Local Newspaper Subscriptions and Mail Matters In Winchester
The notice lists subscription rates and mail handling for multiple papers including Morning News, Icom, Weekly News, Weekly Times, Weekly Mirror and The Evening Star, with pricing for one year six months three months and one month in advance. It notes the Evening Star being entered at the Post Office in Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning News Icom
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Winchester
Ind
Second Ward J Geo Baetier
Fragmentary OCR reads a place and name but lacks a clear event. The readable portion indicates a local political or geographic reference in the Second Ward involving J Geo Baetier, with further details obscured.
The World Is Beginning Anew Despite Hard Lessons
The Hartford Times quotes optimists and pessimists on the current global crisis. It asserts humanity endures a strenuous training through trials and sacrifices. Despite fears, the era will yield a life that thrills the soul after the course of instruction ends.
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New York Sun
Earth
Hartford Times
The Woods Are Full of Loyal Gents in War Time
A wartime exhortation urges neighbors to ignore personal feuds and support the nation. It mocks penny pinching critics and praises loyal men ready to sacrifice for soldiers, noting the woods are full of worthy folks willing to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pohunk
California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Child Health
A nostalgic advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to treat baby and child stomachissues. It claims quick relief from indigestion and bowel problems, warning to avoid counterfeit syrups and to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Tobacco as a ration in the war effort
The War Department should issue tobacco as a regular army ration. Private suppliers have met demand poorly, and including tobacco ensures reliable delivery to remote fronts. The piece notes Pershing allowed wine with troops, suggesting tolerance for modest tobacco use amid wartime discipline.
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War Department
France
Pershing
New York World
Churches Urge Saving of Food in Local Campaign
The Winchester and Frederick county food administration outlines a nationwide effort led by churches and fraternal orders to conserve foodstuffs. Initiatives include limiting banquets, serving only food-conservation meals, briefing meetings on rulings, and ensuring members’ families enroll with the food administration.
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Food Administration of
Winchester
Frederick County
Herbert Hoover
Federal Food Administration
Food Administration
Baltimore Police Agent Seeks Recruits in Winchester
An agent of the Baltimore Police Department visited Winchester to recruit for Baltimore, aiming for young men. He learned many locals already serve or are drafted elsewhere, so the effort shifts to rural areas to find new recruits.
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Baltimore Police Department
Winchester
Baltimore Police
Fit
Burnt Factory News Recaps Visits and Local Chatter
Herbert Hoffman of Burnt Factory visits relatives in Charlestown and Jordan Springs while W T Hoffman recovers from a sciatica attack. Local clubs meet with the King's Daughters and Loyal Workers Bible Class. Mrs Charles Swartz improves after surgery at Memorial Hospital. Eva Lowry from Winchester visits Mrs Kenneth Bewice. Missena McDonald elected delegate to the district Sunday School convention at Rest Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnt Factory
Herbert Hoffman
King’s Daughters
Ada Tanquary
Loyal Workers' Bible Class
Brucetown
Charles Swartz
Memorial Hospital
Eva Lowry
Winchester
Kenneth Bewice
Missena McDonald
Rest Church
Mrs Elizabeth Newcombe Dies in Clarke County
Mrs Elizabeth Newcombe widow of William Newcombe died at her Berryville home after a brief illness aged 74. She was formerly Miss Brown of Woodville Albemarle. Surviving son Clinton and daughter Gertrude. Funeral at 11 at the house with Rev J Herbert Bean. burial Green Hill Cemetery. Personal notes mention university courses and travel plans of locals.
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Berryville
Eizabeth Newcombe
William Newcombe
Migs Brown
Woodville
Albemarle County
Methodist Episcopic
South
Clinton Newcome
Gertrude Newcombe
J. Herbert Bean
Green Hill Cemetery
Sale of Twenty Shares Sugar Stock in Jefferson Sugar Company
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court 1918 the Jefferson Syrup Company and others stock in the Cuatotolapam Sugar Company of the par value 100 dollars per share will be sold at public auction in Winchester Virginia at twelve noon on June 15 1918. The stock listed is twenty shares with principal office in Winchester and operations a sugar plantation and factory in Vera Cruz Mexico. Cash payment upon court confirmation. Special Receiver KR Gray Williams and Clerk Phil H Gold certify the bond filed.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Chambery
Jefferson’ Syrup Company Et Als
C. O. Freeman
Enman L. Beck Et Als
Winchester
Sjfine
Cuatotolapam Sugar Company
Wirtchester
Vera Cruz
Republic of Mexico
KR. Gray Williams
Phil H. Gold
R. Gray Williams
Drink Hot Water for Rosy Complexion Claim
An early health column advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to “wash” the digestive tract and purify the blood. It asserts internal sanitation improves skin clarity, cures pallor, headaches, and digestive ills within one to two weeks, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate.
Cause of headaches tied to stomach issues cautioned
The article states headaches often arise from stomach disorders or constipation and can be relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims many have obtained permanent relief, notes the tablets are easy to take and gentle, and they are sold by all dealers.
Letters From England Reveal War Impressions From a US Airman
James Amick reports his nephew Douglas Emick in England with the United States Air Service describes aviation differences and British joy rides for mechanics. He notes cheaper, better quality goods abroad, wartime hardships borne with cheer, and a grim determination to finish the conflict. He contrasts German philosophy with Allied aims, warning of selfishness and domination shaping history.
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James Amick
Douglas Emick
England
United States Air Service
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Henkel Henry
Fred, L. Glaize
Dr, B. M. Knight
J. Geo. Baetier
Euion
Wit
California
California Wig Syrup Company
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Fletcher
Castoria AS
Se . AS
Castoria
Alva CG Richards
Russell Realty Coq
Lexington St
Baltimore, Md
Wm. Newcombe
Clarke
Charles Enders
Nathan Jones
Herbert Childs
University of Virginia
Army
William N. McDonald
York
Nannie Bustaphieve
New York
Rambler Bicycles
H. R. Willis
N. Market St
Fred S. Boyd
Phil
H. Gold
R. C. Smootz
Fishers Hill
Children’s Society of
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Jas.b. Russell
J. Fred. GO Secy
Gur
Aviator
DR. Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Diagnostician
Franck Baker & Sop Pharmacists
South Main St
G. W. Kremer
Care Star
T. W. Kitchen
Stephens City
Waih
Asco
Ren’s
North
Loudoun Street
B. H. Leathers
S. Market St
Ain
River
K. Ware
Woods
J. Clowser
Northwestern
Carl Massey
John Dix
Westermekere
Acksmiths
Carre and Callatere
Ee. Co
Dupont CO
Hopewell
Colored Y. M.C. A
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John Boxwell
Sanitary Plumbing Co
Ray Everhart
Graham Conner
Bellphone
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National “Medical Institute
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Annie V. Friks
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