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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
4
A celebratory Christmas message declares peace on earth after four years of turmoil and hate. It laments tyrants, war at sea, and brutal acts but proclaims a new morning of happiness, urging readers to join in the season’s hopeful praise.
The notice recalls a 70 year life of Mrs Isaac W Russell who endured two wars and suffered through illness. It praises her steadfast nature, mentions her father Rev W G Eggleton a Southern Methodist minister who lived to 93, and hints at her own long period of invalidism and service.
The piece honors a devoted woman noted for efficient home leadership, philanthropy, church service, and gracious hospitality. It recalls forty years of companionship with a chivalrous partner, endurance through illness, and a steadfast Christian faith that crowned a life of value and virtue. J. G. McA.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for catarrh and claims it cleanses the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It promises notable health improvements after short use and urges readers to buy through F. J. Cheney & Co of Ohio with nationwide druggist availability.
Rev. B. F. Thomas of Berryville Van will preach a special sermon to the Sunday school and Young People’s Society at Mount Carmel Baptist Church tomorrow at 3 30 o clock. Everybody is invited to hear this able speaker. Mrs EB R Spriggs of Cumberland visiting in the city attended the marriage of her sister Esther Seabright and Dolphus Martin.
The German minister to Denmark Brockdorff-Rantzau has been named foreign minister in Berlin. He succeeds Dr Hugo Hasse who was the first foreign minister in the Obert cabinet and was followed by Dr Solf.
London dispatch reports Chancellor Eb ert of Germany is anticipated to resign today after a clash with Berlin Workmen and Soldiers' Council executive committee. The Telegram cites Geneva sources noting political turmoil and potential cabinet shifts amid the dispute.
Berlin reports Marshal von Hindenburg intends to establish a new front 1 4 miles behind the neutral zone prompting German officials to seek explanation. Bern is said to note Hindenburg continues to stay with Prince Henry of Prussia as Bolshevik pressure grows. A People’s League was formed in Berlin led by Prince Rex of Baden and other notable figures.
London dispatch reports Herbert C Hoover the American food director will meet Austrian and British representatives on Monday to discuss food requirements for Austria Hungary. The item also includes a Punch cartoon about an inquisitive party and a Chronic Shopper anecdote about a forgetful shopper and a salesgirl.
A historical note explains that among ancient Jews sixty astringent scents were valued for bridal attire and a twelfth of the dowry funded their purchase. It notes the balm of Gilead came from a bush once common in Gilead but now scarce, allegedly safeguarded by the sultan.
J H Hillyard of 6063 Kent St testifies after years of backache and kidney pain that Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief. He repeats his endorsement over four years later, noting continued benefit and urging others to use the product. Price 60c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co.
Special Commissioners announce a public sale in front of the Winchester County Court House on Wednesday January 16 1919 at noon. Four tracts near Staiee Postoffice include 58 108 71 and 26 acres with varied dower and conveyance histories. Terms require one third cash and balance in two installments secured by deeds of trust and insurance on buildings.
Valley Turnpike Co stockholders are notified of a board resolution to dissolve the company. A special meeting is called for December 30, 1918 at 10 a.m. at Hansbrough & Carter office in Winchester Virginia to act on the dissolution proposal.
Mrs. Pearl Patrick of Meadowsville Kentucky describes relief from constipation sour stomach and discomfort after using Black-Draught laxative. She notes easy intake gentle action and improved digestion with no griping and lasting benefits endorsed by numerous users over the years.
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