Roumanian Army In Field 106000 Men Press Transylvania Passes
Berlin reports Roumanian forces estimated at 106000 men battering through Transylvania Alps to reach Hungary. German Austro Hungarian troops reported to have checked the advance. Violent fighting continues on Verdun front and across the Danube with Bulgarian forces. Other notes mention a Norwegian steamer sunk and a British schooner burned.
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Transylvania Alps
Hungary
Verdun
London
Renperia
Vienna
Bulgaria
Germany
Turkey
Chirissiana
Norway
Iscalon
Berlin
Danube
Paris
War Office
Roumania
Fleury
Coopers Wanted on No 1 Apple Barrels
Help needed at Turkey Knob Orchard in Mt. Jackson Virginia. Coopers required for Number 1 apple barrels with good pay and board offered.
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Coopers
Turkey Knob Orchard
Mt. Jackson
Western Union Office Receives New Furniture Remodel
The Western Union Telegraph Company's Main Street office has been remodeled with new furniture over several days. Handsome oak counters and desks were installed and the interior rearranged, giving the office a much improved appearance.
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Western Union’ Telegraph Company
Main Street
Prayer Meeting Set by Shenandoah Bank Cashier
Mr. W. G. Hardy cashier at Shenandoah Valley National Bank will conduct the mid week prayer service at the Christian Church tomorrow night.
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W. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
The
Christian Church
County Adopts Quarantine Under State Health Rules
Frederick County and Winchester adopt state regulations to prevent infantile paralysis entry from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Law enforces car inspections toll road checks and return of vehicles with underage children to infected districts. County sheriff police and Winchester police to enforce rules with city council funding. Public health measures target cross state travel during epidemic fears.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Frederick County
Board of Health
City of
Winchester
P. W. Boyd
State Board of Health
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Benefit Show For Monument Captivates Local Audience
Rehearsals for the Confeder ate Monument Show progress well under Elise Oldham and Mrs. Charles L Bowly. New talent including Rose Cunningham and Little from Washington join Mary Bruce Baker Clara Ruth Goode Hugh Duffy. Two sketches feature Oldham Gore Harrison Lynch Gray Barrie. Seats on sale at Henrys printing office and the Empire Theater.
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Elise Oldham
Charles L. Bowly
Rose Cunningham
Martinsburg
Miss Little
Washington
Mary Bruce Baker
Clara Ruth Goode
Hugh Duffy
Miss Oldham
Mr. Gore
Miss Harrison
Messrs
Harry Lynch
Carlin Gray
George Barrie
Henry's Printing Office
Empire Theater
Late Arrivals At The Local Hotels
A list of guests staying at various hotels includes names and cities such as Jack T. Wasmanted and J F Domey from Baltimore and W S Ball from Pittsburgh, with other travelers from Cleveland, Dayton, Harrisburg, Reading, Roanoke, Hartford, Greensboro, and more.
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Hbdtel Jack
T. D. Wasmanted
J. F. Domey
W. F. Broderick
Baltimore
W. S. Ball
Pittsburgh
William Taylor
Cleveland
Www
K.smith
Dayton
W. E. Brightstill
Harrisburg
W. B. Timberlake
Clearbrook
Henry Rersey
Reading
A. E. Horton
Roanoke
E. J. Brown
Hartford
Suffolk Va
E. S. Edwards
Johnstown, Pa
County Convention Meets Thursday in Stephens City
The Anti Saloon League of Frederick County will meet at the Lutheran Church in Stephens City this county on August 31. The session starts at 11 o clock in the morning with speakers of note expected to deliver addresses.
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Anti-Saloon League
Frederick County
Stephens City
Health certificates and quarantine on return
The article notes that travelers must obtain health certificates and endure a two week quarantine upon returning, outlining government requirements and public health precautions.
Indifference Could Doom Harrison in Key Primary Battle
A Frederick County message urges voters to back Judge Thomas W. Harrison for the Democratic nomination for Congress this Saturday. It attacks a rival bloc led by Downing and Early, arguing Harrison’s proven legal skill and legislative drafting ability warrant support and warning that voter apathy could allow opponents to defeat him.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Congress
Frederick County
Winchester
Harrison
Shenandoah and
Clark
Downing
Early
Latioral
Alphonse
Gaston
Warren
Two Tents Replaced After Severe Tropical Storm at Brownsville Camp
From a staff correspondent in Brownsville Texas Aug 24 a tropical storm damaged tents and delayed plans but the camp was rebuilt with lumber arrivals daily. Government supplies clothing and food to officers and men. Virginians and Iowains practiced combat drills and signal corps lit the night with star shells.
