Reclamation Camp Aims to Rehabilitate Navy Army Recruits
A New York World editorial praises a Philadelphia doctors plan to form a reclamation camp for men failing medical exams due to minor defects. Dentists chiropractors pharmacists and senior physicians join to patch up recruits to meet Uncle Sam's high standards for future fighting units and naval crews in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
France
New York World
Rain Parade Turns to Sunlit Cheer in Rural Verse
A humorous poem by Walt Mason depicts a long wet spell finally breaking into sunshine. People celebrate the sun as it dries fields and lifts spirits, while jokes about drought and weather woes pepper the verse.
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Walt Mason
Ration List Details Massive WWII Provisions
The article lists a 49 item wartime ration for soldiers, including millions of pounds of coffee and sugar, vast quantities of flour and potatoes, onions, lard, butter, and canned goods. It notes gloves, ginger, nutmeg, and extracts among the supplies, underscoring the range of edible and non edible items available to troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Political Writer Praises Virginia Delegation Leader Flood
The Virginia Council of Defense praises the state's delegation while citing Representative Henry Flood as the House Democrats leader. The piece notes Flood shaped foreign policy statements, aligned to push war measures, and maintained a strong Virginian and national outlook. It highlights Flood's eight years on the University of Virginia board and his hospitable Washington social ties with the diplomatic corps.
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Henry Delaware Flood
Virginia
House Committee On Foreign Relations
Mr. Flood
Flood
Withal
University of Virginia
Fiood
Anna Valer Portner
Washington
Richards announces candidacy for House of Delegates in 1917
To the voters of Frederick County and the City of Winchester I announce my candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary to be held August 7 1917 Boyd R Richards. Subject to the action of the Democratic Primary I hereby announce my candidacy to represent Frederick County and the City of Winchester.
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Frederick County
Winchester
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Richards
Army supply list shows vast wartime needs and logistics
A detailed sale list for soldiers includes 165 items from foodstuffs to shaving mugs and pipes. Clothing and equipage totals run into millions of units, with items like coats, belts, hats, axes, blankets, cots, tents and vast yardages of cotton cloth. The piece highlights procurement, pricing, contracts, delivery, transport and storage as part of the effort to make the world safe for democracy.
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Ular
Champion spark plugs 55 cts Marvel Vulcanizers special
A brief ad notes Champion spark plugs priced at 55 cents and Marvel Vulcanizers offered at 90 cents. The listing highlights these auto parts and tools with each item given a clear price point for shoppers.
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Marvel
Fourth of July in Virginia Emphasizes Democratic War Aims
The Virginia State Council of Defense urges a solemn Independence Day observance tied to the war for democracy. Communities should cancel noisy displays, focus on ceremonies and addresses, and stress civilian sacrifice and national unity under the banner of freedom and human rights.
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America
Germany
Virginia
State Council of Defense
Spirit of
Old Dominion
Demonstration at Farm Club Next Tuesday Near Malley School
A farm club demonstration is planned at Mr Drewery Carpenters near the Malley school house on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Mrd Drewery Carpenters
Malley
Fafternoon
Advice on Indigestion and Chamberlains Tablets
A short health note attributes mild indigestion to rapid eating or unsuitable foods. It recommends eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, limiting meat at supper, and avoiding medicines unless sour stomach persists. If symptoms occur, one Chamberlains Tablet is advised. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Encyclical Urges Preachers to Purely Sacred Sermons
The Osservatore Romano in Rome prints a pope’s letter on church preaching. It outlines general lines for ministers to follow and specifies sermons must be strictly religious and aimed at pleasing God, not man, while noting no other motives.
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Osservatore Romano
Rome
Pontiff
Desirable Winchester Lot Sold At Public Auction
By deed of trust from John Hawkins dated March 28 1904 the undersigned will sell at public auction in front of Court House Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 30 1917 at twelve oclock noon. Lot 557 N Kent street fronts 55 feet and runs back about 165 feet adjoining Mrs Harriet Ritter and others. Eight room home partly brick and frame. Stables hog pen and vegetables reserved. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two annual installments secured by purchaser bonds and deed of trust with insurance. Maurice M Lynch Trustee. William M Bowen Auctioneer. 5 29 4W aa
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John Hawkins
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Court House
Virginia
Kent Street
Harriet Ritter
Maurice M. Lynch
Wm. M. Bowen
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Buffalo, N. Y
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Evanston
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Condition of the Peoples’ Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Frederick
State Corporation Commission
Fotal
Nard Trust
Russell A. Shryock
Peoples Bank, Inc
State of Virginia
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State of
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Ed B L Co
Cincinnati
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W. Va
O.& W. Seabright
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Burnt Factory
Greenway U. B
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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Valley Auto Sales Company
A. Ford
Harris
Chapman Auto Supply Co
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E. Yy
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Opare
Buffalo
N. Y
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