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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a standard household remedy for kidney and bladder ailments. It claims 200 years of use, promotes purification of blood, and warns against delays, with money-back guarantees if not as represented.
Winchester and Frederick county residents soliciting subscriptions to the third Liberty loan must report their amounts by Friday afternoon to Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith, chairman of the local committee. An announcement will be made tomorrow night at the Empire and Auditorium. Bell phone No. 2-J available for notices.
At a Bik's Lodge meeting a small attendance subscribed 1700 dollars in Liberty bonds. The drive targets every member to join the One Hundred Per Cent program with a parade and Governor Cornwell speaking Friday the 26th.
Confidential dispatches to the State Department say Germany and Austria have full control of Ukrania, replacing Russian officials with Austrians and Germans. All communications with Russia are cut, and Austrian and German money is the sole medium of trade. Public arrests of native officials are ordered.
The White Post Red Cross chapter will hold a Liberty loan rally and supper at the parish house on Saturday night April 20. Supper from 6 to 8 will precede a patriotic rally featuring speakers Hon. Robert Louis Hines of Louisiana and Hon. R Gray Williams of Winchester. The meeting aims for every family representation in the third Liberty loan.
Report notes death for murder on the vessel and possible mutiny risk if the guard remains vigilant. Questions arise about what happened after the action, as fuel supplies are insufficient to reach the ocean. Authorities investigate statements from people claiming knowledge of the ship’s disappearance.
Paris reports infantry actions along the Picardy front with German attacks repulsed. Raids occurred east of Courieres forest Verdun area and near Mantoup all were defeated, with several prisoners taken. Northwest of Rheims and in Lorraine raids succeeded against German troops. A detachments failed to reach our line in Corpeny and were dispersed. Sergt. Frederick G. Nail returns to Camp Joseph E. Johnston after visiting his parents in Jacksonville Florida.
A Hinton Virginia reader testifies to Dreco herbal medicine easing stomach trouble backache and weakness enabling her to do housework with ease. She credits gas relief appetite return and overall renewed energy noting its availability through local druggists and Winchester recommendation.
An old advertisement touts Jadwiton’s Dandeline as a simple cheap remedy for dandruff and hair growth. It claims a small bottle yields glossy, abundant hair within minutes and visible new growth after about two weeks, with promises of stopping hair loss and improving scalp health.
Trustee announces sale of a valuable Frederick County farm, 221 acres near Opequon Creek seven miles from Winchester. Sale set for April 20 1918 at 11 a.m. in front of Winchester Court House. Terms: one third cash with balance in one and two equal annual payments or all cash. Property includes barn and outbuildings, parcels tied to prior deeds, with buyers securing bonds or full cash option.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to moisten hair with Danderine and comb through small strands. It promises soft shiny hair in moments and hints at a delightful surprise for those who try the remedy.
Fragmentary report notes a sauce sale by multiple dealers labeled Ardor Beneath. Readers are urged to visit local shops including several named outlets to discover pricing and availability during a limited regional event.
Public sale of F A Shryock property includes a seven room house with electric lights on Valley 2nd St and a lot on the east side of Valley Avenue. Also a warehouse 100 by 30 feet with one half undivided interest. sale terms require one third cash and the rest by two bonds over two years with 6 percent interest. Special Commissioner Harry F R Kern appointed. clerk P H Gold.
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