Nothing New in Peage Proposal
Winchester and Frederick county draft boards prepare the first examination list for the National Army. Notices will be mailed and posted at the court house with the Star publishing the certified list. General Crowder warns boards they act for the government not individuals and must pursue national needs over personal gain. President Wilson calls for minimal exemptions to sustain vital national interests during the war.
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Court House
Wilson
Crowder
Winchester
Frederick County
National Army
Star
War Department
General Crowder
Eeane
State Department
Germany
Belgium
France
Serbia
Romania
Berlin
Vienna
Candidates to Attend Confederate Reunion at Fishers Hill
Strasburg Va July 30 The reunion arrangements committee says Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Westmoreland Davis John Garland Pollard and J Taylor Ellyson are expected to attend the August 4 event at Fishers Hill Along with Major Brown they plan to use the gathering for personal campaigning in the Davis district and Shenandoah County voters.
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Strasburg
Fishers Hill
M. ‘Brown
Westmoreland Davis
John Garland Pollard
J. Taylor Ellyson
Davis District
Shenandoah County
Virginia Herald Urges J Taylor Ellyson for Governor
The Gigte City Va Herald editorial endorses J Taylor Ellyson for governor of Virginia. It cites his 25 years as Democratic state chairman and service to Confederate organizations, urging the Democratic Party to reward his lifelong loyalty with the nomination.
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J. Taylor Blyson
Virginia
Gigte City
Ellyson
BS State
Democratic Party
Bilyson
J. Taylor Ellyson
Car Overturns On Hill Injures Winchester Man
A car descending a hill near Hardesty farm in Rock Enon wrecked, trapping owner Jamies M. Lockhart and five companions. Lockhart, badly cut and possibly internally injured, crawled free to pull others from beneath the overturned vehicle and all survived with minor injuries as they brought the car to Winchester.
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Hardesty Farm
Winchester
Han Marrow
Jamies M. Lockhart
City
Paul Astams
Rock Enon
Smith Adams
Sun ‘Triplett
Charles Lockhart
Mr. Lockhart
James M. Lockhart
Italian Soldiers Harvesting Farm Work in Rome
Rome July 30 The Italian government offers a premium of 20 for each extra ton of cereal grown to boost cultivation. The general staff provides labor for harvesting and grants agricultural leaves of absence to soldiers to support farming efforts.
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Rome
Kingdom
Secret Mission Claimants Arrested as Spies in Roanoke
Two men in Roanoke Virginia claimed to be members of the Royal British Flying Corps and said they were on a secret mission from Canada to Florida when government agents arrested them shortly before noon. Authorities调查 suspect they are German spies awaiting further questioning.
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Roanoke
Royal British Flying Corps
Canada
Florida
the Star
Davis
Pollard
J. Taylor Ellyson
Virginia
Robert
Seashore Excursion by Rail Promoted
A 16 day seashore excursion departs August 2 via C V R R and P R R. For train times and rates, contact the ticket agent.
National Defense Duty and Fairness in Draft Enforcement
A statement pledges equal treatment under the law during the emergency, asserting that national defense calls will be administered with conscientious caution to prevent any favored or exempted class among citizens. The emphasis is on fair enforcement and uniform standards for all individuals subject to military service.
Valley Pike Named For Its Own Distinct Character
The Valley Pike through the Shenandoah Valley gains a distinct personality for its scenic beauty and historic associations. Its route serves as a long path from southern Virginia to Washington, with Staunton’s notable site noting Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace and a nearby Se lcopal Church as points of interest.
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Tidewater Automobile Association
Shenandoah
Old Dominion
Chopawamsic Swamp
Virginia
National Capital
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
Limestone Land at $65 per Acre Near Winchester
Real estate ad by Ww. L. Fultz offering 136 acres of virgin limestone land eight miles from Winchester with a new house and bored well. Crops indicate high yield. price set at 65 dollars per acre with urging to view before others buy.
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Winchester
Dand
L. Fultz
Trespass Case Set In Magistrate Court Tonight
Alexander Davis sues Fred A Graichen in magistrate court alleging trespass on Davis lands. Graichen denies planting posts on the property and a hearing before Justice Fultz is scheduled for 7 o clock this evening.
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Magistrate’s Court
Alexander Davis
Fred. A. Graichen
Justice Fultz
Expert Machinist and Auto Mechanic Takes Possession
Guenther P. Moldenhauer, successor to Bryant and McGrath, announces he will take possession for business on August 1 at 305 North Market Street. He invites the liberal patronage of the public.
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Guenther P. Moldenhauer
Bryant & McGrath
North Market St
Carpenters Wanted for New Cold Storage Plant
Job notice seeking carpenters to apply to the foreman in charge of construction for a new cold storage plant. Listing code 27-1p-31.
Home Guard invite for men tonight at 8
Advertisement invites men to join the Home Guard and learn to drill with no obligation. Those interested should meet Capt. W. A. Baker at 8 o'clock tonight wearing old clothes. Also a lost check for $6.62 and money bag over $2.00 with reward offered at Star office.
