Miners in Southwest Virginia Appeal for Food Relief
Coal miners in the southwest Virginia fields face a serious food shortage with 100000 people reportedly out of flour and meal. The Coal Operators' Association and C G Kilgore appealed to the National Coal Association for five carloads of flour and five carloads of meal to be shipped urgently to Norton Virginia. The request was forwarded to the food administration which pledged to speed shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
National Coal Association
Operators’ Association
Norton
Food Administration
Glass Champion in Winchester Spelling Bee
The Winchester spelling bee crowned W. W. Glass champion after a contest featuring Lee Stickel and Vernon Heady. Miss Katherine R. Glass of Fort Loudoun Seminary announced words as the event concluded.
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Lee Stickel
Vernon Heady
W. W. Glass
Glass
Winchester
Katherine R. Glass
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Troop 1
Bee
Evening Star
J. H. Henry
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Cold Relief
In a harsh winter with snow and wind, Foley’s Honey and Tar is praised for easing coughs and colds. Mrs. Edward Strevy of Clinton reports it helped thousands of homes, calling it the only medicine for coughs and colds and suitable for children. Sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Edward Strevy
Clinton
Congress Members Must Pay War Tax on Salaries
The War tax extends to U S senators and representatives per a letter from Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper to all collectors. He states Congress did not intend exemption and directs collection. Also notes Mrs William Nelson returning home to Memridge Minnesota after visiting her sister in this city.
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Washington
United States
Internal Revenue
Roper
Congress
William Nelson
Memridge
Minn
William Copenhaver
Vinol Restores Strength Says Pitman Woman
Mrs. F Anderson of Pitman New Jersey reports after two bottles of Vinol her appetite returns and she rests better at night. The ad urges feeble elderly readers to try the cod liver and iron tonic with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
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Pitman
N. J
Carpers Valley Notables Report Local Movements
Miss Cora Newcome of Winchester and Miss Lucy Carper spent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Harmer. Mrs. Frank Clark ill with acute indigestion. Mr. Grover Carper back in Ohio after weeks at home. Mrs. William Shearer shopped in Winchester. Mrs. Edgar W. Carper’s brother George Bentzel ill with typhoid in Marlington West Virginia. Carpers Valley Graded School closed January 24 for fuel shortage, reopening February 4. Catherine Ford visited grandparents near Greenwood. Nurses in Richmond exam attended by Mattie Owen Poe and Cornelia Rutherford, hosted by Alma B. Gills.
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Papers Valley
Cora Newcome
Winchester
Lucy Carper
Herbert Harmer
Frank Clark
Millwood Road
Grover Carper
Cleveland
Ohio
William Shearer
Edgar W. Carper
Marlington
W. Va
George W. Bentzel
Canpers Valley
Catherine Ford
Noah Sier
Greenwood
Mattie Owen Poe
Cornelia Rutheford
State Board
Richmond
Alma B. Gills
Woodland Heights
Memory Trickster Described In Washington Star Quote
Mr Charles Murphy of Wadesville Virginia left on Wednesday evening for an extended trip to Maryland and Pennsylvania. The remark about a man with a wonderfully trained memory appears in the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Charles Murphy
Wadesville
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Wen
Kidney trouble warning and home remedy ad
An advertisement warns that overindulgent eating leads to kidney problems including bladder weakness and general health decline. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts with lemon acid and lithia, taken daily to flush kidneys and reduce irritation, noting its effervescent drinking form.
Cash Agents 10 Sell War Savings Stamps Regulations
Regulations for appointment of cash agents of the second class for War Savings Stamps are issued. Agents may handle over $1,000 in stamps with cash or collateral. Eligibility includes individuals, partnerships, corporations, or authorized representatives of associations. Blank applications available from Federal Reserve banks, state or county directors.
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H. D. Fuller
Winchester
Logan R. Fay
Frederick County
Treasurer Department
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal
Reserve Bank
John Mills Weds Laura Purtlebaugh in Frederick County
Announcement reports the marriage of Laura Purtlebaugh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark G. Purtlebaugh to Piedmore Mills of the city. The ceremony occurred last Saturday evening at Christ Episcopal Church rectory with Rev W D Smith officiating. Mills, son of Mrs. Kate Mills and the late James B. Mills of Winchester, works as a machinist for the Virginia Woolen Company. The couple plans to establish a home near National Avenue and East Lane.
