Public sale season set to begin in Frederick region
The Star prepares to publish sale bills in Frederick and adjacent counties in Virginia and West Virginia. The Sale Directory adds to job department prints, with farmers and others planning many real and personal property auctions. February is peak for ads, with March sales advertised in advance. Farmers favor spring sales as most advantageous. fall and winter see few auctions. Weather typically unsettled.
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Frederick and
Clarke
Virginia
West Virginia
Star
The
the Star
Frederick County
Spring sales draw interest in farm stock and tools
In spring communities look forward to large gatherings and sales of stock and farming implements. High prices are expected as markets show strength, with crowds anticipated to attend reunions and regional gatherings.
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Moling & Seal
Musterole Offers Quick Relief for Sore Throat and Aches
Musterole is a clean white ointment with oil of mustard. It is recommended by doctors and nurses for sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia congestion lumbago rheumatic pains back joints sprains and bruises. It does not blister and provides relief for chest colds and frosted feet.
Admiral Dewey Dies In Early Evening At An Old Hero
Admiral George Dewey, famed commander at Manila Bay and Civil War veteran, died yesterday afternoon at about 5 56 oclock. The long honored U S Navy officer passed away leaving a legacy of decisive battles and steady leadership.
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George Dewey
Manila Bay
United States Navy
Dewey Tribute and Manila Bay Battle History
The article recalls Admiral Dewey as a famed U S naval hero, noting his Vermont roots and close ties with Dr Archibald Magill Fauntleroy and Dr John Evelyn Page. It chronicles his Manila Bay victory on May 1 1898, the Navy Department posting, his 1908 hesitations, and the 1914 dispute with Admiral von Diedrichs over neutrality laws and the German squadron.
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Vermont
Dewey
Archibald Magill Fauntleroy
United States Navy
Holmes
Winchester
John Evelyn Page
Perryville
Clarke County
Olympia
Manila Bay
White House
Mtelligaar
Navy Department
Far East
Spain
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Globe
Philippines
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Easy Child Cleansing
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanse for sick or constipated children. It promotes a tasty, safe laxative to restore health, noting directions on the bottle and urging to ask druggists for the genuine product.
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California
Big Bills Kay Wins High Praise Despite Base Running Woes
"Big Bill" Kay, famed New York State League batter and Winchester favorite, tops official 1916 averages but is noted for feet that interfere on the bases. He spent 11 seasons with Martinsburg and drew scouts from Washington before brief stints with the Senators and Tigers.
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Bill
Martinsburg Cw
Senators
Washington
Cantillion
Kay
Detroit Tigers
Boley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Relief
An advertisement touts Boley's Honey and Tar as a rapid, sure cure for colds coughs and croup. It claims to heal inflamed membranes in throat chest and bronchial tubes loosen phlegm ease breathing stop throat tickling and contains no opiates sold everywhere.
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Boley
Funeral of Francis E. Simpson
Francis Uorle-Simpson died Sunday January 14 1917 at 1 30 p m from complications of diseases at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George F Simpson 17 Peyton Street He is survived by his parents one brother Taylor F Simpson his grandmother Mrs Margaret Anderson and Mrs Mary F Simpson and a number of other relatives The funeral was held Tuesday from the home of Mrs Ernest Carper conducted by Rev W Talbert pallbearers were Dr J L Whitlock William Simpson Emory Larrick and Clayton Cochran
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Francis Uorle - Simpson
George F. Simpson
Peyton Street
Taylor F. Simpson
Margaret “Andersson
Mary F. Simpson
Big Aie
Ernest. Carper
W. ©. Talbert
J. L. Whitlock
William Simpson
Emory Larrick
Clayton Cochran
Notable Names from Predietick County Record
Messrs Henry Kern Edwin Ordin dorff Claude Grove and Robert Wors ley, all of Predietick county, Yort yee.
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Messrs
Henry Kern
Edwin Orndorff
Claude Grove
Robert Worsley
Predietick County
Yort Yee
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P. A
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Norton
Intermed
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Southern Railway
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Jas. P. Reardon
East Cecil Street
Cheag
M. M. Lynch
Atty
Sas
Roomers
W. Cecil Sa
Henry Stephenson
West Water Street
Shannon Hill
H. P
H. R. Willis
North Market St
Ford
E. J. Snapp
Yian C & D
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McLaugh'in
Pokery
S. Potomac St
Martinsburg
W.Y
Martinsburg Business College
Ramsey
W. Va
W .A. Taylor Ritter
B. L. Lewis
Chichester
Pillscape
Thomas & Messer CO
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Mammoth
W. M. Stickley
Vaucluse
United Phone
Medico
ASK Franck Baker & Sor
Pharmacists
Union Bank of Winchester
Fred S. Boyd
Main and Water
Sts
Porter Hayslett
Miller’s Drug Store
Blue Grass
Loudoun
J. E. Norman
Purcellville, Va
J. I. Case
H.p
Cole
H. B.sele
Herry
Prings
Ouch
Musterole
Admiral Dewey
H. K. Green & Bro
J. R. Edmonds
McKinley
Big Bill” Kay
Francis E. Simpson
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