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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1916

Page

2

Public Sale of Morgan A. Orndorff Farm

Public sale conducted by trustee Herbert S. Larrick in Frederick County Virginia. In front of the County Court House Winchester on Saturday August 19 1916 at 11 oclock a m the Morgan A Orndorff farm is offered one third cash day of sale with the balance in two equal annual installments evidenced by purchaser bonds bearing date of sale and interest from that date with deed of trust and insurance on buildings.

Morgan A. Orndorff Frederick County Virginia Winchester John Wotring Herbert S. Larrick Tange Charles'Town W.va Harry Keiter C. F. Keiter Kearneysville W. Va Circuit Court Frederick Cuatotolapan Sugar Co. (Inc Winchester Star County of Frederick

Mange in Horses An Eruptive Contagious Disease

Mange is a highly contagious eruptive disease in horses caused by minute insects that burrow into the skin. Symptoms include irritation, weight loss, rubbing against stalls, pimples, hair loss, and dry skin. treatment calls for isolating the horse, washing with soap and water, then applying a mixture of linseed oil tar and sulphur. Cleanse all gear used on the animal before reuse.

Ways of Handling Manure by Three Farmers

Three farmers show different manure handling methods. Farmer A spreads on the wagon and unloads in 82 minutes, B takes 28 minutes, C 2 minutes. Totals show per load costs and 200 load figures, with spreader payback discussed.

Farmer B

Control squash vine borer pest in gardens

The squash vine borer destroys melons cucumbers squashes and pumpkins by boring through stems and leaf stalks. It is a hard pest to control and spraying yields no relief. About the

Squash Vine Borer Life Cycle and Control

Farm Life notes a squash vine borer with stages from male moth to eggs and full grown larva. The only remedy is to cut out affected vine parts, rotate crops, lightly harrow fields in fall, plow six inches deep in spring, or cover vines to encourage new roots. If the borer severs the plant from the original root the pest can still survive until controlled.

Keep Horse Stables Clean and Daily Care Benefits

Daily cleaning of horse stables prevents disease and improves comfort. Regular brushing, currycombs, and timely waste removal save bedding and time, while up to date litter carriers speed work and help keep the barn orderly.

Good Milk Cows Essential on the Farm

The article argues that keeping good milk cows ensures cheap wholesome food for the family. It emphasizes savings on bills and positions milk as a superior substitute for costly purchased foods and stresses the need for many milch cows on every farm.

Chilling Causes Trouble Among Wet Chickens

A fragment notes wet chicks become chilled leading to digestive troubles. It hints at health concerns for young poultry when moisture and cold exposure occur. References to chilling and digestive issues suggest care needed in handling and housing chicks to prevent illness.

Woman recovers health after Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Jamaica resident Mrs JL Burnham credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long lasting head and backache dizziness and nervous weakness. She used the remedy three times daily after meals and before bed and keeps a bottle at home. The advertisement urges other women to write for information and to share testimonials.

Jamaica Lydia E. Pinkham JL. N. Burnham Globe Ave N.Y

Martin to Campaign for Trinkle in Virginia District

Senator Thomas S. Martin of Virginia will actively support the Ninth Congressional district race to defeat C Bascom Stemp and help elect a solid Democratic delegation. He will assist in organizing the district and will personally go on the stump for E Lee Trinkle.

Washington Thomas S. Martin Virginia C. Bascom Stemp House E. Lee Trinkle Martin Trinkle

Major Trotter Falls In Battle

Major William Alexander Trotter of Charlottesville Virginia, famed in Virginia horse shows, was killed July 12 at Tricourt France. He served with the Royal Leicestershire, and died when a German shell hit a British trench. He had enlisted after visiting England at war’s start and refused all leaves. He was nephew of Lord Blomfield and married to Miss Cameron Browning. Mrs. Trotter reports he was buried at Tricourt with full military honors.

