Allied Gains Across Fronts Mark Progress in War News
Allied forces press advances on multiple fronts. Italian troops with French aid seize four towns and 1,400 prisoners along the Piave, while French capture Corsey near the Aisne. British positions improve east of Villers Bretonneux and raids are reported in Merrie and Festunhbert. Austrian losses mount at least 250,000 in the Piave offensive.
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Corsey
Washington
London
Villers Bretonneux
Picardy Front
British War Office
Merrie
Festunhbert
Somme River
Piave
Rome
Eat potatoes save wheat drive the kalser to defeat
A terse wartime style slogan urging resource focus and victory. The line emphasizes food production and mobilization to defeat a foe through economic and military effort. It reflects propaganda rhetoric common in total war contexts.
Drafted man deserts again from Camp Lee
Roy Poffinberger, recently dispatched from Winchester and Frederick county by the draft board, has deserted again. Camp Lee authorities report a reward may be offered for his capture. He previously failed to report and was sent to Cumberland, Maryland, then brought back. he claimed non receipt of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Poffinberger
Camp Lee
Winchester
Frederick County
Poffinberger
Cumberland
Passengers H ang Kaiser in Effigy at Atlantic Port
An Atlantic port scene recalls a July 4 effigy hanging of Kaiser Wilhelm aboard a South American steamer. Captain Oyler of the British army bid 55 dollars for the yardarm and one hundred passengers paid a dollar to join. The event raised about 1000 dollars for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Atlantic
Kaiser Wilhelm
Cuba
Oyler
Kaiser
Red Cross
Ryan Promoted to Lieutenant in U S Army Quartermaster Corps
The article notes Glen Ryan son of Mrs Nettie Ryan of North Washington street is promoted to lieutenant in the U S Army Quartermaster Corps. He is stationed at Camp Johnston near Jacksonville Florida and previously worked for Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company of Winchester before enlisting last fall. He is brother of Ensign Claude H Ryan of the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ryan
Nettie Ryan
North Washington Street
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Camp Johnston
Jacksonville
Fla
Mr. Ryan
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Company
Winchester
Army
Ensign Claude H. Ryan
United States Navy
War Chest Banner Dedication Invites County to Join
The Winchester and Frederick County War Chest Association prepares for the War Chest Banner unfurling and dedication in Winchester tomorrow night at 8 30. The banner will span Main street and the War Chest emblem will be placed before the Confederate Monument as music by the Citizens' Band and a trained chorus accompany the ceremony with Boy Scouts aiding. County residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and
Frederick County War Chest Association
Winchester
War Chest
Campaign For All War Charities
Main Street
Citizens’ Band
Boy Scouts
Frederick County
When I Wanted by OF PAYING THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE
SALE NOTICE seeks buyers for goods offered by Winchester Milling Co. at a high cash price, urging readers to see before selling. The brief mentions a page and column reference 7 8 1 p 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellang
Winchester Milling CO
Building material sale from Winchester Inn teardown
W L Fultz manager of Frederick Land Corporation announces sale of brick timber slate stone baths fixtures doors windows and other building materials from the Winchester Inn. Materials are carefully taken down and priced to sell with brass hardware and fine doors. Also notice about seeds and hay cows from Winchester Seed Co listing contact details and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
Winchester Seed Co
E. Piccadilly St
Martinsburg Visitors Spend Day in Winchester
Mr and Mrs C E Dick and daughter Miss Marie Dick of Falling Waters and Mr and Mrs H M Creak with granddaughter Miss Catherine Lemon motored to Winchester in the former's car Sunday and visited Mr and Mrs F Schuler Martinsburg West Virginia Journal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Dick
Marie Dick
Falling Waters
H. M. Creak
Catherine Lemon
Winchester
F. Schuler
Martinsburg
W. Va
For Sale Privately Horses and Harness at Pugitt’s Old Stand
A namer of good driving horses offers harness gear buggies surreys carts wagons hacks and related items for sale at Sullivan nine one p six t we Pugitt's Old Stand with private buyers invited to inspect and purchase.
Old-Time Hold-Up on a Kansas Road
Reports say a posse surrounded 12 bandits who robbed a southbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train near Paola Kansas late last night An engine baggage and express car were looted while passengers were kept in coaches Large crowds head to the scene and a gun battle was anticipated No money loss estimate yet but believed to exceed thousands Lost item: a tan salesman's folder from Owens Merrett Co Danville Va between Ely's Garage Fisher's Hill and Winchester return to H Pbert for reward
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Paola
Kan
Deer
Ely
Fisher’s Hill
Winchester
Owens Merrett Co
Danville
H W. Pbert
Attending Summer School For Commercial Secretaries
Mr M B Bramlee secretary of the American City Bureau reports cool weather at about forty degrees during the summer school. Attendees have time to study Chamber of Commerce work and take notes from sixty hours of lectures for the benefit of commercial secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B.bramlee
Pienson
American City Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
7 Passenger Touring Car Ad from Ramsburg Auto
We offer a seven passenger touring car service with the motto We'll take you anywhere. Rates reasonable. Ramsburg Auto Supply Co. phone 225.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Burial of Van Buren Orndorff Ends Quiet West Virginia Death
Van Buren Orndorff died at his Deep Run home in Hampshire County West Virginia on Thursday evening July 4 after years of heart trouble. He was about 78, born in Cedar Creek Frederick County Virginia. He married Salle Hurd of near Rio and lived at the same home. A hymn was sung and a reading conducted at the house, burial followed at Maphis Cemetery attended by church members due to no minister being secured. He left a frail wife and a nearby stepson who cared for him and reported all needs supplied.
