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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
5
An advertisement touts four ounces of plain liquid arvon as a cure that dissolves dandruff overnight and eliminates itching. It promises complete destruction of all signs with repeated applications and notes the remedy is inexpensive and available at drug stores. The text is followed by a county court notice and local Marlboro briefs from December 1917.
A reader testimonial states Chamberlain's Tablets improve stomach, bile, and bowel action, claim the medicine stimulates the liver and promotes overall health. The message notes decades of use and speaker Mrs. Hooner endorses the product.
Traditional ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a physician prescription that strengthens kidneys liver and bladder. It claims long tested efficacy, lists sample offer of ten cents, and urges readers to mention the Winchester Star.
The will of the late Rear Admiral Charles Custis Rogers who died in Washington D C and whose body was brought to Winchester for burial has been admitted to probate. He leaves about 30 000 to his daughter Miss Winifred Montgomery Rogers and his son Lieut Armstead Calhoun Rogers U S N with specific jewelry and heirlooms for the daughter and his sword commissions and medals for the son. The will dated April 14 1916 in Boston names them executors with bond of 28000.
Poet Walt Mason extols fish as the allies diet to strengthen minds and aid the war effort. He sings of trout cod and perch lifting intelligence and conserving swine and cattle, claiming such meals help secure victory.
The Hagerstown Brewing Company sold its brewery to the new Federal Milling and Refrigerating Company for 140760 dollars. It will be turned into a flouring mill ice factory and cold storage plant with Washington county going dry May 1 making operation of the brewery impossible after that date.
Hundreds of residents suffer from illness and neglected health issues, touted relief from a "standard, reliable medicine" named Dreco. The ad-style piece claims Dreco, made from roots and herbs, can banish pain and restore health, with testimonials from several cited users across multiple states.
A Cumberland Valley Railroad notice confirms changes effective December 16 to ease congestion. Trains 3 and 10 will be withdrawn between key cities, with through service adjusted via Harrisburg, and a revised Winchester schedule adding Sunday service in the morning and afternoon.
Six mess halls of the 30th Division National Guard at Camp Sevier Greenville were destroyed by a fire Saturday morning. Lieutenants Goss and Byrd from Winchester were stationed there. The blaze started in a kitchen flue and spread with winds before a heavy rain cooled it. Soldiers rendered valuable aid as the fire struck infantry quarters mainly housing North Carolina units.
Beulah E. Ashley sues Foster F. Ashley for divorce a mensa et mensa, citing non support and desertion. Court order directs appearance within fifteen days after notice publication. affidavit shows defendant non resident. Teste 12 6 4w, Clerk J B Beverley. Notice to voters: pay 1917 poll taxes by December 11 for June election.
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