Washington William Alexander Trotter Charlottesville Virginia Horsie Tricourt France Royal Leicestershires Trotter Europe England Lardy Blomfield Cameron Browning West Virginia

Faces Combination in Bid for Short and Long Term Seats

The article argues a combined ticket of Senator Early for the short term and Senator Downing for the long term. It contends electing a man for only weeks yields no real benefit and urges voters to choose the best candidate for the appropriate term.

Senator Early Senator Downing Congress Senator Farly Downing

Judge Harrison Seeks Voters With Three Decades of Public Service

The candidate presents a thirty year public record and asks voters to judge him on merit rather than slogans. The author questions political tactics and whether voters can be guided by individual merit in a contested race.

Cox Harrison Tim

Films of Chaplin mustache captured by Civil War company

Kodak reels taken by Capt Robert Y Conrad of Company I Second Virginia Regiment now encamped at Brownsville Texas arrived in Winchester. Among them a striking image shows Corporal Lee Coble with a notably well grown Charlie Chaplin mustache. Prints are on exhibit at Barr's photograph gallery and will be shown to visitors calling.

Kodak Robert Y. Conrad Virginia Regiment Brownsville Texas Winchester Lee Coble Charlie Chaplin Barr Will Jbe

Foley’s Honey and Tar Parents’ Favorite Cold Remedy

A promotional note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cold remedy for children with no opiates or habit forming drugs. It claims quick relief for both summer colds and long lasting coughs and says the product is sold everywhere.

Foley

Blue-Eyed Men Poor Husbands

Cleveland August 18 Unfaithfulness lurks behind blue eyes. Bradley Hull attorney for the Cleveland Humane Society says 75 percent of husbands who forsook wives or children in seven years are blue-eyed men. He asserts he has figures to prove this.

Cleveland Bradley Hull Cyy d. Hull Cleveland , Humane Society Hull

Typhoid in July: Rural Virginia Health Bulletin

State Board of Health notes July typhoid figures show a mid summer peak but rural areas remain comparatively healthier. Urban districts expect higher totals. improved sanitation and sewerage in cities already reduce typhoid spread in many rural counties.

Virginia State Board of Health Bulletin of the Board Walter

Barley Weds J E Quisenberry in Washington

Miss Katie Barley daughter of the late Captain Lewis D. Barley of Lexington married Mr. John Edward Quisenberry of Lexington in Washington last Saturday August 12. Announcement in Lexington surprised friends. Capt Barley and family once lived near Mrs Katie Bush on North Braddock Street. Mrs Quisenberry was popular in Winchester during her residence there.

John Edward Quisenberry Lexington Katie Barley Lewis D. Barley Washington Barley Katie Bush North Braddock Street Quitsenberry Winchester

Preaching in County August 20 at Macedonia and Carpers Valley

Official notice lists Sunday services at Macedonia 3 30 p m and Carpers Valley 8 p m with a quarterly conference at the parsonage on Tuesday August 22 at 2 30 p m All members requested to attend E W Brubaker Pastor Clean up your backyard

Macedonia Carpers Valley E. W. Brubaker

Acids in the System and Swift Specific Claim

Acids in the body poison the blood and cause numerous diseases affecting skin heart brain and nerves. Purify blood and eliminate acids to cure troubles. Swift Specific Company claims S. S. S. has purified and nourished blood for over a half century as a vegetable tonic. Contact 93 Swift Specific Co Co Atlanta Ga for medical advice.

Andés S.S. x Medical Department Swift

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Etta Anna Grim Fniversity of Public School System of Middleway Middleway and Charlestown Pike Ocean Ave South Carolina Tennessee Ave Atlantic City N. J Beach Dunlop Hotel R A. Stryker Capon Springs United States E. S. Fletcher W. V Major Trotter Company I J. E. Quisenberry Washington, D.C Washington Market Company Free Insurance Washbington Market Company F.calley Colilto Buffalo Huntsberry Winchester Steam Laundry Winchester Gas Company S. Wastingston St Reservoir Park Barton & Barton, Attys G. P. Read, Inc Duane St New York Sage Sts Quating Atte Irs Jo Lb. Gardner Refuge Geo. A. Sampsell Stephens City
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