Books due that day may be returned the following day without incurring fines. Also an advertisement lists Dr W M Janney Farm near Alb in Virginia offering mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods.
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Handley Library
W. M. Janney
Albin
Optional Store Closings on Labor Day Clarified
The Victory Celebration executive committee states it did not seek store closings. Mayor Ward’s request was an error, and closures remain optional for merchants. The merchants funded the celebration and should decide.
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Ward
Reig
Retail Merchants to Close Monday in Honor of Vets
A. L. Green of H. K. Green and Brother says nearly all downtown retailers support closing next Monday as Winchester and Frederick County honor returned service men. Most shops will be shut, with grocery stores expected to stay open part of the day for household needs.
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A. L. Green
H. K. Green
Auto Service Company Offers Reasonable Hire Rates
Good cars for hire at reasonable rates. Auto Service Company operates from 107 E Piccadilly St with phone calls answered at Potts' Grocery. 14-1p-tf)
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Auto Service Company
E. Piccadilly St
Potts’ Grocery
Lost hub cap and truck notices at local bakery
Slightly used 3 1-2 ton Federal truck with body complete and 2 Vim trucks 1000 lbs capacity for light delivery with body. Also a Rudge Whiteworth hub cap from a Franklin automobile lost. Finder please return to Mrs. Shirley Carter 217 W Water street. 07-1p-3t.
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BECK
Rudge-Whiteworth
Franklin Automobile
Shirley Carter
W. Water Street
Victory Chorus Rehearsal Planned For Young Singers
Miss Elizabeth Kern, director, calls girls aged twelve to twenty who supported the Victory campaign to meet at the Auditorium on Friday at 7 PM to rehearse songs for the Monday celebration.
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Elizabeth Kern
Business closure notice for September 1st
A local notice states the business will close Monday September 1 after 10 a.m. signatory E. J. Snapp confirms the schedule.
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E. J. Snapp
Decorating supplies for Welcome Home Celebration sale
A notice announces decorating supplies for the Welcome Home Celebration sale. Samples on display. A. Butler, electrical contractor at 15 16 14t signs the notice.
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A. Butler
Clover seed for prompt and January delivery
Winchester Seed Co offers seed for prompt delivery including Clover seed and all fall seed with January delivery. The notice lists seed varieties such as wheat rye barley timothy Red Top and Orchard Grass.
Carnegie Will Reveals Large Bequest Mix For Hampton School
The Carnegie will places major bequests to Hampton Institute in Virginia and other charities. It sets aside real estate and art for Mrs. Carnegie while detailing lifetime gifts totaling hundreds of millions. Public grants include Cooper Union Pittsburgh Authors Club relief fund Stevens Institute and St. Andrews Society in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Elisha Root, Jr
Carnegie
Taft
Grover Cleveland
Thomas J. Preston
Theodore Roosevelt
Ltoré ‘George
England
Hampton Institute
Virginia
Cooper Union
City of Pittsburgh
Relief Fund of the
Authors’ Club of
Stevens’ Institute
Hoboken
N. J
St. Andrew's Society
Hog prices fall on board as agitation against living costs grows
Chicago August 28 live hog values dropped one to one and a quarter dollars per hundred pounds on the board. Corn oats dressed pork and lard also declined. Traders say agitation over high living costs is reducing demand and that crowded eastern storage may force further declines if no outlet appears.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Shopmen Favor Wilson's Offer in Reading
Reading railroad shopmen about 4000 workers may accept President Wilson's offer to pay four cents more per hour. After a meeting today, sentiment was favorable, with another meeting for final action planned.
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Associated Press
Reading
Reading Railroad
Wilson
Gen Botha Dies After Flu Attack in South Africa
Pretoria dispatch reports General Louis Botha premier and minister of agriculture for the Union of South Africa died suddenly today after an influenza illness. Official confirmation lists the date as August 28.
