War measures in Japan and China mobilize forces
Tokyo and Peking move to mobilize war industries and requisition labor as China votes 5 million dollars for an expeditionary force of 30 000 to Siberia. Delegations from Tokyo Paris and Rome discuss joint action while Bolshevik decisions at Moscow loom and Japan mobilizes part of its army.
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Harbin
Tokio
Peking
Siberia
Japan
China
Washington
Quandon
Paris
Rome
Moscow
Pek
Wallis Tractor Advertises Used Farm Equipment
Massey Brothers offer a Wallis 15 30 tractor for farm or orchard work praised for power and light weight. The sale list includes a Cub tractor Mogul IHC Kerosene Titan Type D and portable IHC engine plus an air compressor with six months of use and good condition. Located in Winchester Virginia with terms and prices reasonable.
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R. E. Griffith
Winchester
United States Boys Working Reserve Aims for 260000 Farm Labor
The Department of Labor announced a nationwide campaign to enroll 260000 boys aged 16 to 21 for farm work this summer. Each state will receive a quota, with western states already organized and Indiana reporting over 5000 enrollments. Plans include training in modern agricultural implements before placement on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
West
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Mule sale at Winchester fair grounds auction notice
At Winchester fair grounds at 1 p m carload mules mated in pairs and to single line leader some old mules also to buy carload draft horses March 20 same time and place C L GROSS 8 11 1p 8t
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Winchester Fair Grounds
Algo
Oold
C. L. Gross
Firemen Strike Leaves Mills Idle In Fall River
In Fall River Massachusetts on March 11 more than 8 000 mill workers at the American print works and the American thread works are idle due to a strike by stationary firemen. Other factories continue operating. A quick settlement could avert widespread unemployment affecting up to 30 000 textile workers as many mills hold government orders.
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Fall River
Mass
American Print Works
American Thread Works
Sheet Music Sale at Seal's Music Store
Advertising a sale of 1000 copies of popular opera and classical sheet music at 7 cents per copy for three days only. Located in Seal's Music Store with emphasis on limited-time offer and wide selection.
Capper's old stand offers plows and cultivators
Jenkins and Dunlap announce a carload of D. C. plows and cultivators now in stock at Capper's old stand. The genuine goods are easy to buy and convenient to handle, with RTAMP today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins and Dunlap’s
Capper
Scouts Distribute Prizes To Bird Box Contest Winners
Troop 1 Boy Scouts held a weekly meeting as the third annual bird house contest concluded. Judges awarded first prize to Nathan Weiss second to Massey and third to Richard Gray for usefulness, work and originality. Prize money included a $2.50 gold piece from Shenandoah Valley National News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Nathan Weiss
Paul Massey
Richard Gray
Shenandoah Valley
Democrats to Nominate at Winchester Convention
Winchester voters will meet at Court House hall at 8 p.m. tomorrow to nominate candidates for the June election. The Democratic Executive Committee called the convention after primary law deadlines blocked earlier nominations. Six Common Council terms expire September 30, with four-year terms beginning October 1. incumbents listed for wards one and two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Court House Hall
Democratic’ Executive Committee
Corporation Court
Common Council
Messrs
J. Fred Goss
H. C. Sheetz
W. A. Baker
A. T. Jones
W. B. Ryan
Fred L. Glaize
Thumb Torn Off In Rag Picker Accident at Mill
Philip Chapman suffered a severe partial amputation when his thumb was torn from his left hand at the rag picker area of the Winchester Woolen Mill on Friday. Dr Robert Glass removed the torn portion at the hospital and Chapman is reported as doing as well as can be expected.
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Philip Chapman
Winchester
Robert McC. Glass
Orchard for sale 69 acres with 3500 trees in Virginia
An orchard of 69 acres near Macedonia road from a station in Winchester Virginia includes 26 acres of 1 year old trees and 35 acres of 5 year old trees. There are 3500 trees of Yorks Stayman Delicious Jonathon and Ben Davis varieties. Soil is stone, trees in good action. Owner in another state sells due to lack of attention. Sold by W L Fultz Real Estate at Court House Square.
