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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
2
A local advertiser promotes the best selection of handkerchiefs at year old prices, plus 250 boxes of writing papers. The offer includes Xmas cards and tags, foads from Whiting Co Crane Co, mens neckwear, blankets spreads comforts sweaters knit goods and other gifts. Special bargains on ladies coats muslin underwear outing gowns and more.
Readable numbers appear scattered including amounts like 123,062 and 8,181,505 among other digits. No coherent events, dates, or entities present to form a clear news item.
A sensational warning against calomel and a promotion for Dodson’s Liver Tone. The advertisement claims calomel sickens users and promises that one spoonful of Dodson’s will purify the liver, relieve constipation, and spare work days, with a family friendly, harmless formula.
James M. Hemmack reports his brother Private Jacob F Hammack of Company G 313th Infantry in France led a notable drive, took shrapnel hits yet remained unwounded, and joked about training for foot racing to capture more prisoners. Hammack left Camp Meade on July 18 1918. WANTED Boys as carriers year round at Star office.
The U S Public Health Service warns that one million tuberculosis cases exist in the United States and stresses early lung examinations for influenza convalescents. It cautions that colds can signal tuberculosis and that patent medicines are not reliable.
The Harrisonburg Daily Independent lauds R Gray Williams of Winchester for delivering a memorial address to the Harrisonburg lodge. Williams praised the mourned brothers and thanked local lodge members and citizens for their kindness to Harry B Thatcher during his illness and death.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White to create a quarter pint cosmetic lotion. Grocers sell lemons and drug stores carry Orchard White for a few cents. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to reduce tan reddenings and sunburns, yielding lighter, softer skin.
Fragmentary text notes English usage in postal systems worldwide. It mentions letters passing through post offices and a claim about two thirds being written. Context appears uncertain and incomplete.
Mrs Jacob Metz died at her daughter’s home near Hagerstown on Sunday morning of general debility aged 90 years and seven days. Survived by her husband, 91, and children Daniel, Jacob, J S Haldeman of Winchester, Christian of Chambersburg, Mrs Adam Baer, near Hagerstown, and Mrs Amos Why of Virginia. Funeral 10:30 Wednesday from Reiffe Mennonite Church with burial near Greencastle, Pa.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven, reliable remedy for coughs and colds. It claims many have used it for years with the best results and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Court fifty Your cold in head or catarrh disappears with Ely's Cream a fragrant preparation. A small amount applied in the nostrils soothes inflamed nasal passages and eases head congestion letting you breathe freely without snuffles or headaches. Use as directed by your druggist.
Mr C Wilson Crim a former county resident now of Connelisville Pa died at 67 after being struck by an automobile. He served with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for nearly four decades and was a devoted husband father and church member. Surviving are his widow Mania Nawcomb four daughters two sons and four grandchildren. He was a nephew of Abram and Mrs Crim of White Hall.
The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of the state will begin tomorrow in Harrisonburg and be attended by over 2000 clergymen and elders. It will remain in session several days. Among those leaving Winchester this afternoon were Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy and Mr. A. Co. Slonaker, joined here by Rev. Dr. F. M. Woods of Martinsburg West Virginia.
In Acqui Italy a central natural hot spring heats a large hospital formerly a school. The facility uses boiling water for washing and cleaning, avoiding fires except for kitchen use. The spring sits in the city center and supplies all needs.
Public health advisory urges precautions for influenza to prevent tuberculosis risk. Do not diagnose yourself. have a doctor examine lungs monthly. Build strength with proper living, nutrition, and fresh air. avoid costly patent medicines.
Washington report: influenza surge linked to higher tuberculosis prevalence and deaths in Spain. Surgeon General Blue urges precautions, urges lung exams for influenza survivors, warns against patent medicines, and notes about one million Americans likely tuberculous. Two key figures: Rupert Blue and Arthur News Holme.
Readers urged to buy Savings Stamps as investments to fund soldier support programs, stressing patriotism and community backing for those in service.
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