Queen and Maverick Prince Stir City Gossip
A satirical column notes a Siamese prince student at Marvard and mocks a critic who objects to summer fur wear. The writer reflects on Sarah Bernhardt to judge fame and character, praising Victor Hugo while condemning Bernhardt’s temperament and self centered life. The piece hints at Paris during the 1870 71 siege and ends with a political undercurrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvard
Handley Library
Sarah Bernhardt
Victor Hugo
Hugo
Dickens
Jean Valjean
Paris
France
Gea
Count Zeppelin Vows to Bomb London with Airships
An American businessman in Switzerland reports Count Zeppelin told Stuttgart readers he will destroy London by airship raid or die. He plans a fleet of 70 to 80 monster craft targeting Buckingham Palace and Parliament, insisting he will not abandon the resolve.
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Paris
Switzerland
Count Zeppelin
Stuttgart
London
Zeppelin
Buckingham
Palace
Parliament
Frost Tonight For Our Area Warned By Weather Bureau
A special bulletin from the United States Weather Bureau in Washington warns of frost tonight after a heavy fall this morning in the county. Residents in town say it does not appear to be a killing frost yet. A lost traveling bag containing a crepe de chine dress and other apparel was last seen between Berryville and White Post near Millwood on Wednesday night. A liberal reward is offered at Blencowe's drug store in Berryville, Virginia.
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The
Star Today
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Berryville
White Post
Millwood
Blencowe
Strasburg Couple Wedded In Hotel
Mr Samuel L Burgess and Miss Elizabeth Armentrout were married in the Raleigh Hotel Washington by Rev Richard Schmidt. Witnesses included Mrs J Robert Switzer and Lawson Armentrout. After a bridal trip to Canada New York and Boston they will reside in Strasburg. Mrs S F Houshour hosted a kitchen shower and Miss Mary Frances Kefferstey gave a towel shower. One second hand Ford touring car advertised.
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Samuel L., Burgess
Elizabeth Armentrout
George W. Armentrout
Strasburg
Winchester
Raleigh Hotel
Washington
Richard Schmidt
Zion Lutheran Church of
Burgess
H. C. Burgess
Maryland Life Insurance Company
H. C. Burgess and Son
Canada
New York
Boston
Baltimore Grain Markets Report and Local Notices
Baltimore wholesale markets closed with No 2 red wheat at 1 54 and 3 quarters dollars per bushel. Corn quoted at 95 to 96 cents. Errand boy wanted at once by Orn dorff and McVicar. Mrs Menest Carper leaves today for New Market Virginia to join her husband and visit Harrisonburg.
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Baltimore
Menest
New Market
Harrisonburg
Virginia Dry Measure Text Begins Across Installments
The Star prints the full November 1 1916 measure defining ardent spirits and prohibiting manufacture use sale transport for sale keeping for sale and giving away of spirits. It creates the prohibition commissioner and sets rules of evidence and penalties with exemptions for certain counties and cities. Continued on page two.
Safety First at Harlowe Bros Ice Cream Fountain
The Harlowe Brothers state their ice cream is made from Frederick County cream pasteurized thirty minutes before freezing. They invite health officer inspections and patrons to inspect, and report use of sterilized glasses and Vortex sanitary cups and receptacles.
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Frederick County
Vortex
1916 Taxes Due With Penalty After Sept 30
Notige 1 Taxpayers informing that 1916 taxes are due now. Taxes unpaid by September 30, 1916 will incur a three percent penalty. City Treasurer WM. T. Barr offers payment details at 2541.
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WM. T. Barr
Sixty One Fever Cases in Harrisburg Area
The Harrisburg Star-Independent reports four new typhoid cases in Harrisburg bringing total cases for the month to sixty one. Health officer Dr J M J Kaunick notes additional suspected cases in the county and Dr C R Phillips begins inspections around Elizabethville.
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Harrisburg
J. M. J. Kaunick
C. R. Phillips
Elizabethville
Haldeman’s cream used by Woopward’s Ice Cream
The Board of Health has tested and passed Haldeman's cream for Woopward's Ice Cream. Mrs. William Towns and her children returned home in Washington after visiting relatives and friends in the city.
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Board of Health
William Towns
Washington
Wanted 1000 Bushels of Potatoes at Hotel Jack
A public notice seeks 1000 bushels of potatoes, listing Hotel Jack as the location or associated venue. The request appears in a compact classified style typical of old newspaper ads.
Mexican Prosperity Hinge on Land Reform and Stability
Myr de la Garza, ex-Mexican congressman, warns at the Handley foundation on Mexico’s ruin under Diaz era. He cites loss of credit, devalued peso, paralyzed courts, and rampant landholding by about eight thousand landlords. He favors eminent domain to parcel land to peons while protecting legitimate property rights and highlights oil wealth as future revenue.
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Mexico
My. de la Garza
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Diaz
Handley Foundation
City Hall
de la Garza
Carranza
Mr. de la Garza
Europe
Verdict Against Shryock in Damage Suit
In Lynchburg Virginia on September 30 Tred A Shryock Winchester apple dealer lost a libel suit brought by Memphis firm Calkins and Company They were awarded 6000 damages from 25000 sought The defense vowed to move to set aside the verdict McDowell would hear arguments later The Winchester team led by Harry R Kern and R T Barton represented Shryock while Memphis lawyers defended Calkins and Company
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Catkins and Company
Memphis
A. Shrvock
Winchester
United States District Court
Henry C. McDowell
Shryock
Trade Journal
McDowell
Mr. Shryock
Messrs
Harry R. Kern
R. T. Barton
Winchester Bar
Calkins and Company
Price Increase on Hudson Super-Six Postcard Ad
Notice announces a $175.00 advance in price for the Hudson Super-Six. Orders placed before October 1st will be delivered at the old price. Contact H. C. Borden at 209 North Main Street, Winchester, Virginia for details.
