Subscription Rates and Mailing Details for Winchester Papers
The Evening Star Publishing Company in Winchester Virginia lists subscription prices for one year three dollars six months one fifty three months seventy five and one month twenty five in advance. The Star is published daily except Sundays with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror. It is mailed as second class matter at the Winchester Post Office.
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Evening Star Publishing Company
Winchester
Virginia
Evening Star
Pulpits urged to preach the war's meaning despite neutrality
An editorial argues ministers must discuss World War I, warning against neutrality. It condemns pastors who refuse to address the war, comparing nonparticipation to ignoring Calvary and urging sermons on sacrifice and national duty amid tragedy.
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Calvary
Tere
Moral fiber of the nation urged to rebuild after war failure
A speaker condemns leaders and religious figures for not denouncing Germany’s aggression, warning that costly punishment will follow for the nation. He calls for preachers and papers to reaffirm righteousness to restore moral strength.
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America
Germany
Virginia court orders sale of Richard Wells estate in Middle town
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a sale of the real estate of Richard Wells, deceased, is directed. Wm Wells Clara Robinson and Clarence Parker are nonresidents and must appear within fifteen days of public notice. The order, published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star of Winchester, is signed by Deputy Clerk J. W. Baker Jr.
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Virginia
Ithe
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Luther Pannett
Richard Wells
George Parker
Wm. Wells
Clara Robinson
Clarence Parker
Middletown
Cla Robinson
Evening Star
Winchester
Mother's Friend advertised as safe relief for expectant mothers
An advert promotes Mothers Friend as a safe external massage easing pain and inflammation during pregnancy. It claims to keep nerves and muscles lubricated, preserve health, and help the mother remain pretty. The Bradfield Regulator Co offers a free book "Motherhood and the Baby" by mail from Atlanta Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Building
Atlanta, Ga
Question of Ownership in Neighboring Family
A boy explains to new neighbors that the two oldest children belong to him and the two younger girls belong to her and that they both own the baby. The remark reflects a family situation discussed in a local column.
Skin Itching and Burning Relief Promised by S S S Blood Remedy
An ad touts S S S as a lasting treatment for eczema and skin disorders. It claims the condition stems from blood imbalance and urges readers to contact Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
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SSS
Swift Specific Co
Dept. C
Atlanta
War and Booze: governments curb the Beast in war’s wake
In a wartime gloss, Walt Mason lauds government efforts to curb alcohol. He argues the war has shown booze as a dangerous foe that kills minds and bodies, urging sobriety to aid soldiers and national effort. He views these measures as a necessary victory over a monstrous vice.
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Walt Mason
Sin and Satan Reign on Earth for 6 000 Years, Faithful Hope
A religious column argues that sin and Satan have ruled the world for about six thousand years, while urging believers to seek the promised home Christ prepares. It cites Psalm 65 and John 14 1 3 and envisions Revelation 21 as a description of the holy city with gold streets and jasper walls.
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Sin
Satan
World
Faith Then Vision: A Poem by B Overstreet
A letter from Winchester Virginia dated August 27 reflects on an afterlife vision contrasting sorrow and care here with a promise of strength and everlasting blooms. The author prays for the day when faith becomes sight.
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B. Overstreet
Winchester
Liquor Gases In Supreme Court
Two Clarke county cases open the Staunton term before the Supreme Court of Appeals. The petitions of Henry Blair and James Kennan challenge indictments under the state prohibition law, arguing failure to state exceptions allowing possession or gifting of ardent spirits. The Kennan case notes liquor was given in a Berryville blacksmith shop, not in his home.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Staunton
Clarke County
Henry Blair
James Kennan
Commonwealth
Blair
Kennan
Berryville
Calotabs Promise Quick Relief From Nausea
Praised as a de nauseated calomel tablet, Calotabs is advertised as tasteless with no griping or after effects. A single tab on the tongue followed by water is claimed to purify the liver by morning, with a druggist offering refunds if not delighted and twenty doses sold for thirty five cents.
The Mexican's Hat and Pride in Headgear
The piece notes how a Mexican sombrero owner prizes his headgear above other wardrobe items. Despite poverty he spends on a wide brimmed corded hat, saving long toil and sacrifice for the purchase.
Winchester Cold Storage Bonds Offer For $30 000
On September 1 public sale of $30 000 first mortgage bonds begins as part of a $115 000 issue secured by a first deed of trust on the Winchester Cold Storage and Ice Manufacturing Plant. Bonds in $100 $500 and $1000 denominations carry 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Capacity 120 000 barrels 25 tons of ice daily. Bondholders warned of a safety margin from $115 000 paid in and expended on building. Stockholders to supply apples to fill storage. Reservations via C R McCann Treasurer. H F Byrd President JOHN THWAITE Vice President RAY ROBINSON Secretary.
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C. R. McCann
H. F.byrd
John Thwaite
Ray Robinson
Winchester Cold Storage Co
Public Sale of a Desirable House and Lot in Middletown Virginia
A special commissioner will auction a Middletown row parcel on the east side of Senlany Avenue fronting 43 feet and depth 184 feet 7 inches. The decree in Laura Estelle Edmondson et al. entitles the sale, with terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance, at Middletown State Bank steps. The sale is set for 2 o'clock p.m. in Middletown, Virginia, under Herbert S. Larrick as special commissioner, per August 9 1917 certification.
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Circuit
Middletown
Virginia
Sensany Avenue
Laura Estelle Edmondson
Sanford R. Edmondson Et al
Frederick County
Herbert 8. Larrick
Herbert S. Larrick
Robdprt M. Ward
Robert M. Ward
Public Sale of 214 Acre Frederick County Farm
The Virginia circuit court in Frederick County orders a public sale of 214 acres near Gore Post Office in Winchester on Saturday September 8 1917 at 11 a m. The property belongs to the Preston L Anderson heirs and will be sold in front of the county courthouse under stated terms including two equal annual payments.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Preston L. Anderson
County Court House
Winchester
Gore Post Office
Annual Meeting Notice of Winchester and Potomac Railroad
Winchester Virginia August 22 1917 the annual meeting of stockholders of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company will be held at the office of R Gray Williams Winchester Virginia on Friday September 7 1917 at 12 15 p m for the election of a president and Board of Directors and for other business as may come before it C W Woolford Secretary
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Winchester
Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company
R. Gray Williams
C. W. Woolford
Sec
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