War causes debated in wartime opinion piece
An editorial argues the German and Austrian governments bear responsibility for the outbreak of the European war, citing an uncompromising ultimatum to Serbia, failure to delay, and Germany’s prewar arms buildup. It condemns imperial motives, predicts reckoning and national atonement, and warns Germany’s star may be waning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Serbia
France
Russia
Kaiser
Teany
Oligerchy
Imperial
Briant
Fragmentary note on happiness and war effort
Fragmentary text mentioning happiness and a desire to end a war driven by German industry. Ambiguous phrases suggest a call for peace and the removal of evil influence, but details and sources are unclear.
Auto Adventures Warns Against Scorching Driving Habits
A Walt Mason verse warns new drivers about speeding dangers and reckless behavior. The narrator urges steady, safe driving to avoid wrecks, broken bones, and costly surgeon visits, ending with a vow to limit speed to six miles an hour.
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Scott
Niles
Sunday Religious Services At Centenary Reform and Christ Protestant
Centenary Reform, corner Market and Cork streets, Rev. T. K. Cromer pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Wednesday service at 8:00 p.m. Christ Protestant Episcopal, corner Water and Washington Streets, Rev. W. D. Smith rector. Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Evening prayer and address at 8:00 p.m. Musical programs by a vested choir. Day school at 9:45 a.m. Men’s Bible classes at 10:00 a.m. Holy communion first Sunday each month at 11:00 a.m.
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Centenary Reformed
Corner Market
Cork Streets
T. K. Cromer
J. A. Regher
Christ Protesant
Church and church service listings in local notices
The column lists services for multiple congregations. Crurch of the Sacred Heart on Main and Cecil holds first mass at 9 30 a.m. High mass at 10 30 a.m. Vespers Sundays at 7 30 p.m. except second Sunday. First Baptist on East Cork street offers Sunday school 9 30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Grace Lutheran on West Water street has services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. with Sunday school 9 30 a.m. and a lay over meeting Wednesday at 7 30 a.m.
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Crurch
Sacred Heart
Main
Cecil Streets
John “McVerry
Grace Lutheran
West Water ‘Treet
George S. Bowers
D.D
KE. Cooper
Church Service Schedules for Local Congregations
A compact listing of weekly religious services. First Christian at Bradock and Clifford with W T Walters pastor holds preaching at 11 am and 8 pm, Sunday school at 2:15 pm, youth and prayer meetings. Methodist at Market and Cork with H G Spencer pastor offers 11 am and 8 pm services, Sunday school 2:16 pm, prayer midweek. South Braddock Street Methodist with W O Talbert pastor holds 11 am and 8 pm services, Sunday school 9:45 am, Epworth League and prayer. Presbyterian on South Main Street under J H Lacy D D with 11 am and 8 pm services, Sunday school 9:30 am, prayer midweek.
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Methodist Episcopal
South Braddock Street
W. O. Talbert
B. Snider
Epworth League
W. G. Hardy
Jand Aviinith Presby terian Sunday Services
Sunday services at 7 30 p m with Sunday school and prayer meeting scheduled weekly Prayer meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m
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ATA
JAND _AVIINITH PRESBYTERIAN
Unithd Brethren Church Services Announced
North Brad dock street Rev. G W Stover pastor preaches 11 a m and 8 p m Sunday school 945 a m T 8 Flancher superintendent Young People Society Kristian Endeavor 7 p m L W Fries president Midweek prayer meeting 8 p m Wednesday evening attendance noted.
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Unithd Brethren
North Braddock Street
G W. Stover
Flancher
Young Peonie
Kristian Endeavor
L.W. Fries
Return to Staunton after visit with relatives and friends
A person returned to Staunton Virginia following a visit with relatives and friends in the town.
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Staunton, Va
Mary Moon Faces Daughter's Engagement and Defeat
Mary Moon battles years of effort and independence to stop her daughter Constance from marrying. Constance, confident in dreams and education, refuses Her warning fades as she explains the value of training. In the end Mary accepts defeat and praises Constance for the path she chose.
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Mary Moon
Constance Moon
Mary
John Moon
Constance
Stephens City Lad Entertains Friends
Mas o Thomas Hinkle of Stephens City visiting grandparents in Middletown hosts party on a spacious lawn. Ages range from two to eleven. croquet and games amuse the children. refreshments served. Attendees include Dorothy Pope Rhodes Willey Ambrose and others.
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Middletown
Maso Thomas Hinkle
Stephens City
John Ambrose
Dorothy
Elsie Pope
Anne's Fellow-Boarder Sparks an Unexpected Meeting
Anne Murray grapples with pessimism at work and life as she meets Mr Mills, a department manager, whose self reflection leads him to seek better understanding at work. Their brief encounter on the street car ends with a shared destination, hinting at a new connection.
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Anne
Anne Murray
Mills
Credit Department
Mr. Mills
Ingenious inmate claims invention of fatal fly trap
A visiting gentleman encounters an inmate who declares he is an inventor. He describes a step by step contraption to trap flies by guiding them up ladders into a house and dropping through a round gap to break their necks on a marble slab.
Mr. Wierman Improves at Ashville Hospital
Mr. E. C. Wierman, recently ill in a hospital at Ashville North Carolina, is now improving and hopes to return home near Winchester in the late fall. Mr. and Mrs. William Baldwin and their son of Baltimore have visited friends in the city for several days.
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E. C. Wierman
Ashville
N. C
Winchester
William W. Baldwin
Baltimore
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Treatment
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a 혈internal remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a physician’s prescription, non quack status, and emphasizes tonics and purifiers with testimonials and a Toledo, Ohio address. Price listed as 75c.
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Hall
F. J. Chenny & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Pricy
Hicks Farm For Sale In Winchester Virginia 200 Acres
Under a trust deed dated October 12 1902 Lucy A Hicks and others sell at public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia at noon Saturday August 12 1916. The 200 acre farm lies on the Winchester to Front Royal road and is improved by a dwelling and other structures. Terms: one third cash, two thirds by bonds due one and two years from sale bearing 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and fire insurance policy. Purchaser may pay all cash if desired. R Gray Williams, agent.
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Lucy A. Hicks
County Court House
Winchester
Virginia
Frederick County
Annie E. Hicks
R. Ridgeway
J. McCartney
W. J. Randolph
Front Royal
R. Gray Williams
Theresa Owen Vacation With Friends
Theresa Owen and Miryam Mre- are spending the end of the year with friends, enjoying time away together.
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Miryam
Owerrami
Theresa Owen
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Sofety
H. G. Spencer
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McClure
Lad
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MR. Wierman
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Box H
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Haga
Footer
Panama
Footer’s Dye
Cumberland
C. A. Heller & CO
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G. P. Read, Inc
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