City water rates to rise sharply for large users
City officials disclosed that the water pumping cost is about five cents per thousand gallons while large corporate and industrial users pay only two cents. City Manager Field reported losses on pumping for large consumers, prompting a plan to raise rates to at least five cents per thousand, with small and domestic customers unaffected. industries consume one third of water, and the council discussed aligning the city’s water pricing with other cities to break even or earn a small profit.
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Winchester
Common Council
Field
Fuel Administration Orders Coal for Households During Cold Wave
Widespread fuel famine prompts sweeping orders diverting coal to households ahead of industry. State admins can prioritize domestic consumption and requisition coal for homes to ease distress amid severe winter shortages. Railroads cooperate but snow storms hinder movement as pneumonia reports rise in affected regions. Community notice adds calendar gift, unrelated to fuel issue.
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Washington
The
Fuel Administration
Middle West
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
New York
Garfield
City Council Ends Meeting With Passes and Money Proposals
After a long effort the council achieved a quorum in a rare gathering. Officers listed include President A. T. Jones and C. Fred Goss among others. An ordinance to borrow 15000 dollars until May 1 to cover expenses was approved. December licenses total 164.03 and fines 67.00.
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A. T. Jones
W. E. Jones
C. W. Ramsburg
Lewis F. Cooper
C. Fred. Goss
Robert L. Gray
Herman H. Hable
Hunter B. Grim
Messrs
W. A. Baker
William B. Ryan
M. B. Murnan
H. C
Secret Washington briefing shows Allies tightening war policies
Washington dispatch reports Col. E M House presented the President with a full account of Allied and American actions behind the frontiers. It notes a crumbling German military power and urges a win-the-war-at-any-cost approach while pressuring coordinated naval and military policy changes.
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Colonel House
Russia
United States
White House
Col. E. M. House
Christmas Red Cross Drive Aims To Add 3000 Members
The Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross aims to raise at least 3000 members by Christmas Eve. Membership costs 1 dollar for annual, 2 dollars with a handsome illustrated magazine, with booths around town and a big drive continuing through Christmas. An 8 o'clock meeting at Handley Library invites all workers to discuss important drive matters.
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Winchester
Red Cross
O’eorck
Handley Library
Frederick County
The
Steat 1 reel feature with vaudeville Xmas matinee
Tickets selling quickly for a 1 reel feature and a 1 reel comedy at the Xmas vaudeville matinee and night. Admission is 25 cents.
Demand for stronger patrols to curb the Huns
London report notes demands for tougher North Sea patrols to curb German raids. It claims American naval forces might reinforce British guard ships after 14 ships sunk in German raids near the Tyne estuary. The attacks shelled ships with women aboard, rescuing by destroyers, with several neutrals among the dead.
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Mane
the Star
London
North Sea
Tyne River
Invest in U S War Savings Stamps Offer
The notice promotes lending to the U S Government at 4 percent with stamps or bonds priced at $4.12 to receive $5 on January 1, 1923. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and the U S Post Office sell the stamps. Support the war effort and earn a return.
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United States
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
United States Post Office
Christmas Begins Here Friday at Presbyterian Sunday School
The Christmas program by the Presbyterian Sunday School will be held Friday evening in the Sunday school house at o'clock. A delightful music program has been arranged for the event.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
NEEL Motor Company Christmas Tree Sale
Christmas trees offered by NEEL Motor Co with delivery and pricing stated as 10c and up. Includes radiator covers for all makes. Contact Bell at 1295 23 for purchase. References B. W. Brotherton and anti-freeze note.
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Neel. Motor CO
Christmas Club Enlistment Open at Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Join the Christmas Club to save systematically in 1918. Membership open until January 1 1918 with five weekly class options of 10c 25c 50c $1 and $2 per week. Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes safe savings.
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Shenandoam Valley National Bank
Fastest Power Sprayer Offered by Friend Mfg Co
Orchardists urged to adopt the new Sprayer proclaimed as the fastest model yet produced. J R DuShane, local representative for the Friend Mfg Co, invites inquiries and telephones for details and demonstrations.
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J. R. DuShane
Ford for sale and church revival closes tonight
Nine room house with bath and electric lights. M. M. Lynch, Attorney. Send your friend a box of Xmas Apples. Archie Arnett, Berryville Virginia. Ford for sale 1917 model apply to J. Howard Cather. St Paul A M EB Church revival closes tonight Evangelist has his farewell sermon tonight. Come and hear him. Good singing by Pastor Rev G Oliver Wing.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Archie Arnett
Berryville
Ford
J. Howard Cather
St. Paul A. M. EB
Evangelist
G. Oliver Wing
U S Troops Anxious for Great Task
Paris December 18 The American forces, led by General John J Pershing, express resolve to carry out a heavy duty with responsibility and discipline The Paris interview highlights the view that the troops are not improvised but a strong organized force ready to achieve victory Pershing declines to reveal current force size or exact timetable for taking over duties on the western front.
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Paris
John J. Pershing
France
Today
Pershing
City Measured to Expand West Water Street Property
The city council introduced an ordinance to condemn property owned by the Misses Miller on North Main and on W Water Street behind Bell Brothers to widen West Water Street from the Lutheran Church to Main Street. The city also seeks Bell property at Main and Water for street expansion and possible acquisition.
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Common Council
Misses Miller
North Main Street
W. Water St
Bell Brothers
Bell
West Water Street
Main Street
Main and
Water Street
Miller
Senate adopts nationwide prohibition measure with 47 to 8 vote
The Senate agreed to the House amendment on a national prohibition resolution and sent it to the White House for the President's signature in a rising vote of 47 to 8. Idaho's Borah argued the amendments unconstitutional, while Lewis suggested Congress could set a 20 year limit to nullify effects.
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Idaho
Sengfor
Congress
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
White House
Marshall
Borah
Borsh
Senator Borah
Lewis
Ilinois
Borah Aad
Carygrees
Congress approves nation wide prohibition amendment submission
The House voted 282 to 128 to submit a nationwide prohibition constitutional amendment to the states for approval or rejection. The tally suggested a modest but sufficient victory as the roll call closed.
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Congress
House
A Word to Men and Women on Red Cross Service
Bishop William Lawrence urges all citizens to join Red Cross humanitarian work and take part in the nation’s service. He notes New York workers leaving businesses for Europe with no salary to aid the cause and praises soldiers sailors and volunteers who give time and energy to war efforts at home and abroad. The piece ends with a call to women and a hint of continuation on Page Three.
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Wiliam Lawrence
New York
Europe
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Mase
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WAR Savings
S_B.PURCELL
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M. E. Connor
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