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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1917

Page

2

Notice of Master Commissioner Appointment in Fries Estate

In Winchester Virginia the Court of Corporation enters decree directing Master Commissioner to value real estate of Jesse Fries and Beulah D Fries and report rents taxes and liens. Notice to lienholders and parties in interest to appear September 11 1917 and proceed with the reference as published in Winchester newspapers.

Cob S. Fries Corporation Court Reed Ja- Fries Beulah D. Fries Ad Commission Winchester Inia Jacob S. Fries Beulah D

Meatless Tuesday Proposed to Cut War Meat Use

The United States considers a national meatless Tuesday as part of the food administration campaign to conserve supplies. If ordered, hotels restaurants dining cars and clubs nationwide would serve no meat on Tuesdays, while public appeals and driven by patriotism would urge households to observe the ban.

National Food Administration America Food Administration

President to rule on exemptions in draft for married men

Washington Aug 21 A final ruling on exemptions for married men in the selective draft will come from the President this week. The White House notes a decline in telegrams on the topic and expects the decision to be issued as a letter to Secretary of War Baker. The ruling may also settle the status of dental and medical students policemen and firemen.

Washington White House Weeks War Department Baker

Seven Children Become Orphans After Railroad Accident

Levi Milburn an assistant foreman on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died after a train struck him while riding a speeder near Sir John's Run. The 39 year old Frederick County native left a wife who died a week earlier and seven children left orphans. He is survived by his parents and five sisters and one brother. The funeral was held at Pine Grove Church.

Levi Milburn Baltimore and Ohio Frederick County Martinsburg Milburn Sir John’s Run Winchester Pine Grove Church Milmurn Eva Marple Richard Milburn DeHaven Earl Milburn Hayfield Annie Unger Lizzie Milburn Ella Milburn Edith Milburn Grace Milburn

Lemon Lotion Promises Skin Whitening and Softening

Advertisement explains making a cheap lemon skin lotion using three ounces of orchard white and two lemons to create a quarter pint of beautifier. It claims to bleach freckles and tan, soften rough skin, and bring out roses, urging daily massage to face neck arms and hands.

Plan Push by States Shipping Board and National Defense Council

A brief item notes the States Shipping Board and the Council of National Defense advancing a coordinated plan. The paragraph implies a wartime mobilization or economic management effort led by these agencies.

States Shipping Board Council of National Defense

Families Keep Chamberlain’s Remedy for Household Suffering

Many households keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Col ic and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand as a reliable investment that saves them from much hardship. Ask any user of it about its reliability and effectiveness.

Local visitors stop in Richmond and Braddock Heights

Mrs. Melvin Flegenheimer returns to Richmond after summer with her mother Mrs. S H Hable on East Water Street. Mrs. D Davis Brown of Philadelphia and Miss Elizabeth Miller of Hagerstown are guests of Mr. H J Guyer on Braddock Heights.

Philip Williams United States Naval Reserves Shirley Carter West Water Street Melvin Flegenheimer Richmond, Va S. H. Hable East Water Street D. Davis Brown Philadelphia Elizabeth Miller Hagerstown H. J. Guyer Braddock Heights

Fleet of Barges Relieve Congestion

Government fleet of barges to be used on inland waterways was proposed by Secretary Redfield to relieve heavy railroad freight congestion. He planned to arrange a meeting with the United...

The Star Washington Secretary of Commerce Redfield United

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Cleansing

An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a humane alternative to calomel. It warns calomel’s dangers causes bone necrosis and salivation, then claims the vegetable tonic cleanses the liver, eases headaches, and boosts energy with a money back guarantee.

Dodson Sonal Money Back

Valley Evap. Co. handles culls from apples

The evaporator business focuses on processing culls from apples in the valley. Keeping the culls cleaned up and managed is the priority for Valley Evap. Co and C. V. R. R. Yards.

Ted Valley Evap. CO C. V. R. R. Yards

Winchester firm advertises barrels and prompt delivery

Est er Cooperage Co of Winchester Virginia offers barrels with prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. Ward has gone to New York for a few days.

Ester Cooperage Co Winchester Virginia Ward New York

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