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Associated Press
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Louis Botha
Mexican officials plan immigrant excursions from Europe
Mexico City reports Excelsior says Mexican consuls in major European capitals were ordered to aid prospective immigrants. September will see excursions from Germany and Belgium. The agriculture secretary told El Excelsior that rumors of Japanese colonization schemes exist, but Japan would be admitted on equal footing with other foreigners.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Excelsion
Germany
Belgium
Secretary of Agriculture
el Excelsior
Frederick County Court House Decoration Appeal
The Frederick county Supervisors say they cannot fund decorating the Court House for the World War celebration. The decorating committee urges citizens to donate, noting the historic seat of justice where local sons left for war can be decorated by a professional for twenty five dollars. Contributions should be sent to G Reginald Haines, chairman of the Decorating Committee.
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the Star
Frederick County
Court House
Reginald Haines
Apples Wanted at Stephens City Evaporator Open
Local notice states the Stephens City evaporator is open for business with apples sought. Frank Diver is cited as contact or reference in the fragmentary notice.
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Stephens City
Frank Diver
Airman Barker Wins Toronto New York Derby Flight
Col. W. D. Barker famous Canadian airman piloting a captured German Fokker airplane completed the Toronto to New York round trip in the international derby at 9.35 this morning delivering a swift victory for Canada.
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Toronto
Ont
Col. W. D. Barker
New York
Primary Vote Close in Mississippi
Incomplete returns from yesterday's gubernatorial primary show Oscar G. Johnson of Clarksdale leading Lieut. Gov. Lee M. Russell by about 3,000 votes. Final results are expected to be close.
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Jackson, Miss
Oscar G. Johnson
Clarksdale
Lee M. Russell
Fruit buyer seeks orchards at Cumberland Valley Depot
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums. Now buying at top market cash prices all kinds of fruit at my packing house Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester. Call 476 after six p m 419. Large and small quantities. Also buying and packing at White Post Depot. See representative Mr David Reardon. To those having orchards of winter fruit for sale call or come and see me.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White’ Post Depot
David Reardon
Tskov Captured By Red Forces In Bolshevik Advance
London dispatch reports Tskov, southwest of Petrograd, captured by Bolshevik forces per an official Moscow statement dated August 28. The notice confirms Bolshevik control after recent military movements near the city.
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Tskov
Red
London
Petrograd
Mos
Costumes Sought For Victory Pageant Parade
Mrs. R. T. Barton, pageant committee chair, seeks Civil War era and earlier costumes for the Victory celebration parade. People with dresses poke bonnets parasols hoops units and related items should contact her promptly to lend them for use.
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R. T. Barton
Railway unions urged to avert war with Mexico
Spokane message from Mexican Railroad employees asks US railroad unions to urge authorities to prevent an international conflict. The appeal was delivered to K. G. Luhrsen, president of the American Train Dispatchers' Association, with instruction to circulate to all railroad employee groups.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
K. G. Luhrsen
American
Ultimatum to Steel Trust Demands Interview or Strike
After a conference with the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor, steel and iron workers union leaders released a letter to E. H. Gary of United States Steel Corp. warning that a strike decree will be enforced if the company does not grant an interview within the specified time.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Steel and Iron Workers’ Union
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gompers Confers With Railroad Unions After Wilson Wage Policy
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor met with leaders of fifteen railroad unions in Washington on August 28 to discuss President Wilsons decision against a general wage increase for railroad workers during the governments campaign to lower living costs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
France likely to ratify peace with Germany soon
Paris reports ratification of the German peace treaty appears probable in the chamber of deputies despite some opposition over guarantees of France's military protection under the terms.
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Paris
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
France
Poisoning Outbreak Hits Chicago Lunchroom
More than thirty people in a downtown Chicago lunchroom were poisoned after drinking coffee. Arsenic was found in coffee samples, health officials said, and a malicious act is suspected. Police seek the culprit. most victims are expected to recover.
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Chicago
Health Department
Robertson
Dealers To Feel Law Crackdown On Wartime Prohibition
Washington August 28 Attorney General Palmer warns liquor dealers who evaded the wartime provisation law that DOJ agents are shifting focus from high cost of living probes to enforcement. He cites New York and other cities as forerunners of a broader crackdown on evasion of prohibition laws.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Palm
Shenandoah Lodge 909 Call For September Parade Meet
All members of Shenandoah Lodge 909 Ek of 1 are asked to meet at two o clock Monday September 1 for the parade. The lodge room hall will stay open all day as a rest room for visitors and locals. By order LaurRie Turnner C C
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Shenandoah Lodge
Laurrie Turnner
C. C
Actors Strike Echo Reaches Winchester With Charity Show
A telegram from Gus Hill, producer of Matt and Jeff, reaches Winchester announcing the Empire Theatre show will donate all net receipts to the Actors Fund. Hill’s seven road attractions proceed without pay to cover actors salaries and expenses, aiding stranded Equity actors amid the New York strike.
