War’s moral cost and wartime effects cited by New York World
The article argues that war reveals deep evils beyond battlefield heroism, warning Britain and America about moral decay, corruption, and social disruption from prolonged conflict. It laments long camps' demoralization, future societal scars, and the unbridgeable gap between victory and mankind. It then shifts to Marlboro Virginia notes from May 18 including local visits, church meetings, and weather.
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Britain
New York World
Mountain Falls Notes from Mountain Falls Virginia May entry
Local notes report Ellis Tevalt's neck lump improving slowly and several residents attending the Winchester school fair last Friday. Julian Gough of Winchester visits relatives here while D Wright and family tour the fair in a new car bought days earlier. A J Melwee, an elder citizen, remains ill as Mrs M H Triplett stays with daughter at Coal Mine. Mrs Kate Crabill is confined at home due to illness.
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Mountain Falls
Ellis Tevalt
Winchester
Julian Gough
D. Wright
J.frye
A. J. Melwee
M. H. Triplett
J McDonald
Kate ‘Crabill
Middletown News Notes In Brief From Virginia Town
Local residents and visitors frequent Middletown area. Mrs George Mitchell and son George Jr of Pittsburgh visit Mr and Mrs James Downall. Florence Kremer stops by town. Robert Campbell returns from Richmond after attending Grand Lodge. J L Krider of Baltimore visits Kline House. Katharine Hodge of Winchester visits Stella Hensell. Mrs William Ferrell of Washington visits her mother Mrs Co L Lewis. Nettie Willey spends a day in Winchester. Large turnout at school fair held in Winchester last Friday.
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Middletown
George Mitchell
George, Jr
Pittsburgh
James Downall
Robert Campbell
Richmond
Grand Lodge of the
Katharine Hodge
Winchester
Stella Hensell
William Ferrell
Washington
Co. L. . Lewis
Nettie Willey
Brucetown Briefs May Fair Attendance and Local Visits
Brucetown Virginia May 18. Local school attended Winchester fair and hoped for first prize next year. Large citizen delegation joined events. Mrs Peyton Bowers and sister Mrs Craig hosted by Dr and Mrs F T Pine. Miss Sadie Snapp visiting cousin Nellie Moling in Winchester. Children's day set for May 23 at village church 8 p m. Quarterly church meeting drew broad circuit attendance with Mr McNeer preaching. Visits from John Fishpaw family Burnt Factory and Lena McDonald. Miss Margaret Stipe and Johnetta Wright guests of locals. Clendening party near Summit Point visiting. Mrs Charles F Nelson Capon Springs arrived for short trip registering at Hotel Jack. J M Diffendal Philadelphia businessman in town for firm trip staying at Hotel Evans.
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Brucetown
Winchester
Peyton Bowers
Craig
F. T. Pine
Sadie Snapp
Nellie Moling
North Main Street
McNeer
John Fishpaw
June Fishpaw
Lena McDonald
Burnt Factory
S. R. C. McNeer
Margaret Stipe
O’connell
Johnetta Wright
Lohr ‘Purcell
Charles F. Nelson
Capon Springs
W. Va
Jack
Snapp Family Visit Reported in Deerfield Note
Deerfield Virginia May 1. Mr and Mrs John Snapp and Emily visited Mrs Sarah Snapp last Sunday.
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Deerfield
John Snapp
Emily
Sarah Snapp
Benefit for Sufferers of F 4 Submarine Disaster
Washington society plans a monster benefit for the widows and orphans of the F 4 crew off Honolulu Bay. A lecture on submarines by Lieutenant Hinkamp and a Marine Band concert are set to headline the event.
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Washington
Washingston Society
Honolulu Bay
Clarence Hinkamp
Marine Band
Lindley Garrison
Secretary of War
Join Miller
Gertie
Jesse Frye
Fleet of Aeros Destroy Zeppelin in Belgium Engagement
The Daily Mail reports a Battle over Belgium in which a Zeppelin and two allied planes were destroyed. The Zeppelin fell between Brussels and Ghent after a 15 minute fight, its sixty crew believed killed. Two allied planes also destroyed with pilots slain. Thousands witnessed the battle.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Rotterdam
Belgium
Brunsels
Forelock
Brussels
Ghent
Vermont and Massachusetts Expand Forest Fire Prevention
Vermont and Massachusetts push stronger fire prevention with new observation towers and enhanced protection from the Connecticut and New York borders. Vermont plans a Pico Block tower aided by the Proctor family, while Massachusetts adds three towers in western counties to improve early discovery and cooperation with local authorities.