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H. C. Borden
N. Main St
Winchester
Christians 8 Changed Sunday School Time
Beginning tomorrow the Christian Sunday school will meet at 9.45 in the morning instead of 2.15 in the afternoon. All members will please assemble at that time.
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Christian Sunday
Dr Vishanoff to Speak at First Christian Church
Rev. Dr. Demetrius Vishanoff will address the First Christian Church tomorrow at 7 30 p m on the subject Macedonia My Native Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demetrius Vishanoff
First Christian Church
Macedonia
Mexican official pleads for US aid to quell unrest
Mr. de la Garza urged United States support to stabilize Mexico, arguing only US money could finance relief while warning that US control of Mexican customs would trigger revolt. He said harmony is possible if financial backing and political paths align, criticizing current talks in New London and Niagara Falls.
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Mr. de la Garza
United States of America
United States
New London
Niagora Falls
Atlantic City
Crystal Confectionery Not to Blame for Typhoid Fever
The Winchester Board of Health declares the Crystal Confectionery not responsible for a typhoid outbreak linked to cream from Harrisburg. The health officer commends the store for sanitation and urges continued public trust in their ice cream and products. The theater order restricting under 16s for movig pictures is revoked effective Monday, October 2.
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Board of Health
Winchester
Harrisburg
P. W. Boyd
Movig Pictures
Quotation Highlights From Winchester Apple Market Report
The daily bulletin from the Winchester branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture lists jobbing apple prices at 9 30 this morning. It provides a snapshot of market activity and price levels for apples in the region.
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Winchester
Office of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Unofficial Reports of Fruit Sales by Rail Car
Reports from Winchester Martinsburg Salem and Waynesboro list Yorks Bens Winesaps and Black Twigs with prices from 1 to 3 dollars per cwt and per car. Thousands of barrels and many orchard sales noted with buyers supplying barrels and growers delivering to cars.
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Salem
Waynesboro
Friday's Jobbing Prices By Wire
Washington notes Virginia Grimes at 3.75 dollars and Potomac Valley Grimes at 3 dollars. Yorks priced at 24 dollars and 2.75 dollars.
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Washington
Virginia
Potomac Valley
Yorks
Fragmentary Sale Prices Listed for Several Items
Readable portions show names Virginia Jonathan Grimes Yorks with prices ranging from 2.50 to 4.50 and a figure 2754. The text resembles a catalog or public sale listing with multiple monetary entries.
Pittsburgh Prices for Grimes and Starks Shown
Pittsburgh area price notes list Grimes mostly in No 1 positions at $3 75 and Starks priced at $3 a unit in a brief market update.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Grimes
Starks
Virginia Yorks and Grimes Lead Regional Sales Totals
Report shows shipments from multiple cities with Virginia Yorks and Virginia Grimes leading bids. Prices range from 2.65 to 4.50, with totals yesterday at 442 care including 69 from Virginia and 116 from Potomac Valley.
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Virginia
Potomac Valley
AluEd Drive on the Somme Brings Results Bataume
A concise report notes AluEd push on the Somme battlefield yielding measurable gains. Commanders credit the sustained assault for advancing positions and securing key objectives amid ongoing operations.
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Somme
British Losses on Somme Front Hit 5 439 Officers and 114 110 Men
London dispatch reports heavy fighting on the Somme with Allied gains near Combles and German counterattacks repulsed northeast of Thiepval. September casualties total 5 439 officers and 114 110 men for Britain across fronts. Allied ships and air units support in Macedonia.
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London
Somme
Bateume
Combles
Triepval
France
Macedonia
Angista
Germany
British repulse German counterattacks on Somme front
The British war office said heavy German counter attacks on the Somme front were repulsed last night. British artillery held firm and consolidated new positions north of the highway between Albert and Ba laume. A raid south of Neuville entered many enemy trenches and took prisoners.
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London
Somme
British War Office
Geramns
Albert
Balaume
Neuville
French and British push lines near Combles and Rancourt
Paris reports French troops east of Combles cooperated with the British to encircle Germans at Bataume and advance their lines though weather slowed operations. North of Rancourt gains noted as well. London notes Bethmann Hollweg hints at resumed submarine warfare and reports ships sunk by mines and torpedoes with Norwegian losses totalling 17.5 million dollars since the war began.
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Paris
Combles
Bataume
Rancourt
London
von Bethmann Holweg
Reichstag
Germany
Rallus
Vindeggen
Lloyds Today
Disputch
Copenhagen
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Rachel
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Orndorff
McVicar
General Assembly
Star
Harloe Bros
Notige
Woopward’s Ice Cream
Senor de la Garza
GMALL
Shrvock
Wire
Lynchburg, Va
Ness
DR. Vishanoff
Crystal
APPLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Philadelphia
Jonathans
Charleston
5. C
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Cincinnati
Vvirginia Spys
Baldwins
Atlanta
Bens
Chicago
New Orleans
Mary Lou Robey
Zelma Carper
Eleanor Cox
St. Paul, Minn
Sara Ward
National Avenue Extended
E. V. Weems
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