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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
3
The Smith Form a Truck offers eight interchangeable farm bodies for Ford Maxwell Dodge Chevrolet Buick or Overland chassis enabling instant changes without tools. It promises 12 to 18 mpg and 12 to 15 mph with 6000 to 8000 miles per tire set while cutting manure hay and crop transport costs.
Daily quotations show winter wheat flour at 11.50 per bushel retail, spring wheat flour 13.50, cracked corn 8.50, middlings 3.00, bran 2.50, rye 1.35, butter 0.70, creamery butter 20.00 wholesale, potatoes 15.00 per bushel, oats 41, timothy hay 43, mix hay 43, with noted potential price errors acknowledged by The Star.
A fragmented price list shows potatoes by the bushel and live chickens with mentions of hens and hams. The text is incomplete but indicates market rates or stock items common to a farm or store ledger.
Baltimore markets close with corrected figures across commodities. Butter near 39 and 37. cattle shows choice steers 12.00 and cows 8 to 8.50. hogs 20.00. sheep 4.50 to 9.50. corn 9 dollars. hay No 1 timothy 22. poultry counts include young chickens and old roosters with varied prices.
Mr and Mrs Wirstan Ahremer of Akron Ohio are visiting the former's mother Mrs Hanrietta in his city Miss Lily H Baker has returned from Sewanee Tenn where she has been spending some time as guest of Miss Rose Lovebl
A vintage ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel claiming it cleanses the liver, eases constipation, and restores energy by morning. The pitch guarantees money back if not effective and notes pleasant taste suitable for children, with druggists selling a 50 cent bottle.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Grace Henry of Baltimore to Raymond S. Scherer of Allentown Pa. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs Tillie Henry’s home. The bride is the daughter of the late Hugh Henry and granddaughter of Mrs L A Henry. The groom serves in Company I Fifth Maryland Regiment and may proceed to France soon.
Rev G Oliver Wing of St Pauls A M E Church announced a special sermon in his church at 8 o clock tomorrow evening on The Bald Headed Man. He will also preach at 11 a m inviting the public to worship and promising a cordial welcome.
The Star reports Secretary McAdoo expects a 4 billion dollar Liberty Loan at 4 percent next month to cover rising August war expenditures. Congress must authorize rate and amount changes as allied demands grow, with loans already surpassing the first Liberty Loan. Also noted are personal notes on a family visiting Newville, Pennsylvania.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Bertha H. McIntosh to Mr. Paul B. Sanford in a quiet Thursday evening ceremony at the United Brethren Church parsonage on Norsh avenue. The couple, both of this city, were joined by Rev. George W. Stover.
President Wilson approved a campaign to exempt men with wives and dependents from the first draft. He said marriage alone should not decide exemption and that draft boards should determine dependency. He asked Secretary Baker to study the issue and ensure boards do not compel men with dependents to serve.
A license issued in the clerk's office names Henry Humphries and Miss Mary Magdaleng Root as the betrothed couple. The bride hails from Woodstock Virginia, with residence in Winchester recently. The groom is a native of Augusta County, Va. Mr and Mrs Clarence Oates on honeymoon return to Morgantown and visit Chambersville, Va.
Mrs E M Stottlemmer left for Frederick Maryland and Miss Martha Perse Higslop returned to Chester Pennsylvania after visiting Mrs Alexander Barrie on Amherst street. Virginia Ely returned to Barnesville Ohio after visiting the Wood family near town. Mr Taylor Spence and daughter returned to Redlands California after visiting his sister Mrs John Murnau on North Kent street. A T Physick returned to Alexandria Virginia after time in town with Miss Myrtie Hall. Miss Eva Lee Hoover returned to one mile east of town after attending Miss Edna Williams funeral in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mrs Miggie Wooten of New Margaret Tenn is visiting friends in town.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Maurice M Lynch executor Mary R Tee deceased announces a report by a Commissioner on Mary R Trundle estate including assets liens taxes and creditor accounts. Notice to interested parties for Sept 12 1917 for execution of order with possible adjournments until completion.
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