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Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut ‘Line
Ermont
Proctor
Pico Bc
Bunker Hill Brevities May 18
Local notes from Bunker Hill West Virginia. Rev C H Wagoner preached at the Methodist Church. Visitors include Cora Laise Berkeley Edna Rogers Martinsburg and Dr C Roy Brock and wife James New Mexico. James Harris Loudoun county and John Stewart ill with pneumonia. Mrs Alexander T Jones and daughter left for Richmond. James A Anderson a noted clay pigeon shot registered at a Richmond hotel.
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Bunker Hill
W. Va
C. H Wagoner
M. E. Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cora. Laise
Berkeley
Edna Rogers
Martinsburg
C. Roy Brock
James, New Mexico
James A. Anderson
Richmond
Announcements Rename to Column Soon with Five Dollar Price
An unusual notice states that all advertisements will become a column format by day or prior, priced at five dollars. The message suggests a schedule and a uniform pricing approach for listings.
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Priory
Local Democratic Primary Candidacies for Frederick County Officials
A series of declarations from candidates in Frederick County announcing runs for the offices of Supervisor Gainesboro and Commissioner of Revenue Northern District. Names include WILL TAM E. SMITH CHARLES H. HARPER AVALOND ORNDOFF BRANNON LUTHER R. BAKER ISAIAH C. ROE HERBERT H. SHULL with pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected. The notices indicate candidacies subject to Democratic primary action.
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Gainesboro
Frederick Coun
Tam E. Smith
Charles H. Harper
Northern
Frederick County
Brannon
Stonewall
Frederick
Luther R. Baker
Soa
Ick County
Iise
Thern
Herbert H. Shull
Back Creek
Renee
Board of Supervisors
Russell Cather for Commonwealth Attorney Nomination
The notice announces Russell Cather seeking the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth Attorney of Frederick County for the primary on March 3, 1915 with a pledge to administer efficiently. Another notice states John M. St. for re election to the House of Delegates subject to Democratic primary action.
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Commonwealth
Atereey
Frederick County
Sub
Srd
Russell Cather
House of Delegates
John M. ST
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER SEEKS RE-ELECTION
A county official announces candidacy for re election as treasurer subject to the Democratic primary on August 3 1915. The statement notes continued assistance from R S Smith and solicits support of qualified voters with cc to R McCann.
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R. S. Smith
Frederick County Sheriff and Supervisor Candidacies Notice
Public notices announce candidacies for Sheriff of Frederick County and for Board of Supervisors Back Creek and Jack Creek Districts. Democratic primary held 8, 1915, governs eligibility. Candidates include Pannet and F D Good with pledges to fulfill duties and serve county residents.
Byrd Announces Candidacy for State Senate District Ten
H. F. Byrd announces candidacy for the State Senate tenth district subject to Democratic primary. He pledges faithful and efficient administration and representation of Winchester city and Frederick Shenandoah counties without partiality.
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State Senate
Winchester
Erick
Predenck
Shenandoah
H. F. Byrd
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Evening Star
Evening Star Publishing Company
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell 33
Unite
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Weekly Times
Wly Mirror
England
Marlboro
Mra
Brent
Sibole
Mite
BE. McDonald
Old School Baptiste
H. H. Shull
Ss. G Jamison
Isaiah Roe
Ness
Fred. Shull
Gussie Stickley
Margaret Shull
B. C. Shull
S. G. Jamison
EB. EB. Hite
HH. G. Shull
Middletown News Notes
Florence Kremer
J. L. Krider
Baltimore
Kline
J. M. Diffendal
Philadelphia
Hotel
Evans
Sonneborn’s
Madras
Chambrays
Someborn’ S
Mary Richard
Wade Keeler
Lee Pannett
S. M. Terault
Vaucluse
Lizzie Fishel
Boyd Fishel
William C. Marshall
Alexandria
Council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of
Cess
A. Bassford
Robert P. Spates
Honolulu
Admiral Moore
Jones
New York Health Department
America
Java
Zeppelin
Alexander T. Jones
Miss Jones
Northern District
Sourthern
UE Unce Ogy
Isaiah C. Roe
Ronde
Uca
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Chicago
St. Louisa
Tows
U.S
United States Deposits
Postal Savings Deposits
U. S
State of
John W. Rice
Rich
W. H Baker
R. Gray Williams
Lewis F. Cooper
Ler R. Grim
Commonwealth Attorney
House, OF Delegates
House of Pioneer
Cc. R. McCann
Repther "Pannett
F. D. Good
Jack Creek
Prederick
J. T. McIlwee
STATE
Senate
Union Bank, of
State Corporation Commission
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
Ick
of Virginia
Grim
Hugh
Lupton
J. W. Bowles
J. ®. Kremer
Lee Ba Grim
Jos
B. Newlin
Notary Public
DR. A. S Whitacre
Osteopath
C. Crist
Fimberville
Star Office
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