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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented report notes a test of ice in Winchester and mentions a second task related to mail matter. The readable text is sparse, but the items imply a local event or test context without clear names or outcomes.
The War Department outlines a system to choose officers who can endure overseas service and those who will handle essential home tasks. It emphasizes performance under harsh conditions, leadership by the most capable, and the need to prepare and organize reserves for future campaigns.
A garbled column mashes social critique with scattered phrases about meatless meals, tricks, and vague references to people, places, and prices. The text hints at satire and wartime era themes with clipped dialogue and stray names like WATT MAISON, but remains largely indecipherable.
A New York press dispatch quotes federal sugar administrator George M. Rolph stating the sugar shortage will likely continue until early next month. He notes temporary relief is unlikely this month and describes 7,000,000 pounds of sugar moved to eastern and mid western markets. Local buyers in Winchester face two pounds per day limits since last fall.
The United States guard the body of armed Americans et al take over the guarding of munition plants, railroads and fire essentials of warfare, was created today. The first increment will be 20,000 men, divided into forty battalions, and they will immediately relieve regular troops now on this special domestic duty. The make up of this body will include men between the ages of 31 and 45 and service will be by voluntary enlistment.
A White Post Virginia woman publishes a testimonial praising Dreco a herbal medicine for stomach disorders kidney trouble constipation and biliousness. She credits two bottles with restoring health and says the world looks brighter as pain eases and sleep returns. The ad-like piece argues women suffer most but natural remedies offer relief available locally at Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
Description of a powerful new explosive from Edison, launched from Halifax, projected to reach European battlefields. The piece extols the device as transforming warfare and enabling Allied forces to strike targets far from allied lines, with unprecedented destructive capability.
Berlin and America celebrate a modern war asset linked to Thomas A. Edison. The device is hailed as a potential turning point in the conflict and may influence the war’s outcome in favor of democratic forces.
H. B. Miller, a prominent Rappahannock figure, says thousands of acres of crops rot in the county due to labor scarcity and the new draft law. He spoke in Richmond with the Council of Defense and the Agricultural Department about farming conditions.
Rev Frank J. Brooke Jr of Germania West Virginia has been called to the Presbyterian Church at Massey Creek in Augusta county Virginia. He is well known in Winchester and counts relatives there and belongs to the Winchester Presbytery.
117 acre limestone farm well watered six room dwelling and outbuildings on a macadam road price per acre. 187 acre farm seven room dwelling spring water six acre orchard price not stated. 83 acre river farm six room dwelling and four room tenant house. We invite an inspection of our homes and investments. GOOD & Co Real Estate and Insurance Relphone.
Major Joseph M. Heller a Winchester native has been assigned to the post of division sanitary inspector of the 90th Division at Camp Travis Texas. He is connected to Winchester and Baltimore through his brother Charles A. Heller and has many friends in the city.
Old sores ulcers and eczema vanish claims Peterson's Ointment with testimonials from Rochester New York and Massachusetts users. An offer to buy a large box for 25 cents with money back if not helping at once appears alongside anecdotes for burns scalds sunburn and piles.
State Auditor Moore in his annual report to the governor advocates abolishing the state tax on personal property, urging localities to tax it instead. He calls for lowering rates on intangible and capital assessments, seeks uniform real estate assessments, and favors conserving a projected year end balance of about one million dollars.
A noted medicine, Foster's Honour End Tar Compound, is described as the best remedy for coughs, colds, croup, and influenza. The text states it is now available for home use at low cost and simple preparation.
A short note promotes a Red Cross Christmas sale to fund efforts against tuberculosis in children. The event seeks community support to supply protective health measures and medical care.
The Legal Advisory Board in Winchester assists registrants with the Selective Service questionnaire to be mailed to about 1400 men starting December 15. Lawyers volunteer as associate members, sessions held at City Hall 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registrants should study the questions upon receipt and return the completed forms within seven days.
Fragmentary text mentions Winchester Martinsburg Taverstown Creencastle Chambersburg Thippensburge and Harrisburg with no coherent event or facts to summarize. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Partial timetable notes show limited train connections from Strasburg to Washington and Alexandria with parlor car services. References include local ex Sun and daily departures around 8:15 am and 9:15 pm arrivals, plus specific car numbers and division signals.
A Norfolk and Western timetable lists lines and connections for Bristol Roanoke and Shenandoah Junction. It notes Pullman parlors sleepers cafe cars and routes to Philadelphia New York Hagerstown and beyond with intermediate stops and junction connections. Saunders NW Passenger Traffic Manager provides details on service options and timings.
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