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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
2
An old pamphlet promotes limestone phosphate as a universal remedy for headaches and body toxins. It argues headaches arise from Lyter intoxication and blood poisoning, urging daily phosphate between meals to purify the system and restore health, while warning against strong medicines.
Mrs. F L Harris chair of the Conservation of Food and Production Committee reports on county and town efforts to conserve and increase food supplies. She cites canning demonstrations, plans to learn cheese making, and a water glass method to preserve eggs for winter, urging city and county residents to cultivate backyards and city lots to boost output and reduce future shortages.
A farmer discusses keeping Chamberlains remedies at hand for common ailments to avoid trips to town and treat minor illnesses promptly. The list includes Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Chamberlains Cough Remedy Chamberlains Liniment and Chamberlains Tablets. For sale by all dealers.
The notice invites readers to visit their bank today to pen their Liberty Loan subscription and begin funding relief efforts. It urges timely action as campaigns open.
Advice promoting sound sleep and daytime vigor. Claims wakefulness stems from indigestion and constipation and can be relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. Encourages trying a dose to feel better with a clear head and good digestion. Sold by all dealers.
Luther Pannett writes of Roy F DeHaven now at Kelly Field Texas. DeHaven says he is delighted with army life and enjoys aviation section duty. He trains as aero mechanic and will be assigned to a squadron and sent to the front after the course. He praises officers and the care given to recruits.
Public sale authorized by the will of David Fries to be held in Winchester Virginia. The auction lists multiple parcels including a 7 room cottage with outbuildings, a 120 foot frontage Fairfax Lane lot with a blacksmith shop, 33 3/4 acres of wood and timber land, and another 17 1/2 acre timber tract. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance via two notes due in 1 and 2 years with 6 percent interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance.
A wartime era advertisement invites readers to send name and address to receive a mailing case and question blank. It warns against using drugs for chronic troubles and promotes addressing the underlying cause, offering free consultation and guidance toward cure.
Two pens of White Wyandottes headed by cockerels from Charles W Keeler and E B Whimsons yards boast the finest stock. Barred Rocks from Whimsons yard, Black Langshaws and Black Minorcas are listed. Eggs priced 1.00 and 2.00 per 15 eggs, special rates by 100. Call or write A Taylor Ritter care Brill X Ritter.
Mrs. W. E. Harlee of 720 Braddock Street praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache kidney troubles and says they bring beneficial results. The ad notes fifty thousand testimonials nationwide and recommends price 60 cents at dealers.
Six varieties of hens and roosters offered including White Wyandottes Black Minorcas Rose and Single Comb Rhode Island Reds and White and Buff Leghorns at $1 for 15 eggs Baby chicks advertised as good stock and best of winter layers. Address Dollie E Newcome Route 1 city. Orders can be left anywhere in city.
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