Western Front Battles Shift as German Forces Regroup
German troops moved from quiet sectors to the hot front as heavy artillery fire and raids persist on the western front. Critics weigh a potential Franco-Belgian or Champagne offensive while Passchendaele receives renewed artillery pressure from German forces. British airmen bomb Bruges and nearby aviation camps as Belgian targets burn.
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Hindenburg
Passchendaele
Belgium
London
Germany
Western Front
Champagne
France
West Flanders
Hindenbureg
West Flanders Front
War Office
Laventie
Landon
Brugges
Vlissenghem
Liberty Bonds Ready for Subscribers at Commercial & Savings Bank
The Commercial and Savings Bank announces Liberty Bonds are arrived and ready for delivery to subscribers. Call promptly to collect bonds. A lost black dress suitcase with an order book inside was reported at Front Royal Road. Reward offered by Star office. Ford 1917 model for sale by J Howard Cathern.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
Royal Road
Star Office
Ga. J. Jolluiffe
Ford
J. Howard
Cather
Kindly Light Amid the Circling Gloom Red Cross Appeal
A wartime Red Cross appeal in Winchester and Frederick County asks for Christmas memberships at $1 each. Mercy workers, mainly women, urge support to aid sick and wounded soldiers and their families. The tone emphasizes charity over conflict and calls for community participation.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
Repeal of Quart a Month Favored by Prohibition Report
The report from J. Sidney Peters praises Prohibition results in Virginia and urges repeal of the quart a month law. It proposes arming the prohibition commission with authority to claim illicit spirits, extended warrants, and raising funding to 100000 dollars. It also notes severe penalties for drunkenness. It includes a Red Cross appeal from Winchester and Frederick County and a prisoner of war message.
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J. Sidney Peters
Virginia
General Assembly
Chimney Fire at Fort Loudoun Seminary Says Roof Snowed In
An 9 o clock alarm reported a chimney fire at Fort Loudoun Seminary on North Main Street. Students treated it as a joke while firemen stated it was not serious as wet snow on the roof allowed the chimney to auto clean.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
North Mainstreet
Candy Specia's For Sunday School Feast
Home made chocolates bon bons and mixed candies for holidays. Special prices for school and Sunday School treats at Beck's Steam Bakery Inc. For information concerning placing of these children apply to Miss Mary Strickler district Turse.
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Beck’s Steam Bakery Inc
Mary Strickler
Turse
For Radiators Use Anti Freezes And Covers
Ad fragment notes radiator protection tips and refers to a supplier NEEL MOTOR CO. and L. C. Kremer for orders. Mentions anti freeze usage and radiator covers for a vague product line. No clear event or persons beyond those names.
Governor Urges Virginians to Sacrifice for War Effort
The Virginia governor appeals to citizens during Christmas to place duty above pleasure as the nation faces war. He cites fuel shortages and the need to conserve resources to support the ongoing struggle and defend national existence.
Beck's Christmas Candies Promoted as Absolutely Pure
Local ad urges shoppers to buy Xmas candies at Beck's highlighting purity claims and festive selection.
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Beck's
Miss Douglas Fuller Vaudeville At Auditorium Xmas Show
Miss Douglas Fuller and Co present a high class vaudeville act at the Auditorium with a 7 reel feature and 2 comedy reels. The concert promises eight big reels for a small admission of 25 cents to support the Friendship company and a new auto truck.
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Douglas Fuller
Nine room house with bath and electric lights
Solicitor M. M. Lynch represents property details for a nine room house featuring bath and electric lights. The notice appears in an estate or legal filing.
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Bath
M.M. Lynch
Ip-Tf
Expert Back 10 Train the Army Expert Back
Maj. Gen. John F. Morrison, a young capable officer, named director of military training for the regular army by Secretary Baker. Morrison just returned from France where he studied Allied training methods to be incorporated into American force training under his direction.
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Washington
John F. Morrison
Regular Army
Baker
Morrison
France
Ridgeway Services Visit Ridgeway charge churches
Ridgeway charge preaching schedule at M B Church South on Sunday December 23 Paynes Chapel Arden 11 am Gerrardstown 7 pm Rest Chapel Sunday school Christmas program Christmas Eve at 7 30 o'clock Pastor W R Hardesty leads planned services and event.
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Ridgeway Charge
M. B. Church
South
Paynes Chapel
Arden
Gerrardstown
of Rest Chapel
W. R. Hardesty
Mr A Helter Baltimore Fun Town for the Holidays
Baltimore resident Mr A Helter brings cheer to the season with holiday events and local festivities in town.
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A. Helter
Baltimore
Liner in Battle With a Submarine Off Irish Coast
An American liner arrived with Major-General Hugh L. Scott among 96 passengers. It engaged a German U-boat off the Irish coast on December 12, firing from bow and stern guns as the submarine submerged. General Scott praised the gun crew for rapid accurate firing and believed a hit was possible.
