First Troop Wins President's Flag for Scouts
A letter from Chief Scout Executive James E West praises Troop 1 in Virginia for earning the President's Flag. The troop competed against Richmond Norfolk Roanoke and other cities, conducted the campaign independently, and plans to announce the achievement publicly. The reward will be presented at a local patriotic event and a Washington presentation is not planned. The October 12 campaign will begin with renewed effort as scouts solicit subscriptions for Liberty bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamese
West
New York
Virginia
Wilson
Richmond
Norfolk
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Hampton
Newport News
Lynchburgurg
Staunton
Fredericksburg
Boys’ Life
Scouting
Washington
Empire Theater
Liberty
Cam- Dalen
War Bond Push Promises Victory Through Subscriptions
The appeal urges readers to subscribe for another war bond, arguing that funding will secure victory. It frames financial support as essential for national success and urges immediate action.
Young Soldier Dies at Camp Meade
Intelligence confirms the death of Ernest J. Ashwood at Camp Meade from pneumonia after influenza. He was 31, son of Mrs. Virginis Ashwood and brother to Mrs. Lethe May Boyles. Funeral at a local church, date to be announced, with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Camp Meade
Ernest J. Ashwood
Virginis, Ashwood
Ashwood
Lethe May Boyles
Mount Hebron
Norton
Holland
France
Atlantic
Russia
Aomy
Infant McFarland Dies After Brief Illness in County
Roy Samuel McParland infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles McFarland died at home in Chambersville after a brief stomach trouble illness. Funeral and burial were at Mount Olive Church. Survived by parents and ten siblings Holmes Paul Daniel Silas John Pearl Mary Rosie Goldie and Virginia McFarland.
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Roy Samuel McParland
Charles McFarland
Chambersville
Mount Olive Church
Holmes
Paul
Daniel
Silas
John
Pearl
Mary
Rosie
Goldie
Virginia McFarland
Mother and Son Hurt by Horse Near Winchester
Mrs William Taylor of Horsey Place southeast of Winchester and her young son were injured when a horse pulling their buggy backed into a telephone pole near the Senseney road after a Baltimore and Ohio freight train spooked it. A doctor attended them as George W Haddox aided in the rescue.
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William Taylor
Horsey Place
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Senseney
James Brown
Red Bud
William Starkey
Connie Hart
J. F. Ashby
Berryville Pike
J. M. Fishpaw
Front Royal
Harvey Fishpaw
Randolph-Macon Academy
Harry C. Marsh
East Fairfax
Via
Ada Tremary
William ‘Carver
Davis
W Va
Campbell
Akron
Ohio
Influenza Delays Brucetown Rally Day Exercises
Rally day exercises planned in Brucetown village church on Sunday night have been postponed indefinitely due to an influenza epidemic.
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Brucetown
Safe arrival of heir Lloyd Holmes Williams overseas
Mr and Mrs Williams report the safe arrival of their heir Lloyd Holmes Williams who reached overseas. The notice notes excitement and confirms the family name and relation without detailing voyage specifics.
Juniors Adopt A French Child Fundraiser Notes
The Welltown Juniors report net proceeds of 61.59 from a September 7 lawn festival with 87.50 earmarked for adopting a French child whose father is enlisted or injured. Funds will cover yearly support and correspondence, while the rest aid refugee relief. Junior volunteers, led by Mrs. A W Wright and aided by Mrs. Luther Miller and Misses Ada Yeakley, Gertrude and Blanche Clevenger, oversee rifle cleaners and knitted squares projects.
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Welltown
A. W. Wright
Luther Miller
Ada Yeakley
Gertrude
Blanche Clevenger
Women Working 10 Defeat Bill Kaiser
Buried in a Virginias dispatch report local workers earn praise for patriotism by aiding outdoor farm tasks and supporting the war effort despite stepping into fields at a young age. The item notes families and residents moving in property sales and influenza cases affecting activity as communities stay practical and resilient.
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Bill Kaiser
Massie and Triplett host Winchester guest in Kernstown
Miss An ne Massie of Winchester visits cousin Miss Nannie Triplett in Kernstown on October 9. Mrs Bassel Moore and child of Pennsylvania return home after visiting Philip Barrick's parents. Lichliter and family from Ashland Kentucky return home after a visit. Walter Fry of Rosenberger visits sister Mrs Earle Robertson. Will Golliday buys a Ford touring car.
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Kernstown
Ann’e Massie
Winchester
Nannie
Bassel Moore and Child
Pennsylvania
Philip Barrick
L. C.lichliter
Ashland
Forner
A. R. Lichliter
Mr. Walter Fry
Rosenberger
Mrs. Earle Rob
Preventing the Spanish Influenza Spread with Home Hygiene
A 1918 public health notice outlines measures to curb influenza transmission. It lists crowd avoidance, proper coughing etiquette, breathing through the nose, the three Cs, staying cool, open windows, and hygiene. It also promotes Dreco tonic and urges households to use it for strengthening resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sitere
Directors Named Krill Kurtz and Barr
Robert F. Krill George W Kurtz and Wm T Barr are identified as directors. No further context or actions are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Krill
George W. Kurtz
Wm. T. Barr
Fragmented OCR figures show unclear financial figures mix
OCR fragment presents assorted numbers and percentages without clear context or labels. The data includes sums like 107,848 and 10,000, multiple zeros and percentages, but no coherent event or entities to describe.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Winchester Testimony
Winchester readers are urged to trust Doan's Kidney Pills with home testimonials from Mrs. W. E. Harilee of 7208 Sraddock St praising relief from backache and kidney troubles. The ad claims Doan's is widely used in 3 800 towns with price 60c and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Winchester
U. S
Sraddock St
Uainy
Dean
Bank ledger fragment lists taxes, deposits and funds
The record shows items including gold coin, silver coin, war tax stamps, capital stock, surplus fund, undivided profits, interest expenses, and various deposits. It lists time certificates, certified checks, due to national banks, and a total around 1.3 million with several balances and percentages.
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Taday Furniture
Saar Mae
Liabi Capital
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Winchester Boy Scouts
Chighester
Buy Liberty
the Red Cross
Nannie Barr
Brill and Ritter’s
Beatrice
George Lee
Berryville
Triplett
Ing
Ertson
Will Golliday
Gwen
United States Army
Mueller
Mur
Boxwell
John F
Iron Men
Philip S. Rose
The
Curtis Publishing Company
Independence Square
Philadelphia
Union Bank, of
Frederick
State Corporation Commission
Total
AES
I. Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
R. Grim
State of Virgin City of
Lee R. Grim
Thia
Mary J. Brown
N. P
Peoples’ Bank, Inc
Stephens City
Ty Russell
Shryock
Peoples Hat, Inc
Russell A. Shuryock
James L. Gardner
E. Cougill
H. A. Dinges
State of Virginia
Russell A. Shryock
George A. Samsell
Ryan & Orndoff
Norfolk & Western
Bristol
Pullman
Weld
Pocahontas, Welch
Norton Jate
Hlucheldinks -Salem
Cnet
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Strasburg
Watsound
the Commercial & Savings Bank
State Comporation Commission
John J
Sioat
Commercial & Si Bank
Therederick
Ness
John J. Sloat
Casitier
H. A. Thunsten
A. C. Siongker
OR Andersom
Tt Sy Joliffe
Howell
C.'L
Nicodemus
United
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