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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
6
Mae Marsh’s Polly of the Circus charm sparked a rush for Baby Mine starring Madge Kennedy. The Goldwyn production, praised as a delightful romantic circus comedy, draws another large crowd for Tuesday showings.
The report lists hog prices at 17.50 to 18.00 and pig prices 3 to 4.50. Wheat and corn prices appear with winter flour at 10.60 and spring flour at 12.50. Cracked corn retail is shown at 1.90 per can.
Fresh lots of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are selling at prewar prices, ready to use in homes at less than cost to buy and mix. It is promoted as the best remedy for coughs colds croup or lagrippe with no bother or mass involved.
A household tip urges keeping a cleansing fluid and a softening preparation in the kitchen. After any task likely to leave stains or rough skin, apply promptly for best results. The faster the action, the quicker the skin improves.
The German war office claims they captured 60 guns and over 100 machine guns in fighting Friday and Saturday while attempting to improve positions near Masnieren Gonne lieue Vacquerie and Bourelon.
The State Corporation Commission granted a charter to Valley of Virginia Take-Kola Kottling Corporation of Winchester. The $50,000 capital supports the soft drink business with HH. C. Sheetz as president and C. F. Headley as secretary and treasurer from Edinburg Virginia.
The Star reports ancient Spartans used butter as an ointment to heal wounds. This defense of simple remedies highlights historical medical practices and traditional healing methods.
Annual meeting of the Valley Turnpike Company stockholders will be held at the office of Hansbrough & Carter in Winchester Virginia at 11 a m December 10th. H F Byrd president.
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