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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
5
A Worcester discussion outlines a serious, community driven effort not to be run by a few. April 30 to May 5 membership drive will precede a nationwide nine-director ballot. Members will nominate nine directors from a list of all members, with the top twenty seven voting again to select the final nine.
A speaker argues the directors will serve the membership and enact their will. He says the community shapes the chamber’s platform through member suggestions and votes. He notes underdevelopment of local resources and brain drains, urging programs to keep talent and money in town with long term aims and annual committees.
Mrs. S H Miller spent winter with her sister on Franklin street and goes to Winchester to stay until June 1 with daughter Mrs G M Hansbrough. Mr Miller a government inspector is transferred to California and will visit his Winchester daughter before leaving. Harrisonburg News Record.
American peaches pears and small fruits grow well in Chili. Advertise your spring goods.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington refused to suspend increased rates on apples and pears in less-than-carload lots from Virginia to Carolina and Georgia. Traffic interests had petitioned for suspension, noting heavy shipments through Norfolk and Richmond to southern points and storage in Virginia centers. The ruling does not prevent later formal complaint if merchants pursue the case.
A. Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky reports his daughter recovered from kidney illness after using Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys, relieve bladder trouble, rheumatic pains, backache and sore muscles. Mrs D H Bragonier returns to her North Braddock Street home after winter with relatives in Zanesville Ohio.
Winchester resident Miss Julia Jenkins of 1158 Main St reports relief from back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges prompt attention to kidney symptoms and claims the product is highly recommended. Price 50 cents at dealers from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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