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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
3
Julia A Bowen declares she will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her husband William M Bowen. The notice is dated January 21, 1961 and serves as a public record of liability exclusion.
The notice records a January 19 1918 sale offer of a Winchester Virginia parcel fronting Antherst and Washington streets with a large dwelling, parsonage history, and payment terms. It also lists a December 15 1917 court filing for Ada Bohrer vs James William Bohrer seeking an mensa et tuendam divorce by publication.
A late today report describes a serious fire under way at PeterLoro a large manufacturing town 100 miles northeast of Toronto. Wires are down and details are limited as the blaze continues with active efforts underway.
Washington January 26 reports indicate the freight embargo on the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, and the Reading railroads could be lifted in a few days. Director McAdoo said the relief comes as freight congestion eases and coal movement frees up.
Local residents report a blaze of mysterious origin last night gutted the Oella cotton duck mills at Ellicott City. The plant, which supplied cloth for the government, employed Winchester workers who now face unemployment. A full telegraph account appears in today's Star.
London readers on January 26 weigh the German chancellor Count von Aertling’s peace speech as ending any hope for an early general peace. Foreign Office spokesman Lord Robert Cecil said Germany is apparently unwilling to concede anything, triggering wide comment in British press.
An OCR fragment promotes a patent remedy for catarrh claiming systemic action and blood purifying effects. It mentions Hall's and a Toledo company with dubious curative claims and references to tonics and constipation.
In Frederick County Virginia the court refers the Wells estate case to James P. Reardon Master Commissioner in Chancery to report heirs, creditors, and estate values. Notice will be published weekly for four weeks in Winchester VA newspapers. parties must appear Feb 16 1918 with evidence. James P. Reardon Master Commissioner in Chancery.
A Washington Star quote notes a man with an exceptionally trained memory who can make it remember any chosen item, highlighting the depth of his recall and mental discipline.
A fragmented recipe describes making bread with mashed potatoes as a base and yeast, outlining amounts for 1 to 4 servings and notes on dough texture and rising times. It also includes rye bread variations with liquid and flour ratios, two process options, and mentions substitutions and flavor notes.
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