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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1917

Page

2

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Winchester Ad

A Master Commissioner in Frederick County Virginia sets a schedule to report assets, liens, and attorney fees in the W R Brown estate with notices to interested parties. The ad includes a Winchester kidney remedy testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills and urging local purchase.

W.R. Brown H. Painter W. H. Painter Admr W. RR. Brown Win Wai Tien Gen‘eral W. R. Brown Winchester J. Horace Lacy, JR Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Ward & Larrick P. G

Toll reductions announced by Valley Turnpike Co

The Valley Turnpike Co announces toll cuts effective September 1. Wagon and buggy rates drop per 5 mile section: 1-horse wagon 5c to 3c. 2-horse wagon 10c to 5c. 4-horse wagon 18c to 10c. 1-horse spring wagon 6c to 3c. 2-horse spring wagon 10c to 5c. Reduced tolls apply to pleasure buggy travel. H. F. Byrd, President.

the Valley Turnpike Co Alley Turnpike CO H. F. Byrd

Page and Baker Depart Atlantic City for Several Weeks

J and Mrs W Nelson and W A Baker left Atlantic City to spend several weeks away.

W. Nelson Page W. A. Baker Atlantic City

Reassuring Chamberlain’s Cholera Remedy Ad

Families keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house for use when needed. It is described as a good investment and a great relief, with a claim of reliability supported by users.

A Splendid Tonic Cardus Ad Promotes Women’s Recovery

A Tennessee woman credits Cardus with curing years of left side pain and weakness after childbirth. She recalls initial partial relief, then a stronger return to health after taking more Cardus, and urges other women to use it for headaches backache sleeplessness and nervousness. The advertisement touts Cardus as a long standing female tonic used by thousands over forty years.

Cardus

Valley Turnpike Gatekeepers Bidders Report

Notice from Valley Turnpike Co asks gatekeepers to stay on duty and have small change ready to minimize toll collection delays. Reports of any failure to perform duties should be reported to President H F Byrd. July 27.

Valley Turnpike Valley Turnpike Company Valley Turnpike CO H. F. Byrd

Virginia Universities Offer Free Tuition to State Students

Announcement from Howard Winston registrar lists University of Virginia departments represented including College Graduate Law Medicine and Engineering. Details free tuition to Virginia students in academic departments with loan funds available. 716 Swood University Va.

Virginia Howard Winston Swood University

All Around the Farm Care of Young Horses in Winter

United States Department of Agriculture guidance on housing foals in winter. Colts may stay in a stable or open shed as long as their quarters are dry sanitary and warm enough. Keep areas clean well bedded disinfect occasionally and watch for lice.

United States Department of Agriculture

Feeding and training foals through their first winter

Guidelines stress avoiding rain exposure for foals, teaching leading and tying, and providing growth-promoting feeds. Emphasizes hay types Timothy alfalfa clover bay, oats, corn fodder, and ground grains with bran or gluten. Warns against overfeeding and silage. outlines winter rations and need for salt water air and exercise.

Remedy for a Work Horse That Loses Appetite

The text advises that a horse with reduced appetite may simply be bored by a single diet. Change the feed promptly and, if no improvement appears, use both a purgative and a tonic. A tablespoonful of aniseed in the feed is recommended as an effective tonic to sweeten the stomach and stimulate appetite.

Feeding the Calf Care and Feeding Guidelines

The calf should begin with skimmed milk and gradually increase the amount. Skim milk can be used up to twenty pounds daily economically and replaced with skim milk when feasible. At two weeks, offer grain and bright clean hay while keeping milk utensils clean with boiling water. Avoid chemicals near milk and never preserve or adulterate it.

Man Withers Molihg Jr Spent Yesterday in Romney

The report notes that Mr aears Molihg Jr spent yesterday in Romney West Virginia with sparse details.

Aears Molihg, Jr Romney W, Va

Just Once Try Dodson's Liver Tone against Calomel

A dated testimonial promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable liver medicine. It claims calomel poisons bones and causes sickness, urging a charge of 60 cents for a bottle and promising to restore energy, cleanse bowels, and keep the family well.

Dodson

Power Franchise Blocked Again in Martinsburg

The Martinsburg City Council deferred a vote on Northern Virginia Power Company of Winchester’s request for an electric light and power franchise. The proposal had waited months and was slated for a third vote, but a motion to defer until September passed.

Northern Virginia Power Company of Winchester Martinsburg W. Va

Grimm resigns from Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider to join Army Remount Station

Mr. Harry Grimm connected with the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company since its start in the city has resigned his position and accepted service with the United States government at the Army Remount Station at Front Royal, Va. He will leave tomorrow for his new duties and is missed by many friends.

Harry Grimm Shenandoah Valley United States Army

Chronic Constipation Cure Ad With Chamberlains Tablets

Advertisement states chronic constipation is hard to cure but can be relieved by Chamberlains Tablets with plain directions on each package. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Minister To Talk On Spiritualism At Gospel Tent

Evangelist Bilwell will speak on The Devil's Masterpiece or Spiritualism-What Is at the gospel tent tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The talk promises important and absorbing discussion with biblical views on the subject. All are invited to attend and hear what the Bible says.

Evangelist Bilwell

Old Men Wishful for Martial Days and Aid to Armies

A reflective piece contrasts aging veterans with youth ready to fight. It imagines bold feats if younger, railing at waning sight and white hair, then urges support for Y M C A. army causes and wartime mobilization through defiant, martial imagery.

Alexander Weds Miss Burgess in Charlottesville Ceremony

Miss Lucile Burgess of Charlottesville and Prof. Fred eric M. Alexander of Winchester were married quietly on July 28 at the bride’s mother’s home near the University of Virginia. The ceremony was by Father F A Rankin. The couple left for Afton and the Virginia Valley and will spend August in Charlottesville before settling in Newport News.

Lucile Burgess Charlottesville Frederic M. Alexander Winchester University of Virginia F. A. Rankin Church of the Holy Paraclete Afton Virginia

Celebrated Birthday of Captain J H Fosnot

Captain J H Fosnot a famed Cumberland Valley Railroad conductor marked his birthday yesterday at his Chambersburg Pennsylvania home. He is among the oldest railroad company employees with wide acquaintance and many friends in Winchester.

J. H. Fosnot Cumberland Valley Railroad Chambersburg Fosnot Winchester

Mrs Williams Recovering After Appendectomy

Mrs. R. Gray Williams underwent a surgical appendicitis operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital and is resting comfortably, showing improvement today. Mrs. Glass and her daughter left Mrs. Coble’s home for Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Lee R. Grim, Union Bank cashier, returned from Atlantic City, as did Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Jolliffe from Atlantic City and Baltimore.

R. Gray Williams Winchester Memorial Hospital Lee R. Grim Union Bank Atlantic City

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Etta Anna Grim Doan U. S W. E. Harlee S. Braddock Hixson National Press Bureau Buffalo N. Y S. Main St N.main St Evening Star Office Winchester Turnpike Boyce Grafton M. P. Lee Mack Noonan FoRee Weeeets Fairmont Huyler’s Martha Washington Fred S. Boyd France Alexander Miss Burgess Mrs. Williams Ladvertise Ford Owners Ford Gemco Ramsburg Auto Supply Co Oakland J. Howard Cather Oakland and Dodge Bros. Motor Cars John M. Miller People’s Bargain Store Bell Phone R. M. Swimley Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland A. Heller & CO Tues-Thur-Sat Brill & Bitter Crystal’ Confectionery J.gooper & Sons
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