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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1917
Page
4
Frederick County and Winchester voters are notified that Boyd R Richards announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary to be held August 7 1917 He seeks to represent Frederick County and the city of Winchester in the state legislature.
A New World account critiques suffragist women who argued for their cause while claiming knowledge and refinement. The piece notes they violated the law deliberately but defended themselves as heroic for the cause. The judge reportedly fined them with optional jail time, praising their self-regard and resolve in public order.
The report claims the Senate adopted an amendment about an advisory defense council, alleging large contractors seek self enrichment through government contracts. An inquiry found the charges unfounded as misstatements and rumors swirl amid political scrutiny in the Senate.
A wartime lament rails at Germany's famine and failed crops. The speaker mocks the Kaiser vow for peace while describing shortages, blasted crops, and the toll on civilians and soldiers. The verse pleads for relief and condemns leaders and wartime hardship.
The Edison Monthly highlights Winchester Virginia as home to the nation’s largest vinegar factory, National Fruit Products Company. Electrically driven from apple unloading to bottling, the site produces cider vinegar with yearlong fermentation, five and one gallon jars, and 50 gallon barrels.
The United States and allied nations plan to regulate ocean freight rates for war and other goods. Negotiations among the United States England France Italy and Japan have reached near maturity with a downward revision expected. The move follows President Wilson’s critique of wartime liner profits and designates Shipping Board head Denman and State Department aide Polk to lead talks. Arthur Gilbert of Martinsburg visits Misses Leath Lemdoun streets.
The president intends to push immediate construction of the emergency American fleet while keeping Denman of the Federal Shipping Board and Goethals of the Emergency Fleet Corporation in government service. White submitted resignation claims are disputed, with Tumulty saying it was filed weeks ago for ill health. Goethals insists he will perform the task assigned, if feasible.
William I. Baker 61 formerly of Winchester and Kansas City died at his mother’s home 44 South Main after years of ill health. He leaves wife Alice Haines, mother Mrs. Rachel Baker, sisters Bettie Thatcher and William Merryman, brothers Brook Baker and Frank Baker. Funeral from 44 South Main at 3 pm Wednesday with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
A historical record notes Dr Fahrney of Hagerstown Maryland with a long patient list including anemia appendicitis arteriosclerosis asthma biliousness bladder disorder blood disorder diabetes dropsy gastritis headache heart disease indigestion nervousness neuralgia rheumatism rundown condition sciatica sluggish liver and skin ailments.
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