Paying Germany's Debt and the Belgian Crisis
A critical article discusses Germany's failure to aid Belgium after its occupation, noting Britain and France carried the relief burden while the United States has donated about 9 million dollars and now 12.5 million dollars monthly to assist Belgians. It questions Germany's responsibility and mentions talk of indemnity as others cover the relief costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Wilson
Indianapolis Star
Rain Keeps Farmer Smiling Despite Clouds
A verse by Walt Mason contrasts gloomy weather with optimistic talk of rain. The speaker urges cheer as damp skies promise crop-friendly showers for wheat corn and pumpkins, while a skeptic quips about needing sun and moisture yet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Bartonville Social Notes Reflect Local Visits
May 22 Bartonville Va. residents exchanged visits with neighbors and relatives. Miss Virginia Strode and Winefred Stickley from Stephens City joined Mrs. J. H. Beaver and others for a Sunday gathering. Various locals from Bartonville Stephens City Berryville and Winchester are listed among visitors and callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonville
J. H. Beaver
Virginia Strode
Winefred Stickley
Stephens City
Mildred Hook
Messrs
Clagette and
Courtney Hook
Katharine Piwer
Mary Barr
Charles Price
J. R. Carroll
William Carroll
H. A. Funk
P. H. Strode
J. W. Venable
John Fishpaw
Berryville
G. W. Lee
Stonebridge
Mary
Stephens
City
Winchester
Local social notes from Winchester recess on dry spell
Farmers grow discouraged by ongoing dry weather. Social items include Mr. E. B. Barr's brother visit and Sunday gatherings with Mr. and Mrs. Lineburg Mrs. Branson Stickley and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Reid at Atwell Parker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineburg
Branson Stickley
R. E. Reid
Mrs. Atwell Parker
Surprise Party For Mr. Wallace in Relif Valley
In Relif Virginia on May 15 a surprise party honored Joseph Wallace at the Branner home. Attendees included many Branner and Pifer family members and local residents. Weather and gardens are mentioned as being affected by cold, dry conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Marker
Dudley Lickliter
Paul Gordon
Lester Branner
Clagett
Courtney Hook
Elmer Pingley
George Yeakley
Carl Rinker
Joseph Wallace
Otto Emsweller
Jonah Cornwell
Charles
Raftty
Richard
Harley Sel
Hallié* Beaver
Harry
Carl
Ray Hicks
Robert Crim
Floyd Ginn
G. W. Branner
W. J. Cornwell
G.L. Pifer
Stanley Ginn
Ephriam Pifer
FE. F. Carpenter
E. J. Hicks
D. Massie
N. D. Pifer
Wallace
George Branner
Shapard
Ginn
Fred. Ridings
Nannie Branner
O.L. Miller
Cedar Grow
Henrietta Grover
Disorderly conduct at Dr. Allen's home leads to suspended sentence
Sam Carter, charged with disturbing the home of Dr. Louis M. Allen in Clarke county, was arrested in Winchester. A police court hearing suspended his sentence on Dr. Allen's request, with the condition of good behavior. Deputy Feltner of Berryville prepared to transfer Carter for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Carter
Clifton
Louis M. Allen
Clarke County
Dr. Allen
Feltner
Berryville
Winchester
Carter
Night Unit Forms For War Relief Support
The War Relief Association organized a Night Unit for those unable to attend day meetings. Women interested should report to Mrs. Rowland Bryarly, chair, Bell phone 269 W. Mrs. T. T. Lines, recently in the city, left for Washington, DC. Mr. Alexander Lyon of Pittsburgh visited over the weekend. Miss Dorothy Carr also departed for Washington. Read The Winchester Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Relief Association
Rowland Bryarly
Bell Phone
T. T. Lines
Washington, DC
Alexander Lyon
Pittsburgh
Tabb
Sworn Statement in Frederick County May 1917
The document records Russell L. Shryock cashing a note sworn and subscribed before notary public George A. Samsell in Frederick County Virginia on May 5 1917. Samsell’s commission expiration is October 12 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Virginia
Frederick
John Sloat
Elsie M. Maphis
N. P
A. Russell A. Shryock
Peoples Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Russell A, Shayock
Russell
Shryock
Cashinr
George A. Samsell
Farmers Seek Public Help Over Local Telephone Gossip
Rural wives in a Western state gossip on telephone lines hindering farm business. The farmers acknowledge the issue and have appealed to the Public Service Commission for remedy, noting their helplessness in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Not Guilty in Trolley Car Dispute
A witty exchange on a trolley between a irascible man and a passenger over reading a newspaper. The passenger complains of a stomach cramp and insists he is not reading the headlines, while the other insists on keeping the paper to himself.
