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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
5
President Wilson reportedly plans a second major draft of American fighters. A proclamation would notify 800000 registered men to prepare for service. The first call to camps under the second drift aims for about 150000 men to start moving late this month, with 300000 to 400000 expected before July 1.
Gross Junction Virginia April reports Mrs. G T Reynolds improves at home. Social ties include Miss Myrtle Scrivener and others visiting at J J Shanholtz home. School closings due April 12 Cross Junction and April 13 for Railroad Union. Local farmers report favorable weather for spring plowing while families travel to Winchester and nearby areas.
A fragment hints at a detective tale praising sharp analysis and intuition. The text mentions Washington and a formal title style, suggesting a crime fiction piece praised for its methodical mystery solving.
The Winchester Common Council orders a special election on April 16, 1918, to decide if the city may tax for compensation to condemn land needed to widen Water Street from Loudoun to Indian Alley. The vote will appear on ballots with For or Against tax to acquire land.
Patent medicine notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to aid liver function and relieve dullness and poor appetite. Claims quick benefit and widespread sale by all vendors.
Virginia Daughters of the Confederacy chapters adopt resolutions protesting the Boston UDC chapter against military bands playing Marching Through Georgia. The protests claim the tune humiliates southern troops in camps and recalls the contentious march to the sea, deeming it discourteous.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals voided the state liquor law, ruling liquor violations can only be tried in federal tribunals. The decision holds the prohibition act unconstitutional for conflict with the Reed Jones amendment and will influence other prohibition state cases.
New Calotabs branded as modern calomel replacement praised for mild cleansing effects. One tablet at bedtime supposedly purges the system by morning, leaving appetite strong and digestion refreshed. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with money back guarantee if not delighted.
Mrs. B F Solenberger and two children Esther and Ansel return home after seven weeks with Cedar Rapids Iowa and Mr and Mrs J S Stamey in Winchester. Miss Katharine Reardon spent time with G Fries family. Miss Marjorie Reardon of Washington visited cousins Mr and Mrs Thomas Reardon.
Marlboro notes record visitors including H Shull and Miss Magei er of Winchester and Mr and Mrs Hu Het visiting Mr and Mrs April 11 H Funkhous and Mrs ry of Middistown visiting Mrs amison on Sunday M Marvel of Re v P P Smith Mrs ral days with her father Mr Jone seo.
Mr. and Mrs. James Boggs visited Mrs. S C C Fisher on Sunday. Mr. E M Funk of Middletown was here on business Saturday. Mrs S S Brent gs visiting her brother Frank Laker in Winchester. Mr and Mrs H E B Shull and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H N Clegett. Mer and Mrs F H Shull visited in Winchester on Saturday. Mrs B P Ward visiting Mr R J Pangte. Mr Judson Pangle of Bridgeport Conn visited Mr FE P Ward last week.
Chambersville Virginia residents share a busy Sunday with relatives and friends from Clear Brook Ridgeway WwW Winchester and Star Tannery. Visitors include the Hoopers Hawkins Keckleys and Giffins among others with ongoing family greetings and cross county travel.
Fragments note residents at work on spring plowing and social visits. Mrs. B Larrick spends time with her daughter in Gore. Misses Gertrude Pope and Eva Hicks were callers last Monday afternoon.
A notice lists sermons and church events next Sunday including preaching at Pleas ant Valley Little Mountain Church at 10 20 a m and Mt Otis at 7 20 p m led by pastor Rev W H Sampsell with the Sunday service organized then.
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