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Yorks
Stayman
Delicious
Jon’athan
Bens
Macedonia Road
Station
Scott Grant Sells Rutherford’s Farm
Mr. Scott Grant has sold the W.B Rutherford farm north of Martinsburg to Lawrence Dorsey. The 100 plus acre property covered by the sale fetched about 160 dollars per acre, among the highest prices in the area in recent years. Also, 2,000 bundles fodder are advertised for Kernstown sale, available whole or in parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Grant
W.B- Rutherford
Martinsburg
Lawrence Dorsey
Nein
Kernstown
Onconiested Construction Co
Sipe
Wineheater
Valley Turnpike Bill Advances to Governed State Control
Richmond Virginia March 11 The Valley turnpike bill passed the House of Delegates and if signed by Governor Davis will dissolve the Valley Turnpike Company and transfer maintenance to the state from a dedicated maintenance fund. If stockholders accept the transfer will occur September 1 next Senate support led by Senator Byrd, who also heads the company, risking his own job if the bill is adopted by private holders.
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Valley ‘Turnpike Company
Virginia
Valley Coun
Valley Turnpike Company
iAll
Meth
General Assembly
Senate
Senator Byrd
Ryan and Orndoff Spring Opening Fashion Event
Ryan and Orndoff announce their spring summer suitings with more than twenty exclusive fashion models showcasing the new selection. Special representatives will be on Monday and Tuesday March 11 and 12 at Style Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeur
Ryan & Orndoff
Style Headquarters
Ollie Snapp Purchases Tanquary Farm in Bruce County
The Tanquary farm near Bruce, 137 acres, sold by A. L. Price to Ollie Snapp. W. L. Fultz supervised the sale. The productive slate farm spans 137 acres and fetched $8,000. Improvements include a dwelling, a large bank barn and outbuildings.
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Brucetown
A. L. Price
Ollie Snapp
W. L. Fultz
Box Social at Valley Schoolhouse March 14 Program
A box social will be held at the Valley Schoolhouse on the Martinsburg pike Thursday night March 14 at 7 30. A number of speakers will be present to make addresses and discuss Our Problem of Winning the War. Public cordially invited to attend.
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Martinsburg Pike
Americans and French raid German positions in Lorraine front
A mixed American and French force penetrated German defenses to about 1,000 yards in three Lorraine raids after a heavy bombardment. Twice as many French as Americans, two Bavarians wounded and captured. First assault reached wrecked trenches in 18 minutes, with a telephone line carried back. Also note: horse sale for J A Nicodemus Estate on March 16 at Hagerstown fair grounds.
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France
Lorraine
No Man’s Land
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
More Americans Killed By Huns
The War Department casualty list reports four additional American deaths in action in France, with four severely wounded, two wounded, ten wounded slightly, four deaths from wounds, and ten from natural causes. Also notes a dairy cattle sale on March 13 at Senseney road, including 24 head dairy cattle, three registered Guernsey cattle and three horses.
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Washington
France
War Department
Senseney Road
Chapman Buys Dr Yost House in West Cecil Street
George B. Chapman the Ford agent bought Dr Edwin C Yosts residence on West Cecil Street for 4200 dollars and will take possession soon. The deal was arranged by W L Fultz. Yost built the home about a year ago and left for military service, now in Winchester practicing medicine until recalled.
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George B. Chapman
Ford Motor Car
Edwin C. Yost
Cecil Street
W. L. Fultz
Yost
Winchester
Two Naval Aviators Killed in France Aero Accident
The Navy Department announced that two naval aviators were killed in France in an aero accident. The deceased were Andrew D. Scaggs, U S N, and Bootewain Leo H Harvie.
