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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
4
One year in advance costs 3.00, six months 1.50, three months 0.75, one month 0.25. Consolidated with Morning News Item Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror. The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
A wartime mood surfaces as neighbors chant support for the flag and ready to defend their country. A speaker mocks an opposing view while the crowd grows heated, vowing to stand by the nation and attack any who threaten the flag or country. Walt Mason is quoted on pride and sacrifice.
The piece argues that abolishing whiskey and beer production would conserve grain for human needs during national crisis. It claims moderation benefits the drinker and that prohibiting or reducing alcohol is a prudent step, citing conservative European practice as supportive evidence.
A critical tirade discusses southern leaders Stone Kitchen and Dent as ineffective, laments their inability to lead, and questions why Democrats in Congress do not replace them with wiser voices.
In Cleveland an anti-slacker society of young women denounces men who refuse to go to war. The group claims the motto None but the brave deserves the fair guides true conduct, urging standards high and insisting true men support their country in war or peace. Ohio State Journal notes this as a moral test for men and calls it a judgment from the skies.
A Strasburg Virginia poll of several hundred residents on two war issues was circulated with results sent to Congressman Harrison and the two Virginia senators. The town reportedly voted nearly in favor of the administration’s stance.
Springfield resident David T. Remington long active in Massachusetts politics describes improved health after taking Hood s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills. He cites heart stomach and digestive relief and endurance to walk 11 2 miles round trip. These medicines are sold by druggists.
The Page News and Courier questions Virginia's lawmakers as they consider how to raise and deploy an army for the national war effort. It argues Congress seeks effective pressure on Germany and supports a strong force, noting broad public unity and a unanimous seven billion dollar war appropriation.
The bulletin guides calf nutrition from age two weeks, stressing high quality grain and roughage. It recommends clover or alfalfa hay when available, limit alfalfa to prevent scours, and provide clean, accessible feed using a lattice rack. For six months, calves should receive all quality roughage they will eat clean.
Albin Virginia notes recount Mrs. J eakley and family visiting Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson on Wednesday. Mrs Sarah Hudson ill at A V Hudson home. Stork brought twin girls to Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff on Friday. Fern Luttrell visiting Mr and Mrs Wilber Luttrell. Newton Cather improving after illness. Residents attended the Winchester chautauqua last week.
Miss Ruth Weirich improves after a period of illness. Mr. and Mrs. B J Hillidge of Front Royal visit Mrs Gruver and family. Construction begins on a new graded school with L G Weirich in charge to open by fall term. J S Gruver of Washington and Rev Dr W F Gruver of Martinsburg visit their ill father Jacob Gruver. D G Cooley of Lincoln is a business visitor to Strasburg and stays with his parents B F Cooley.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as reliable after thirty five years, working through the blood to healing mucous surfaces and expelling poison. It promises quick health improvements and invites free correspondence.
The guide advises daily roughage, fresh silage only from the silo, and limiting silage for very young calves. It recommends pasture access in six months, bran and cracked corn as core ingredients, and gradually building grain intake to about three pounds daily by the third month. Dry cows should receive grain during the dry period, with six to eight weeks before calving.
Social notes from Rest Virginia describe Miss May Snapp hosting friends with refreshments. Local residents include Itle Bertha Kline Georgie erce Ridgeway Riley Bitner Dewey Herrell Russell Ridgeway and more. Residents visit relatives in Bainbridge Chambersburg Welltown and Bruce town as church roles and new business ventures appear. The community learns Rev W R Hardesty is reappointed to the Ridgeway circuit.
Marlboro Virginia notes recount visits by Mrs Franck Baker and Miss Martha Baker from Winchester to Mr and Mrs S Brent followed by several trips among Middletown Winchester Stephens City Painter's Hill and Clary. Residents include Mrs Mitchel Roux Mrs James Boggs Mr J C Keeler Mr H N Clagett and others with surveying by A J Tavenner of Winchester.
Rev Mr Grosscup conducted his first service at the White Post church after transfer from the conference. Local visitors include C W Gochnauer of Baltimore and Miss Mamie Denny nursing in Winchester. Several residents and travelers are noted with moves, visits, and teaching assignments in Front Royal Berryville and Chambersburg.
Advertisers offer free services to promote subscriptions as the first issue nears. Indications point to a June 1 public offering with the interim devoted to advertising. The department may face questions about the process and subscriptions.
Public auction in front of Winchester Court House at noon on May 12 1917 offers the late Samuel Mason property at 208 Valley Avenue near Warwick Street. The two story dwelling fronts Valley Avenue with 152 feet and Warwick Street 184 feet, suitable for a plant nursery or multiple building lots. One third cash, balance in one and two years with bonds and insurer deed of trust. Auctioneer Wm Bowen. Trustee M M Lynch.
Eliza Clarke and Hamilton Clarke intend to sell by trustee’s sale on May 12, 1917, at 11 a.m. at a Winchester residence the 60 acre tract with buildings near Gainesboro Virginia. The land adjoins Harry R. Kern and Matthias R. Loy and contains timber. Terms require one third cash, balance in one and two years secured by two purchaser bonds, deed of trust, and insurance on the buildings. M M Lynch, Trustee. William M. Bowen, Auctioneer. 4-11-1s
Citizens are urged to pay poll taxes by May 5 to be eligible to vote in the primary and regular elections. The notice stresses the duty to vote and warns that failure to pay may bar participation in upcoming state and city matters.
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