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Home Guard
W. A. Baker
Star Office
Army orders move officers to new combat unit
The War Department ordered immediate transfer of 20 cavalry majors and captains 31 infantry and 21 coast artillery officers to a new corps to aid in equipping and training the new troops.
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Washington
War Department
Coast Artillery
Why Mr Ellyson Should Be Chosen
A political editorial compares J Taylor Ellyson with rivals Davis and Pollard praising Ellyson’s character and wartime service. It questions Westmoreland Davis's farming outreach via the Southern Planter and implies motive related to his gubernatorial candidacy.
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MR. Ellyson
Westmoreland Davis
Southern
Davie
Virginia
Subscription Renewal Drive Ends July 31
Notice states July 31 is the last day to renew mail subscriptions at reduced rates. Readers are urged to renew now with 1ptf.
President for one man method in food control clash
Senator Chamberlain returned to the Capitol with President Wilson's stand for a one man food administration. Congress remains at odds over food control amendments as the war effort hinges on a streamlined plan and executive leadership.
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Washington
Senator Chamberlain
White House
Capitol
Wilson
Congressional War Committee
Food Administration
Senate
House
Endorsement for R L Omps for Virginia House of Delegates
A neighbor testimonial from J F Helsley Reynolds Store Virginia praising R L Omps as a hardworking, honest candidate. The letter highlights Omps prior teaching in Gainesboro district, business integrity, community road improvements, and willingness to serve the public in the Virginia House of Delegates.
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R. L. Omps
House of Delegates
Omps
Gainesboro
Onips
Winchester
Virginia House of Delegates
J. F. Helsley
Reynolds Store
Neighbor Accuses Hibbard of Assault on Child
Mrs Hester Curl swears out four warrants against Mrs Minnie Hibbard charging assault on Curl’s young daughter. Policeman Neville arrests Hibbard and the police court session at 7 o clock tonight will hear the trial.
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Hester Curl
Minnie Hibbard
Mrs. Curl
Neville
Mrs. Hibbard
Police Court
Wilson backs McCumber plan over Chamberlain on draft
Washington July 86 President Wilson through Acting Secretary Polk signals preference for the McCumber resolution. The measure would have the president negotiate with Entente allies to secure consent to drafting their nationals in the United States. Chamberlain plan declares aliens are subject to draft with limited exceptions.
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Star
Wiashington
Wilson
State
Polk
Con&reas
McCumber
Chamberlain
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee On Military Affairs
Pom
Guarding duties and self respect in drill nights
A guidance note urges women not to engage with men during drill nights. It advises refusing any date offers at 8 o clock and emphasizes that the organization drills to protect home and state, promoting personal dignity and independence.
Picnic at Bethel All Day Saturday Aug 4
The notice invites a full day picnic at Bethel on Saturday August 4. William Terrill departed this morning to join his company for outpost duty along the Norfolk and Western lines with the Machine Gun Company of the Second Virginia Regiment based at Natural Bridge. Mr and Mrs C E Grim of Martinsburg and Miss Margaret Funkhouser of Strasburg have returned home after visiting Miss Zelma Carper on South Main Street.
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William Terrill
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Terrill
Second Virginia Regiment
Natural Bridge
Big M. W. A. Picnic at Middletown Virginia
Announcement for the Big M. W. A. picnic on August 18 1917 at Middletown Virginia invites bids for running stand ice cream pop watermelon lunch and confectionery Amusement bids stay open until the picnic day Submit by August 1 1917 to Clerk M. W. A. C. E. Wright at CAMP 12184 for details.
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Big M. W. A. Bicnic
Middletown
Mail Train Breakdown Delays Baltimore Papers in Winchester
The Baltimore and Ohio mail train serving Winchester and nearby areas broke down at Charles Town early this morning. The mail did not arrive in Winchester until nearly 9 or 10 o'clock, causing pickup delays for local papers.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Washington
Winchester
Charles Town
Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Causes Alarm in Harrisonburg
Reports from Harrisonburg and Rockingham county describe a rising infantile paralysis outbreak with twelve new cases last Saturday. Quarantines, urged vigilance, and calls for federal aid accompany mentions of affected families, suspected cases, and a state health examination plan.
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Rockingham
Iburg
Harrisonburg
Lacy Springs
Planned High Old Time For Mourners At Funeral
William F. Norton of Louisville dies and leaves a will directing a special car take his body to Cincinnati for cremation. The caravan should provide a luncheon buffet and a forty piece band to perform a concert for mourners during the trip. Ashes to be dispersed at the family lot.
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Duluth
Minn
William F. Norton
Louisville
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mt At
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Reva
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Ladies Ondy
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M. W. A. C. E. Wright
Richmond
East Rockham
Webster
North Germain Street
Mr. R. ©. Hall Tett
Amherst Street
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