Memorial services honor Winchester and Frederick soldiers
A large crowd gathered at the Empire Theater for a Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion memorial program honoring Winchester and Frederick County soldiers who died or were killed in World War I. Speakers included W A Baker and Frederick W Wise. Washington related history, flag songs, and notes on French honors followed.
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Empire Theater
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Winchester
Frederick County
W. A. Baker
Citizens’ Band
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
W.W. W. Glass
Washington
Frederick W. Wise
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Germany
Wile
Frank Reynolds
T. Russell Cather
Uies
Cather
R.A. Goodwin
Christ Church
Birthday Observance Quiet Across Winchester
Washington's Birthday was quietly observed in Winchester with no formal ceremonies. Banks closed and mail service delayed, while public schools and Handley Library remained open or on normal hours. A cherry tree display at Centenary Reformed Church near Market Street inspired reflection on the Washington tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winchester
Post Ofice
Handley Library
Centenary Reformed Church
Market Street
Joliffe's Studio Reopens After Illness
Public notice announces Joliffe's Studio is once again open after a period of closure due to illness. LL L. Joliffe signed the announcement dated January 23.
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Joliffe
LL. V. Jolliffe
Oklahoma Legislature Convenes to Ratify Woman Suffrage
The Oklahoma Legislature opens a special session in Oklahoma City on February 23 to address ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment as its main business. The AP reports the focus and timing of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Ola
Oklahoma
Stock Market Closed for Washingtons Birthday
The No-reper Exchange was closed today in observance of Washingtons Birthday with no trading activity reported.
For Rent two furnished rooms with bath and heat
Classified notice indicates two furnished rooms with bath and heat for rent at 225 Braddock. The listing appears among a broader newspaper page itemized with local rental ads.
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Braddock
Hoover Opposes Treaty as Issue in Campaign
Former food administrator Herbert C. Hoover, speaking at Johns Hopkins commemorations in Baltimore, argued against making the treaty ratification a presidential campaign issue. He urged focusing on domestic issues, warned that reservation debates could hinder press progress, and endorsed mild and lesser reservationist proposals as a path to ratification. He cautioned Europe faces decline in living standards and urged restored productivity for Allied reparations.
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Baltimore
Herbert C. Hoover
Johns Hopkins University
Germany
League
Europe
Tan
Saw and Engine Ad at Hick's Motor Co
Saw and Engine together at Hick's Motor Co as seen by Arthur Streit. mentions H P engine and saw frame with contact 1p-11.
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H. P
Arthur Streit
Hick’s Motor Co
State Teachers Association District 6 Meeting Set in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg hosts the State Teachers' Association District 6 meeting March 25 to 27 with about 500 teachers from the Shenandoah Valley. Speakers include State Superintendent Harris Hart, Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee University, and F. Clerk of Winchester. Jnnh H. Booton of Luray leads District G meetings.
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Harrisonburg
State
Luray
State Teachers’ Association
Looking Over The Pontes John J McGraw At Havana Race
John J. McGraw of the New Grands officiates a race described as the "once ever" event on the National Park track in Havana where he serves as vice-president. Mrs Walter Gore visits Mr and Mrs Metcalf at their home.
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Pontes
John J. McGraw
National Park Race Track
Havana
Walter Gore
Metcalf
Senator Byrd Critiques State Tax Board Proposal
Senator H. F. Byrd of Winchester district denounces Senator West’s bill to create a State Board to assess all real estate. He argues it harms local taxation, concentrates power, raises local taxes, and threatens rural agricultural interests by stripping local assessors of their remaining tax base. The piece continues on page 4.
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H. F. Byrd
Winchester
General Assembly
West
Virginia
Public Service Corporation
Public Service
Dinner honoring Mr Frederick William Wile at Baker residence
Mr and Mrs Baker hosted a dinner at their South Washington street home in honor of Mr and Mrs Frederick William Wile of Washington. The event followed his role delivering the French Republic certificate presentation to next of kin of American WWI soldiers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds, Mrs B James Fergusson, Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter, Mr and Mrs Nelson Page and Dr Walter Cox of Winchester.
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W ‘Alexander Baker
South Washington Street
Frederick ‘William Wile
Washington
French Republic
Frank Reynolds
Reynolds
California
New York
B. James Fergusson
Shirley Carter
Nelson Page
Walter Cox
Winchester
Wile
Baker
City
Scalecide touted for better pest control in dormant spray
Winchester Orchard Supply Company promotes Blight Control Scalecide as superior to lime-sulphur for dormant spray. Growers claim it controls scale canker and blight, urging readers to use Scalecide for maximum effect. See page seven for details.
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Winchester Orchard Supply Company
N. Market St
Property Partition Sews Up Orchard Lands
A county deed records a partition of the Orchard and farm land owned by Fred A. Frank Delmar Robinson and Harry F Byrd and Shirley Carter. Robinson brothers secure one half of the tract recently purchased from B S Slate Lupton. Byrd and Carter obtain the other half. Byrd and Carter have sold their section to William Beverley.
