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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
4
Bee hovann Wisconsin ad copy claims Vinol restores health appetite and energy. A testimonial says after taking Vinol the person can eat three meals a day sleep well and feel alert and strong. The complete Vinol formula is printed on every package. Miller's Drug Store promotes the product.
A dramatic alleged exchange frames Lucifer ceding hellish power to Wilhelm II. The monologue accuses the German leader of war crimes from Belgium to Poland, praising destruction, betrayal, and a brutal code of warfare while portraying Satan as surrendering control to the Kaiser.
An article urges men to prepare for war and life through kidney health. It touts Dr. Pierce's claims from Buffalo and promotes Anuric tablets to cleanse uric acid and ease back pain, rheumatism, and swollen joints, noting benefits before meals.
By order of the Governor all registrants under the selective draft act dated June 5 1917 are warned of stricter rules starting December 15 1917. A Legal Advisory Board for Winchester city and Frederick county led by Robert M Ward oversees questionnaires due within seven days of mailing.
Christmas seal campaign by the Red Cross aims to raise funds for child health initiatives and disease prevention efforts. The drive emphasizes protecting children's well being through community support and charitable giving.
An old style medical advertisement promotes Musterole a white mustard oil ointment. It claims easy rub on relief for sore throat bronchitis neck pains asthma neuralgia chest colds and muscle pain with no blister. Jars priced 30c 60c and hospital size 2.50.
Public sale advertised for the Graybeal property in Winchester Virginia. The parcel fronts West Cecil Street on the north side, measures about 115 feet deep, with a brick house and garage. Conveyed from Fred L Glaize and wife to Thomas P Graybeal and Edith V Graybeal by deed dated October 5 1916. Terms require one-third cash day of sale and balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust.
A guide urges keeping a cleansing and a softening preparation in the kitchen. Use the cleansing first to remove stains and rough skin, then apply the softening treatment. Immediate action yields faster results.
A guide from the Boston Work Horse Relief Association advises pony and cattle care in fall and winter. It emphasizes bedding, frequent watering, punctual feeding, grooming, balanced diets with oats and corn, soft feet, and humane disposal of worn-out horses. It warns against keeping lame or failing stock and condemns sale for blood money.
The Leghorn stands as the top popular and widely bred European fowl among nonsitting breeds. Other egg layers include Minorcas Anconas Andalusians Campines and Spanish, all Mediterranean varieties.
The passage lists Leghorn breeds including Hamburg Houdan Redcap and others. It notes they lay white shelled eggs with color varieties such as white brown buff black and silver. White and Brown Leghorns are most common and among the first varieties known.
The article notes severe freezes improve soil conditions by pulverizing ground, aiding particle crumble, and breaking down vegetable matter. Breezes assist soil pulverization and reduce insect populations by killing pupae, while some insects endure cold. It advises breaking land to gain full winter benefits.
After pigs are weaned they may lose flesh or slow gains unless fed a protein rich feed. Skim milk and grain can help them put on bone and muscle, providing mineral matter and frame material.
The article highlights skim milk as a valuable hog feed widely used on farms adjacent to large dairies. It notes pork production as a lucrative supplement to dairy operations and mentions Miss Mary Jane Brown returning from a visit to Washington.
By virtue of a deed of trust from S A Kerns and wife to BE C Whit acre trustee died January 3 1912 and of record in Frederick county Virginia the undersigned substitute trustee offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 11 o clock A M on Saturday January 12 1918 all of two adjacent tracts of land near Whitacre P C in Frederick county containing 112 acres more or less
Mrs Canter Lonas, recently operated on, has returned home yesterday and is somewhat improved in health.
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