Plot to hinder WWI draft registration uncovered
United States secret service agents in Washington uncovered wide spread propaganda aimed at keeping young men from registering on June 5. The Department of Justice and post office department investigate with numerous letters seized and sources traced. Indictments of many individuals including prominent pacifists likely. Oakland officials faced a related bid to block registration at Supreme Court. A penalty of one year in jail awaits men 21 to 30 who fail to register.
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United States Secret Service
Washington
Department of Justice
Post Office Department
Wilson
Pannett
Supreme Court of California
Oakland
United States
In Memoriam Josephe D. Rainsberger 1915
In memory of our husband and father Josephe D. Rainsberger who died May 28, 1915. Our last goodbye was spoken two years ago today. Our family circle broken since your death. By Wife and Children.
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Josephe D. Rainsberger
Unclaimed Letters For Week Ending May 26 1917 Winchester
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Winchester post office for the week ending May 26 1917. Patrons must pay one cent for each letter received. Names include Miss Anna Fest Miss Pauline Ford Charles Kip ey Miss Selah Marpie J. W. Sibert Postmaster.
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Winchester
Anna Fest
Pauline Ford
Charles Kipey
Selah Marpie
J. W. Sibert
Street Ad Promotes Spr ng Goods
Fragmentary OCR shows a street advertisement urging spring goods sale. Readable words urge advertising, but full details and items are unclear.
Rev G B Palmer Begins New Labors in Virginia
In White Post Virginia Rev Giles B Palmer formerly of Woodstock takes charge as acting rector at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church now occupying the rectory. His wife Mrs Palmer and Mrs Barksdale accompany the family for the summer. Palmer previously did missionary work in Japan.
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Woodstock
Barksdale
Palmer
Mr.Palmer
Japan
Mother’s Friend advertised for expectant mothers
An old style advertisement urges expectant mothers to obtain a bottle of Mother’s Friend from a druggist and use it nightly and morning. It promises a free book with practical information if requested, directing readers to Bradfield Regulator Company with Detroit address.
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Bradfield Reguator
Red Cross Meeting In Berryville And Local Graduation
Last Tuesday afternoon residents of Berryville attended a Red Cross Society meeting. Harrisburg visitor Mr Bell was in town on business. Mr and Mrs Robinson and granddaughter Emma Gardiner attended services at Hopewell Meeting House last Sunday. A large crowd from the county region joined Boyce high school commencement where Fendall Bowie was among the graduates. His relatives Mr and Mrs Ferguson and Miss Lucile Bowie traveled from Front Royal to witness the graduation.
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O. Dearmont
Berryville
E. S. Meade
Louise Meade
Jessie Chrisman
Winchester
Lucie Cronk
Strasburg
Kate Denny
Emma
Zetta Gardiner
Dayton
Elinor Meade
G. C.meade
Front Royal
The
Red Cross Society
Bell
Harrisburg
Robinson
Emma Gardiner
Hopewell
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FORD
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
S. Main St
United Phone
Thos. Hlince
Baltimore
Empire
G. B. Palmer
Lewis Kennerly
J. F. Kennerly
Florida
Judith Thomas
Nerly
Jones’ Creamery
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Prince George
City Feed
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Liberty
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Virginia
Federal Reserve System
Frederick County
Luther Pannett
U.S. Registration Board
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H. J. Mowrey
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