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van Buren Orndorff
Deep Run
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Mr. Orndorff
Cedar Creek
Frederick County
Salle Hurd
Rio
Traction engines eyed as road damage risk in Winchester
City officials consider measures to curb traction engines harming tarred streets. Proposals include a heavy entry tax, wheel filler blocks, and restricted routes. The move aims to preserve roads while avoiding hardship to engine owners, with councils to discuss at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Charles Peterson Sought After by Police for Assault Charge
Charles Peterson, colored, was fined $3.50 and costs totaling $6 by Justice Fultz for assaulting a relative in police court yesterday. He was allowed to leave to pay the sum but has not returned, and authorities are actively seeking him.
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Charles Peterson
Justice Fultz
Charles
WwW C T U Social At Fort Loudoun Seminary
A WwW C T U social at Fort Loudoun Seminary on Friday evening July 12 at 8 o clock features an attractive program. Ice cream and home made cakes will be sold. Admission is 10 cents. Public cordially invited. Also Welltown Red Cross yard party July 13 from 10 to 1 and 4 to 7.
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C. T. U. Social
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Welltown
Red Cross Yard
Chamber of Commerce A National Necessity
In these times commercial organizations should not decrease activities but should continue or increase work and influence. There is greater need now than ever for cooperative activity and systematized organization in commerce.
War Chest Campaign in Winchester and Frederick County
Discussion of the Winchester and Frederick County War Chest Campaign set to run from July 22 to 27. Focus on the War Chest fund for war charities and the question of whether to base the weekly one hour contribution on net or gross income. The article notes income as a private matter and emphasizes personal privacy amid public fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Czarevitch Again Reported Dead
A Swedish paper via Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen says a Bolshevik bomber killed the czarevitch, former Russian heir to the throne, with a bomb. Earlier reports claimed natural death. no official confirmation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Czarevitch
Csar
Russia
Copenhagen
Korniloff Backs Soviet Recognition if Allied Help Push
Former Russian Cossack commander Korniloff proclaims willingness to recognize Soviet control of the Russian army if an allied backed campaign against Russia is organized through negotiations with the Allies, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Moscow today.
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Balkans
Albania
Berat
Semeni
Deloziy
Russia
Korniloff
the Star
Landon
Moscow
Unveil Service Flag On Sunday At Valley Chapel
A service flag will be unfurled at Valley Chapel on the Martinsburg pike Sunday afternoon at 3 30 o clock. The public is cordially invited to be present.
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Valley Chapel
Martinsburg Pike
Hiner to enlist in signal corps after Washington trip
George Hiner son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hiner has left for Washington to enlist in the signal corps of the army. He was formerly connected with the Petersburg Virginia office of the Western Union Telegraph Company where he has been employed for several years.
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George Hiner
Herbert Hiner
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington
Signal Corps
Army
Hiner
Petersburg
Company
Proffit Leaves for Navy Yard Work
Mr G M Proffit departed for Newport News Virginia to begin duties at the navy yards following his enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Proffit
Newport. News
Navy Yards
Piano Boxes For Sale At Shal's Music Store
For sale piano boxes advertised by Shal's Music Store. Readers in Winchester Virginia are urged to contact Sam Haines by writing, calling, or phoning at the noted address. The notice encourages thrift days to support the war effort, urging readers to help government end the war.
Proposed Apple Law Faces Opposition From Local Growers
A Virginia letter dated July 6 1918 questions access to Bureau of Markets files and alleges local growers oppose a proposed national apple packing and grading law. It notes H F Byrd of Winchester and Mr Lupton cited as promoter and questions Lupton’s role and paid agent status. The piece references a meeting in Winchester to gauge constituent views and suggests advocates push national law similar to a prior state measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Brand
Bureau of Markets
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Washington, D. C
Lupton
Harrison
Fruit’ Growére
Virginia
General Assembly of
Trepresei
Omps
Meter
House of Delégates
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Ford
Campaig
Ciasa Dris
Ciasa Glava
Ciasa Cias
Fieri
Dorsey
Paris
Cruck and
Aisne
War Office
Champagne
Chateau
St. Paul
Western
Frederick
A. Ryan
W. L. Fultz
Mgr
Frederick Land Corporation
W. T., Sullivan
Kansas Road
Jesse James
Wire
NAVY
Shal‘s Music Store
Sam Haines
Byrd
Severn
Conron
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