Fire destroys barge barn and contents on Stine farm
A massive fire at the Stine farm near Winchester destroyed a barn and its contents including 500 bushels of wheat 40 tons of hay and 200 bushels of oats along with 8 barrels of corn and farming equipment. Insurance covered part of the loss and firefighters from Winchester aided despite limited hose.
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Stine
Hunter Stine
Winchester Fire Department
Charley Rouss
Winchester
Patriotic Daughters of America Banquet at Bank Building
The Patriotic Daughters of America held a banquet in the Farmers and Merchants' National Bank building Friday night. Mrs Ethel Scrivener presided over the meeting with about 25 attendees staying for a musical program and refreshments after routine business.
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the Patriotic Daughters of America
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank Building
Ethel Scrivener
Soldiers Trek Border in Dust and Cold
From Brownsville Texas a staff correspondent recalls a day long hike and outpost duties near the border. Troops endure wind storms dust and shifting weather while on guard and fatigue duties, hoping for home or cross river orders. The piece praises National Guard patriotism and Democratic leadership.
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Brownsville
Texas
Mesquite
Virginia
Apple Pickers Sought for Month or More
Job listing for apple pickers in Lenore Virginia by J A Nicodemus invites applicants for a month long or longer assignment. Contact details provide address 10 16 101 1p Lenore Va.
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J. A. Nicodemus
Lenore
Farm loan law expands long term low rate credit for farmers
Farm loan law meets rural credit needs by enabling farmers to borrow long term at low rates. The measure reframes lending practices ignored by Republicans and reshapes rural finance.
Fever patients recovering in Winchester after typhoid outbreak
Practically all typhoid fever patients in Winchester are reported on the road to recovery. Boyd Newlin left Memorial Hospital on Saturday and his wife will return home this week. Douglas Smallwood has gone home after illness. Carlin Gray, once ill at his home on National avenue, is out.
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Winchester
Boyd Newlin
Memorial Hospital
Douglas Smallwood
Carlin Gray
National Avenue
Boyd Registered at Hotel Ryans
Mr. Oscar S. Boyd of Ancon Canal Zone registered by week end at Hotel Ryans.
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Oscar S. Boyd
Ancon
Canal Zone
Hotel Ryans
Scout Work Exhibition to Feature Wireless Election Returns
The Second anniversary meeting and exhibition of First Troop Boy Scouts at the Empire Theatre occurs on national election day November 7. A wireless station will relay election results while a program of drills slides first aid signaling and camp scenes unfolds. Admission is ten cents to aid expenses and a later troop meeting is planned.
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Boy Scouts
Empire Theater
Carranza Foe Desertions Amid Frontline Movements
Carranza troops at Parral and Santa Rosa lis reportedly desert as Villa’s forces advance toward Parral and Jiminez. Town garrison of 2,000 at Parral allegedly pledges to join Villa. Juarez reports Trevino sending a strong force from Chihuahua to strike near Santa Rosa. Villistas burn southbound railroad bridges as conflict escalates. Progressive Republicans endorse Witton and Harrison in the 7th District race urging November 7 voting for prosperity.
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Carranza
Villa
Parral
Jiminez
Santa Rosalis
Vile
Juarez
Trevino
Chihuahua
Santa Rosalia
Machimba
Tns
Witton
Tarrison
Wilson
Harrison
Revival Meetings Begin In County
A series of meetings will be held at Lamps Memorial and Mount Pleasant beginning Monday night October 30 and continuing through the week. It is hoped all residents attend to gain the opportunity for personal improvement and community good. Bfe F Sampell EB W Brubaker
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Lamps Memorial
Mount Pleasant
Fe F .Sampsell
EB. W
Brubaker
German Allies Forced Back in Transylvania
Romanian forces push German allies back in Transylvania amid ongoing fighting. Roumanians maintain offensive stance as regional battles unfold with mounting casualties reported on both sides.
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I Transylvania
Hindenburg Adapts View After Transylvania Front
Feld Marshal Von Hindenburg, in his first major staff statement, says Romania's entry into the war is welcome and boosts hope of ending trench fighting. He notes optimism about the Transylvania situation as German forces gain ground north of Campulung and in the Jiul Valley.
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London
Campulung
Jiul
Lower
Carpathians
Darna
Petrograd
Orsova
Danube
Roumanian War Office
Uth
Vulkan Pass
Dobrudja
Eprlin
Transylvania
War Office
Svarduk
von Mackenseh
von Hindenburg
Maisonette Farm
Paris
Virginia Ends Prohibition Era Amid New Statewide Law
Virginia officially adopts statewide prohibition after a 1914 vote. The 1916 act enforces laws, creates a prohibition commissioner Rev. Sidney Peters, and bans sales of ardent spirits except by bonded drug stores. The change will affect liquor dealers, enforcement, and social life across the state.
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Sidney Petera
Virginia
Busi Nest
Rearrde
Winchester
Two on Trial for Saratoga Murder
In Saratoga Springs New York Mrs Elizabeth Bain and Robert Parker face murder charges in the death of Rawson Bain. District Attorney McKelvey says Bain was lured to a lonely spot while Parker stabbed him. Parker allegedly confessed. Defense contends Parker acted in self defense after an attack by Bain. A special 200 member jury panel was being selected at noon.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Elizabeth Bain
Robert Parker
Supreme Court
Rawson Bain
Saratoga County
McKelvey
Bain
Parker
Baker Attends Grand Commandery Conclave in Virginia
Mr. A. M. Baker returned from Richmond after attending the annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in Virginia.
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A. M. Baker
Richmond
Grand Commander of
Knights Templar
Virginia
Local readers warned of fake petticoat chain letter
Post Office Department warns women nationwide about an endless chain letter promising a cheap guaranteed petticoat and a 4 76 sith coat. Minneapolis promoters started the scam via National Mail Order Exchange at 620 Globe Building. Millions of letters and dimes flooded Minneapolis, with hundreds returned daily. postal inspectors pursue captors for long terms.
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Post Office
Washington
Star Office
United States
Winchester
Minneapolis
National Mail Order Exchange
Globe Building
Petticort
Expection Department
Post Office Department
Globe Build
Suffragette Tour Ends After 15000 Mile Motor Journey
Miss Nell Richardson of Ji town Maryland returns after a 15000 mile States tour in a yellow car to advocate votes for women. She describes repairs, carrying a sewing machine and typewriter, and a sewing kitten traveling with them. Richardson praises the suffrage movement’s growth, especially in the South, and notes cordial reception and no insults along the trip.
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Nell Richardson
Ji Town
Chester
Burke
New York
Richardson
Rithar
Mies - Richardson
Furming
Wheat prices at Baltimore markets close
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 191.3 sixteenths dollars and Cory was quoted at 1.15 dollars. The report notes market activity and price levels for near term trading.
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Baltimore
Cory
Wanted Fancy Yorks and Ben Tavis Reported Missing
Notice calls for locating Fancy Yorks and Ben Tavis who may be in storage or on board cars. Seek parties to contact H, F, BYRD at 27aipet with any information.
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Yorks
Ben Tavis
Byrd
For Sale 2000 Barrels Space in Charlestown Storage
For sale 2000 barrels space in Robinsons Cold Storage Charlestown. Apply to H F Byrd.
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Robinson
Charlestown
H. F, Byrd
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