Municipal Ordinances Discussed for 1919 Revenues and Roads
The council reviewed first and second readings for a 1919 tax ordinance package including license taxes, public revenue, tax collection, sewer wares and rentals, and a water tax measure. A street repair petition for Clark street was referred to the street committee, and minor interior building repairs were reported. A fire alarm enforcement proposal drew debate over false alarms, with calls to avoid unnecessary general alarms. A request to add a fourth member to the poor committee was approved for vacation appointment. Resolutions memorialized Captain Robert Conrad’s death in action in France. The State Corporation Commission will study Northern Virginia Power Company rate increase petitions before ruling. A president’s committee to confer with the War Department was proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
A&d
Henry
France
Robert Y. Conrad
Winchaster
Commiesoner S&. I
Memorial Stands For Winchester And Frederick County War Dead
A lasting memorial honors men from Winchester and Frederick County who were killed or wounded during the war in Europe. The project preserves their memory with a public tribute and recognition of sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Europe
Restrictions on sugar are off
Washington reports the Food Administration has ended sugar purchase limits for domestic consumers and public places. From early restrictions tied to meals, the ration was set at three pounds per ninety meals, later reduced, then raised, and now removed as supply improves with Lovisian cane and western beet sugar resuming arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Food Administration
Th Food Administration
Miss Edith Benham With Mrs Wilson
The New York Times notes Miss Edith Benham of Washington among Wilson party members departing for Paris for the peace conference. She had served as President Wilson's private secretary for over a year and is the sister of the late Lieutenant Harry K. Benham, U S N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss
Edith Benham
Mrs. Wilson
New York ‘Times
Eveyone
Wilson
Paris
Washington
Mons. Wiilson
Miss Benham
Harry K. Benham
Mrs H B Taylor Dies After Flu Illness At Grimes
Mrs H B Taylor wife of Grimes postmaster died at 4 40 this morning after a brief influenza illness pneumonia followed, she leaves two little daughters Louise and Margaret and her parents Mr and Mrs C M Brown of Hedgesville W Va. Funeral at Grimes Friday 10 am Rev D B Grove and Rev W H Sanders to officiate burial in Hedgesville cemetery. Mr Taylor thanks neighbors for kindness during wife’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Taylor
H. B. Taylor
Grimes
Paeumonia
W. Va
DD. B. Grove
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Sanders
Hedgesville
Epinecipal Church
South
Ciemetery
Taylor
Undefined local notice fragment
The readable parts describe individuals named Cass Beeb and Walker, with unclear affiliations. No clear event, place, or action emerges to form a complete news item or notice.
Liberty Bond Condition Sparks Debate in Public View
Citizens discuss surrender rules amid ongoing Liberty Bond drive with officials urging compliance. Local groups clash over conditional or unconditional surrender terms as questions mount about eligibility and deadlines.
Watch for disease of common potato
United States Department of Agriculture alerts gardeners nationwide to watch for potato wart in farms and homes. Reports of irregular warty outgrowths near eyes and black, worthless tubers have appeared in Luzerne County Pennsylvania with several towns affected. An importation from Europe predates quarantine and may have seeded the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Aden Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
College of Agriculture
Lau Zerne
Federal Horticultural Board
J. G. Sanders
England
Insects Killed by Plowing
Farmers learn plowing destroys overwintering pests. soil turning harms wireworms cutworms white grubs and earworms, improving next season's condition and reducing infestations.
War Savings Stamps Aid Soldiers With Purchases
A garbled note suggests War Savings Stamps support soldiers by funding equipment and expenses. It references investments and public aid directed to troops during wartime.
Book on First Aid and Health Remedies Promoted in Buffalo Ad
An old advertisement promotes a cloth bound book on First Aid Bandaging Anatomy and maternal health from Buffalo New York publishers. It also touts a herbal tonic without alcohol for nervous or irregular health and recommends Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a liver and bowel aid with patient testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Buffalo, N. Co
Dr. Pierce
Pie Ea
Meat Producers Meet War Demand With Hog Production Surge
Government cites sevenfold rise in exports versus prewar levels as a result of boosted meat production and conservation. U S Department of Agriculture reports cattle up 10.3 million and hogs up 12.4 million through January 1, while sheep fall. hogs expected to rise 8-15 percent year over year with higher average weight. Hoover program hinges on a larger pork supply to prevent fats shortage and support transport of animal foods in 1918 1919. Dressed hog products jump from 903 million pounds in 1917 third quarter to 1.277 billion pounds in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bs Department of Agricultur Food
Europe
America
Argentine
Australia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. & Food Administration
Hoover quote on economy and business
The speaker expresses belief that drastic force is unnecessary to maintain economic distribution and sane use of supplies. He places faith in the intelligence of the average American businessman whose aid is expected to help remedy war-induced evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlerbert Uoover
Commissioner’s Notice in Chancery Decree Case
A notice from the Court for Frederick County states it will proceed to execute a decree in a Chancery case involving Middletown State Bank and Mary J Johnson et al. Interested parties must appear with papers vouchers or evidence at the specified time and place, otherwise proceedings continue until completion. James P Roardon Comer in Chancery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown State Bank, Inc
Mary J. Johnson
Als
Sominiasioner
Chester
Rouges Ave
Wincksaan
Frederick County
Jambhs P. Roardon
Comer In Chancery
Winchester residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills in testimony
A reader report quotes Mrs. D. H. Anderson of 1298 Mali St praising Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain relief and a complete cure. The ad claims 60c bottles and urges readers to ask for the kidney remedy by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Dean
D. H. Anderson
Mali St
Coah
Anderson
Foster-Milburn Co
Mtgrs
Buffalo
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Jen Mills, Inc
Meris Hosiery
Brill & Ritter
Anchester
New Hampshire
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Exipentes
Tion
Fire Department
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Baetjer
Committee On Poor
Cation
H. B Taylor
Cass. Beeb
BE. M. Walker
Pagebroskibe County
America’s
Gor
Srinova
East
Farmers Save Situation
Society Brand High
Society Branch High
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