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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1917

Page

5

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester User

Win chester residents speak in favor of Doan’s Kidney Pills. Miss Julia Jenkins of 1158 S Main St says the remedy relieved back pain after few doses and she recommends it to others. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.

Doan Winchester Julia Jenkins Main St Dean Miss Jenkins Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Plan to Meet Industrial Distress Promoted by H Raynor Green

H Raynor Green of Windsor suggests to President Wilson a program to mobilize all able bodied men aged 16 to 50 not in military service for farm work. Farmers would be paid 2 per day, raising three billion dollars and relieving labor shortages. Automobiles would transport workers. each man would work ten days per year.

H. Raynor Green Winchester Wilson United States Green

Despondent Man Rexrode Ends Life Near Fort Seybert

Gienna Rexrode thirty years old of Pendleton county W V a hanged himself at his home near Fort Seybert after a visit to a physician found him absent from his office He left a family including his father Edward Rexrode three brothers Kenny Wade and Barry Rexrode and a sister Ottie Rexrode He was a Lutheran Church member.

Harrisonburg Gienna Rexrode Fort Seybert Pendleton County W. Va Rexrode Edward Rexrode Kenny Wade Barry Rexrode Miss Ottie Rexrode The Lutheran Church

Clarke Worthington Weds Miss Harrison in Staunton

Announcement cards report the marriage of Miss Rose Beverley Harrison daughter of Judge George Moffitt Harrison Staunton to Clarke Worthington Staunton. The ceremony was held April 18 at the bride's home with Mrs. James Quarles of Louisville as matron of honor and ribbons by Emily Kent Timberlake and Bell. Best man was Mr. Atkinson of Staunton. The wedding draws Virginia society interest.

Rose Beverley Harrison George Moffitt Harrison Staunton Clarke Worthington James Quarles Louisville Emily Kent Timberlake Bell Atkinson Virginia

Town Now Quiet After Big Riot in Staunton

Staunton Virginia peace restored after arrival of T and K company detail at noon Monday. Two troops remain on patrol in Deerfield and at Augusta Wood Products Corporation. Twelve Bulgarian strike leaders sent to Millboro for pay off and advised to seek other work.

Staunton Deerfield Augusta Wood Products Corporation Millboro

Preaching at Round Hill April 26 Fifth Sabbath

There will be preaching at Round Hill on April 26 at 11 a.m. Special collection for the Presbyterian orphanage in Lynchburg Virginia. Alfred Jones signs the notice.

Round Hill Airlock Presbyterian Orphanage Lynchburg Alfred Jones

Do We Want the Chautauqua Back

We urge support for Winchester chautauqua to benefit from music lectures and moral uplift, urging patrons to attend considerately and guarantors to continue backing the program, claiming it enriches the town and should not fail for lack of cooperation.

the Star Winchester Handley Library

Four Fold Benefit Hood Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills

Physicians use combinations when single medicines fail to achieve results. Hood Sarsaparilla cleanses impurities from blood while Peptiron Pills provide a strong iron tonic. Taken before and after meals they offer prompt, permanent benefits and are economical and pleasant.

Independent tobacco makers seek 12 cent tax raise per pound

Washington reports independent tobacco manufacturers urge Congress to raise war revenue taxes to 12 cents a pound on chew, snuff, and smoking tobacco from 8 cents, forecasting about 17 million dollars extra yearly. They oppose 16 cent McAdoo plan citing price hikes. Cigarette makers back 40 percent rise for 15 million dollars. Cigar makers expect an 8 million dollar annual boost.

Washington Congress McAdoo Uncle Sam

American Fruits Grow Well in Chill for Peaches and Pears

The article notes Chu and American varieties of peaches and pears thrive in chilly conditions along with small fruits. It highlights suitability for cultivation and possible regional advantages for growers.

Virginia Women Support National Food Garden Campaign

Virginia Equal Suffrage League members pledge unflagging support to the National Emergency Food Garden Commission. Under Mrs D M Taylor they provide local league presidents and devote their efforts to boost garden production for civilians and the military.

Wiashington Virginia Women of the Equal, Suffrage League National Emergency Food Garden Commission D.M. Taylor State Suffrage Agriculture Committee Virginia Commission Union League

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Reward

One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, used for 35 years, is advertised as the reliable remedy. It claims to act through the blood to cleanse mucous surfaces and heal diseased parts, with promised health improvements after short use. Testimonials are sent free by F J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, sold to all druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Patriots Ignore Advice In War Time Appeal

President Wilson urges universal service and condemns profiteering by middlemen who handle foodstuffs raw materials and manufactured goods. He calls for efficient disinterested service and insists the country expects timely shipments and fair pricing to support the war effort.

Wilson Universal Service

Local Grocer Buys Potatoes at 2 a Bushel in Chambersburg

The Chambersburg Public Opinion notes a grocer paid a farmer 2 a bushel for potatoes delivered to the store and sold them at 3 a bushel the next day. The item questions price controls and cites a request to the Senate for fixed minimum and maximum food prices.

Picroth aAgriculture Houston Senate

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