City Cousin-Now Describes Farming House Hunt Quirk
A narrator speaks of rural life and the search for a house lost to a “cy clone” for two years. The piece blends local country voice with playful frustration over housing and urban contrasts.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted for Cures
A thirty five year claim promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a reliable remedy for catarrh through blood action. The ad asserts poison elimination and health improvement after a short course and invites free testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with widespread pharmacy availability on TB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo Ohio
All Druggiste
One Man's Wisdom and Witty Misfires
A series of short quips and jokes about pride, debt, and social pretensions. A cashiering exchange shows Brown lending ten dollars to Smith while Jones eyes the money for a future need. The jokes hinge on self made figures and light banter about marriage curiosity and musical debates.
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Smith
Brown
Jones
Stableboy Refuses Pair as Patch Mare Remains
MET A MOTORCARS liveryman Loftmann asserts he brought back a matched pair. Stableboy counters no, only a patched mare was returned.
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Loftmann
Nonresident Defendants Ordered to Appear in 1917 Suit
In Frederick County Virginia the suit of Howard Stotler in chancery seeks sixty two dollars plus interest from Molly and Robert Johnson for a debt to H. L Stotler. The defendants must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. Publication required for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and a court posting by April 16, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
Als
Molly Johnson
H. L Stotler
Rbert Johnson
Winchester
J. W. Baker, JR
Warren Rice
Foolish questions about witches ride away on broomsticks
A dialect theater piece mocks a polished man and a child’s daydreams about witches. The dialogue riffs on identity and foolish questions with humor rooted in folklore figures and playful banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Mammy
Chile
Learned His Lesson. Teacher Tommy Examines Fable
In a classroom exchange, Tommy retorts that the author of the hare and tortoise tale was a nature faker, reflecting a humorous misunderstanding of the fable's moral about persistence and pace.
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Tommy
Fragmentary Text Not a News Item
Readable fragments show no clear event or identifiable people. The piece lacks verifiable facts to summarize into a proper news card.
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Evening Star
Harry Flood Byrd, Puoblishr
Bell 33
United
Evening Star Publishing Company
Times
Mirror
Bartonville News
E. B. Barr
Mr. Wallace
Night Unit of
Dorothy Carr
Washington
Tise
Oldsmobile
the Commercial & Savings Bank
State Corporation Commission
Potal
John I. Stoat
Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Herbert S. Larrick
Dr. E. A. Humston
Fred S. Boyd
H. C. Sheetz
C.g. Boyles
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Maryland
Condition of the Peoples’ Bank, Inc
Diels
Total
W. H. Painter
J. M. Steele
L. A. Adams
Dire Wis
Stewart
Ford
Marvel
Republic
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
Ver
Miller’s Drug Store
Inchester
South Main Street
Woodward’s
C. H. Shuutte, JR
Mer
Weber
John W. Rosenberger
Union Bank of Winchester
Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Howard Stotler
Spacer
Miy
South Kent St
Wis Me Lintiul
Hunter Williams
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Jas. B. Russell
Fred Goss
Thomas & Messer CO
Baltimore St
Baltimore, Md
Geo
A. Samsell
P. O. Stephens City
W. Glaize Sensency
Harry Hardesty
Berry_ville
Thrush & Ae Stough
Hagerstown
Shippensburg
Columbia
Racycle
Rambler Bicycles
H. R. Willis
N. Market St
Hite Ag
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