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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1918

Page

2

Muslin Underwear Sale Offers Large Stock at Old Prices

Advertises extensive muslin underwear for ladies and children offered at old prices with a call to buy now to avoid higher costs later.

Winchester Real Estate Auction Held In Front Of Court House

Deed of trust transfers trace back to 1914 and 1916 with multiple parties. two sales set in Winchester Virginia fronting Highland Avenue and a Frederick County tract 14 miles northwest of Winchester. Each sale requires one third cash with balance in two yearly installments and interest at 6 percent, secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Warren Rice serves as trustee in both proceedings.

J. H. Wisecarver Annie — Wisecarver Warren Rice Corporation Clerk’s Winchester Virginia Deek Highland Avenue Hendred Warren Rich Kare Hevermale Birthay Haverie Frederick County Court House Jerry Alexander DeHaven Othnes Israel Carson Havermale Latt Peaceer

Winchester & Western R R Stockholders Meeting Notice

You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Winchester and Western Railroad Co. will be held at the company's office in Winchester Virginia at 10 a m on September 3 1918 for the election of directors and other business. Witness my hand at Winchester August 19 1918. W W McClaine Assistant Secretary.

Winchester & Western Railroad Co Winchester W. W. McClaine

Fort Loudoun Seminary Opens 1918-19 Session

The Fort Loudoun Seminary announces the 1918-19 session starting September 17 for resident and non-resident students across junior college, grammar, primary, and preparatory classes. Catalogues available from president Katherine R. Glass.

Underwood Seasion Katherine R. Glass

Sugar Saving Advice From the U S Food Administration

The U S Food Administration urges saving fats and wheat and emphasizing sugar reduction. Advice favors using syrups and honey as alternatives and mentions a new pitcher fuller and buckwheat.

U. S. Food Administration

Residents Visit and Move Within Winchester Area

Burnt Factory Virginia notes show Rev and Mrs Harry Marsh of East Fairfax visiting Ada Tanquary and family on return trip with Mr Tanquary and Miss Nannie Barr. John Bush moves from local farm to Maple Avenue suburb near Harris addition. Dorotha Duvall of Silent Mill visits grandparents at CloH Cottage. Herbert Edmonds and family at J W Smallwood home. G B Frye and son Water of Mount Williams visit P E B Williams. J J Lambert of Baltimore preaches at Brucetown parsonage. A missionary service is planned next Sunday at 10 a m inviting the public.

Burnt Factory Ang Harry Marsh East Fairfax Ada Tanquary Tanquary Nannie Barr John Bush Maple Avenue Winchester Harris Addition Dorotha Duvall Silent Mill ClH#1 W. L. McDonald Herbert Hdmonds J. W. Smallwod Summit Point G. B. Frye Wa ‘Ter Mount Williams P. EB. Williams J. J. Lambert Baltimore Oo. D. Lambert Brucetown Join Boyce Powells Fort C. M. Boyce

Preaching at St John’s Church with service flag unfurled

Bloom Virginia notes a Sunday service at St John’s Church on September 1 at 9 p.m. with the Y P C B Society gathering at 8 p.m. Miss Maude Wright of Middletown visits, and local residents attend a Gore picnic. Local families are mentioned visiting and hosting guests.

Bloom St. John’s Church

Des Moines Man Praises Chamberlain's Remedy For Dysentery

William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa quotes a Kansas traveler about Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saving his daughter from a deadly dysentery attack. The father says neighbors urged the remedy after a physician gave up on the case and that he and his family also had good results.

Ashland Kansas Chamberlain William Whitelaw Des Moines Iowa Chamberain

Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co Stockholders Meeting Ad

Notice states annual stockholders meeting of Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co to elect president and directors. Meeting at R. Gray Williams office in Winchester on September 6, 1918 at 12:15 p.m. Secretary C. W. Woolford signs.

Cleveland a City of Money sees high meal prices rise

A New York hotel manager back from a Western trip notes dining costs are steep beyond New York. He recalls a Cleveland restaurant menu praising a Philadelphia capon at 7.50 a portion and remarks the city’s moneyed climate fuels demand for expensive dishes despite a chef apologizing for a sold out cut.

New York Cleveland Philadelphia Iladelphia Capon

Thin hard Yankees in olive drab arrive at station

A New York Tribune description recalls entering a refreshment room when tall lean soldiers in olive drab file in to wash up. The foreign officer notices them with dawning awe as the group of formidable German killers looms from the mountains, leaving observers unsure of their origin.

New, York Tribune

Insects That Help Mankind and Camp Upton Arrival

An article notes natural pest control by parasites of the midge and cites the rise of beneficial insects. It recounts twelve hundred men marching to Camp Upton in severe weather, singing bravely despite hunger and cold.

Camp Upton Lenox Avenue Berlin

Selling Eggs by the Pound in Canada

Consul Fred Slater of Sarnia Ontario notes Canada is testing selling eggs by the pound rather than by the dozen. He says public education is the main obstacle to wide endorsement, but advocates contend weight variation makes the system fairer for consumers. A separate item mentions future work for statisticians estimating Germany’s wartime propaganda spending and returns.

Canada Fred Slater Sarnia Ontario

Red Cross Melting Pot Fundraiser Continues in Winchester

The Red Cross operation on West Water Street reports a profit of 35.93 since July 13 and invites inspections of donated items for sale. Citizens may contribute damaged automobile tires by leaving addresses at Boyd's Drug Store or mailing Miss Mary Worthington in Winchester Virginia.

Red Cross Mn West Water Street

Autocracy Targeted in SertRee SRO Scuffle

Report notes a tense incident labeled SertRee SRO amid calls for reform. Details highlight clashes between authorities and protesters, with no injuries confirmed and ongoing investigations by local officials.

Woolen Aid to Italy Ordered by Red Cross

Headquarters in Washington orders for Italy delivery by September. Items requested include sweaters 100, socks 150 pairs, and 50 helmets. The message reminds that Italian troops at the front relieve American forces.

The Red Cross Washington Italy

Digestive Remedy Tablet Claim In Self Help Ad

An old advertisement claims three tablets will tone and cleanse the stomach after a bilious stack causes stomach flames nausea and vomiting. The copy promises quick relief and a return to health at a cost of a quarter.

Unclear fragment opens with garbled names and words

The readable portion shows mixed letters and phrases unclear in meaning making any event or identity identification impossible. This item lacks coherent facts to summarize as a news note.

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Hellers Ettaanu Anon Grim Winchester & Western R. R Fort Loudoun Seminary Lasses Bloom News Sarah Crabill A. L. White Margaret Mellwee Mt. Jackson Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co Winchester and Potomac Railroad Co R. Gray Williams C. W. Woolford City OF Money Ohio Germany Philadelphia Ledger Jeff Mutt’ and Bud Fisher Sunday Star of Washington, D.C Mut Gruen Denny-Clowe CO. Inc North Main Street Winchester Fair Melville Free Attractions Middletown Valley Turnpike Charles H. Burley Neel Motor Co Hupmobile Neel Motor Company Home Fire Insurance CO H.R. Bryarly & Bro Rouss Avenue Union Bank of Winchester White Kid Buck Huntsberry Racine Tires Goodyear Tires Bam Renaz
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