Capture of Lille by British Opens New Allied Offensive
Lille, a major German base since 1914, falls to British forces in Flanders as the Allies press a broad advance. Civilians flee Bruges and surrounding towns while Haig reports progress on a six and a half mile front near Cambrai. Allied troops push toward Douai Lille and Valenciennes as German lines retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
Flanders
von Kinck
Belgium
France
Paris
Bruges
London
Cambrai
Haig
War Office
le Cateau
Haussy
Selle
Les Cateau
Thouraut
Flanders Front
Courtrai
Belgian Flanders
Albert
Thielt
Ghent-Bruges Canal
Holland
Thourout-Bruges
Thourout- Ostrend
Serbia
Albania
Durazzo
Adriatic Sea
Servia
Nish
Austria-Hungaria
Palestine
Damascus
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Allenby
Douai
Valenciennes
Officials Deny Peace Talk Rumors as War Continues
Washington reports dismiss peace chatter as rumors with no authentic source. Allied forces press the Western Front against Germany while officials promise full public disclosure of any real developments. Classifieds note a cold storage job, orchard helper vacancies, a candy sale, and a live-in housekeeper ad from local listings.
Furnished room for rent and local ads in 1918 issue
Classified notes include a furnished room for rent with bath and heat, alongside chocolate ads from The People's Drug Co. and selling a Chevrolet car with a 5 horsepower steam engine. Military dispatch reports German withdrawal near Lille with British advances, and French American forces pushing north in Champagne toward Rethel.
Germany near surrender sparks cautious optimism in Washington
Washington observers note possible German abdication or acceptance of Wilson terms but await concrete action. Officials say true peace hinges on unconditional surrender and safeguards for German interests, with chatter in London Paris and The Hague signaling ferment and careful security measures guiding response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mornhing
Germany
Wilson
England
France
Italy
London
Paris
Hague
Beautiful small Virginia farm near Clearbrook for sale
A limestone border land farm of 94 1 2 acres half a mile from Clearbrook Virginia offered with easy terms. Contact Rev J C 8 Myers Inwood West Virginia or Mr Newcome on the farm for details. Leaps Prolific seed wheat and winter oats advertised by Winchester Seed Co Inc at 46 East Piccadilly street. Also notice for boys to carry the Star and rental of a small house near the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
East
Piccadilly Street
Williams Takes Flight in Curtis Airplane Over Winchester
Mr. R. Gray Williams, Liberty loan chairman, rode in Lieut. Charles W. Lamhorn’s Curtis plane at 4000+ feet, distributing loan leaflets from Middletown to Gainesboro. Williams praised the flight as exhilarating and noted Lamhorn’s piloting skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Liberty Loan Publicity Committee
Middletown
Gainesboro
Winchester
Curtis
Charles W. Lamhorn
United States Army
Lamhorn
Williams
War
Alt Middletown
Apple Pie Ridge
Mr. Williams
Star
Lieut. Lamhorn
Main Street
Fort Hill
Potato Hill
William
Liberty Loan
Trent
One Million Dollar Liberty Loan Final Push Urged
Winchester bankers and county leaders urge a final $100000 to reach a $1 million Liberty Loan target. Banks guarantee subs and credit for prior pledges, while citizens at large are asked to subscribe by 9 p.m. Saturday to place Winchester in the honor class of patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. McCormac
Dowt
Winchester
Winschester
Banes
Special Sale on Ladies Hosiery at Jolliiffe Window
Special sale notice offers 70 dozen pairs of ladies hose seconds from Jolliiffe and Jolliiffe. The goods are slightly imperfect but priced as two pairs for 25 cents. Window display shown for the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ip Jolliffe & Joliliffe
Public Sale Notice Near Winchester for Livestock
Public sale announced for October 23 featuring 700 head cattle and 50 head hogs. Sale location listed as miles from Winchester on Apple Pig Edge. Contact W. Ebort at 20-3705 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. Ebort
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orth
Litle Falls
Huns
the Star
Ialle
Heis
Verdun
Aire
Grande Pre
Boise
Chevieres
Him
United States
Liberty
Western Front
Sage
F. L. Harris
Green’s Orchard
People's Drug
Star Office
The
People’s Drug Co., Inc
Lady Marion
Chevrolet
Fairmount Avenue
Robert Shultz
Champagne
Rethel
Mezieres
State Department
German Empire
J. C
Myers
Inwood, W. Va
Flying Corps
Shenandoah Valley
Lieut
Jamhorn
Air Service
Frederick County
Middletown State Bank
Stephens City Bank
Bank Roll of Honor
Valley
Nat’! Bank
Varmers & Mer
Nat'l Bank
Union Bank Oe
Commercial and Savings
Laura V. Gratchen
Phil H. Gold
Huett
Mary Kingel
Coleman Dunn
Albert Brown
John Silver
Ellen Bradley
M.P. Ehert
L. C. Janney
Mary Bowie Campbell
I F. Carlin Gray
B. Louise Gray
Hugh L. Pangle
Mary F. Snyder
Elsie B. Swimley
Annie Grim
Frank Swarts Carey R. Barton
Mies N. LaPelletite
Amanda Virginia Graves
Emma Graves
Molly—J. Graves
John W. Taylor LaVan Bailey
George F. Brown
Hilda B, Dean
C. W. Lamp
KE. Duvall Bromley
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Market Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!