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Atlantic
Hugh L. Scott
Scott
Volunteers Sought to Tackle Questionnaires at City Hall
The legal advisory board reports a daily flow of 69 questionnaires and calls for clerical volunteers to assist chairman Robert M. Ward. Citizens with data entry experience are asked to report to the board's headquarters in the city hall courtroom. The list of 69 registrants was mailed today including Clarence M. Russell and James Thomas Seabright.
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Legal Advisory Board
Robert M. Ward
Ward
Huns Determined to Rule Universe
Geneva reports Pan Germans reveal Germany aims to dominate world power as lasting victory and peace. Deutsche Page Zeitung quoted says sacrifice is for long peace not temporary truces. Hin denburg vision urges a new epoch where Germany dictates laws to the universe.
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Geneva
Germany
Berlin
Deutsche Pages Zeitung
Hindenburg
Iran
Bismarck
God
Red Cross War Fund Efforts Raise Huge Aid Push
The report details Red Cross actions in World War I including sending supplies to 28 French military hospitals and operating a large ambulance service. It notes daily canteen service for soldiers in France, 100000 ton warehouse capacity, a tuberculosis hospital with 1000 beds, and milk shipments totaling 3,000,000 pounds to Russian infants. It also cites $1,000,000 given to families of French sick and wounded, stating the work has just begun.
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France
RED Cross
Children's Hats at Half Price at Newcomes
Storewide hat sale announced by Newcome's offering children’s hats at half price. Includes fashion and seasonal selections aimed at families. Sale details suggest limited stock and emphasis on value.
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Newcome’s
Dr. L. M. Allen Accepted for Medical Reserve Corps
Dr. L M Allen of Winchester and former Johns Hopkins staff member was notified by the surgeon general that he has been accepted into the Medical Reserve Corps. He volunteered with several Valley physicians and previously practiced in Winchester before retiring to Clifton near Berryville. Mrs Juliet A McCaw has gone to Baltimore for an extended stay.
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L. M. Allen
Winchester
Medical Reserve Corps
Valley Medical Society
Allen
Valley
Clifton
Berryville
Johns Hopkins
Lost Cork Leg In Police Fight
Luther Burton a one legged man with one arm fought two policemen late last night to avoid arrest. His cork leg was found in a snowdrift and he was jailed after being subdued with torn uniforms. Burton from Charlottesville Va says alcohol provoked the incident and was fined ten dollars and costs.
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Luther Burton
Hquor
Dove
Mason
Burton
Charlottesville
Fultz
Ribbon Trimmed at Ramacciotti’s Fruit Stand
Mrs Luck B Showalter left this week for Baltimore as a ribbon cutting marker at Ramacciotti’s Fruit Stand. The item notes a trimmed ribbon and a departure for Baltimore.
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Ramacciotti’s
Luck B. Showalter
Baltimore
Colt Arms Official Criticizes Ordnance Delays in Browning Gun Delivery
Senate hearing reveals Colt Arms official B M W Hanson says first Browning machine gun delivery delayed to April due to War Department delays and non essential manufacturing hurdles. Editor H Colvin testifies government arsenals in Springfield and Rock Island use antiquated machinery, with some equipment sixty years old. Baptist Christmas entertainment Friday night at 746 Public invited.
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War Department
Springfield Arsenal
Washington
Ordnance Department
Senate Military Affairs
Germany
Dec
H. Colvin
American Machinist
Colvin
Springfield
Maas
Rock Tmland
For Sale Antique Dining Chairs and China Closet
For sale six antique mahogany dining chairs and a china closet. Listing appears from C. Janney. Contact details not provided.
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C. Janney
State Volunteers Drill Tonight at Armory
State Volunteers drum up volunteers tonight at 8 p m for drill at the armory led by Captain L R Fay. Ip
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Armory
L. R. Fay
Frederick Circuit Preaching at Round Hill Paxtom Chapel
The Frederick Circuit lists Sunday services on December 23 at Round Hill in the morning and Paxton Chapel at 3 p.m. An opportunity will be given at the morning service for those wishing to join the church. K. W. Brubaker, Pastor.
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Round Hill
A.m. Paxtom
Ps. T
Wealthy Pittsburghers Dig Coal From Their Lawns
In Pittsburgh's fashionable Squirrel Hill district millionaires are stripping lawns to extract coal from a six foot vein beneath turf. H A Diebold on Aylesborough Avenue hosts a crew removing earth to reach the vein, with similar work underway on Hoffatett tract.
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Pittsburgh
Squirrel Hill
H. A. Diebold
Aylesborough Avenue
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Neel Motor CO
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L. C. Kremer
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First War Fund
Juliet A. McCaw
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