Apple market quotations from several cities in early today
Quotations show prices for varieties like Wealthy Duchess Gravenstein and Virginia Grimes Golden across New York Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia. Ranges include best and poorer conditions with prices from 2.50 to 6.50 per unit in multiple markets.
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Winchester
Sureset Af
United States ‘Agricultural Department
Nework
Duchess
Gravenstein
Washington
Virginia
Grimes Golden
Jonathans
Maiden Blush
Do ‘Fancy
de Fancy
Cleveland
Cincinnati
American ambulance driver Beall killed on eve of high honor
Paris dispatch reports William Rogers Beall of Pittsburgh Red Cross ambulance unit was struck and killed by a train while en route to Paris from Verdun. General Nivelle had recommended a bravery citation in army orders. Also mentions Meta Grim and Theresa Owen visiting Washington and Baltimore.
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Paris
William Rogers Beall
Pittsburgh
Red Cross
Public Sale of a Valuable Limestone Farm in Berryville
Executor offers at auction a 103 acre limestone farm owned by Jacob H. Rinker, located on Charles Town Road near Wadesville, Berryville. Property includes residence and outbuildings, offered as whole or in two parcels with crops reserved. sale July terms require one third cash and two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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Jacoba
Rinker
Charles Town
Wadesville
Berryville
Fiddler's Lane
Joan M. Fishpaw
Jacob H. Kinker
Red Cross Publishes New Surgical Dressings Manual
National Red Cross women distribute new surgical dressings manual across chapters. Volunteers in over a thousand work rooms learn standard dressings with diagrams and production directions. White aprons and sterilization, supervised work rooms, and power cutting noted. Florence Marshall leads the bureau.
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Red Cross
Woman's Bureau of the Red Cross
Florence Marshall
Belgium
France
Premier Kerensky says revolution may bless Russia
Premier Kerensky and officials expect the provisional government to endure. They foresee reduced pro German sentiment if Korniloff is defeated or flees. A Russian naval mission arrives to discuss Navy Department matters. German papers in The Hague drop talk of separate peace with Russia.
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Korniloff
Germany
Navy Department
The
Hague
Russia
Kerniloff
Buenos Aires
Vossische Zeitung
United States
Argentina
Argentina’s War Path Dependent On Berlin Reply
Argentina weighs Berlin response to its demand that the German government disavow a minister’s sinking order and insult toward Argentina’s foreign minister. Officials see Berlin’s action as pivotal to Argentina’s future stance in the war and view acceptance as tying Argentina to the Allies or enemies depending on Berlin’s stance.
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Washington
Argentina
Germany
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Gweden
All Men May Go Next Week In Wartime Order
Winchester and Frederick county draft notices report Governor H C Stuart instructing to call only white men for the forty percent quota. If district boards fail to certify enough men, those certified back may be sent, forcing those not expected to go until October 3 to report on September 19. All men subject to calls must prepare to go September 19, canceling prior arrangements.
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C. Stuart
Stuart
Rusty Door Fastenings Remedies
A door latch may fail to catch due to rust. Apply kerosene with a long-tube oiler to reach the interior of the latch and dissolve the buildup, restoring smooth action and faster catching.
Disease cases rise as quarantines tighten in Virginia regions
Health officials report new cases in Augusta and Rockingham counties with ongoing bans by Winchester and Frederick authorities. A first case in ten days appears at Perry Liskey’s home near Harrisonburg, while Wilbur Baker’s death follows hours after illness. George Norman dies after successive strokes. Augusta also records two new cases near Augusta Springs and Centerville resident Mrs. Frank Cram aged 23.
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Augusta
Rockingham
Winchester
Frederick
Rockingham County
Perry Liskey
Harrisonburg
Wilbur Baker
Russell Baker
Goods Mill
George Norman
Tie
Augusta County
Frank Cram
Centerville
Augusta Springs
Living on Masy Street Phrase Emerges in Slang
A slang expression meaning financial prosperity or comfortable living is discussed with uncertain origins, possibly American. The note highlights unclear etymology and usage in casual speech.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Calomel Alternative
Claiming calomel causes sickness and salivation, the ad urges Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless liver medicine. It guarantees relief by morning, promises regular bowels, improved mood, and energy, and states druggists offer a 60 cent bottle with a money back guarantee.
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Dodson
Minnehaha Sunk After Torpedoes Struck Engine Room
The liner Minnehaha returning to this country after delivering cargo in England was part of a six ship group escorted by destroyers. She carried a crew of 140 and a valuable race horse. three torpedoes hit in the engine room on the starboard side, killing several engine crew and seamen. Built in Belfast in 1900, the 13,174 ton vessel was 600 feet long and 29 feet 5 inches deep. Captain Frank Clare, of the naval reserves, commanded.
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England
Frank Clare
Naval
Belfast
Navy and Shipping Board clash over merchant fleet control
Washington reports a stalemate between the Navy Department and the Shipping Board over operating the government merchant fleet. The Navy wants to run the ships with naval crews, while the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation push to train and man the vessels for commerce. Labor is expected to side with the Board, and Navy officers argue that navy control is needed to operate fast trans Atlantic ships.
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Washington
Navy Department
Shippigg Board
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House Appropriations Committee
Bureau of Navigation
Navy
Naval Establishment
Public notice in Winchester court on Mary R. Trundle estate
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Maurice M. Lynch executor of Mary R Trundle deceased is cited to report on estate value liens taxes and to convene creditors. Master Commissioner A J Tavener will execute the order on September 12 1917 at his Winchester office with adjournments if needed.
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City of Winchester
Virginia
Maurice M. Lynch
Mary Mn, Trundle
Hattie R, Trundle
Edward Trundle
Corporation Court
Mary R. Trundle
Winchester
Aaster
Anarchist Plot Alarm After Dynamite Found at Camp Devens
Capt. M. Boyne in charge of the secret service at Camp Devens declares a large dynamite find exposes a widespread anarchistic plot against the government. Plotters to be sought at cantonments nationwide amid the discovery.
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Devens
Ayr
National Army
M. Boyne
Secret Service
Reference to master in Fries estate suit in Winchester
Master Commissioner to report on real estate owned by Jacob S Fries and Beulah D Fries including rents taxes and liens. Notice to interested parties via weekly Winchester newspaper for four weeks. Hearing set for September 41st at Winchester office to execute the order of reference if not completed earlier.
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Jacob
Fries
Cooperstibas
Beulah
Winchester
Virginia
Jacob S. Fries
Ds Fries
Wys
Where's the Chain A Farm Hand Saved a Train
A farm hand saved a train from wrecking and was honored at a banquet by the company which presented a gold watch in red morocco. The hero opened the case and, after a pause, demanded where the chain was, eliciting silence from the crowd.
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Banatet
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