Death Claims John Sirbaugh of Cross Roads
John Robert Sirbaugh an elderly resident of Cross Roads died at his son’s home near Capon Bridge West Virginia after several weeks illness from bronchial trouble and dropsy. He was 77, a longtime Disciples Church member, survived by five sons and a sister. funeral at Fairview Church was conducted by Prof. B F Line with six pallbearers.
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Cross Roads
John Robert Sirbaugh
Harvey Sirbaugh
Capton Bridge
W. Va
Straught
Sirbaugh
Disciples’ Church
Messrs
Lemuel Sirbaugh
Near Bloomery
Josiah Sirbaugh
Keyser
Harmon Sirbaugh
Near Capon Bridge
David H. Sirbaugh
Winchester
Samuel Sirbaugh
Capon Bridge
Luther Oates
William Sirbaugh
Jacob L. Sirbaugh
Charis Sirbaugh
Edward Sinbaugh
Miss McKee
Alwilda Clark
R. C. Fletcher
Help Uncle Sem-Vuv A Liberty Bon
A fragmentary item notes an appeal or support action tied to a Liberty bon project. It references an Uncle figure and a plea for aid or recognition, with limited readable context and no clear dates or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sem
Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Promised To Revive Overworked
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon as remedies for nervous strain and fatigue. It claims these medicines boost brain and nerve strength, helping busy workers accomplish tasks. Hood's Pills are recommended when a laxative is needed, and all three products are sold by local druggists.
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Hood
Inheritance of American Youth Justice Story Quote
A quotation from Justice Joseph Story urges American youth to remember their noble inheritance. It emphasizes the toils sufferings and blood of ancestors and the duty to wisely preserve liberty property religion and independence for future posterity.
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Justice Joseph Story
Excellent Laxative For Elderly People
An old advertisement touts a natural laxative described as gentle and effective for elderly users. It claims to ease constipation without harsh drugs, mentions herbs, and offers a free bottle by sending to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
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W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Tillmois
Northern Hemisphere Freshwater Cod Like Fish Noted for Voracity
The species inhabits northern waters of North America and parts of the western hemisphere. It ranges from the Arctic circle through Ohio and Missouri river basins into Creal Lakes and larger waters of New England, New York, Canada, and Alaska. Spawned in winter and spring, it is prolific with egg counts from 160 000 to 670 000. It hides by day in bottom holes and deep water and preys on fish, crawfish, aquatic insects, and fish eggs at night. Its distensible stomach and aggressive appetite have brought it into conflict with fishermen.
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Earth
North America
Arctic Circle
Ohio
Missouri
Creal
N. England
New York
Canada
Alaska
Napoleon and Generals Driven by Math in War
A London Chronicle writer notes Napoleon's strong mathematical skill shaped his generalship. Wellington credited numbers for success and others like Lee Jackson and Moenke were rapid calculators. Washington is also described as exceptionally proficient in math.
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Napoleon
London Chronicle
Wellington
Rev
R Gleig
Lee, Jackson
Moenke
Washington
Where Was the Night School
An anecdote from Massachusetts recounts a Korean woman's confusion over her husband’s name after a door knock inquiry for a town business directory. She offered the surname. when asked for a given name she answered Ed, implying Edwin or Edmund, and admitted uncertainty about marriage since a recent change. Another encounter shows non English surnames and a husband named John spelling names.
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Massachusetts
Edwin
Edward
Edmund
John
Christian Herald
Warm air can be as pure as cold say Dr Bene dict
Dr A L Benedict of the Buffalo Medical Journal explains that warm air may be as pure as cold air. He notes that opening a window an inch in a 30 mph wind and outdoor temperatures far below indoor levels can renew bedroom air faster than a wide open window on a hot still night.
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A. L. Benedict
The
Buffalo Medical Journal
Children Divide The Worm By Long Division
A mother hen finds a large worm and calls her chicks to gather. The smallest chick suggests solving the problem by long division to fairly divide the prize, prompting a playful moment on math in a domestic scene.
District Board Exemption Review Affects 78 More Names
The district board reports 78 additional registrants must receive questionnaires for exemption decisions. Some claimants are disallowed and certified for service, while others see favorable rulings restoring exemptions. A list of 69 names previously sent is noted, with many individuals from Winchester County and surrounding areas referenced.
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Sayt
Bet
Wilson outlines postwar aims for Balkans and Poland
The article notes President Wilson’s continued framing of postwar goals including free access to seas for Serbia and restoration of Balkan relations, security guarantees, and autonomous development. It mentions seizure of the Dardanelles and calls for an Independent Polish state for all Polish nationalities and freedoms for nations large and small.
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Serbiy Aryl
Montenegro
Serbia
Balkan
The
Dardanelles
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Advertised in Winchester Paper
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It urges immediate treatment and offers samples and bottle sizes with a request to mention the Winchester Evening Star.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Binghamton
The
Winchester Evening Star
Market Prices From Local Merchants
Daily market report lists retail prices for winter and spring wheat flour Cracked corn and middling Bran Butter and creamery products Potatoes and hay including timothy and mixed varieties Also notes general price corrections and potential for minor errors in quotations
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Gori
Timothy
Paso Iain m
Ray
Local Market Prices and Dairy Item Listings
The list shows nearby creamery lots at 45 Virginia and nearby dairy prints, with entries for LIVA POULTRY including various aged fowls and turkeys, corn prices around $8, hay types with Timothy and clover noted, catto yUhdlea stalls priced between $11 and $12, beef cattle prices for heifers and calves, and hogs at $17.50 to $18 for heavy and $3 to $4.50 per pig. A quoted line praises a man with a well trained memory.
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Virginia
Deiry Printe Firsia
Rggs
LIVA
Elover
Uhdlea staErs
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Uuig News-Record
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YLE
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Martinsburg
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