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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
2
H Hillyard of 606 S Kent St testifies after five years that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his back and kidney pain. He says damp days worsened pains in his back hips and shoulder blades and credits the remedy sold at all dealers.
A state team representing the emergency drive of the men and mil lions movement from Churches of Christ will present a stirring program at Galilee Church of Christ Sunday April 28 at 3 p m. Speakers include President J T T Handley and Prof Bruce Kershner with district and state officers. A second tour of churches is planned for May 5 and the Baptville drive was postponed to May evening due to a storm.
The prompt requests the borrower to decide the Liberty loan amount today and begin organizational plans. It mentions contacting the bank to finalize the loan and starting a social event or fundraiser ball as part of the process.
An old health ad claims drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning cleanses the stomach and liver, purifies the bowels, and renews energy. It asserts improved appetite and clearer skin with daily use for a week, costing little per dose.
A Moorefield, West Virginia resident defends a local merchant against a newspaper article calling him “the meanest man in the United States.” The writer, GEO. W. PETZER, argues the piece is unfounded, harms town reputation, and praises merchants for wartime contributions and Liberty bonds.
A Buffalo man testifies to months of intense eczema pain ending after using Peterson's Ointment. The ad claims hundreds of testimonials and guarantees the treatment for eczema, itching, and related skin conditions.
A reader testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from backache nervousness and headaches. The ad encourages other women to try the remedy and offers contact details for the Lydia E Pinkham Med Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia dated April 4 1918 M M L Lynch Special Commissioner offers two building lots at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at 1 pm on Saturday May 25 1918. Lots on Highland Avenue and Kern Street each 35 by 100 feet may be sold separately or as a whole. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal yearly installments secured by a deed of trust. Bond with approved security required. J B Beverley Clerk of Court certifies.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia an order refers the Nelson Ashton estate to Master Commissioners. The commission asks for a report on real and personal property, division feasibility, creditor accounts, unpaid taxes, and other pertinent matters. A May 22, 1918 hearing is set in Winchester to execute the order with parties and creditors summoned.
An old style advertisement urges readers to send five cents for a trial package from Foley Co at Sheffield Ave Chicago. The mail order pitch lists Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pill and Foley Cathartic tablets and notes the products are sold everywhere.
In a populist call, Uncle Sam urges every American to invest in liberty bonds. Government leaders back a broad campaign to fund wartime needs, emphasizing nationwide participation and patriotic duty.
An odd wartime exchange shows Kaiser William II seeking Satan’s counsel on waging total war. The Devil, identified as Mr Woollrow Wilson, retorts that Americans will intensify the fight, promising harsher consequences for Germany and inviting the Kaiser to prepare for a grim confrontation with the United States.
B G Dunlap of Winchester long worked at Virginia Woolen Mills and suffered severe digestion, rheumatic pains, biliousness, and fainting spells. After using herbal medicine Dreco he reports rapid relief, four pounds gained, and urges others to try the remedy.
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