Wilson Opens National Tour Urging Treaty Ratification
President Wilson in Columbus launches a nationwide speaking tour to explain the peace treaty to the US public. He says the report belongs to citizens and argues the league of nations will prevent future catastrophes while criticizing those who misread or misrepresent the pact.
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Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
United States
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
James B. Campbell
Washington
Germany
League of Nations
League
Italy
Finome
Fiume
Fiame
Europe
Labor Organization
Red Cross
Shantung
Indianapolis
Grayson
Reward Offered for Bay Mare Strayed on Aug 29
Liberal reward for information leading to the recovery of a bay mare that strayed from pasture on August 29. Contact T. J. Orndorff by phone 300-J.
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T. J. Orndorff
Iptf
WANTED Good women and other farm goods ad
WANTED. Two good women good wages 1p-tf Winchester Steam Laundry S at Dr W M Janney Farm near Alb in Va on Friday Sept 5 1919 Mules horses shoats farming implements apple picking supplies sprayer and household goods DR W M JANNEY Auds Duvall Dunn 1p-tf FOR RENT Large front room centrally located Suitable for two gentlemen Apply Star office 1p-tf 31-2 ton Federal truck including body Only used for demonstrating purposes 4-1p-41 BEGKS STEAM BAKERY GREAT WINCHESTER FATR 3000 racing purses Good carnival and best possible attractions promised September 9-10-11-12 Ip
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W. M. Janney
Albin
Duvall & Dunn
Begk’s Steam Bakery
Great Winchester
Sunday school community dances urged in church society
A letter from Mrs. E. Virginia Smith of Winchester argues that dancing is a natural and historic art form that should be embraced by churches and social clubs rather than avoided because of a few evil individuals. She calls for democratic community dances and related activities to enrich religious life.
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E. Virginia Smith
Winchester
Sept
Fruit Packing House Seeks Winter Fruit at Cumberland Valley Depot
Now buying all kinds of fruit at top market cash prices. Purchase and packing at the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester call 476 after six p m or 419. Also buying at White Post Depot. Representative Mr David Reardon. Orchards of winter fruit urged to contact or visit. 8 8 11 11.
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Cumberland Valey Depot
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Winchester Fair Entries Prompt Call for Catalogue
Promote the Winchester Fair urging readers to obtain a fair catalogue from D. W. Lupton secretary and submit entries promptly. The notice directs visitors to the secretary's office and uses a timetable code 4-1p-4t.
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D. W. Lupton
Public School Term Opens in Winchester September Second
Residents are notified that Winchester public school term opens September second. Pupils should register now. no new registrations will be received after September 15. State compulsory attendance law will be enforced.
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Winchester
Special sale on 6000 mile automobile tires
Ransburg Auto Supply Co advertises a limited time sale on non skid tires with low prices and the phrase you pay less here. Lots of garbled pricing but emphasizes a brief sale period and discount on 6000 mile tires.
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Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Sale of 15-acre apple orchard near Stephens City
Trustee Geo A Samsell announces sale of a 15 acre apple orchard lying between Stephens City and the B and O R Q. The sale will be held in the orchard on Saturday September 6 1919 at 1 o'clock.
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Stephens City
B. and
Geo. A. Samsell
Winchester Fair Begins Next Tuesday With 50th Exhibition
The Great Winchester fair opens next Tuesday and runs four days. Officers plan the largest local exhibition in years with free attractions, horse racing, and larger premiums. This marks the fiftieth fair by the association, dating back to 1868 with a pause in 1917 due to the infantile paralysis epidemic. Over three thousand dollars is reserved for trotting and harness races, with entrants already arriving and quartered on the grounds. Free shows by Frank Melville's acrobats and comics will be held daily in front of the grandstand.
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Winchester
Lginebeld
Frank Melville
Mrs Dehaven Dies From Typhoid Fever in Winchester Area
Mrs. Dehaven 34 wife of Romanus DeHaven died at home on Pugh town pike near Winchester after weeks of typhoid illness. A daughter also ill with typhoid. Survived by husband three children Opal John James, sister Mrs W W Ward and mother Mrs Phoebe Ann Loy. Funeral Saturday 10 am at home, then Chestnut Grove Church with Rev Arbogast of Hedgesville WV. interment in cemetery adjoining church. Clover Seed for prompt delivery. Winchester Seed Co. plus rooming ad follows.
