Japan Situation Sparks Murmurs at Moscow Congress
Reports from Petrograd say murmurs rose when the Japanese situation was mentioned at the Moscow pan soviet congress as President Wilson prepared to define US policy toward Russia and Japan. Britain and France back Japan intervening to save Russia from Germany.
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Water tax bill defeated again by city council vote
In a special session the Common Council failed to pass the water tax ordinance for a 5 cent per 1000 gallons rate. The measure was debated with supporters urging 5 cents, opponents proposing 3 1 2 cents, and a substitute defeated by a single vote. The bill advanced to second reading after a third introduction, with several members absent.
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Gray
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Ramsburg
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Sheetz
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Jones
Baker
Mr. Gray
Car Strikes Truck Killing a Soldier
Private Frank J. Koenig of the 16th squadron depot was killed and eight other privates injured when a street car struck the truck carrying soldiers en route to work on army flying-machine tests in Detroit Michigan.
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Metroit
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Frank J. Koenig
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One Thousand Silk Workers Strike In Patterson New Jersey
In Patterson New Jersey a thousand silk workers walked out today after companies rejected wage increases on Friday. The strike marks the largest industrial action there since the 1918 boycott and lockout era.
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Paphasor
N. J
Aterson
Red Cross lecture by Dr. Lovejoy to be held in city hall
Dr. Hyther Lovejoy a Red Cross physician will give the principal address at a Red Cross meeting in City Hall Auditorium Monday evening March 18. The talk will recount Red Cross France activities including care for refugees rehabilitation of the maimed and tuberculosis relief with no admission fee or reserved seats. Direct work spans eighty six French cities and villages with 448 persons on the state tre.
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Red Cross
City Hall
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
France
Lovejoy
Winchester
Clarke County
Greenwood Public School
Greenwood
Mttle
Virginia Carper
Holmes Carper
Johnetta Wright
Wael
Camp Fire Girls plan patriotic drama April first at Auditorium
The Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds prepare a patriotic drama titled The War Chest for April first at the Auditorium. A male quartet, large orchestra and new choruses will feature Russia Britain Roumania France and Belgium in native costume to aid the tuberculosis tent. Tickets are on sale now. Also Harley Davidson motorcycle for quick sale via Cooper Supply Co.
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France
Belgium
Potatoes Seen Cheaper Soon in Shephardstown Area
The Shepherstown Register reports potatoes are dropping rapidly and will be very cheap in about a month. Growers have stocked large amounts since last fall hoping for higher prices.
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Shepherdstown
Mule Sale at Winchester Fair Grounds March 20
Carload mules mated in pairs and single line leader, plus odd mules, will be offered at 1 p.m. at Winchester fair grounds. Buyers welcome carload draft horses as well. Conducted by C. L. Gross. March 11 notice.
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Navy style stamp drive at Marneville public school record
The Marneville public school led a stamp sale effort with students selling war savings stamps totaling 7.38 dollars per child by March 1. A separate notice seeks a woman cook for vegetables at a hotel with good wages. The Red Cross event is rescheduled to Thursday March 2 due to a lecture by Dr Lovejoy.
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Marneville
Cotorea
Old Time Belles in a New Book at Handleys Library
Geraldine Brooks chronicles prominent women from the past in a new Handleys Library volume. The review highlights Dolly Madison and Mrs. Madison in early American history, noting charm, wit, and the lesson of life’s brevity embedded in these portraits.
Former Resident Margaret Anderson Mourns Brother
Mrs. Margaret Anderson of Peyton Street learns of the sudden death of her brother David Brown Davis at his Washington D C home No 1919 Calvert Street Northwest He died after a severe heart attack Funeral services were held at the family residence with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery Davis a retired businessman lived in Washington 26 years He left a widow six children a brother and three sisters with ties to settlement work and the Gospel Mission.
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Peyton Street
David. Brown Davis
Calvert Street
Northwest
Washington, D. C
Davis
Washington
Morgan L. Chambers
Rock Creek
Joseph Fenton
Harriet Brown Davis
Senator Davis
West Virginia
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church
South
District of Columbia
Florence M. Davis
Jesse W. Nicholson
Chevy Chase
Mda
Florence de Lore van Valin
Bertha
John. Davis
Shaden
Commercial & Savings Bank Growth Record Cited
The sworn statement of the Commercial & Savings Bank shows deposits at $426,765.67 and net resources of $499,775.57 as of March 4. In under two years the bank rose to a half million dollar institution with over 2500 depositors despite war conditions.
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Ibank
Electrician on Huge Warship Returns to Norfolk
Mr. Charles Lee Aikin, a radio electrician aboard the battleship New Hampshire, recently recovered from scarlet fever and measles and reported for duty. He enlisted at 18 and spoke of his desire to continue in naval service after visiting relatives in Virginia.
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Norfolk
E.P. Myers
Tenth Legion
William Aitkin
New Hampshire
Aikin
Navall
Navy
Special. Castile Hall Cigars 2 for 9 Cents
ASCO DRUG STORE promotes Castile Hall Cigars at 2 for 9 cents in a small item.
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Castile Hall
Asco Drug
Jack Pickford Quits Films For Aviation Service
Jack Pickford is leaving the movie business and traveling from San Diego to New York to seek admission to the aviation service. If that path fails he plans to pursue the navy instead. He is Mary Pickford’s brother and a noted film star.
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Mary
San Diego
New York
Aviation
Navy
Common Council Approves April Special Election on Water Street Plan
Winchester vote set for April 16 to decide condemnation of the Stewart Bell lot at Water and Loudoun, and acquisition of adjoining land to widen Water Street. Council says total city cost unlikely to exceed twelve thousand dollars after land sales offset the expense.
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Lou Street
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Indian Alley
Hartoerotheraton
Loudoun Street
Water and
Water Street
Loudoun
Star
Winchester
Wallis 15-30 Tractor for Farm and Orchard Work
Wallace Tractor ad promotes a WALLIS 15-30 with strong construction and light weight for farm use in the local region. Massey Brothers advertises the model with emphasis on power and simplicity. Ongoing promotional listing includes the ad copy lines ip wed fri mon tt.
Farm Machinery for Sale Including Multiple Tractors and Engines
One Wallis Cub Tractor used two seasons. one 8-16 Mogul I H C Kerosene tractor used one season. One 10-20 Titan Type D tractor. One 10 H. P. B H C and a Reaso ne engine on wheels six months. One 8x4x6 Type Bury air compressor used one season. All in good running shape. Terms and prices reasonable. COD. 2w.
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SPECIAL 100 Aspirin Tablets 59c Guarranteed ASCO Drug Store
Ip Nine room house bath electric lights M M Lyngh attorney note.
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M. M. Lyngh
Lott
Adding Machine Wanted Ad Dress Winchester Box 154
Classified note seeks an adding machine with ad dress provided as P O Box 154 in Winchester. The brief ad requests a seller to respond through the box for sale inquiry or trade.
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Winchester
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