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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
3
A Times dispatch from Petrograd says Bolshevik German peace delegates adjourned to review terms with their governments. Reports indicate belief at Petrograd that a peace treaty may be reached, while Germany requests postponing the next session to January 24 to consult allies.
Daily market quotations list prices for winter and spring wheat flour, corn, cracked corn, middlings, timothy and mixed hay, creamery butter and butterfat, live chickens, turkeys, potatoes, and bacon. Values shown include retail and bale pricing where given, with several entries cut off or incomplete.
A morning blaze on the public square in Hagerstown started in a Greek confectionery and shoe shine shop, spread to J F Denizens jewelry store and Mrs M I Brewers flower shop, with roofs of nearby buildings burned. Loss estimated 25000 to 35000 dollars, partly insured. guests of Mr and Mrs James B Russell of New York are visiting local residents.
Corrections posted as of the preceding closing. Butter near at 42. Eggs 35. Live poultry includes chickens young 24 old hens 24 old roosters 13 turkeys 10 pounds and over 29 and old toms 27. Corn at 7 for new nearby yellow on spot. Hay No 1 timothy 30 light clover mixed 78.50. Cattle ranges from 12.50 to 13 for choice steers down to 6.75 to 7.75 for medium. Calves 6.50 to 15. Hogs heavy 17.50 to 18, pigs 3 to 4.50 each.
Dr Ruh Fahrney of Hagerstown advertises free consultations for a broad range of ailments including Anemix, Appendicitis, Arteriosclerosis, Asthma, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Heart Disease and other digestive nervous and skin disorders. The notice lists numerous conditions and invites patients to seek evaluation.
Fragmentary quote notes a belief that decorators tricks could cause overcrowding of Roof Gardens if many women could be beaten ties by the light. The language is unclear and not tied to a specific event or date.
A reflection on balance in garden design stressing harmony between plants and structure. It argues gardens should not resemble wild growth but be crafted as cultivated scenery, so artists will value and reproduce the scene.
In a nationwide assertion, Herbert Hoover declares that safeguarding the food supply is a duty of necessity humanity and honor. He emphasizes the choice is made by free people without autocratic decree, guided only by individual conscience.
Washington reports General Pershing will publish orders stating German murders of captured Americans by throat slitting will not trigger open reprisals. Officials say Americans will be hardened and vigilant, with Canada as precedent. Germans are also noted for using trench knives and bayonets.
A line girl waiting for dessert at her aunt's table becomes impatient and jokes at the cat nearby about Mike waiting for his piece of pie. The scene captures a playful family moment during dinner and hints at the dessert delay.
Classified blurbs show a brief call to subscribe to Star News and related notice. The readable fragment hints at subscription prompt and general classified advertising context within the paper.
Sign the pledge and join the United States Food Administration. Eat plenty but wisely and with no waste. Buy less, cook only what is needed, and serve smaller portions. Embrace the gospel of the clean plate, use seasonable supplies, and avoid waste. Favor poultry, game, and seafood over beef, mutton, and pork, and rely on vegetables and cereals to save wheat. Subtly reduce butter by using vegetable oils and cut sugar and sweets.
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