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Fred. A. Frank
Delmar. Robinson
Harry F. Byrd
Shirley Carter
Robinscn—brothers
Lupton
Messrs
Byrd
Carter
Apephalt
Bha Carter
William Beverley
Wishes To Rent Parsonage Near Center by April First
Desires to rent a desirable house suitable for a parsonage before April 1. Seeks central location if possible. Communicated with Captain Yan md, phone 199, PO Box 158.
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Capts Yan md
Tribute Poem From Casstown Honors Miss Kate McVicar
From Casstown Ohio a tribute by T C Harbaugh pays homage to Miss Kate McVicar writer and poetess. The piece recalls friendship loyalty and literary gifts and bids farewell with the image of dawn and eternal morning.
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Casstown
Ohio
T. C. Harbaugh
Middle West
Kate McVicar
Evening Star
Kate ,McVicar
Winchester
Nemo
Opportunity Brick Building With Two Store Rooms
Lares brick building described as having two store rooms on first floor and Heins apartments on 1f and 3d Moors. Steps promptly for price. Good, & CarPaAnyY.
Death of colored child Lucelia Adelia Tohrson
The infant daughter of Charles W. Johnson died yesterday at 1925 South Main Street from an illness described as Heimenza She. She was 18 months old. The burial took place near the family home.
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Lucelia
Adelia
Tohrson
Charles W. Johnson
South Main Street
Hifmenza
WHEN AND HOW TO PRUNE FRUIT TREES
Horticulturist in Blacksburg VA outlines pruning young fruit trees to build a strong well formed framework and to distribute fruiting wood evenly. Bearing trees are thinned to improve light and air penetration, remove crossing and diseased limbs, and encourage current growth and future fruiting. Pruning should be done on suitable outdoor days rather than delaying to spring, with a bulletin from the Extension Division, Blacksburg VA, available for more guidance.
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Blacksburg
Wilsons Railway Policy Assailed In Washington Meeting
President Wilson faces sharp pushback from railroad union leaders and grievance men in Washington as they discuss the proposed settlement plan. They reportedly threaten to urge a veto of the Cummins Esch measure over labor provisions while pushing to present unified views through a secret session and a later general conference.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Union
Cummins- Esch
Frederick County Form New Fish and Game Society
The Frederick County Game and Fish Association formed a permanent organization at a Chamber of Commerce meeting with about 40 attendees. Officers include President L D Kline and Vice President L Marshall Baker, plus district reps and committee members. dues for associated members set at 1 dollar annually. The group endorsed a deer and ring necked pheasant protection bill and aims to broaden membership in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Frederick County Game and Fish Association
Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Barton
L. D. Kline
Stone
Waht
Lowan
R._Fay
Shawnee
Walter Miler
Gainesboro
Clark Whitacre
Opequon
Elliott Wright
Back Creek
Charles Meliwee
St Tannery
John C. Cather
John W. Larrick
Leslie N. Woods
Wesen Omps
R.T. Barton
H. F. Byrd
General Assembly
Senator Byrd
Winchester
Frederick County
Miss Holliday's Home Made Caridy Just Arrived
Miss Holliday's homemade Caridy arrives at People's Drug Store. 2-do-st)
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Miss Holliday
People's Drug Store
Auction notes for piano and water feature sale
Fragmentary listing indicates a $750 player piano and a $465 water item with unclear buyer details. Readable words include prices and sale notes but no clear dates, names, or locations to anchor a proper notice.
US agents to raid upper Michigan peninsula
Major A Dalrymple heads an armed expedition of 30 United States agents from Chicago to the upper Michigan peninsula. He will be joined by Michigan state constabulary to arrest Iron County officials and local police chiefs on conspiracy to obstruct prohibition charges.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Major A
Central States
United States
Upper Michigan
Hotech
Marquette
Mich
Iron County
Tron River
Winchester Local Bond Bills Move Through Assembly
Winchester bills before the Assembly seek voter approval for city bonds. No. 338 would authorize up to 100000 water bonds, No. 339 up to 75000 for sanitary sewer extensions, and No. 240 up to 76000 for a municipal light and power plant. Majority approval required.
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Winchester
State Senate
Richmond
H. F. Byrd
Joint Committee On
Poem Fragments and Local Notices From Virginia Scene
Fragmented OCR items include poetry excerpts by Branmier ford Vawter and Philip Pendleton Cooke, notes on Virginia poets, a late piano, a sale ad, and rental offer. Readers observe poetry Florence Vane praised, names Winchester and Lynchburg tied to authors, and a Virginia region return from New.
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Virginia
Branmieford Vawter
Lynchburg
Daniel B. Sasa
Frederick County
Philip Pendlet Cooke
Winchester
Florence Vane
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Courad
Seal's
Hoover
Senator Byrds
Board
F. W. Wile
Joseph Callaux
France
Harbaugh
Aoe TV
Katee McVicar
Altha
Shadow
Roy E, Marshall
Fish and Game Society
Wererale
Michigan
Glory
Harry
Bernhard
Ivan
Heinekamp
Star Office
Titan Tractor
Massey Bros
Virginia’s Poets
Lorence van
Florence
Charlottesville—van
Rose Ebersote
M Hodgson
Mrs. B.b
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