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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is reported to be processed as second class mail at the Osto in Winchester Virginia, indicating standard postal handling status for this issue.
Frederick County and Winchester voters are informed that Boyd R. Richards announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary held August 7, 1917. The notice emphasizes party action and district coverage.
The piece notes President confronting the duty of local boards to act with impartiality as 9.6 million men face military service and 650,000 are to be selected, underscoring the nation’s test of fair adjudication in conscription.
The piece argues conscription will face protests when selecting by economic value or dependents. It notes exemptions for skilled workers and those with large families risk anger and claims of injustice, potentially undermining unity as the nation seeks a capable army. The New York World is cited.
The Agricultural Bulletin issued by Commissioner G. W. Koiner arrives in July with timely guidance for farmers. It warns late potato growers about blight and highlights articles on next wheat crop preparation, wheat market investigations, keeping cider sweet without chemicals, egg freshness, fruit canning, and a list of bonded commission merchants. The bulletin aims to help farmers save costs and increase profits and is mailed free upon request.
Aliquots from Alb in Alb In Va Mrs Annie Shafer of Scottdale Pa visits sister Mrs Greenawalt Beulah Hartman Clear Brook visits friends Jennie Flowers with Mr and Mrs Mattison David Braithwaite visits Martinsburg W Va Co A National Defense League drills tonight at 8 at Capt W A Bakers home South Washington Street Martinsburg District note items
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