Secretary McAdoo deflects presidential talk in New Mexico
Secretary McAdoo rebuked a speaker who called him the next President of the United States. He framed his trip as a Liberty sale effort, stating he is here to promote Liberty rather than engage in politics. He noted party lines are set aside for the wartime goal and that the big issue is victory over Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
New Mexico
United States
Buncombe
A&a
De‘ed
Victor Hugo Medal of Honor Recalls Mackenzie Valor
Chief Boatswain's Mate Mackenzie of the naval reserve is celebrated for heroic action in a gale aboard the Remick. He seized a dislodged depth bomb rolling on deck, held it in place until securing lines could be run, risking explosion and saving the vessel. The Navy Department praised his conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie
Naval Reserve
Victor Hugo
Remick
Navy Department
Navy
Regular
Adelphia
Ship shortfall spurs calls for faster wartime production
The piece laments slow ship construction delaying transatlantic voyages to aid Europe in war. It cites stalled efforts, worn-out fleets, and rising urgency as leaders, including Schwab, are pressed to accelerate output and deploy vessels to counter German aggression.
Schwab Drives War Boat Boom Amid Loud Rallying Cry
Propaganda style speech lauds Charles M. Schwab as tireless leader in shipbuilding during wartime. Vows to accelerate production, dismissing delays and red tape as drums beat for action. No further factual details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fFrance
Charles M. Schwab
Tre
Mason
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Claims Back Pain Relief
Winchester resident Mrs. J W Stryker reports severe back pain and fatigue improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Ad claims kidneys overwork cause pain with quick relief and promotes 60 cent price through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Winchester
Deoan
White Post Notes from May 6 Highlight Red Cross Efforts
White Post Virginia notes from May 6 report the Red Cross chapter meeting at the rectory with several comfort bags made. Several residents are mentioned visiting, traveling, or returning, including Miss Louise Meade, Miss Ines Marshall nursing, Miss Nellie Ennerly, and others visiting Washington, Richmond, Hagerstown, and Millwood amid church and parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
Red Cross
Louise Meade
Mesilla
Ines Marshal
Nellie An Ennerly
Washington
Richmond
Shipe
Near
Bethel
Jenkins
G. B. Palmer
R. Bryarly
Winchester
Episcopal Church
HW. €. Sommerville
Maria Whiting
Millwood
G. M. Snail
Harrisonburg
J.cc. Diggs
Lakota
Culpeper County
Greenway Court
Estate Goes To The Next of Kin
Attorney Harry R B Kern appointed administrator of the estate of the late E Taylor Hancock by a Winchester Corporation Court order. He posted 2500 as bond the estate value. Hancock died intestate leaving his brother W B Hancock of Roanoke and the children of his deceased sister Mrs Bruce Worthington. One child Charles Worthington is a prisoner of war in Germany. Mrs Charles Seal has returned to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Roland C Ryan on North Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Mason Meade
Washington
Catherine Meade
Rose Riley
Hagerstown
Cora Robinson
Rs. Robinson
W. W. LaRue
Summit Point
E. S. Meade
Joseph Denny
Mr. Jolliffe
Boyce
Harry RB. Kern
E. Taylor Hancock
Corporation Court of
Winchester
Hancock
W. B. Hancock
Roanoke
Bruce Worthington
Charles Worthington
Germany
Charles Seal
Roland C. Ryan
Yeome
North
Washington Street
Olive Tablets claim fresh breath without gripe
Dr. Edwards presents Olive Tablets as a remedy for bad breath using olive oil and a new formula developed after seventeen years of practice. The ad promises no griping and notes tablets are olive colored and sold in 10c and 25c boxes through druggists.
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Edwards
Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots in Winchester
Public sale under a 1918 court decree offering two building lots at Highland Avenue and Kern Street Winchester Va for 12 noon at the courthouse. Each lot 35 feet frontage and 100 feet deep. lots may be sold separately or together with one third cash and remaining balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust. J B Beverley clerk. M M Lynch special commissioner.
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Highland Avenue
Kern Street
Winchester
Nelson Ashton
Robert Adams
James Fries
Lupton to report for aviation service in Columbus Ohio
McSherry Lupton of near Martinsburg West Virginia received orders to report at once to the Columbus training camp for preliminary aviation work. He volunteered in the aviation service and will be accompanied by Stephen Bowers son of Congressman George M. Bowers and John E. Keith of Martinsburg High School faculty. Congressman Bowers has two sons and a son in law in military service, the latter an officer in France.
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Burg
W. van
Columbus
Ohio
Lupton
Hugh S. Lupton
Winchester
Frederick County
Stephen Bowers
George M. Bowers
Martinsburg
John £. Keith
Martinsburg High School
Congressman Bowers
France
Calotabs Promoted as Harmless Purifier and Remedy
An advertisement touts New Calomel Calotabs as a safe pleasant liver cleanser. One tablet at bedtime with water purifies the system by morning, with no diet or habit changes required. Sold in sealed packets for thirty five cents, guaranteed by your druggist.
