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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
Berlin insists Germany never violated the Prussian treaties of 1785 1799 and 1828 and says the United States violated the agreements by denying German ships departure from American ports at the war’s start. The exchange follows Washington’s refusal to reaffirm the treaties.
Ruth Law the world’s premier aviatrix arrived in New York from France and said she will enlist in the aviation corps if permitted. She spent two months on the fighting front observing aircraft and test flew a Moravine machine, noting unprecedented speed.
Virginia pacifists pressing Congress to stay out of war drew a sharp rebuke from Representative Carter Glass of Lynchburg. A Roanoke pacifist letter urged mobilizing potato patches over troops, and Glass answered by recalled Patrick Henry’s patriotism versus a potato patch.
An old fashioned mustard paste alternative Musterole relieves sore throat bronchitis and chest congestion. It penetrates with a gentle tingle loosening soreness and drawing out pain. The white oil of mustard ointment targets coughs stiffness headaches and rheumatic pains.
At the Rockingham Dental Association annual meeting a resolution pledging free dental service to members of any military organization formed in Harrisonburg city or Rockingham County was adopted. A committee led by Dr. W. T. Lineweaver and Dr. W. B. Fahrney will extend the offer to proper authorities if militia companies are organized. An invitation was extended to the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association to meet in Harrisonburg next year.
Mrs. Burwell wins temporary alimony and fees in Clarke County Circuit Court Berryville. Judge Henry H. Holt awards $100 attorney's fees $100 costs and $30 per month until the divorce suit is heard likely in early June.
Government scientists study Easter lily cultivation and bloom improvements noting American stock outperforms foreign. A Washington Sunday Star April 8 report highlights Jittle Edger Triplett son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Triplett recovering from pneumonia and improving significantly.
A 1917 trial revealed a man carried four quarts of whiskey in his handbag and another quart in his coat pocket for his family's use. An appeal argued the Legislature lacked authority to prohibit liquor transport beyond one quart for non sale. The defendant challenged the Mapp law as unconstitutional for an unsummarized personal-use provision.
The family of Mrs. Charlotte Grubb expresses gratitude for the kindnesses shown during their bereavement due to her illness and death. They thank friends neighbors and for the flowers sent by her children.
The Washington and Lee University student body adopted resolutions urging the adjutant-general to set up an officer reserve training corps on campus. The trustees offered use of the university laboratory and equipment to the War Department. Harry Chapman bought an Overland car.
CHARLOTTESVILLE Va April 5 Col J A Cole retired Army Officer designated to take charge of military training at the University of Virginia confers with the military council. Nearly 1100 students at the state university will undergo training for a reserve officer corps registration in progress.
The article describes underway efforts to bring prominent speakers to discuss broader civic life and development. It notes lessons from other cities, centralized work through the chamber of commerce, and an educational campaign to awaken citizen involvement and build a strong, cooperative community ready to tackle business and social needs.
Miss Augusta Conrad was elected secretary and Miss Frances P. Page treasurer as Winchester women organize a branch with monthly meetings for dressings and a first Wednesday full-branch meeting. An executive committee of five selects officers and oversees packing and inspection. The treasury shows 44 dollars and organizers urge broad participation in the patriotic movement to enroll many women.
Cautionary note on adopting others methods and observing their success. The text then praises Chamberlain’s Tablets as effective for biliousness and constipation and suggests people follow the example. Available for sale at all druggists.
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