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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1915
Page
4
Tuesday, August 31 reports divided honors in the war. Both sides show skill and courage as German and Russian commanders defend vast fronts. The campaign is ongoing with key objectives met but communications intact, and morale remains surprisingly high among Russian soldiers despite setbacks.
Official deductions from Washington DC hygienic laboratory statistics indicate the number of dope fiends in the country is not as large as once feared, estimated at about 200,000 within a 100 million population. The figures suggest a drug habit remains a limited issue and the anticipated narcotic shortages and hospital crowding have not fully materialized.
A narrator pleads for pills while Doctor Tubb prescribes long fasting and rest. The doctor urges a ten day fast and a strict diet to ease an overworked stomach, insisting comfort comes from discipline rather than remedies. The piece mocks reliance on common sense over medical guidance.
Tan press-board covers feature a black linen base with round corners. Description notes good condition and refined size rethinks for presentation.
A Winchester party chaperoned by Mrs. Bessie McCann visited Miss Dorothy and Mr. Harry McCann in Stephenson, with Camille and Frances Capper Hugh Solenberger Arthur Robinson Haroma Baker and Hilda Cline attending. Also noted are Mrs. W O Zinn and Christiana Zinn returning from camping near Berry's Ferry and a theft at J H Ashwood's home during a Woodmen's picnic with a ring bearing initials M J A.
Scott Grant and J M Hardesty supervise a sequence of horse classes including 72 76 77 and 78 with judging starting times on Wednesday and Thursday. Prizes mirror Class 71 values and include 12 10 and 8 for top placings. Entries cover light and heavy draft stallions mares fillies and colts across several age ranges.
Miss Ida May Dinges spent Saturday in Winchester. Mr and Mrs John Rowe and daughter Margaret returned to Baltimore after visiting relatives here. Gracie Amye Clark and Anna Pope travelled to Baltimore for a Sunday visit. Miss Hahn of South Carolina visits her sister Mrs R R Talbert. Anna Belle Crescent returns home to Philadelphia after time with Edna Owings. Mr G A Willey of Charlestown visits his parents William and Mrs Willey. Mr John L Krider was a business
William H. Lacy of Washington DC suffered three years from stomach and digestive derangement. He nearly faced surgery before taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, which he credits with complete relief and returning to full health. The notice promotes the remedy's claim to ease stomach and liver ailments.
Cedar Grove residents host visitors from Cedar Grove Virginia and Ohio relatives. Levi Fries and family visited Edward Stine on Sunday. Mountain Church trustees plan rebuilding after a fire. Isaac Miller grows his third buckwheat crop. Farmers threshing proceeds as corn and grain crops show fair yields.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Union Bank of Winchester Winchester National Bank and Farmers and Mechanics Bank announce closures on Monday September 6 a legal holiday. All paper maturities due that day may be paid on Tuesday September 7 1915. Cashiers MO WRICE LEE R GRIM and others urge customers to plan payments accordingly.
An all day gathering is scheduled for next Sunday at Sunrise Church. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. A children's service is set for 2:30 p.m., followed by preaching at 3 p.m. Membership at the parsonage on Na is noted.
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