Winchester Gas and Electric Plans Higher Gas Rates
The Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company announces a proposed rate schedule increase due to higher coal and material costs. The company will seek approval from the Virginia Corporation Commission in Richmond on November 7, 1917 at 10 a.m. for revised gas rates in Winchester, detailing monthly consumption brackets with varying price per thousand feet and prompt payment discounts, plus a minimum 25 cent monthly charge.
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Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Corporation Commission
Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
Virginda
Winchester Gas and Electric Light CO
Hyomei Breathes Away Catarrh Quickly
An advertisement urges readers to visit a druggist for Hyomoi outfit to treat catarrh. It claims Hyomei is a pure antiseptic inhaled into the lungs that kills catarrh germs, soothes inflamed membranes, and heals irritation without internal dosing or sprays. It warns catarrh can be dangerous and lead to consumption.
London Is Gay Continued From Page One
The piece notes danger from shrapnel and bomb fragments from German planes. It describes warnings given about an hour before air raids and the process of alerting London via coast lookouts and the War Office. Citizens seek shelter and coal houses are noted as sturdy refuges.
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War Office
London
And Pays Interest Ftealth in the Bank of Nature
A brief cryptic note compares stealth to a deposit in the bank of nature with a nod to earning interest from quiet, unseen processes. The line hints at patience and unseen payoff in natural systems.
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Bank of Nature
Pittsburg Editor Austin Beach Dies at 58
Austin Beach news editor of the Dispatch was found dead at his home in Pittsburg. Officials say heart failure likely caused the death. he had shown no illness for two or three years and was well known in newspaper circles nationwide.
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Pittsburg
Austin Beach
The
Dispatch
Warns Men to Prepare for War and Health Tests
An article urges all men to prepare for war or life insurance through kidney health. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo recommending hydration, uric acid reduction, and Anurie tablets to cleanse blood and prevent premature aging. It promotes taking Anurie before meals and even sending 10 cents for a trial package.
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Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Market Report Prices From Local Buyers Today
The Star lists today’s local market quotations with retail prices for foods and grains. Winter wheat flour sells at 10.75, spring wheat flour at 11.75, cracked corn 2.10 per bushel, middlings 2.90, bran 2.00.
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ONTEL
Market Prices For Dairy Poultry And Farm Products
Corrected closing prices for butter eggs live poultry corn hay cattle and hogs list No 1 timothy hay prices and ranges for steers heifers calves hogs and other commodities. Key items include creamery butter eggs live poultry chickens and roosters with regional Virginia listings and wholesale retail distinctions.
Lemon Beauty Lotion from Lemons and Orchard White
A cheap lemon based skin lotion recipe claims to whiten soften and beautify the skin. Mix three ounces of orchard white with the juice of two lemons strain and store, apply daily to face neck arms and hands for months of use.
Quotations in Apple Markets Report from Winchester Office
Shipping Point Information shows demand active for bulk stock with strong markets and storage moves. Prices vary by variety and condition with per cwt ranges from 1.25 to 6.50 across regions including New York, Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Cleveland for Yorks, Baldwin, Grimes, Winesap, and Jonathan types.
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Winchester
Bureau of Markets
United States Agricultural Department
Serra N. Y
New York
Firers
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Yorks
Faney
Ben Davis
Fancy
Philadelphia
Jonathans
Dow
Baldwins
Grimes
Cleveland
Local Doctors 10 Offer Services
A public meeting to recruit physicians for the army medical corps is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Handley Library auditorium. Frederick County and Clarke County doctors and civic leaders will urge citizen support, with speakers including Rev William D. Smith, Mr R Gray Williams, Major John G. Nelson, and Lieut Joseph T. McKinney.
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Army Medical Corps
Handley Library
Frederick County
Winchester
R. Ceat Sean
Frederick Couty and
Clarke County Medical Society
William D. Smith
R. Gray Williams
John G. Nelson
Joseph T. McKinney
Medical Reserve Corps
Army
Virginia
Aaten
Frederick
Keller Fined and Sentenced for Shop Purchase
F R Keller of Waynesboro Virginia was found guilty in police court of obtaining goods and money totaling five dollars from Hodgson and Brown jewelers. He received 20 days in jail and a $20 fine plus costs, with appeal noted to the Corporation Court. He was returned to jail in default of a $250 bond.
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F. R. Keller
Waynesboro
Bbefore
Justice
Fultz
Hodgson and Brown
Jewelers
Keller
Harry R. Kern
Corporation Cour
La Follette Declines to Answer Under Inquiry
Senator Robert M. La Follette appeared before the sub committee probing his St Paul speech and submitted a letter saying he would not participate under current committee traditions. He insisted all statements in his Paul speech were true and demanded the right to face his challengers.
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Washington
Robert M. la Follette
St. Paul
T.B. Allemong
Cone ‘Hagerstown
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
O Paul
Young Berryville Athlete Dies After Illness
Edmund Joseph Kain, a Berryville High School football player and son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kain of Arabia Clarke County, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital at age 15 after injury during a game and subsequent pneumonia. Survived by six brothers and four sisters, funeral at Church of the Sacred Heart with services by Rev. John McVerry and burial in Catholic Cemetery. Relatives to meet at the Kain home in Clarke County.
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Edmund Joseph Kain
Berryville High School
William Kain
Arabia
Clarke County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
James
Baltimore
Dennis
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Frank
Maurice
Thomas
John Kain
Teresa Barr
Berryville
Missey Ella
Catherine
Frances Kain
Kain
Church of the Sacred Feart
John McVerry
Fragmented Claims on Hearing Presends and Class Bias
The text hints at opinions on hearing impairment and bias in social contexts. It references individuals labeled as White and others in a charged discourse about race, status, and appearance, suggesting disputes over authenticity, prestige, and social hierarchy within a distinct group or show.
Local Banks Promote Liberty Bonds Subscriptions
The undersigned banks will take subscriptions for Liberty Bonds to support patriotic funding. The plan allows payments by installments as convenient for each bank’s customers in the Shenandoah Valley. Signed by W. G. Hardy cashier, H. D. Puller vice president cashier, and John I. Sloat cashier.
Funeral for Henrietta Met to Be Attended by Kremer
Professor Carl Kremer of Bable's Jary School Staunton Winchester will attend the funeral of his grandmother Mrs Henrietta Met. The service is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Carl Kremer
Bable
Jary School
Staunton
Winchester
Henrietta Met
Breaks A Cold In Few Flours Try It Headlines
Advertises Pape's Cold Compound as a quick reliable remedy for colds. Claims it relieves nasal congestion discharge headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and sore limbs. States dosage every two hours up to three doses and price of 26 cents at drug stores. Do not accept substitutes.
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Pape
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