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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1918

Page

3

Tents Impressed By Victory Boys In Germany

American troops rushed to Kobienz in Germany guard Rhine bridges and strategic facilities in civilian police absence. Citizens, including German authorities, report orderly entry with minimal demos as Second Battalion of the Thirty-ninth Regiment, Fourth Infantry, earns respect through disciplined conduct.

Army OF Occupation Germany Nancy Kobienz Rhine Thirty-ninth Fourth Infantry Division

Threats Against Ebert in Berlin Speech

Dr Carl Liebknecht warned in a Berlin speech quoted by an Amsterdam dispatch that if Frederick Ebert remains chancellor for another week the ex-kaiser could return safely. He said radical plans would culminate in the hanging of Ebert and five government members, as radicals demonstrated in Berlin threatening socialist leaders.

London Frederick Ebert Carl Liebknecht Berlin Amsterdam Daily Express Ebert

Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Working Women

A wartime appeal urges women to support the war effort through labor while describing common female ailments. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine to restore vigor and health, offering trial tablets by mail from Buffalo, New York.

Fluntington W. Va

May’s Health Turn With Dreco Tonic

Ee Mt. Sidney resident J. H. May, a public auctioneer, credits Dreco tonic with restoring his health after hoarseness nervousness and digestive issues. He reports weight gain of three pounds and renewed vigor in duties, praising the herbal remedy as a cure for sickness and unhappiness.

J. H. May Mt. Sidney May Mey

Death of Femembranes of Arete Pennington in 1918

The obituary notes the death of Arete S. Pennington in 1918 at age 16 4 20, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev H G Spencer officiated. Heartfelt verses from J B Pennington and siblings accompany the notice as a family bids farewell but holds hope for a resurrection morning.

Arete S. Pennington Duniees Greenwood Cemetery H. G. Spencer Torgotsten

California Syrup of Figs touted for gentle child laxative relief

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to treat children's ailments with California Syrup of Figs for quick relief from constipation. It promotes a tongue check for feverish or pale children and warns to avoid counterfeit syrups while citing dosage directions on the bottle.

California California Fig Syrup Company

No News From G Washington Delays Reported

Special from The Star reports no word from the ship George Washington between 4 and 5 a m yesterday due to messages routing first to France and then relaying back. The George Washington near the shores could reach Abington station directly with sending apparatus like the flagship Pennsylvania.

The Star Washington George Bgga France George Ramapon Abington P Neylvania

Roumanians Greet Rulers In Bucharest Entry

London dispatch reports remarkable scenes of enthusiasm in Bucharest as King Carol and Queen Elisabeth entered the city with allied flags. Crowds cheered, officials saluted, and the royal procession moved through liberated streets amid loyal demonstrations.

London Bucharest Roumania Todas Fas Eckda Flaigs

Not To Prevent Rights of Ships

London reports the Daily Badgreys informs the British government that a proposed freedom of the seas would not include the right to search or seize ships. The paper cites an authoritative source and says President Wilson will push Britain to remain the strongest naval power through construction agreements, with all nations morally obliging.

London Dec Badgreys orSivangonment Ormatio Ams Eease Wilson Britain

Chronic Shopper Confused By Memory After Purchase

A woman forgets after a shopping incident and asks a store clerk if she bought embroidery yesterday. The clerk confirms and turns away to fetch an item, leaving the outcome unclear.

To Tell Age of Herring Naturalists Calculate

Naturalists estimate the age of marketable herrings from annual rings on scales, finding a possible range of three to seven years.

Daily Thoughts on Reckoning and Delay

A reflective note warns that thoughts and events can delay judgment but final accounting comes due to each person. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and inevitability of consequences.

Inheritance of American Youth by Justice Story

Justice Joseph Story speaks on the inheritance of American youth warning against neglect of the noble land won by tolls and sufferings. He urges wise improvement and transmission of enduring blessings like liberty property religion and independent justice to future generations.

Joseph Story

Calotabs Featured As Fast Cold Remedy Advised

Doctors urge public against fooling with colds influenza and grip and prescribe Calotabs as the essential calomel tablet taken at bedtime. One tab suffices in early stages with water next morning relief claimed with no diet interference. Sold only in sealed packages at thirty five cents guaranteed by druggists with price refund if not delighted.

Boiling Water Supply Fails at Al Hot Spring

The Al Hot Spring furnishes all washing and cleaning water with no fires needed except for certain uses. Sapring is located in the city center.

Inquisitive Party Contemplates Paths as Soldiers Demand Direction

Dialogue captures a noncommissioned officer denying permission while an inquisitive party questions travel plans to Crail. The exchange shows tension over orders and destinations amid wartime chatter.

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