Public Sale of City Real Estate in Winchester Va
Special Commissioners under a decree of the Corporation Court of WinchesterVa will sell at public auction in front of the county courthouse on May 25 1918 at 11 o'clock A M a lot with an eight room frame house on W Hart St The sale follows a chancery case Thomas Esquard vs Nora Harris et al Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bond deed of trust and insurance. Clerk J B Beverley certifies bond approved.
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Corporation Court of City of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Admr
Nelson Ashton
Jackson Ashton
Winchester
Corporation Court of
Thomas Esquard
Nora Harris
Court House of Winchester
W. Hart St
William
Elizabeth Robinson
R. Gra
AMS
T. Russell Cathder
Roy P. Duvall
I. J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court of Winchester
Gale
J.B. Beverley
Blood Health Ad Promises Vitality With Swift Specifics
An advertisement urges readers to improve blood supply by using S. B. S. promoted as a great vegetable blood medicine. It claims purification wards off disease and revitalizes blood with new vigor and vigor, offering free medical directions from the Swift Specifics Co. in Atlanta.
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Swift Specifics Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Large funeral for Mr. Rosenberger reported
The funeral for Jacob H. Rosenberger, who died leaving an author on his farm near Winchester, was among the largest in years. The cortege filled streets from west to east, ending at Mount Hebron Cemetery. He leaves a widow six daughters four sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Jacob H. Rosenberger
Eet
Winchester
Mount Hebron
the Star
Anniversary of Civil War Battle Remembered in Local Remarks
Yesterday marked the fifty fourth anniversary of the Wilderness battle of May 5 1864 a Confederate victory. In the local community two veterans Newton H Carpenter injured and Robert I Striker who reside in this city were among those who fought in that Civil War engagement.
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Newton H. Carpenter
Robert I. Striker
Unclaimed letters listed at Winchester Post Office
The weekly list for May 4 1918 shows unclaimed letters in Winchester Virginia. Recipients must pay one cent per letter received. Names include Miss Mary Barr Mrs Eva B Hillyard Gilbert Martin Miss Winifred Smith and others with postmaster Sibert signing.
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Winchester
Thos. Bardin
Mary Barr
A. Brownie
Bilsie Carpenter
Eva B. Hillyard
Gilbert Martin
Frank Rogers
Winifred Smith
W.W. Thraves
J. W. Sibert
Warning on lead pencils concealing explosives issued at Camp Devens
A notice from Camp Devens quartermaster warns to beware lead pencils that could hide explosives. The concern follows reports of German made pencils found at other cantonments. Miss Lizzie Malady departed for Washington to spend a week visiting relatives.
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Camp Devons
Ayer
Mase
Lizzie
Washington
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Evening Star
Harry Fioop Burp
Evening Star Publishing Company
Virginia
Bell
United
Morning
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Democratic Council
Democratic Executive Committee
City of
Jenkel Henry
W. L. Fultz
Harry Hardy
Fred. L. Glaize
B. M. Knight
J. Geo. Baetier
Schwab
Europe
M Wiles
Jens Hate
Garis Aus Evinieg
Chloe
Bia
J. B. Beverley
McSherry Lupton
Martins
City Real Estate
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Maryland
William's
Duchess
Baldwin
M. B. Twigg
N. W. Greening
California
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Maine
Lancaster County
Penna
Kansas
Central Park
Winchester Seed Co. Inc
East Piccadilly Street
H. H. Baker
Mr. Rosenberger
Tery
Vaucluse
Valley “Pike
O’neal
Ju‘t
Cooper Mdsh. & Oil CO
American Exchange National Bank
Greensboro
N. C
Nubbin Ridge Farm
Climax
N.C
Phila. Rapid Transit Co
Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia
Franck Baker & Sop Pharmacists
Kodaks
Fred S. Boyd
Main and Water Sts
Boy Scouts
UX Liferty Bonds
Star Office
E. E. Greenwalt
P.O. Box
Peyton Street
N. Loudoun St
W. Reve
Iron Safe
Care Star Office
Man
Stocri
H. R. Jones & Co
Hable
Eura
GC. B. Henry
South Main St
G.W. ‘Kremer
Bults
S. Kent St
Studebaker Deliv
Potts Grocery
N. Main St
Whitacre, Whitacre, Va
Rouss Garag
Cumberland Valley
Atlone
Gufly
Norfolk & Western
Pullman
Bristol
Bluefeld
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Kate
Williamson
Jacksonville
Fla
Shenandoah
Roanok
Memphis
Ermerate
New York
C. Saunders
Southern ‘Railway
Alexandria
Strasburg
Westbourd
Garrisonburg
Barrisonburg
Noom
Barrisonburs
Sno
Harrison
Harburg
Strasburo
Sun
Aesiia
Washi
Sunn
Srasbore
Strasburne
D. H
Carson Spiman
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Minnie Baker
Mrs. Ambler
Parkersburg, W. Va
Richgrant Stokes
Ragkville, Md
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