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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
2
Advertisement noting cheap prices on handkerchiefs toilet articles Xmas box papers cards seals and envelopes. Mentions 3009 handkerchiefs for all ages at old prices and Xmas cards 5c per dozen with seals 3c per box.
The Lexington Gazette recalls Rev. Dr. Alfred T. Graham once of Winchester and Lexington Presbyterian Church. He served Strasburg Rockville and Davidson before Lexington, led ten years from fall 1907, and resigned due to ill health. His work and visits aided many families. His departure drew deep community regret and lasting esteem.
Frederick county gears up for a major War Savings and Thrift Stamp campaign named The First Five Hundred There and Campaign. Director Logan R Fay aims to enroll at least five hundred thousand Virginians from December 24 to 31 through district committees and public meetings to boost investment in war bonds and thrift stamps.
Winchester and Frederick county registrants were mailed a request to provide exact height and weight stripped, within seven days, to speed questionnaire processing. The list covers registrants numbered 221 to 999 inclusive and includes numerous names such as Henry Ward Beecher McIntyre and others.
Pine cough syrups and blends with pine are praised for soothing coughs. A home version uses Pinex concentrate to make a pint of cough syrup in minutes for about $2.50, claimed to relieve symptoms within 24 hours and useful for bronchial irritation or hoarseness. Page notes Pinex as genuine pine extract and warns against substitutes.
Chamberlains Tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. The text claims long lasting relief and cures for chronic cases when directions are followed. Available from all dealers.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 3 1912 from S A Kerns and wife to BE C Whit, trustee, the substitute trustee will offer at public auction at 11 o clock A M January 12 1918 in front of the Winchester Court House Frederick County Virginia two adjacent tracts totaling about 112 acres near Whitacre P O Terms call for one third cash with the balance in two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest to be evidenced by purchaser bonds secured by a deed of trust Warren Rice substitute trustee
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