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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
4
The Star announces it will limit space for communications and reserves the right to cut material. All future communications must be signed with the writer's full name for publication at the bottom of the article.
The Register from Shepherdstown West Virginia argues that former President Roosevelt acts as a common scold while Taft supports Liberty bonds and the war effort. It notes Roosevelt's constant criticism contrasts with Taft's constructive civic work and claims the public largely ignores Roosevelt's scolding.
A fragmented verse set contrasts dumb animals with humans and war’s grim notes. It muses on horses, cows, and mules, asking if critters sense humor or the cruel world, reflecting on labor, fate, and an appetite for meaning in a chaotic era.
A veteran writer flags naval training themes in Roycroft pieces on Annapolis commandant Captain Louis M. Nulton and Admiral leadership. He praises discipline, warns of future sea duty, and urges Winchester youth to model character, studying and shunning liquor while imagining a proud future in public service.
A short, promotional note claims a 35 cent item or a dollar for extra bottles can ease itching and heal most skin diseases. It touts cleansing and soothing properties, non greasiness, and low cost, citing the 57 W. Rose Co. in Cleveland Ohio as a distributor. It also includes unrelated war and moral commentary and a Sunday meditation poem.
Special Commissioners under a decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Va will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester County Court House on Saturday May 25 1918 at 11 o clock AM the lot on south side of W Hart St improved by an eight room frame house. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds secured by deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneer Roy P Duvall. Clerk J B Beverley certifies bond approved.
A notice notes new shipments arriving with sugar salt corn meal hominy water white oil and gasoline in tank cars along with broad stocks of general merchandise groceries provisions and dry goods to be found this side of the Eastern markets.
R T McVicar announces removal of his auto and carriage trimming business to Jenkins and Dunlap’s old stand opposite the B&O Railroad freight depot. He invites customers to have their cars checked and repaired while in town.
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