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the Star
Washington
France
Navy Department
Andrew D. Scaggs
Bootewain
Leo H. Harvie
Lime Sulphur Solution and Produce at Kern’s Sale
Advertisement notes lime sulfur solution cheaper from MO S Solenberger and Company and 70 barrels of corn with some potatoes to be sold at Kern’s sale. The notice mentions March and delivery details implied with sale timing and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. S. Solenberger
Kern
British Raid Penetrates German Position Near St Quentin
British raiders penetrated a German position south of St Quentin during the night the war office said Casualties were inflicted and some prisoners were captured A German raiding party was dispersed by allied artillery farther north Artillery duels occurred along the Franco Belgian border
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London
St. Quentin
War Office
Thanks for sympathy after Wesley Lyle Turner’s death
The Turner family expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy and help in many ways and for the beautiful designs sent on the occasion of their son and brother Wesley Lyle Turner’s passing.
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Wesley Lyle Turner
Injured man left to care for self after hit and run
Howard Loy of near Cladkbrook in the county was badly hurt yesterday on Arden road Berkeley county West Virginia when an automobile struck him and left the scene. He is being treated at City Hospital by surgeons with facial injuries and multiple broken bones noted.
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Howard Loy
Cladkbrook
Arden Road
Berkeley County
W. Va
Legislators Return From State Capital
Hon Richard L Omps member of the House of Delegates from Frederick county and Winchester arrived today from Richmond after attending the General Assembly session which adjourned early Sunday morning Senator Harry F Byrd of this city arrived on the same train from Richmond He will stay a day or two and then return to Richmond to continue duties as state fuel administrator
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Richard L. Omps
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Winchester
Richmond
General Assembly
Orhos
Harry FF. Byrd
Stable fire leaves owner uninsured and nearby house undamaged
Mr L Jackson owner of a stable on Tighland avenue says the building destroyed by fire several nights ago was not insured. The adjacent house tenanted by Mr Greenwalt was uninsured but not damaged. A gun metal bag containing $1.25 in change was lost with a reward offered.
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Mr. L. Jackson
Tighland Avenue
Greenwalt
House On Barr Farm Fire Spoils Timely Discovery Averts Disaster
A fire at the Barr Farm residence south of Toyem was contained by firemen after a timely discovery. Strong winds fanned flames, damaging a fireplace and nearby structures but sparing the main house. Neighbors especially Mr Barr and Mr Swartz helped prevent a wider blaze as wind gusts lashed Shenandoah and nearby valleys. services like telephone and electric companies remained busy.
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Barr Farm
Toyem
Shenandoah
Amber
Winchester
Frederickerty
Ings
Nun Orchards
Mra
Main Street
Losa
North Main
Spabar Mit 2
Robert Barr
Asx
Lewis Lamp
Messrs. Barr
Swartz
Secretary Baker Arrives In France To See Troops
The War Department confirms Secretary Baker reached a French port safely and proceeds to inspect American and allied fronts. He plans conferences with General Pershing and military officials and hid departure until his arrival. McCoy traveled from Washington on Saturday to join the mission.
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Baker
France
Washington
War Department
Pershin
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Massey Brothers
Mule Salem Arch
Seal’s Music Store
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Massey
Stewart Bell
Scribe Gray
Bell
A. ‘My Field
Lily J. Baker
J.C. McCarthy
The
Court House
AGRE
Court House Suqare
Rutherford
Assembly
Thandfer
PIKE
Valley
Richmond, Va
Ryan & Orndoff’s
Tanquary’s Place
BOX Social
Mr. Chapman
Dr. Yost
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Cooper Supply Co
Piccadilly and Market Sts
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly
Holstein
Durham
H.W. Cochran
Sale Yeir Summit Point
Geo. P. Kern
Bath
M. M. Lynch
Ryan & Orndott
Frederick Peos Pie
Francés
Pr. i
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William A. McCoy
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