Deer hunting trip returns and local notes from Winchester
One year ago E Cuthbert A Seabright and W Anderson returned from a deer hunting expedition in Pennsylvania. R W Smith longtime Frederick county veteran expired in a hospital. Local farmers receive 53 cents a bushel for wheat. Hose Company No 5 Martinsburg defeated Winchester Semi Pro 6 to 0. Seth Parker to appear in the film Way Back Home. Five years ago Christmas Seals sold statewide and auto plates for 1928 to go on sale December 8 at the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Local attorney Joseph B Newlin injured by car. Most life insurance held by Americans. Seventy five percent of Shenandoah National Park pledges paid. Fifteen years ago Halifax explosion kills thousands. Postal workers plan to sell War Savings Stamps. Railroads opposed by many interests. Fred W Forney elected worthy president of local Eagles chapter. Home guards organized here.
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Obsolete Armament in 1911 China Garrison
A 1911 incident shows bows and arrows used by a Manchu garrison defending against assault, supplementing rifles to resist attackers. The remark contrasts quitting and cheating as contemptible traits.
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