German Peace With Finland Could Push On Petrograd
Berlin says a peace treaty with Finland promises German military aid and signals possible moves toward Petrograd. Aland Islands reportedly captured, Baltic fleet seeks Kronstadt and Viborg as Germans tighten grip in Finnish waters. German plans to press toward Petrograd are linked to Hindenburg’s strategy. Moscow reports rising anarchist violence and Russia’s broad rejection of terms. Ambassador Morris in Tokyo discusses Japan Liberia stance with no clear plan for Siberian intervention.
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Copenhagen
Petrograd
Berlin
Finland
Ukraina
Kronstadt
Viboard
Helsingfors
Gahmany
von’ Hindenburg
Morris
Tokio
Washington
United States
Ireland G. Morris
Liberia
Japan
State Department
Russia
Siberia
Summers
Moscow
Winchester and Frederick county first class men draft list
The concluding installment lists local men placed in Class No. 1 by the exemption board. Names include Albert Mason, Willis Oates, Howard Melton, Arthur Gilbert, Carroll Snapp, Claude Grim, Isaac Byrd, Rudolph Ridgeway, George Mills, Elmer Hick Amis, Samuel White, and others. The list notes a veterinary camp assignment for Terault at Front Royal Vermont.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Albert Marshall Mason Candy Willis Oates Howard
Melton Lantz
Arthur Gilbert Terault
Front Royal
Carroll Lloyd Snapp
George Barrow Grim Claude Miller Grim Isaac Byrd Dix Lopring Russell Iinebure
George Rueben Mills
Elmer Thomas Hick Amis
Martin White
John Clayton Sherman Gamuel Addison Grover Rudolph Ridgeway
James Russell Cooley
Franklin Evans
George W- Miller
Maynard Clarence Snapp
Affron
Leonard Orndorf
Harry Gilbert Grim
Horace Bail Charles Beverley Tokus, Jr
Willian
Henry Hillyard
Duels Reported Across Western Front Fronts
The British War Office reports heavy artillery duels in the Rivicourt sector near the Lecarpe river and in the west Wianders route between the Ypres Menin railway and the frouthoulet forest. Intense firing noted as bombardments continue.
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Star
London
British War Office
Rivicourt
Lecarpe River
West Wianders
Ypres-Menin
Frouthoulet Forest
Sunday School House Admission at Braddock Street
On March 8 at Braddock Street Sunday School House admission is 10 and 15 cents. Rental details include 1p.
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Braddock Street
French Millinery Patterns Display at Main Street
Mrs. O. P. Grove returns from New York with French millinery patterns to be shown at 116 S. Main in a few days with an opening date to be announced. Sale March 12 on Paper Mill road offers 4 milch cows 65 chickens implements household goods 5 stands bees vehicles.
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O. P. Grove
New York
S. Main
J. B. Crason
Lime-Sulphur Solution Sale Noted By Supplier
Mo S Solenberger Co indicates lime sulphur solution is cheaper today. The text discusses Germany breaking peace promises, rising military spirit among radical socialists, and the possibility of a new government with potential U S support if formed. It mentions addressing the Japanese problem and potential aid.
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MO. S. Solenberger & CO
Germany
United States
Submarine attack saves sailors on Alamance voyage
Charles W Miller recalls the January 16 departure of the Alamance from Baltimore to Norfolk and the convoy voyage that led to a German submarine hit off the American coast. He describes the engagement, warnings, and government secrecy surrounding the incident while noting the crew’s survival and his furlough at home.
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Hi Coast
Tata Bi
Charles W. Miller
South Kent Street
Miller
United States
The
Star
Muller
New York
Alemance
Garland Steamship Company
Baltimore
Norfolk
British Parliament Approves New War Credit Bill
The House of Commons votes unanimously to grant Chancellor Lamont a new credit of 3 billion pounds, raising total war credits to 34.21 billion dollars. The approval strengthens wartime funding and supports ongoing military expenditures.
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The
Star
London
March
House of Commons
Lamotion
Massey Brothers promote lightweight Wallis tractor design
An advertisement touts a Wallis Tractor described as powerful yet light with simple strong construction. It credits Massey Brothers and notes a Gold Fish Day schedule for Saturday at 9 am at People's Drug Co. Inc. in North Main Street.
