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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1918

Page

2

Muslin Underwear Sale Promises Low Prices

Advertises a large stock of muslin underwear for ladies and children with claims of low prices and savings by buying now to avoid higher later prices.

Winchester Trust Deeds Put Property Up for Sale

Public sale notices announce trustees Warren Rice and others offering two Winchester Virginia parcels for sale. One description covers 532 Highland Avenue with a frame dwelling, deeded 1918, at 11 am September 3 1918. The other parcel near Frederick County, 95 acres of pole orchard land, with bid terms of one third cash and two annual payments.

Wisecarver Annie Wiser Warren ‘Rice Chrismore Wise Warren Rich Havermale Birthay Haverie Warren Rice Frederick Soest Virginia Winchester Frederick County Win Jerry “Alexander DeHaven Othe Gaid Pole Orchard Easons Middletown Valey Turnpike Charles H. Burley

Winchester & Western Railroad Co. Stockholders Meeting Notice

Notice to stockholders of Winchester and Western Railroad Co. that the annual meeting was held in Winchester Virginia at 10 a m on September 3 1918 for the election of directors and other business. Assistant Secretary W W McClaine signs the notice dated August 19 1918.

Ester & Western Railroad Co Winchester Ster W. W. McClaine

Fort Loubonne Seminary Opens September 17 1918 19

Fort Loubonne Seminary announces its non resident students and programs including preparatory grammar grades primary kindergarten commercial domestic science physical culture art and shorthand. The 1918 19 term opens September 17. Send for catalogue. Katherine R. Glass, president.

Santormer College Ab Katherine R. Glass

Cardui praised by Tenn. woman for dizzy spells relief

Mrs G P Carthwright of Whitwell Tennessee writes that four years of dizziness nearly caused her to fall while walking. After using Cardui as directed she improved greatly, stopped taking it, and felt fine after finishing the second bottle. The ad promotes Cardui as a pure vegetable tonic for female troubles.

Whitwell Tenn G. P. Carthwright Carolus Kentucky

Canning Demonstration Set for Aug 29 at Martinsburg Pike

Miss Haghés, a demonstration agent, will show canning in glass of tomatoes corn and peaches at Mrs Hammock s residence on the Martinsburg pike for local ladies on Thursday August 29 at 2 o clock All ladies of the community are invited to attend.

War Savings Stamps Buy Essential War Supplies

War Savings Stamps will buy a ton of anthracite coal a blanket field shoes high leather boots jerseys or a pea jacket aligning with wartime rationing and support measures for the home front.

R C Melting Pot Is Still Boiling

The Red Cross Melting Pot reports profits of 36.93 since July 13 and offers for sale useful and ornamental donations at Red Cross rooms on West Waters street. Visitors are invited to inspect items, and inquiries about old mutilated automobile tires may be addressed to Mr. Lloyd or Miss Mary Worthington in Winchester Virginia.

Red Cross West Waters Street Valley Turnpike Pro Tata Valley Turnpike Company H. F. Byrd

Red Cross Wool Donations for Italy Campaign

Washington orders the Red Cross to ship woolen articles to Italy by September 153. Items listed include sweaters 100, socks 150 pairs, and helmets 50 to equip front line troops.

The Red Cross Washington Italy

Night photography praised for new light process

Edward Thurmerland extols a new photography method capturing moonlit landscapes and city scenes at night. He cites real lunar images from a new process, photos taken in rain, theaters, and churches lit by artificial or candlelight, and notes its potential for aerial night observation.

Edward Thurmerland Leutenant

Veteran dormant spirit greets trainees with knitted socks

An elderly Civil War veteran in Indiana greeted arriving registrants for Camp Taylor. Wearing a faded blue uniform, he presented homemade socks and explained he bought yarn to knit more. He spoke softly about serving Uncle Sam and helping young soldiers fight better with the gifts.

Indiana Camp Taylor Uncle Sam Sam

Irish County Rivalry Sparks Barroom Fracas

Three men from Dublin and nearby counties quarrelled in a Sixth Avenue waterfront establishment. The fighters claimed Kilkenny Kerry and Limrick lineage, were separated by police, and left as a comic tableau of Irish origin pride and bravado.

Sixth Avenue Wet Goods Doyle Limerick Kerry Kilkenny Begorra Ireland New York Times

Winchester and Potomac Railroad will hold annual meeting

Notice from Winchester Virginia dated August 20 1918 states the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co stockholders will meet at the office of R Gray Williams in Winchester on Friday September 6 1918 at 12 15 P M for election of a president and directors and for other business. Secret ary W Woolford 8 19th

Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co Winchester Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co R. Gray Williams

When Something Seems Drudgery Sink of the Trenches

A terse line reflects grim endurance as workers face monotonous labor and harsh conditions. The phrase underscores hardship endured by laborers in difficult environments.

Before and After Mispronounced Thanks in France

A brother, billeted in a French village, tried to thank the kind woman who housed him by saying We thank you for your kindness to us while we were here. The villagers laughed when he repeated it to an interpreter discovering he had said before we wee here.

Margery France

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