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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1917

Page

2

Master Commissioner to Sequel Debts in Brown Estate Case

The Court of Frederick County Virginia directs Master Commissioner J Horace Lacy to convene creditors of W R Brown deceased and report assets liens and fair attorney fees. A distribution scheme will be prepared and notices published weekly for four weeks in Winchester newspaper before August 10 1917.

Frederick B . Brown Frederick County W. R. Brown Brown H. Painter Admr W. Brown Winchester J. Horace Lacy Frederick Counginia Wars & Warrick

Doan's Kidney Pills Praised Across Winchester

Mrs. W. B. Harlee of 720 S Braddock St reports strong relief from backache and kidney troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial mirrors widespread endorsements from 50 witnesses nationwide. Price 50 cents at dealers. for the same relief ask for Dan's Kidney Pills by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Winchester U. S Doan S. Herg W. B. Harlee S. Braddock Bt Jame Dan

Goose Raising Practical on Small Farms and Pastures

Geese can be raised in small flocks on general farms with little grain. They thrive on rough pasture and water and can weed cotton fields. In winter they need some roughage and light grains, with open sheds for shelter. Goslings require dry shelter and frequent movement to fresh land for clean grazing.

Surplus Cockerels and Early Fattening in Poultry

A study from the American Agriculturist discusses separating cockerels and pullets for breeding versus meat. Fattening, begun at two to three months, uses cornmeal and skim milk, aiming for broiler or roaster size with efficient feed. Barred Plymouth Rock is highlighted as a popular breed for confinement and brown eggs.

Plymouth Rocks Plymouth

Diets for poultry rations from historical notes

When cost is not prohibitive a satisfactory ration uses 100 pounds of wheat middlings 100 pounds of cornmeal and forty pounds of meat meal or beef scrap moistened with milk or skim milk. A second ration mixes bran cornmeal feed flour meat scraps and linseed meal moistened with milk or water fed twice daily.

Spray the Henhouse and Fattening Fowls Practices

The article advises thorough biannual cleaning and spraying of adult bird quarters using coal tar disinfectants from hardware stores. It also recommends bi monthly spraying for better cleanliness. It explains fattening fowls by confining them ten days and feeding mash food or cornmeal and tallow for tender juicy flesh.

Onions Improve Chick Food in Daily Ration

A sliced onion added to chick feed as a tonic is relished by chicks. The flavor does not affect egg production or table use, and the onions help the young birds stay healthy and grow.

Let The Star Follow You On Your Vacation

A short notice encouraging readers to take The Star along during travel and stay informed on the go. It promotes continued delivery and highlights convenience for vacationing subscribers.

Cardui praised by Marksville woman after relief from back pain

Mrs. Alice Johnson of Marksville describes year of back and side pain that worsened until she began Cardui. After a full bottle she could straighten and felt nearly all pain gone, praising Cardui for restoring strength and health.

Marksville Alice Johnson Cardus Cardui

Classified Ad Offer for Work from National Press Bureau

An intelligent person may earn 100 dollars monthly by corresponding for newspapers. Additional 40 to 50 dollars monthly in spare time. Subjects suggested but not for canvassing. No particulars. National Press Bureau Room 4256 Buffalo New York. Dated June 19 Saturday, six months.

National Press Bureau Buffalo N. Y

Winchester lists of names and residences from 1917 notice

Public notice posting dated August 1 1917 lists residents by name and address in Winchester and nearby towns. Luther Pannet t chairman and Logan R Pay clerk oversee the posting with a long roster of individuals and locations in Virginia and nearby areas.

Luther Pannett Logan R. Pay

Toll Reduction Announced by Valley Turnpike Co

The Valley Turnpike Co announces toll reductions effective September 1 for wagon and buggy travel. One horse wagon drops from 5 to 3 cents per 5 mile section, two horse wagon from 10 to 5 cents, four horse wagon from 18 to 10 cents, one horse spring wagon from 6 to 3 cents, two horse spring wagon from 10 to 5 cents. Annual reduced toll passes will be issued for pleasure buggy travel as before.

the Valley Turnpike Co Valley Turnpike CO

Death of B N Lockhart A Longtime Democratic Leader

B N Lockhart, long time Democratic leader and trusted public servant, served as superintendent of Northwestern district and for about 25 years as justice of the peace. Known as Squire Lockhart he later chaired the Board of Supervisors before retiring. He joined the Confederate army at Civil War outbreak with Captain Fred W Holliday's company.

Northwestern Squire” Lockhart Board of Supervisors

Cleveland Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Product

A Cleveland woman reports four weeks in hospital with chronic pain and faintness in the lower organs. After starting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her condition improved, and she urges others to try it before leaving the drugstore.

Cleveland Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs W. C. Brown 12Th St

Death of Mr. Lockhart — Civil War Veteran Remembered

Mr. Lockhart, grandson of Revolutionary General Josiah Lockhart, died at Rock Enon Springs after a long Civil War era service record. Survived by four sons and four daughters with 35 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren, funeral at Bethel Church with Rev. S J Goode officiating.

Jackson Imboden Mr. Lockhart Josiah Lockhart General Lockhart Frederick County General Washington Ohio River Lickhart Turner Ashby Winchester Grand Camp Virginia United Confederate Veterans Lockhart Catherine Anderson Margaret Triplett Messrs. B. _N. Lockhart, Jr Capon Bridge Bethel Church S. J. Goode Disciples Church of Rock Enon Springs Thomas Morrison William Muse Edgar L. Hook C. W. Whitacre Robert and Joseph Giffin

Railroad supervisor promoted along the Baltimore and Ohio route

Mr E D Calvert, longtime B and O supervisor between Harpers Ferry and Strasburg, is promoted to a similar post between Hagerstown and Reel s Mills Md with Brunswick yards. S J Lichliter’s territory extends from Harrisonburg to Lexington to Harpers Ferry to Lexington. Calvert may move his family to Brunswick. he is a well known railroad officer with many years of service.

E. D. Calvert Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harpers Ferry Strasburg Hagerstown Reel’s Calvert Brunswick

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