Atlantic U boat danger ears near Virginia coast
An American passenger liner escaped torpedoes from a German submarine off the Virginia coast after two salvos missed the ship within inches. Officials warn submarines may operate in the Atlantic between latitudes 35 and 45 north. Wreckage from a raider and bombs were recovered at Rockaway Point as authorities investigate a Norwegian ship sinking and potential further raids this week.
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Hun Pastor IPS Flags From Buggy West Hop h
A German Lutheran minister Rev E L Peters tore an American flag from his buggy in West Hop h July 10 triggering a mob of 300 citizens to form a vigilance committee. Peters disappeared as armed Germans fired on vigilantes wounding one man. Sheriff Spencer asked for troops at West Hope to avert more bloodshed as Peters and followers hold 200 vigilantes at a hut outskirts.
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West Hope
Son of Noted General Here in Gettysburg Report
A brief read mentions the son of a famed general at Gettysburg and notes he authored a Life of General Lee. It also cites Mr McLean Long whose sister married General Brown, now serving in France on General Pershing's staff.
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Gettysburg
Lee
McLean Long
General Brown
France
Pershing
Henry M. Baker Named Frederick County Game Warden
Mr. Henry M. Baker has been appointed game warden for Frederick county and has qualified in the Circuit Court for the office. He assumes his duties at once. Baker succeeds H. E. B. Shull. Other appointments for game warden will be announced shortly. Insurance ad follows.
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Henry M. Baker
Frederick County
Mr. Baker
H. E B. Shull
For Sale Private Horses and Harness Goods
A private sale offers good driving horses harness gear buggies surreys carriages wagons and hacks. Auction location listed as Fugitt's Old Stand with contact Zi W T Sullivan 9 1p 61.
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W. T. Sullivan
Fugitt
End of Wheatless and Meatless Days Seen By August
Washington July 10 the food administration expects wheatless and beefless days to end within weeks as a huge wheat crop and higher cattle numbers lift the embargo on these staples. Victory bread or a mix of 80 percent wheat flour and 20 percent substitutes may be used. Heavy cattle will flood the market by August 1, supplying allied needs and allowing removal of restrictions.
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Food Administration
War Chest banner to be unfurled in Winchester July 12
The Winchester and Frederick County War Chest Association announces the War Chest banner will be unfurled and the dedication held in Winchester on Friday night July 12 at 8 30. Citizens Band and a selected chorus will provide music and war songs. The banner will be displayed along Main street in front of the Confederate Monument with a short address about the War Chest plan. Boy Scouts will assist and county residents are urged to attend the patriotic ceremony.
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War Chest plan adopted in Winchester Frederick meet
The Winchester and Frederick County War Chest Association held its first meeting at Handley Library. President H B McCormac outlined the one hour a week plan, the one drive for war charity, and the $60 000 objective to fund Red Cross YMCA camp recreation and soldiers dependents programs. Vice presidents from five districts outlined precinct chair appointments to organize the drive.
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Building material for sale from Winchester Inn demolition
Extraordinary sale of brick timber slate stone steps tiling and fixtures from the Winchester Inn being torn down. Doors and windows with brass hardware in good condition available. Come view today before everything is picked over by Frederick Land Corporation broker W W Wultz 7 10 10 3t.
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Winchester Inn
Anniversary Social at Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fort Loudoun Seminary hosts an anniversary social with the W C T U on Friday evening July 12 at 9 o clock. An attractive program includes ice cream and home made cakes for sale. Admission is 10 cents. Public is cordially invited.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Welltown Red Cross Yard Party Announces Summer Fundraiser
A Welltown community notice invites residents to a yard party hosted by the Red Cross on July 13. Proceeds support local disaster relief and health services with activities, food, and socialsinged entry.
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Third Call for More Men for Camp Lee and Humphrey
Local exemption board reports a third call for fifty five additional men to report to Camp Lee on July 22. Class 1 has been exhausted except for 30 colored men unavailable, delaying fb men without reclassification. Reclassification aims to fill the quota but only twelve days remain for district board action.
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Excessive Troop Shifting Seen Behind Enemy's Line
War Department lists American expeditionary forces casualties totaling 103 with 21 killed in action 15 died of wounds 4 died of disease 3 died from accidents 45 severely wounded 1 wounded slightly 12 missing 2 prisoners Marines report 5 casualties in France two killed in action two died of wounds one severely wounded in action.
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France
German Air Forces Continue Active on Balkan Front
General Pershing reports constant air activity and increasing artillery fire in the Chateau Thierry area with gas shelling and abnormal rear traffic. Western fronts show small actions in France. British improve positions in Morris sector. Italy shows no major operations and talk of Allied intervention continues.
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RAMSHURG Auto Supply Ad Seeks Riders and Service
Advertisement offers passenger touring car service with broad reach and reasonable rates. Contact RAMSHURG AUTO SUPPLY CO at phone 226 for rides and transport options. Also notes furniture for sale at 31% off on Water Street.
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Ramshurg Auto Supply CO
Red Cross Supper Planned at Tokes' Home
A charity event titled Good Virginia Supper will be hosted at Tokes' home on Thursday July 11. Attendees are urged to attend and support the Red Cross fundraiser with seasonable food and friendly hospitality.
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Red Cross
Tokes
Found boxes of horse halter tags in Winchester Va
Notice indicates several boxes of horse halter tags found in Winchester Virginia. Owner urged to call Star office to claim.
Poor Old Rich Man To Be Hit By New War Tax
Washington July 1 plan of the Treasury for a war revenue bill imposes heavy levies on luxury items. Jewelry taxed 50 percent of retail price and automobiles 20 percent of cost. The scope targets rich households while leaving moderate necessities untaxed.
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Tressury Department
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