Norfolk and Western Rail Schedule to Shenandoah Junction
Train details list Pullman Parlor and Sleepers to Roanoke Jacksonville and Philadelphia with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Washington. The notice directs routes to Hagerstown Bristol and New York and provides times and agent Saunder’s contact for travel information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brierot
Pullman
Broiler
Unenake
Roanoke
Bristol
Binefiela
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Intermed
Gary
Jacksonville
Fla
Shenandoah
Pluefiel Cvanet Roasok
Memphis
Ypoin
POF
Ierme
Montmnounal
A.m
Hagerstown
New York
Ieee Sleeper
Phila
Saunders
B. Phvill
Pas Traf
Southern Railway Schedule Linking Washington Alexandria Strasburg and Harrisonburg
Dated timetable notes daily and weekend trains on the Southern Railway between Washington and Alexandria through Strasburg and Harrisonburg. Services include local and limited trains with buffet parlor cars, listing departure times from Strasburg and arrivals at Harrisonburg and Washington. D. H. DeButts, Division Passenger Agent, Washington, fields the timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Burg
Harrisonbure
Marionbure
Harrisonture
Rastround
Sun
Dailivex Sun
Garrisonhurst Eaebure
D. H
Cumberland Valley Time Table 1917 Issued by DHC
Cumberland Valley timetable lists train arrivals to Winchester from Philadelphia and New York with daily and Sunday schedules. Generals P A Riddle and J H Tongh page as officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
A. Riddle
J. H. Tongh
Final list of registrants for the draft questionnaire
The 78 names listed complete Winchester and Frederick county registrants to receive the questionnaire, totaling 1478 locally. Exemption reviews proceed as registrants return papers. married men are not automatically exempt and each case stands on its merits. The final installment of registrants is provided with names such as Carson Randolph Dyke Edgar Allen Vincent Samuel Thurston Scrivenner and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Justo
Pat
District Board
Carson Randolph Dyke
Edgar Allen
Vincent ‘Samuel Thurston Scrivenner
James Edw. Mitchell
Whitwell Woman Credits Cardui For Dizziness Relief
Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee says four years of dizzy spells nearly made her fall when walking. After taking Cardui a few bottles she recovered, stopped treatment and felt fine. The ad promotes Cardui as a safe purely vegetable tonic for female troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
al Druggists
Somerset man praises Foley Kidney Pills after ailment relief
Louis Eckner of Somerset Virginia reports relief from backache rheumatic stiffness sore muscles and sleep disturbances after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says he felt like a new man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Eckner
Somerset
Foley
California Syrup of Figs advertised for child relief
A 19th century style advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims quick stomach liver and bowel action to relieve constipation and feverish illness and warns against counterfeits while noting a Washington Star reference and a Mrs. Katie Forney trip to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Virginia cities seek tax relief through local control plan
At a Richmond conference Mayor George Ainstle and municipal leaders urged General Assembly action to relieve strained city finances. Two plans from the Virginia League of Municipalities propose shifting state tangible personal property tax and a third of the state income tax to localities, totaling about 682000 dollars, drawn from a projected 745000 dollar state surplus for 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
General Assembly
George Ainstle
J. L. Maphis
Winchester
Virginia League of Municipalities
C. Lee. Moore
Dr. Olive Tablets Ad Promotes Soothing Liver Relief
An old advertorial promotes Dr Olive Tablets as a remedy for a heavy feeling and clouded brain. It suggests taking the tablets when feeling unwell and claims they improve spirits. Boxes priced 10 and 25 cents are sold by druggists.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Railroad Merger
Notice to stockholders of Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad Co. calls an annual meeting at No 101 W King St Martinsburg W Va on Tuesday January 22 1918 at 2 16 p m. The merger with Cumberland Valley Railroad Co to form The Cumberland Valley Railroad Company will be considered. Dated December 22 1917 by order of the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad Co
A. Nadenbousch
W. King St
Ininsburg
W. Va
Cumberland Valley and Martinsbore Railroad Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
The
Canary Prices Jump Amid War Disruption in Trade
War raises canary prices as British blockade halts German imports. Before the conflict ten to twelve thousand canaries left German ports weekly, selling for 3.50 to 6 dollars. Now birds go for 12 to 15 dollars or more, with dealers saying there is no fixed price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Food prejudice wastes resources and raises costs
Government food expert warns against sticking to familiar foods. Being unwilling to try others leads to overreliance on certain staples, causing scarcity and high prices when those foods are short. Rice, corn and wheat show how other staples can balance supplies and cut costs.
