Local Boy Drafted Writes From Camp Lee Pleases Him
Samuel Bannister, among a drafted group leaving the city for Camp Lee seven weeks ago, sends a letter to Sunday school teacher Sarah E R Parks praising camp life and the home town’s support. He thanks the Red Cross and the Knitting Club for supplying outfits to boys who arrived without gear and asks continued help to aid the war effort. Parks urges regular Knitting Club meetings to support the troops.
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Samuel Bannister
Ciy
Camp Lee
Seve Weke
Sarah E.R. Parks
Tig
Hes
Bannister
Red Cross
Knitting Club
Red Cress
Wcith
Sarah Parks
Fletcher Loses Fine Horse in Unknown Theft
A valuable horse owned by Richard Fletcher was found missing after being in good condition the night before. The horse was discovered dead in the stable the next morning. In local social news, E L ta Follette and family visited Charles Richard. Madeline Muse, student at Stephens City, was with her parents. Bethel Church announces 11 o'clock service next Sunday. Richard Muse and W J Muse shopped in Winchester. L J Hook returned from Camp Lee. Maggie Triplette and Georgie Triplette shopped in Winchester.
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Gore
W. J. Muse
Bethel Church
Richard
Winchester
L. J. Hook
Camp Lee
Russell Hook
Maggie Triplette
Mise
Georgie Triplette
Winichester
Hopewell Meeting Schedule Includes Sunday School
The Hopewell religious group outlines a Saturday program beginning 3 PM with a quarterly ministers and counselors meeting and a 4 PM session on Saint Sunday School work led by Miss Margaretta Blackburn. Sunday service moves to 11 AM with a 2 PM Sunday school gathering and a post worship business session.
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Margaretta Blackburn
Louis Pidgeon
Old vegetable Blood Remedy Claims Cleansing of Scrofula
An advertisement touts a purely vegetable blood remedy that allegedly removes every trace of scrofula and other taints from the blood, promising thorough cleansing and new vigor. It urges readers to mail a full history to the Medical Director in Atlanta for expert advice and states the product is sold by all druggists.
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An . S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Wilson Opposes Covert Purpose In Aircraft Inquiry
President Wilson authorized Secretary Tumulty to say he favors an aviation program investigation by the Senate committee but objects to the resolution’s covert aim. The president, traveling with Mrs Wilson, left for New York to open a $100,000,000 Red Cross drive with a rally planned at the Metropolitan Opera House. Also aboard were the president’s physician Rear Admiral Cary Graysona, Tumulty, secret service men and reporters.
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The
Star
Wilson
Tumuiy
Aircrat
Senate Committee On
Senate
Chamberlain
Washington
Mia Wilson
New York
Red Cross
Metropolitan Opera House
Admiras Cary Grayosa
Tumulty
Secret Service
Odessa Seized as Siege Enforces Wartime Calm
Reports say Odessa is under state of siege with brutal street fighting in the breets and martial law proclaimed by Austrians. Thousands flee Kiel as German propagandists claim Bolshevik troops are being cleared from Crimea and that imperial powers align with Turkey to reshape politics and economies.
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Amsterdam
Odessa
Kiel
Crimea
Boshevik
Turkey
Banana Market Sees Fresh Cargo From Colombia
Baltimore banana market received 18 000 bunches from Santa Marta Colombia aboard a Norwegian vessel. Traders expect prices to fall as supply increases.
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Baltimore
Santa Marta
Colombia
Bahamas
Demand for 51,600 more men to bolster National Army
Provost Marshall General Crowder calls twenty four states and the District of Columbia to supply 51,600 additional soldiers for the National Army. The appeal emphasizes urgent mobilization and national defense needs amid ongoing wartime efforts.
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District of Columbia
Crowder
National Army
Mili
Postmasters Report On War Savings and Thrift Stamps
For the week ending May 1, C. E. Wright of Middletown reports sales of 203 war savings stamps and 430 thrift stamps. George A. Samisell of Stephens City reports sales of 106 war savings stamps and 546 thrift stamps.
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C. EB. Wright
Middletown
George A. Samisell
Stephens City
Fighters May Get Reasonable Fares
Chicago reports that soldiers and sailors could soon receive a railroad fare of one cent per mile including tax. Director General Mic Adoo is said to approve the reduced rate after a Washington conference relayed by attorney William L. Gordon, allowing more home visits for service members.
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Chicago
MicAdoo
William £. Gordon
Washington
California Syrup of Figs Promises Fast Child Relief
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick or constipated children. It describes symptoms such as stomach pain and fatigue and claims a teaspoonful will cleanse bowels within hours, promoting a well, playful child.