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People’s ‘Drug Co. Inc
North Main Street
Bank Directors Entertained at Meir Residence
The board of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester and its cashier held their second annual supper hosted by Mr and Mrs H C Sheet at their residence on om street. Seventeen guests dined at four tables with American flags and car nations as decorations. Each guest received a silk flag and a souvenir. Attendees included Herbert S Larrick president J H Moling Fred Boyd James M Brown Philip Kiompus John W Rosenberger Dr E A Humath Dr Charles B R Anderson and others. The event marked the bank’s second anniversary, opening March 6, 1916.
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Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester
Herbert
Notice on Horse Sale Plea in Friendship Fire Co Case
Holding chance books on horses and hose cure same to S-Spect. All parties at Friendship Fire Co wagon will plead. R. T. Jones.
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All Parties Friendship Fire Co
R. T. Jones
Chicago labor council to pledge against strikes for war effort
Chicago union labor representing 80 000 members of the Chicago building trades council is expected to pledge itself against strikes and to aid the United States and its allies in winning the war at a meeting in Chicago today. Also notices a school hall event Cinderella In Flowerland at Stephens City Friday and Saturday with adm 16c and reserved seats 26c benefiting the Civic League.
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Chicaigo
Chicago
Chicago Building Trades Council
United States
Stephens City
Civic League
Mr McCarthy to Address Scouts Tonight
Mr J G McCarthy secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will speak at the First Troop s of Boy Scouts meeting tonight. Every member is expected there in uniform. The troop bird contest has ended with over thirty bird houses judged this afternoon. Prizes for the three best boxes will be awarded by volunteers who will attend to present them. An interesting program of immediate importance to the troop will be discussed.
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Boy Scouts
J. G. McCarthy
Chamber of Commerce
Local Used Tractors and Compressor for Sale in Winchester VA
One Wallis Cub Tiractor used two seasons. One 8-16 Mogul I H C Kerosene tractor used one season. One 10-20 Tran Types D tractor line engine on wheels used six growths. One 8x4x6 Type BI BBC Bury air compressor used one season. All in good running shape. Terms and prices reasonable. R Griffith, Winchester Virginia. March 4.
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Bury
R. ©. Griffith
Winchester
For Rent Nine Room House In Electric Fields
A notice advertises a nine room rental with bath and electric fields terms. Attorney Lynch appears as the contact.
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Bath
Lynch
Nots
Aurora Seen For First Time In Years At Our Latitude
The aurora borealis appeared last night in this latitude for the first time in about two decades. Observers noted a white mist brightening into a broad rainbow then a blood red sky, with the display lasting until after 10 pm. The phenomenon drew awe and some superstition, with comments linking it to biblical prophecy or wartime events.
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Arctic
South Pole
Many Killed In German Air Raid Over London
Eleven persons were killed and 48 wounded in a German air raid on London. Officials fear several more may be buried under debris. Two planes caused the casualties. five were repelled by air patrols. Bombs struck the district north of London. This is reported as the second German raid against England.
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London
England
Drink More Milk Says Prof Erf at Dairymen’s Meet
Prof Oscar Erf of Ohio State University urged Virginia dairymen to focus on the food value of dairy products. He said milk costs 30 cents a quart but equals a pound of meat nutritionally, and urged higher consumption to combat living costs. The event opened with a ceremony and sightseeing trips by Holstein Association leaders.
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Oscar Rr
Ohio State University
Virginia State Dairymen’s Association
City Hall
Erf
For Sale Runnymeade Farm and Livestock Sale
Runnymeade farm of 280 acres will be sold in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on March 9 at 12 m. One of the finest pro Zarma in Warren County. Kern's sale Sensency ready March 13 1 p m. 24 head ae rle close springers reese sey bull 3 head horses. FOR SALE Cheap to quick buyer Harley Davidson motorcycle. Bee Cooper Supply Coy Market Sts WANTED Man and wife to work in bungalow wife as cook and to be generally useful Apply with references at Beer office Don't forget Free Gold Fish day People's Drug Co Inc.
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County Court House
Winchester
Warren County
Kern
Sensency
Aerle
Reese Sey Bull
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Bee
Cooper “Supply Coy
Sts
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Inter-Mountain Construction Co
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LABOR
Wire
Mr. McCarthy
Porizon
Mt.Williams
Superin
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
Oscar Erf
Frank S. Walker
Woodbury Forest
Holstein Association
Cout
Ter Chamber of Commerce
Senseney Road
H. H. Baker
B. Piccadilly
Ee Drug Co
Tuc
Holstein
Durham
Geo. P. Kern
Genseney Road
Castle Hall Cigars
Anco Drug Store
Main St
People’s Drug Co., Inc
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