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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
2
To the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of the city of Winchester in facation, the 18th day of August, 17, Thomas Esquard.
A fragmented quote debate on self improvement and mastery suggests a claim that repeated effort yields unprecedented excellence. The text emphasizes personal growth and surpassing past achievements with steady practice.
The Citizens Committee weighs parade plans to honor local men in the National Army with flags. To include nonmarchers by car at the end, and a route from South Braddock to Braddock Piccadilly Main Rouss plaza, with Mayor Ward and Council reviewing at City Hall steps.
Nemo's Notes describes an anti Quaker sentiment in Winchester with Lieut John Smith guarding twenty Quakers to prevent violence. The report quotes a letter to John Hancock noting exasperation among locals and fear of harm to prisoners while officials seek directions from Congress and the Virginia governor. The scene mentions Rev John Hogg Joseph Keith and Esquire Rutherford among others as the piece continues.
Special commissioner Herbert S. Larrick will sell at the County Court House Winchester Virginia on September 15 1917 at 2 pm a lot with two small houses fronting Braddock Street extended Cemetery Lane in southern Winchester. Terms: one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by a trust deed and insurance policy. bonds due in one and two years with interest. Deputy Clerk J W Baker Jr confirms bond. 8 10-4w
Classifieds from Star Want Ads promise quick results for buyers and sellers. Readers find affordable listings across goods services and employment with emphasis on visible visibility and quick responses.
Washington reports the American aviation motor completed a 50 hour endurance test and reached 140 miles an hour for eight cylinder power. The engine weighs about 650 pounds and delivers 330 horsepower enabling two man American battleplanes to fly twice the speed of the Twenty first Century Limited.
The report critiques the aviation program under General Squier as failing to meet needs. Fields, materials, and trained personnel are scarce, leaving air power far from readiness for weeks or months. A sense of disappointment dominates among those who know victory requires air superiority.
All directors are requested to be present next Sunday afternoon at 3 P M for the regular monthly business meeting and full report. All men from all walks of life are urged to attend Sunday morning at 9 30 for an address by Rev. F M Richardson who is described as an able speaker and practical. c P McVicar Class Secretary.
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