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California
American Troops on Western Front Facing Major Reassignment
The article discusses forces on the western front and the likelihood that General Pershing may soon command larger American contingents under French and British command. It speculates on possible American transfers to the Italian front and the surprise of coordinating with Allies.
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Fonces
Pershing
Americans Demand More Airplanes for Air War Effort
An American aviator briefing from Paris reports German front areas and gun emplacements under heavy aerial activity. He urges faster production of bombardiers as ideal weather prevails across the western front aiding scouts and bombardment missions.
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Paris
America
Inside Bath With Limestone Phosphate Promises Healthy Skin
A 19th or early 20th century urging for daily morning use of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The ad links internal sanitation to rosy complexions vigor and fewer illnesses, calling on both men and women to adopt the habit.
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Bath
Winchester Premises Clean-Up Week Initiative
Local officials urge residents to tidy homes and yards this week to improve neighborhood safety and curb crime. Police emphasize clearing clutter and securing entrances, with volunteers offering assistance and guidance on proper disposal of hazardous waste.
Autlantique Attacked By Submarine In Mediteranean
The steamship Autlantique of 6,960 tons owned by Messageries Maritimes was torpedoed by a submarine in the Mediterranean. The vessel reached port under its own steam despite damage. Nine Arabs were killed in the attack.
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Byx
ARIS
Autlantique
Messager'es Martine Company
Fragmented OCR Waste Creates Confusing Figures
A garbled OCR snippet shows stray numbers and symbols including monetary amounts and codes. No coherent event or entities are readable to form a proper news item or summary.
Virginia Frederick County Officials Sworn in 1918
A fragment notes figures and signatures related to Virginia Frederick County dated March 16 1918. It lists W I Coffman cashier and directors Larrick Rhodes Sperry with commissions and a 1920 expiry, indicating a sworn document for a local financial matter.
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Russell A. Siryock
Peoples Bank
Tno
Stephens City
Frederick
Virginia
Russell
A. Shryock
H. A. Dinges
J. M. Steele
John A. Hinkle
State of Virginia
Russell A. Shryock
Goorae
Sameell
W. E. Coffman
Middletown State Bank, Inc
Middletown
State of
W.I. Coffman
W. I. Coffman
Cashier
Co. B. Manuel
N. BP
Mother’s Friend Promises Comfort Before Birth
An advertisement extols Mother’s Friend as a safe, external preparation for pregnancy from the Regulator Co. It claims reduced pains and easing of strain, inviting readers to request a Motherhood Book and to obtain a bottle from local druggists for a smoother labor and safer recovery.
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Perekne
Mulh
Far Field Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Oolanta
Austria-Hungary Sign 50 Year Military Pact with Germany
Zurich telegraph reports a possible 50 year military convention between Austria Hungary and Germany to resolve the Austro German Polish question. A tighter Austria Poland union is believed imminent and Emperor Charles is expected to accept the commission.
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Zurich
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Austria
Poland
Charles
Ohio and Virginia duo set for full vigor
Ohio figures Blinn and Va team members will participate in a forthcoming event. A complete variety of offerings is anticipated as the pair attend with high expectations.
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Miss Blinn
Ohio
Drive to Oust Geo Creel Underway in House Rules
Washington May 17 A push to unseat George Creel head of the committee on public information began in the House rules committee. Representative Treadway led calls for a resolution branding Creel unfit for office and urging his removal by the president. The committee adjourned without action, awaiting Creel's apology letter to be read into the Congressional Record.
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Washington
George Creel
Committee On Public Informaton
Rouse Rules Committee
Pou
Creel
Congress
Funeral to be held Sunday in Inwood church
The funeral of Mira Vallie Cockrel Sprinkle of Martinsburg will be held Sunday at the Inwood United Brethren Church with J C Myers officiating at 11 o’clock in the morning. The W M A branch convention meets at Inwood on May 21 22 and 23. Miss Funkhouser of Harrison- born context incomplete.
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the Star
Star of the
Hopewell
Neral
Mira
Vallie Cockrel Sprinkle
Martinsburg
Inwood Unite? Brethren Church
Schaar
Inwood
Funkhouser
Harrison
Use Cocoanut Oil For Washing Hair
Advice on hair care favors plain cocoanut oil over commercial shampoos. It cleanses scalp gently, avoids alkali damage, produces rich lather with water, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage.
Stephenson Notes and Local News From Bersyville Visit
Ege Stephenson of Va reports a weekend visit with relatives near Bersyville and plans to spend more time with daughter Mai Wil. Mrs. Claude Kline suffers an illness, while Chop McCann and others are mentioned with improvements. Rev C D Lambert to preach May 19 at 8:30.
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Big Ora
Mra
J. K McCann
Olivia Sowers
Robert Sowers
Alexandria
Mai Wil
Claude Kline
Washington
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