Strong Prussian Opposition Battered Down By Foch's Hosts
Allied forces led by Field Marshal Haig report continued progress on September 10 with Belgian troops launching an offensive near Ypres and British French and American units pushing along the Hindenburg line. Reports cite heavy German resistance, large prisoner captures, and advances of several miles across multiple sectors in France and Flanders.
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Foch
Winchester
Hindenburg
Paris
Crozat Canal
Aylette River
War Office
St. Quentin
Etreillers
France
Prussian Guards
Attacks On Bolsheviks By Peasants Near Petrograd
Bolshevik troops retreat before revolting peasants led by White Guard officers marching toward Petrograd. Report says revolutionists within ten miles of the Russian capital. Americans Quit Moscow and seek safety as consulate staff evacuates under danger of reprisals. Poole remains to aid colleagues under arrest.
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Stockholm
Petrograd
Berlin
Poole
Moscow
Darktown Follies Empire Tonight
One of the season’s best colored theatrical shows, Darktown Follies, plays the Empire Theater tonight. In two acts with lively song hits, the troupe of about 40 members delivers a polished program. Curtain at 8:30.
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Empire Theater
Darktown Follies
Training drill notice for armory and schools
A notice calls all men to meet at the armory Wednesday at 15 minutes after the hour in uniform to attend a drill. Weekly Tuesday night training schools at eight o'clock are led by Lieut. Duffey for the whole company to gain information before training camps.
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Duffey
Tax Books For Stonewall Gainsboro Districts Ready
Notice to taxpayers that 182 tax books for Stonewall and Gainsboro districts are ready with a 5 percent penalty added after December 1. Frederick County Treasurer announces.
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Stonewall
Gainsboro
Plowing Demonstration At Mordecai Richards Farm
Local farming event announces a plowing demonstration on Mordecai Richards' farm just north of Fair Grounds. Frick tractor, 12-25, 11 o clock, 3 bottom Oliver plow, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Also notices seek a reliable woman for general housework at 1353 Irving Washington.
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Frick
Oliver
Mordecai Richards
Fair Grounds
V. Shade
Irving
Washington, Ns
Committees of Gouncil Named by New Common Council
Standing committees organized for September first announced by Captain Robert L. Gray. Members include Finance with L F Cooper C H Hardy H H Hable and J G Beatjer. other panels cover Water Street Sanitary Police Fire Encroachments Poor Ordinances Public Improvements Printing Schools and more with names like Ramsburg Jones Knight Henry and Rosenberger.
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Finance
L. F. Cooper
C. H. Hardy
H. H. Hable
J. G. Beatjer
Gulaims
C. W. Ramsburg
W. ©. Jones
B.M. Knight
Watdr
F. L. Glaize
J. H. Henry
W. B. Jones
SPWER
H. B. Grim
H. Hardy
City Hall
J. W. Rosenberger
FPF
L. Glazie
J. G. Baetjer
Sanitary
B. M. Knight
J. H. Heney
W. E. Jones
Mh.’ B. Grim
J. Geo. Baetjer
Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens for 1949 Term
Military school for boys prepares for universities VMI and West Point opens Thursday September 49 at 2 p.m. Dr J B Sawane acting principal.
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West Point
Thursda
J. B. Sawane
Big Winchester Fair Promises Notable Livestock And Horse Exhibits
The Winchester fair set for September 10 11 12 13 features top horses in all classes and fine livestock exhibits with clean entertainment. Night and day attractions aim to draw crowds and season tickets are advised. Contact secretary Lup ton Rouss Avenue for catalog details. Also ads indicate positions for a porter at People’s Drug Store and a 1917 Ford roadster for sale.
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New
Lupton
Rouss Avenue
Ipts
Business Location Advertises for Help on Main Street
Readable lines show a business listing on Main Street asking applicants to contact H. W. Ehert at 160 IN. Main St. Winchester VA. The notice offers an advance and a contact at Star office for details.
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Main Street
H. W. Ehert
Main St
Winchester
Young Men Going Into Army Soon
Washington reports selective service will register men aged 32 to 36 on Thursday for October and November. Those aged 18 to 20 registered with possible exemption will be sent to colleges briefly, but 19 to 20 year olds are expected to be used for army duties soon.
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Washington
Crowder
Friendship Fire Horses Chanced At Fair
The Friendship Fire Co offers the remaining unsold chances for two fine fire horses. The horses will be displayed at the fair grounds on Sunday with proceeds aiding a new auto hose truck. Attend the fair to help the company dispose of the horses and grab the black pair.
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Friendship Fire Co
Friendship Co
Miss Rebecca March Dies After Long Illness in Winchester
Miss Rebecca Ann March aged 75 a longtime Winchester resident died about 3 30 this morning at her home 616 South Main street following a lengthy illness She was a daughter of the late John W March and sister of Hattie March now deceased Survivors include a brother James M March and several nephews and nieces Funeral services will be held at 8 oclock Thursday afternoon in Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel with Rev Dr George S Bowes of Grace Church officiating Burial will be in the family lot
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Miss March
John W. March
Hattie March
Hee Gratchen
William Gi. Gratchen
Grace Lautherat Church
James M. March
Mount Hebron Cemetery
George 8. Bowera
Grace Church
Shenandoah Valley Fair Opens Forty Ninth Exhibition
The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society began its forty ninth exhibition at Winchester fair grounds with Mighty Doris attractions on the midway. Officials ban gambling and money tables while approving all acts. the grounds report a larger, busier midway and more exhibits than ever before as weather improves and races draw interest.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Winchester Fair
Doris
Carnival Company
J. R. Doran
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Darktown Follies Empire Tonight
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People’s Drug ‘Company
Wiley
Asco Drug Store
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N. Main St
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Rebecca Ann Marth
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Louis McCoy Nulton
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