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Laura P. Purtlebaugh
Clark G. Purtlebaugh
Gore
Frederick County
Piedmore Mills
Christestant Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
Mills
Kate ‘Milla
James B. Mills
Winchester
Virginia, Woolen Company
National Avenue
East Lane
Picking Apples In January
Mr William J Marple of this city received a letter from his brother R E Marple of Pikton Oregon who reports summer weather there and no frost here. He says they have had rain but no frost and he picked apples still on trees in January.
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William J. Marple
R. E. Marple
Pikton
Oregon
Ukrainian government toppled by Bolsheviks reports say
Wire dispatch from Petrograd says the Ukrainian government at Keyes has been overthrown by Bolsheviks and its members arrested. Some fled to Kishinix seeking Romanian protection. Bolshevik ministers claim the overthrow will hinder Ukraine from seeking a separate peace with the central powers.
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Star
Coppnhagen
Keyes
Petrograd
Kishinix
Hungary Recalled by German Writer Traditions and Legends
A German writer reflects on Hungary noting how the country stirs memories of medieval poetry and historic exploits. He suggests that while city names and heroes evolve, the essence of Hungary remains embedded in its borders and lore.
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Hungary
S S S Offers Real Cure for Catarrh
Catarrh relief through sprays and douches only masks symptoms. Local applications prove ineffective long term. The ad promotes S S S as a lasting treatment drawn from blood cleansing action and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia.
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S. S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Sunday Schools Meet in April Postponed to April 9
Mr J N Good Frederick County secretary reports a telegram from Mr Thomas Co Diggs Richmond state secretary postponing the Virginia Sunday School Association annual convention from February to April 9 in Richmond due to fuel shortages. It is hoped a plentiful supply will be available by April.
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J. N. Good
Sunday School Association
Frederick County
Thomas Co. Diggs
Richmond
Virginia Sunday School Association
Diggs
Winchester and Frederick County To Start Draft Examinations
The local draft board begins mailing notices to Class 1 registrants for physical exams. About 600 men are to be examined, with notices issued daily starting Wednesday and examinations likely to take ten days. Those disqualified by the local board may be re-examined by the medical advisory board.
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Winchester
Fred County
Medical Advisory Board
New Draft Rulings Expand Advisory Board Reviews
The adjutant general in Washington tightens standards increasing cases sent to medical advisory boards. Those below old norms and with foot ailments now pass to boards for final decisions. Timing of examinations depends on War Department plans, with camp entry likely before the robins return and snow melts.
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Adjutant General’s Department
Washington
War Department
Up to Date Gypped Band Travels Through Pierre
A fragment notes an up to date gypsy band that stopped in Pierre South Dakota traveling by auto and pursuing fortune telling. The text critiques amendments and notes Paine on original wrong and the harm of changes.
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Pierre
Married By Flirting In Camp Lube Virginia
Lieutenant Grant Roth of Orange County faced a general court martial after a sensational incident involving a southern beauty Mrs B. Clark wife of Sergeant Clark. Clark traced Roth and Mrs Clark to a Newport News trip and reported the affair leading to arrest. The court martial findings were withheld at the time.
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Camp Lube
Grant
Roth
Orange
B. Clark
Sergeant Clark
Newport News
Petersburg
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State
Wire
Miller’s Drug Store
VINOL
Carpers Valley News
Ents
John Mills Weds
Mils
Purtlebaug
Queen Insurance Co
F America
Hansbrough & Carter
Paine
Ryan & Orndoff
Sctyle
Neel Motor Company
Footer
Cumberland, Md
C. A. Heller & CO
John M. Miller
Ft People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Denby Motor
Neely Motor Company
Ares
Ape
Mrr
Clark
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld, N. J
Dunn & Duvall
Smith & Chiles, Clerks
Wren
Culler
Winchester Fair Grounds
China
DW. Campbell and
Wilbur Cathee
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