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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
4
Boyd R Richards declares his candidacy to represent Frederick County and the City of Winchester in the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary on August 7 1917.
The Washington Star argues the United States must strike hard and quickly by deploying a large enough National Army in France to overwhelm Germany. It warns delaying drafts will aid the enemy and urges immediate full mobilization beyond the initial 687,000 men.
Nemo's Notes recalls a 25 000 member movement, about a quarter of the population, driven largely by women who organized Red Cross activities. It notes a massive 20 000 strong war parade, Virginia city chapters led by women, and men answering the women’s call with devotion to surgical dressings hospital garments and fundraising across Lynchburg Fredericksburg and other southern cities.
The article notes Southern women aiding war work and Red Cross efforts before U.S. entry, citing Japan’s Red Cross growth and Stonewall Jackson’s 1862 orders protecting medical staff. It recalls Clara Barton’s push for an American Red Cross and reflects on the value of kind words and loyalty in wartime bonds.
Special commissioner offers at public auction three tracts of land on Cedar Creek near Meadow Mills Frederick County Virginia totaling about sixty acres. Property to be sold as a whole with three installments: one-third cash on sale day and two equal annual payments secured by bonds and a deed of trust. Sale in front of Winchester Court House at noon.
In a reflective column a plain man is praised for steadiness amid war, drawing comparisons to the French spirit. The writer urges self sacrifice, frugality, and support for democracy, arguing women and labor share burdens and that unity will curb tyranny. A critique on sun exposure highlights clothing and parasol use, urging women to protect themselves outdoors. A Saturday night verse closes with a moral about harvests and shared duty.
In Ernstown and surrounding areas on Sunday Mrs. Crisman hosted Phil Grisman his daughters and Flossie Khur from Winchester. Rev Dr Alfred Jones was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment. Martinsburg guests visited the Cammer home and Jennie Jenkins with her son John.
Miss Rose Janney returns from Baltimore after treatment at the Baltimore Eye Hat and Throat Hospital by Dr John R Winslow. Benefited by the operation, she hopes for continued improvement and has many friends wishing her well.
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