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New York City
Winchester
Gus Hill
Matt and
Jeff
Empire Theater
Mr. Hill
New York
Hill
Actors' Equity Association
Actors Fund
Mutt and Jeff
Actors! Equity Association
Winchester Coca Cola Bottling Works Chartered Here
The State Corporation Commission grants a charter to Winchester Coca Cola Bottling Works of Winchester. It will manufacture soda and aerated waters. Officers include R. J. Shine of Hagerstown Maryland as president, Marie L. Shine of Hagerstown as secretary, and C. E. Garber of Winchester as treasurer. Capital ranges from 500 to 15000 dollars.
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State Corporation Commission
Winchester Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Winchester
R. J. Shine
Hagerstown
Marie L. Shine
C. E. Garber
Contributors To Victory Celebration In Frederick County
A list of local supporters for a Victory celebration next Monday honoring returned soldiers in Frederick County and Winchester. Contributors include individuals and businesses such as Alexander Jones 2 dollars, Shade Motor Company 5 dollars, Shenandoah Valley Bank 60 cents, Commercial and Savings Bank 25 dollars, Crystal Confectionery 24 dollars, Harry Stouffer 100 dollars, Pappas and Mitris Restaurant 10 dollars, Greek Restaurant 15 dollars, and Take Cola Company 19 dollars 60 cents, among others.
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Frederick County
Lato
Cider Apples Offered at Market Price by Shen VAT Firm
Announcement from Shen VAT A C and V CO. and L Jackson superintendent inviting immediate handling of cider apples at the highest market price.
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A. C. and
V. CO
L. Jackson
Chiefs threaten Pacific strikers in labor ultimatum
Washington Monday alert as four railroad brotherhoods demand strikers on the Pacific coast return to work by Saturday morning or face federal action. Cleveland headquarters says it will back the government effort to operate controlled lines if the strike persists. Oakland yardmen strike ends as federal officials report trains resuming normal service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ratirow
Pacific Coast
Cleveland
rail+ road administration
United
Oakland
San Francisco
Cal
Wilson Begins Tour Wednesday
Associated Press reports Wilson will depart Washington next Wednesday on his trip in the interests of his activities and will deliver his remarks in Columbus Ohio.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ace Es Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
New Uprisings In Montenegro Reported by AP
The Associated Press reports Montenegro is in revolution with uprisings breaking out nationwide. Serbian authorities are said to be tightening measures to suppress the unrest, signaling a renewed Balkan crisis.
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Associated
London
Montenegro
Balkan
Associated Press
Bank Stock For Sale at Court House Auction
Ten shares of Shenandosh Valley Bank stock will be sold in front of Court House on Saturday August 30. Ww. G. Hardy, Admr. appears as executor in the notice and sets the action with specific sale details.
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Shenandosh Valley Bank
Court House
Ww. G. Hardy
Admr
Private sale of complete furniture set on Washington Street
Roy Stephenson advertises privately for sale a large dining room set parlor set two bedroom suites two wardrobes two French mirrors a kneabe piano a cooking stove and hot water tank. Items to be removed by September 1.
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Washington Street
Roy Stephenson
Bolsheviki Seek Peace Talks With Roumania Reported
Notice reports a creamery will close at 10 am on Monday as part of a Budapest relay. A Bolsh evi ki delegation led by Lenine is said to be negotiating peace with Roumania in Copenhagen reports.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Nichoalt Lenine
Roumania
Oor
Budapest
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Anda
Jackson
Mt. Jackson
Valley Pike
Ip Hunter Boyd Gold
Hable’s
Grimes Golden
Duvall, Dunn
Iptf
Merchants of
Cars For Hire
Winchester Seed CO
Hampton School
The
Gen
Botha
Menigo
Haines
Hun
Mississippi
Massey Brothers
Mexico
Steel Trust
Gompers
Equity Association
Chiefs
Pacific
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