Fuel Admin Orders Preference for Essential Supplies
The United States Fuel Administration issued a regulation to assure a more adequate fuel supply for railroads domestic utilities hospitals and other national security needs. State administrators are empowered to divert fuel to meet requirements on specific dates while manufacturers in some sectors face limits and exceptions are outlined.
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United States Fuel Administration
United States
Army
Virginia Governor Addresses State Issues and Boundary Dispute
Governor Stuart outlines Virginia concerns including state property officers insurance workmen compensation and economy in a message to the General Assembly. He details the long running boundary dispute with West Virginia noting commissions have been appointed and a surveyor is now at work awaiting report to the West Virginia legislature.
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Richmond
Stuart
General Assembly of Virginia
Commonwealth
Virginia
West Virginia
of Virginia
Walker
Lee
Hardy
Frederick
Shen ‘Andoah
Rockingham
Fedell
Water conservation appeal and local auction notice
City Manager Field urges Winchester residents to conserve water to reduce coal use during a potential water famine. A sale at Red Bud Farm on January 31 offers horses and cattle, implements, corn, and household goods, with details in the notice.
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Winchester
Field
Kitcher
Red Bud Farm
Lost fur collar offered for return
A Bick fur collar is described as lost with a liberal reward offered for its return to the Star office. The note mentions regular 50 cent chocolates at 36 cents per box and transfers to Beck's Steam Bakery.
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Gkr
Star Office
Winchester soldiers reward Victrola gift from citizens
Soldiers of Company L, 18th Infantry, at Camp Lee receive a Victrola and records from Winchester residents led by Mrs. Harry Albin. Lieut Green praises the gesture, noting the instrument will bring morale boosts and weekly entertainment, with cabinets built for the machine and care pledged for the records.
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Winchester
Harry 2. Albin
18Th Infantry
Amp Lee
Alpin
Lieut. Green
Commany L
Albin
Antos
Praia
Aken
M. Ward
Orange
N. J
Mr. Green
HD Albin
Sunday School Services at Manda Memorial Church Postponed
The Manda Memorial Church at White Post will hold services at 3 PM next Sunday instead of 11 AM. Liv ingston piano dealers advertise durable pianos by Mr Henry F Seal and list new and trimmed models. Lost auto mirror noted with reward. Help wanted for general merchandise handling. Victrola contributions listed with local donors.
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Ed Church
Henry F. Seal
Deater
Sea
Services Sunday at Market Street Church listed
Next Sunday January 20 services will be held at Market Street Episcopal Church. Rev Thomas of Mogroe Street Methodist Church Baltimore is expected to preach and Rev H G Spencer of Market Street Church may attend after recovering from diphtheria quarantine. Rev Davis, familiar to Winchester, helped Spencer in revival services two years ago.
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Market Street
Episcopal ‘Church
Thomas
Mogroe Street
Mr. Davis
Winchester
Mr. Spencer
Burden of German Empire Compared With U S Burden
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues Germany has mobilized vast home borrowing and imperial taxes to fund its war effort, printing paper money and using forced loans. It contrasts Germany’s finances with U S strength, noting a large favorable trade balance and safer government bonds. A found auto chain notice closes the snippet.
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Treasury
Germany
Legal Advisory Board completes draft status and closes
The Frederick County and Winchester Legal Advisory Board finished its work in the City Hall Court Room after 26 days of sessions begun January 17. The board, chaired by Robt. M. Ward, credited associate members for their voluntary services and reported that all registrants received timely aid and accurate status records for draft purposes.
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Sail
Menar Kh Gray
T. Russell Carner
R. Is Ward
Legal Advisory Board
M. M. Jayneh
John M. Steck
James P. Reardon
Joseph B. ‘Newlin
Warren Rice
W. Roy Stephenson
Herbert
Robt. M. Ward
Farmers Institute Moves toEmpire Theater for Sessions
Farmers Institute decides to hold sessions in the Empire Theater rather than City Hall Auditorium to avoid heating the entire building. Empire Theater will be warmed for evening performances Tuesday and Wednesday, with modest extra cooling costs for morning and afternoon sessions. Evening talks will occur during daytime.
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Farmers’ Institute
Empire Theater
City Hall
Missing coat and bag mystery in Best Cork Street note
Henry F. Seal asks for the return of a traveling bag and a right tan overcoat borrowed about two months ago. The message mentions a person known as Davy, called by friends, and notes he is at his home on Best Cork Street and is suffering from a bad cold.
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David Hamiton
Best Cork
Davy
O Friends
Upright Pianos and Organs For Sale In Mahogany Finish
Two splendid bargains on slightly used upright pianos at 450 dollars. Also multiple good organs offered from 15 dollars upward. Call or visit 326 Livingston for details and installment options.
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Stibpf
Livingston
Many Ways To Save Fuel A Few Good Ones
Suggestions from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States on coal conservation urge using efficient lighting by choosing economical lamps and turning off lights when not needed. Replacing flat flame gas burners with mantle types and employing substitute fuels from waste and brush wood are advised, along with careful machinery lubrication and avoiding overheating rooms to save coal daily.
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Committee On Coal Conservation of the
Chamber of
Famine Era Fuel Orders Prompt Church and School Closures
The Federal Fuel Administrator order to relieve famine urges industries to suspend work. Virginia leaders report compliance in Winchester with local control to close plants for a five day period ending next Wednesday. Some fear voluntary actions may suffice while churches consider Sunday union services to cut costs.
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Winchester
Bere
Indust Gued Instructiona
Byrd
Virginia
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Eastern High School
Chance OF Services
Manda Memorial Church
White Post
C. Robinson
Cold Afbrane
M. K. Strickler
Care Star Ofice
Market St. Church
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Oray
Weea Auto Chains
Work OF Legal Advisory Board
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