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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
A local resident, H W McDonald, recounts a dramatic recovery from chronic stomach trouble after taking the Dreco medicine. He reports gaining 20 pounds, renewed appetite, and overall health, urging others to try the remedy dispensed by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming rapid removal of dandruff and itching within ten minutes and regrowth of fine new hair after weeks use. It touts glossy, abundant hair, easy application, and inexpensive bottles from drug stores as proof of transformation.
A view argues that a garden should not be treated as wild growth nor as mere architectural ornament. The balance ensures harmony, else the builder’s work fails to yield a picture artists will want to reproduce.
The Virginia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met in Petersburg for its annual session. Mrs. Campbell of Wytheville urged chapters to subscribe surplus funds to the third Liberty Loan and persuade communities to invest, stressing the war effort and national defense.
Special commissioner announces public auction of multiple parcels in Winchester Frederick County Virginia beginning 11 a m April 12 1918. Properties include a 50 by 83 foot lot with grist mill machinery a Cork Street lot with stable a northeast corner East and Baker streets lot a North Kent Street frontage and a Valley Avenue lot plus a large Cumberland Valley warehouse interest and a B and O railroad warehouse. Sale terms require one third cash and two promissory bonds with 6 percent interest secured by deed of trust.
A Washington Star debate notes a man’s exceptional memory and control, describing his ability to remember anything he selects. The remark highlights his trained recall and suggests extraordinary mental discipline.
April notices show sales by Mrs. Jos. M Fant near Wadesville with rails or shine horses Jersey cows C I hogs and implements. R J Madison two miles north of Swimley Station on the Houck farm with horses cattle hogs sheep and implements. J J Giffen Round Hill offers cows buggy harness fittings and household goods.
Special Commissioner of Frederick County Virginia will sell at public auction a house and half acre lot on Back Street in Middletown. The sale takes place April 18 1918 at 11 a.m. at the County Court House Winchester cash on day of sale. J W Baker Deputy Clerk confirms bond and authority of decree Richard Wells Admr vs William Wells et al.
Age no bar as all ages suffer kidney issues from backache to dropsy. David Hamilton of 4120 BE Cork St reports Doan’s Kidney Pills cured his weak kidneys and nightly awakenings. Wester Milburn Co. advertises the remedy at 60 cents at all dealers in Buffalo New York.
Claims to keep cough loose and aid ex pectoration. Describes it as excellent and available for sale by all dealers.
By authority of the will of David Fries recorded in Will Book No.6 page 400 in the corporation court of Winchester the undersigned will sell at public auction in front of the Frederick County County Court use in Winchester Virginia beginning at 11 o clock A M the listed property.
A Fairfax Lane and Fairmont Avenue sale on April 20 1918 lists multiple parcels in Winchester Virginia including a seven room cottage with outbuildings a blacksmith shop and two smaller lots. Tracts include 3344 acres and 1734 acres of wood and timber land with one third cash and two bonds for the rest under a deed of trust. Administrators David Fries John Streit and others oversee the sale.
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