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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
4
A reflective verse recalls last December’s sorrows from war with Teutons while children sought cheer in toys and sweets. The speaker contrasts past grief with current hope, declaring the war ended and the Hun defeated, with a festive uplift.
Itching en Zemo is advertised as a safe antiseptic liquid for skin care. Claims include easy use and dependable effectiveness with a low price of 35 cents. The ad mentions E. W. Rose of Cleveland Ohio as the source.
Winchester resident J. H. Cooper of 318 South Braddock Street endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy for kidney disorders. He cites personal use for backache and urinary issues and notes continued household reliance over years.
George Manuel, barber on North Market Street, shares a wartime letter from his brother in law Sergeant Thomas W. Robinson of the 351st Machine Gun Battalion in France. Robinson recalls front-line danger, living off captured German fare, and caring for forty horses and mules. He notes a near miss when a shell struck near his horse, and expresses hope to return home soon.
Robert Landes of Fort Delfiance Virginia recounts his failing health from stomach disorders and sleeplessness. After two bottles of Creed he reports steady improvement and weight gain of six pounds. The testimonial claims Creed has helped many others and is sold by Mer's Drug Store in Winchester.
A customer testimonial from Mrs. L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri praises Chamberlain's tablets for stomach trouble. She reports rapid relief and overall improvement from the first dose and mentions the product is for sale by gu dealers.
A wartime letter from Prof A L Quaintance via US Department of Agriculture urges delaying pruning of orchard trees until after the 17 year locusts have passed. The guidance recommends postponing until after the locust visitation next spring to avoid damage.
Physicians and druggists tout Calotabs as a quick dependable remedy for colds influenza and grippe One Calotab on the tongue with a swallow of water starts relief next morning the liver and system refreshed Calotabs are purified refined and sold in sealed packages at 35 cents your druggist guarantees them and will refund your money if not delighted
News reaches Winchester Nave of the death of Mrs Annie Elliott formerly Miss Harper of this city wife of Harry W Elliott occurring December 17 at her Washington home No 5021 Wisconsin avenue The funeral was held in Winchester last Thursday Willetts daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Harper long prominent in local society The Harpers lived at Braddock and Water streets later owning the property now owned by Mr Charles Wyndham
Clarke county farmer announces daughter Miss Marie Fries to Clarence Wisecarver of Berryville Virginia. They wed Saturday in Washington and will reside in Berryville where Wisecarver works in tailoring. Bride’s father owns a large farm near Berryville.
Mrs. M. E. Smith of Benton Louisiana declares a home remedy of soars and tar cough syrup cured her dreadful cold. She calls it a grand remedy and credits complete recovery to the product described in the fragment.
Special Commissioners will sell at the Frederick County Court House Winchester Virginia on January 15 1919 at noon the tracts near Tannery Post Office. Tract A 56 acres dower in another tract. Tract B 108 acres. Tract C 71 acres part of a larger 97 acre tract. Tract D 26 acres part of 97 acres. Payment terms one third cash with two equal yearly installments secured by bonds deeds of trust and insurance on sidings. Court decree and bond noted by Deputy Clerk.
The Valley Turnpike Co. announces a special stockholders meeting in Winchester Virginia on December 30 1918 at 10 a m to act on a board resolution proposing dissolution following an act to permit transfer to the Commonwealth. President H F Byrd and Secretary D B Dinges sign.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports nine year results 1908 to 1916 on grain sorghum varieties in the Panhandle of Texas. Earliness is the key factor for adaptation on the high plains with dwarfness next, and dwarf kafir and sunrise early kafir are noted as well suited varieties.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines best practices for newborn foals. Emphasizes stable housing during winter, early umbilical cord ligation, and antiseptic care to prevent joint ill. Recommends bright ventilated birth stalls, thorough disinfection, and burning of soiled litter.
The text notes that outdoors is not ideal for a wagon or cultivator once finished, recommending a regular implement shed or barn if the shed is unavailable. It mentions the only extra work is opening and closing doors when using a shed or barn for storage.
Mrs S W Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that at age about 15 she suffered headaches backaches and bearing down pains with loss of appetite. After taking Cardui she improved after the first bottle and finished three bottles gaining health and now has three children. She recommends Cardui to other women and notes it has been in use over 40 years.
Auction note lists a 315 acre slate and gravel farm with timber, 5 room dwelling and good timber value priced to sell at 5500 dollars. Also a 6 room dwelling under construction on a 100 by 364 foot lot with immediate possession at 1000 dollars. One fifth interest in a 100 acre apple orchard at special value for quick sale. 150 acres improved with two six room dwellings and outbuildings, 30 acre apple orchard with considerable saw timber priced at 6000 dollars.
Farmers note economical wintering ration for stocker cattle using silage and cottonseed meal. A guideline suggests one pound of cottonseed meal per day with silage supports steer gains, offering a cost effective feeding option.
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