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Brownsville
Texas
Virginia
Palma Alto
Signal Corps
No ‘Man’s Land
Company I
Pat Stephenson
Houston
Mike
Rastus
Big Stone Gap
Billy
Winchester
Lightning Kills Char Woman's Hand in Stephens City Storm
In Stephens City Virginia a severe storm on August 26 caused extensive damage to farms and gardens. A colored man James Merritt Rhodes was killed instantly when lightning struck Frank Massie’s barn and shed. Funeral services were held for Rhodes in the local colored cemetery. The Lutheran Church suffered damage from an electric belt and the town’s electric light plant went out of operation.
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Stephens City
Frank Massie
James Merritt Rhodes
Rhodes
Massie
Bartonville
White Post
Cartmell History of Shenandoah Valley Second Edition
Second edition issued due to high demand as the first edition sold out. Copies available at the County Clerk's Office, County Treasurer's Office, and Norton's Book Store. By T. K. Cartmell.
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Shenandoah Valley
Norton’s Book Store
T. K. Cartmell
Hog Loss From Storm Strikes Eighteen Hogs Dead
Mr. Smith White of Paper Mill Road reports eighteen hogs struck and killed by lightning during a Saturday evening storm. The hogs were penned near a sycamore tree and total loss is estimated at 2265 dollars.
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Smith White
White
Grangers Picnic Train Links From All Regular Trains
For the Grangers Picnic at Williams Grove from Aug 28 to Sep 2, the Co V R R will run connections from all regular trains to and from the grove. A Thursday special leaves Witchester at 5 30 a m returning leaving Grove at 6 22 p m Excursion tickets good to addss until Sept 2 on sale all week at reduced rates Two day excursion tickets on sale from Therlay to Prday at 1 60 for round trip 26 ip 4t
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Grangers
Williams Grove
Co. Vv. R.R
Grove
Witchester
Therlay
Sunday School Picnic at Rouss Springs
Centenary Reformed Sunday School schedules a picnic at Rouss Springs on Wednesday August 36th. Full attendance requested. The group will depart at one o clock from the Sunday School Room. COMMITTEE
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Centenary Reformed
Rouss Springs
Hay Honored by Colleagues in Congress
Members of the House Committee on Military Affairs honored retiring chairman James Hay of Virginia's Seventh District with a loving cup. Hay, who has served eighteen years in the House and chaired the Military Affairs Committee, will retire September 30 and has been named by President Wilson to a judgeship on the Federal Court of Claims.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
James Hay
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
House
Hay
Congress
House Committee On
Congressman Dent
Alabama
Washington
Madison Court House
Wilson
Federal Court of Claims
Army Committee
Thomas W. Harrison The Man of the Hour
The Loudoun Times urges voters in Virginia's Seventh District to elect Honorable Thomas W. Harrison to Congress. It praises his character intelligence and courage and notes Leesburg as his birthplace and boyhood home. The editorial argues he embodies the state's traditions and is the man of the hour.
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Harrison
The
Loudoun Times
Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
Seventh Congressional District
Confederate Monument Fund Show at Empire Theatre
Friday, September 1st at 8 30. Empire Theatre hosts a Confederate Monument Fund Show with seating priced 25 50 and 75 cents. Boxes available at 8 00 and 5 00 per box.
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Confederate Monument Fund Show
Empire Theatre
Cars for sale two Overland and a Ford touring 1916 models
Two Overland Touring Cars numbers 83 and the 1916 model plus a 1916 Ford Touring Car are offered in first class condition. Sold at a bargain if taken at once. Apply at 25 South Main street.
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South Main Street
Railroads face crisis as Wilson weighs five proposals
President Wilson plans to brief a joint session on a path forward in the railroad dispute. Five congressional measures would empower a federal commission to regulate trains serving essential needs, set an eight hour day, and compel compliance if mediation fails. Chief Garretson of the Conductors Brotherhood defends the existing agreement and warns the public will see the railroads' unfairness.
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Garretcon
Conductors* Brotherhood
Wilson
The
Star
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Brotherhood
Prp
Ington
Garretson
Federal Commission
Interstate Comme Commission
Board’ of
New York Apple Prices and Market Quotes
New York prices for several apple varieties listed with per barrel quotes including Northwestern Greenings Duchess and Gravenstein. The sheet also notes seed wheat ground lime alfalfa and other seed items available in bulk, with suppliers tied to Piccadilly Street.
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New York
Apple Market
Tod
Lancaster County
Penn
H. Hi
Piccadilly St
Tuessat
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