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Winchester
Phoebe Ann Loy
Chestnut Grove Church
Arbogast
Hedgesville
W. Va
Help Wanted and Property Ad at Winchester
A fragment lists a wall property at 127 North Market Street with contact W L Fultz at Court Square Winchester Virginia. Also a want ad for a chambermaid at a hotel with a name Jack.
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Wall Property
North Market Street
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Winchester
Opposition to New Sidewalk Plan Cited by Council Critic
J Henkel Henry argues against a recorded vote on a sidewalk funding resolution. He contrasts Martinsburg and Winchester tax rates and sinking funds, cites Fredericksburg savings, and urges easing burden on small property owners. Henry notes only Capt. Cooper joined in his vote against the measure.
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Star
Council
Messrs. Glaize
Ramsburg
Martinsburg
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Capt. Cooper
Grim
Messrs
Knight
Badjer
Ritter
J. Henkel Henry
New Truck For Sale At Manufacturer's Cost
Advertisement notes truck for sale with no war tax, 2 tons capacity, tow and a half, savings of 400 dollars. Mentions Chapman’s Auto Supply Winchester Virginia and payment terms. Also includes notices from Dr. J E Noonan and Clarence Miller about veterinary practice and Kern Orchard property near Winchester with apple crop included.
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Chapman
Winchester
Winchester Celebrates Victory Homecoming Editorial
The Martinsburg paper praises Frederick county homecoming for service members last Monday. It commends the roughly five hundred soldiers in uniform and carriages, noting the display revived unity and the push for national resolve amid internal divisions.
Winchester Fair Advances Interscholastic Pace
The notice explains school enrollment growth in the city requires removing county pupils below seventh grade from classes. Principal H. S. Duffey states Junior and Senior High entries may be retained initially but later reduced, so county parents understand the changes and reasons.
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H. S. Duffey
Wanted Reliable Colored Woman for House Work
An advertisement seeks a reliable colored woman to perform house duties and reside at the home of Mr. Thomas Cover. The notice specifies live-in arrangements and household work expectations.
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Thomas Cover
Rouss Fire Co. Plans Regular Meeting Friday Night
Rouss Fire Company schedules its regular monthly meeting for Friday night September 5 at 8 o'clock. Members are urged to attend in full. President notes.
Pattern Hats Display At Miss Hodgson's Millinery
Exclusive styles of millinery on display at Miss Hodgson's store the successor to Mrs Frances Kneeling. Specimens include decorative pattern hats and display pieces showcased for customers seeking fashionable headwear this season.
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Margaret Hodgson
Frances Kline
Winchester Fair Grandstand Boxes Available
Grandstand Boxes are now on sale at the office of D. W. Lupton, Treasurer. Write or telephone to reserve seats. Also note White and Carper's sale offering good fresh cows. A lost roll of leather belting on Fairmont Avenue offers a reward for return to R. W. Shultz, 535 Fairmont Ave.
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D. W. Lupton
Treas
Fairmont Avenue
R. W. Shultz
Fairmont Ave
Ladies Aid Meeting At Mrs Birmingham Home
The Ladies' Aid of Christ Church will meet at Mrs. W. T. Birmingham's home Friday evening at 8 30 o'clock. Mrs. W. T. Walters serves as president.
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Ladies’ Aid of the Christ Church
W. T. Birmingham
W. T. Walters
Dry Law Enforcement Trial in Virginia Continues
In Manassas Virginia on September 4 testimony focused on W C Hall prohibition inspector and three agents who reportedly drank contraband whiskey seized from the car of R C and Lawrence D Hudson killed at Fishers Hill. Key witness Goode testified he had a clear view of the shootin g and alleged the agents fired from the car.
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Manassas
W. C. Hall
Prohibition
R. C
Lawrence D. Hudson
Herman Goode
Witnend
Agee
Ranesagmon Hall
Gers
Fishers Hill
Goode
She Valley
Fishers
Dry
Winchester
Tweed
Harry Funk
Witer
Kelford
Bly
Alfred Bly
Wendenburg
Williams
Hudson
Virginia
Shenandoah County
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Associated Press
Winchester Steam Laundry
BE ‘Vy. Smith
Popes
Frederick Peagles
Winchester Fair
Massey Brothers
School Notive
Big Winchester Fair
Doris
Mrs. Dehaven
Winchester Seed CO
Duffey
Jack
Council Henry
U. S. Army
Amhrerst Street
Macy Noonan
Livjery
J. E. Noonan
Kern Orchard
Clarence Miller
Martinsburg World
Frederick County
Rouss Fire Co
Pike
Funk
W. Midertaker
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