The Somme Front in Snow and Sun
George Bernard Shaw praises the Somme front as majestic in snow and sun. He notes the irony of the faintly marked post signs and describes trees along the road to Ypres as ruined and devastated with stripped trunks and broken limbs, the ground pocked and uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
George Bernard Shaw
London Chronicle
Contalmaison
Pozieres
Ypres
Outcast Among Birds: The American Cowbird
The American cowbird is an outcast that never nests of its own and lays eggs in other birds nests. Hatchlings often outgrow foster parents, leaving weary song sparrows to feed their unruly offspring.
Package tie promises stronger securement without knots
Warren L. Bald of New York introduces a wire tied package fastener that grips cord ends without tying. The device uses two loops around a spring wire, where pulling tightens as the wire spreads acting as a lever. The tie also doubles as part of a package handle for easier transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren L. Bald
New York
Mrs W A Bradford Visiting Friends in Washington
Mrs W A Bradford is visiting friends in Washington and is seen in the company of local acquaintances during a brief southern trip. The visit features social events and engagements with colleagues while in the nation’s capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bradfort
Washington
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Southern Railway
Philadelphia
Pasutm
Os Ie
A.m. P.m . Wincest
Martinsburg
Gre Castle
Chambersburg
Pensburg
Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg
R. Lee Wilson
Miller’s
Corporation Court
City of
Edith V. Graybeal
Edith V.graybeal
Thomas P. Graybeal
Undersix
Cecil Street
Red. L. &Laize
Harry R. Kern
R. P. Duvill
Frontiin
Jackson Robt
C. Kremer
Vernon Ufeer
Cunningham Snapp
Whit Cochran
Harvey D. Cornwell
Fred
David Penn
Tarham Cleveland Lamp
Frederick Maury Tame
Leolia Reed
Robert Elmer Patterson
Sperry
Joseph Crumbell
Ernest
Marion Clark Watter Dearmont Curry
Roy Miller Adams
Edw
Clayton Brill
Henry V. Crounse
Lloyd Madison Rosenberger
Luther Wmp
Lowery
Roy Wm, Rinker
Geo
Wilson Hiner
Harry Evans Athey
Sherman Hutzler
Roy Gilbert Allen
Edwin B
Estes
Clarence Howard Lamp
No, Wm. Racey Stuart Early Wormeldorph Holmes Love Whitacre
Trone Milburn
Jacob Wm. Orndorff
Jesse Davis Patterson Lohring
Lorenzo Nesmith
Harry C. Newcome
Tobin
Thos, Franklin Price
Robert Preston Boyer Francis Marion Spurr
Earl Dick
Allen Ball Gervis
Edmondson Lemley
Andrew Clark Roe Jesse Franklin Dix
Elijah Brill
Jno
Miflin Himelright
Chas
Franklin Clark Granville Montgomery- Stotler
Theo
N. Jones
Wilbur Muse
Carl Payne
Samuel Luster Tabler
Harry Briscoe Massey Snapp
Chas. Williams
Wm. Avenel Beverley
Jacob Harmon
Gilbert Preston Renner
Carl Luman
Rinker
Odus Lohring
Maury David Douglas Pangle
Robt
Lee
McCarty
Howard Hottle
Harper Roy Mayberry
Cdl
Peter James
Tennessee Lady
Jack
Uncle Sam
Sammy
Sunday Star
Katie
Forney
Baltimore, Md
Sam
Tire State
Dr. Edwards
Cumberland Valley and
Martinsburg Railroad Company
Reed Theater
William Maxwell
Collier's Weekly
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H. K. Green & Bro
Moling & Seal
For
Goodyear
G. F. Hetzer
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Maryland
Queen Insurance Co
Merica
Hansbrough & Carter
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