Publication notice of subscription rates and newspaper details
The Evening Star Publishing Company of Winchester Virginia lists subscription options: one year in advance three dollars, six months one dollar fifty one, three months seven to fifteen cents, one month two cents. The paper is published daily except Sunday with various weekly inserts and is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as mail matter.
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Evening Star ‘Publishing Company
Winchester
Virginia
Eat Apples Every Day Keep the Doctor Way
Valley farmers urged to feed wild birds during snow cover to prevent starvation and crop damage. Birds eat billions of insects, helping protect crops. feeding birds is presented as a sound investment for farmers. Weather harshness and bird survival are highlighted in a Strasburg News note.
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Strassbure
When Youth Spends, Old Age Laments the Purse
A poem by Walt Mason reflects on thrift and regrets the waste of youth. The speaker recalls spending fortunes on frivolities, then faces hardship in old age as unemployment and poverty bite. He warns the young to save, lest years of regret follow.
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Ces
Walt Mason
Marlboro News Notes Involving Local Visits This Weekend
Marlboro Virginia reports social visits and travel between residents. El Godlove of Wheatfield and Jas Hahn of Wine visited Marlboro on business. O Stickley of Middletown called on A J Martin. James B Smith visited James Boggs. H Shull went to Winchester. W H Shanholtz visited Arthur Shanholtz in Opequon. J M Gordon visited E A Gordon in Stephens City. Fred Babcock of Opequon spent weekend with W H Boggs. Mrs Boggs visited her parents Red Cross seals promoted tuberculosis health drive.
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W. H. Shanholtz
Arthur Shanholtz
Opequon
J. M. Gordon
E. A. Gordon
Stephens City
Salvation Army Worker Tells Of Remarkable Virginia Experience
Ensign Allan S Whorton recounts his strenuous Salvation Army service in the South facing disease and danger. He describes starting as a private and rising to leadership while sharing a testimonial about using a remedy to ease illness and improve health. The piece highlights his faith driven mission and the broader reach of Salvation Army work.
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Ensign Allan S. Whorton
Virginia
Salvation Army
Ensien
South
Cop
County Board Rejects Farm Agent Appropriation
Frederick county officials declined a $1 000 request to hire a farm agent despite a petition of 124 supporters. District agent Q W Campfield urged approval, offering half funding if state backing followed, but the board refused. The piece promotes Red Cross membership in Winchester and Frederick County with local booth locations and emphasizes aiding county servicemen in France.
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Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
QW. S. Campfield
Campfield
State Agricultural Extension Board
United States
Red Cross
Winchester
Christmas Membership Drive and Red Cross Efforts
The local Red Cross outlines its Christmas campaign with emphasis on membership and support. It notes sweaters socks and surgical supplies for troops in the US camps and hospitals and aid for women and children in Europe.
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Red Cross
America
France
Europe
Nothing Important From British Front
London bulletin reports no exceptional events on the British front in Flanders during the night. War Office posted noon bulletin notes routine operations and standard patrol activity with no notable engagements reported.
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London
Flanders
War Office
City to Raise Water Rates Beginning January 1
Several councilmen urged immediate water rate increases while noting rates rise January 1 after which large users could be notified of higher charges. On the council floor a member stated the city is not in business to furnish water at a profit.
Musterole replaces blistering mustard plasters
An old time remedy ad pitches Musterole as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard. It claims fast relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and muscle pains with gentle finger massage. Jars priced 30c 60c or 2.50 for tal.
City weighs water rate hike to spur industry
City policy favors low rates to attract industries but not to overburden taxpayers. The council, meeting December 27 in special session, will consider a 1918 water ordinance and may raise the rate above five cents per thousand gallons, possibly to ten cents as the minimum charge.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Proof in Winchester
Local Winchester shopper testimony supports Doan’s Kidney Pills as relief for kidney backache and related disorders. J. H. Cooper of 318 South Braddock St cites long family use and effective backache relief. price 60 cents at dealers. Manufactured by Fos ter Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Winchester
Dean
America
Bright
J. H. Cooper
Carpenter
South Braddock St
Noan
Notice of sale of land in Frederick County Virginia
The Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia orders the sale of forty acres near Clearbrook Station, part of a will trust for Maggie M. Henkel. Unknown heirs of several decedents may have interests and are to appear within fifteen days. Publication required weekly in The Evening Star and posting at the county courthouse by December 17, 1917.
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Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
Maggie M. Henkel
Alfreds. Henkel
Frederick County
Virginia
Clearbrook Station
Samuel G. Stephenson
William F. Moreland
William Moreland
William
Evening Star
Winchester
J. W. Baker
J. M. Steck
P. A
Legal Advisory Board Aids Frederick County Registrants
The Governor appoints a Legal Advisory Board with R Gray Williams T Russell Cather and Robert M Ward to help registrants interpret the Selective Service Law and complete the questionnaire sent by the Local Exemption Board. Winchester lawyers assist as associates in a City Hall session from 9 am to 6 pm to guide about 1400 registrants as the mailings begin December 15.
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R. Gray Williams
T Russell Cather
Frederick Counts
Winchester
Jhe Rende
City Hall
Advisory Board
Robt
M. Ward
Legal
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Marlboro News Notes
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Canaine
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Miller’s
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Boyd’s Drug Store
Baker’s Drug Store
Crystal Confectionery
H. K Green and Brother’s
Moling and Searl's
Handley Library
Empire Theater
Red Crass
Save Health
Wire
Chapman’s Auto Supply CO
S. Main St. Beth
Faulkner Building
Xmas
H. JI. Mowrey
Waldemar
Elgin Watches
H. J. Mowrey
Loren
John F. Higgs
Broadway
Star
Asbury
Park’ & Tilford
Jones” Creamery Weom
FETC
BER Ze
Woodward’s
S. Main Street
Jon Coe
Funkhouse
Double Tolignt
W. R. Stump
Champberlain
the People’s Drag Co. Incorporated
N. Main St
Bushnell Old Stand
United 5
Macadam Road
Bsen
Good & CO
Bell Phone
Jeuralgia Tok
He. S
Cather
Arbuckle’s
Bath
J.W. Mort
Collgate
C. H. Burtin
Filbert Sc
Philadelphia
Stickell’s
Stickell
Ballard
Bran
SHR Yock &Co
Thomas & Messer Co
W. Baltimore
Baltimore. Md
Baker & Sor Pharmacists
Shenandah Valley Nat. Bank
Ty W. G. Hardy
Sheriff’s Sale
Newstown Tarnpike Co
N. Taylor Wall
Court House
Bulck Automobile
Luther Pannett
Broderick County
Owen
DELCO
Menkel
Main St
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