War era complaint over county gambling games halting
Sheriff Panhet reports a Virginia defense council notice about a critial war effort issue in Stephens City. A local belt team at a lime plant draws laborers from the plant and community, with games held weekly at home and away. The council asks the sheriff to work with the Commonwealth Attorney to stop the games to avoid interference with war production and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhet
C. R.’ Keiley
Virginia Council of Defense
Richmond
United States Department of Agri
Stephens City
T. Russell Cather
Robt Rogers and Miss Clark Wed in Frederick City
Robert Rogers and Lillie B. Mark married in Frederick Wednesday by Rev W H Sampsell at the United Brethren Church on National Avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by family members from the Rogers and Clark households. Mr Rogers is the son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Rogers and Miss Clark is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John L L Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rogers
Lillie B. Mark
Frederick County
W. H. Sampsell
United Brethren Church
National Avenue
Pride
Rogers
Nathan Rogers
John LL. Clark
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Quick Constipation Relief
A vintage advertising blurb urges mothers to treat coated tongues and digestive discomfort in children with California Syrup of Figs. It claims gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels, notes kids enjoy the product, and warns against counterfeits while promoting the genuine California Fig Syrup Company bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Centerpiece Donated for Local Red Cross Style Benefit
Miss Kate McVicar, noted writer, donated a large handsome centerpiece for the local American Red Cross chapter. It is on display at The Star office where chances are sold, with a drawing to award the centerpiece to the holder of a lucky number and the proceeds to the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate MicVicar
The
American Red Cross
Star Office
Corporal McAlroy Missing in France Sends Word Home
Clarke county resident McAlroy in Wadesville reports from France that his son Corporal J McAlroy Army is safe and enjoying a pleasant visit to the old country. He left September for preliminary training at Camp Lee Virginia and describes a real old-time setting and warm reception abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. McAtoy
Wadesville
Clarke County
J. McAlboy
Army
France
McAlroy
Tie
Camp Lee
Remedy Advertisement Promoting Blood Purifier
An advertisement asserts that all drugstores sell a blood purifier claimed to cleanse impurities and improve circulation. It promotes Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta and offers free information by mail to readers seeking details on blood health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Wit Laboratory
Atlanta
Midway Resident Endorses Dreco Herbal Medicine
Clarence Fonts of Midway Virginia explains that after suffering kidney and sleep trouble he tried a herbal medicine called Dreco. He claims his condition improved, kidneys regained function, and he now sleeps better. He notes Dreco is sold by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Clarence Fonts
Mr. Fonts
Eadinin Cormea
For Sale Two Dwellings in Ouse Cheap to Quick Buyer
Two houses in Ouse offered cheaply for fast sale. One priced at $1,000 and the other at $90.00. Inquiries directed to A. Fryock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fhryock
Vinol Helps Nurse Recover After Illness Says Mica Whaler
A nurse from ork City reports recovering from grippe bronchial illness and pneumonia with Vinol tonic. She notes improved appetite, relief from cough, and gained strength and weight after taking Vinol with iron and peptonates. The endorsement appears in a drug store advertisement urging Vinol as effective for convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ork City
Kaiser Defeat Spurs War Spend Debate
A terse wartime note reports that a key defeat of the Kaiser fuels demands for increased war spending and higher salaries for workers as the nation mobilizes resources. The brief links military losses to broader fiscal and labor pressures shaping policy.
Where W 9 Are Sold Here Thrift Stamps and War Savings
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps are on sale in Winchester at listed businesses including Post Offices, United States Post Offices, People's Drug Store, Commercial and Savings Bank, Beck's Bakery, Crystal Confectionery, Shenandoah Valley National Bank, and numerous merchants such as Gray and Sheets, J. P. Haddox, Funk and Son, H H Woodward, and Jones Brothers among others. The notice lists many local shops and banks as sale points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Public Sale of Winchester Real Estate Auction July 29 1918
Special Commissioners under a Winchester Court decree will publicly auction a West Hart street lot with an eight room house. Sale in front of the County Courthouse on Monday July 29 1918 at 11 a.m. One third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance on the buildings. Roy P. Duvall auctioneer. Clerk J. B. Beverley.
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Corporation Court of
Winchester
Thomas Pequard
Nora Harris
Seale
County Court House
West Hart Street
Wich William
Elizabeth Tobinson
R. Gray Willams
T. Russell Cather
Roy P. Duvall
J. B. Beverley
Cor- Cinzrt
J. B. Bevirley
Port Jon Nereby
Local Businesses in Forture Co. Area List
A compact listing names Jolliffe arm Forture Co. W Ramsburg Anderson's Pool Room 8 B Curls Barber Shop c B Huntsberry Asco Drug Store Five and Ten Cent Store. The items appear as a small business directory entry with multiple shop names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe Arm Forture Co
W. Ramsburg
Anderson's
B. Curls
C. B. Huntsberry
Asco Drug Store
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Etta
Anna Grim
Cumberland Valley
Cider Mill
Sam Haines
Otice
U.S. Food Administration
Borden Frog. Co
Knee & Omps
Manaletown Milling Co
J.-H. Keller, Ow
Strasburg Steam Flouring Mills
Albin
Hoth
E. Piccadilly St
Councilon Deoffense
Ak’ Z
Baltimore
Jefferson
Charles Town
Shenand Valley
C. H
Washington, D.C
Davenport
Kanson
Jefferson County
W. Va
B. S. Hughes
Welltown
Trelief
Addrees
AL Medigal Ainstlitope
Milwaukee, Wia
Piccadilly Street
Mt. Williams
C. FE. Chrismore
Market St
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
FREY
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Miller’s Drug Store
DI Asco Drug CO
Crey
BOYD
Franck Baker & Sor
Robt, Rogers
Miss Clark
Red Cross
Belgium
John Carver
Jordan’s Springs
Jordan Springs
Huntsberry
United States Post Office
People’s Drug Store Commercial and Savings Bank
H. K. Green and
Brother
Moling
Seal
Fred. S. Boyd Gray and
Sheetz
Klompus
Nat'l
Bank
Beck’s Bakery
Chas. P. McVicar
F. Ramacciotti
J. P. Haddox People’s Bargain Store
BE. Marchi
John Mavelis
Seal Music Store
Grove Brothers
A. B. Stanton
Funk and Son
H. H. Woodward
Brill and
Ritter
Hansbrough
Carter Hote
Jack Mr
S. Rosenmeyer
Hodgson and
Brown
Jones Brothers
Harlee Brothers
Ryan and
Orndorff
Ackage
McCormick & CO
Teenies City Real Estate
Kaiser
T. H. Rudy
the Valley Hotel
Call Bell
Jordan
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. I
Foley
Denny-Clowe Co. Inc
Main Street
Waltham, Elgin and
Gruen
Neel Motor Company
Union Bank of Winchester
Goodyear Tires
Neel-Motor Company
John M. Miller
People’s Bargain Store
Bell Phone
Just
R. M. Swimley
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