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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
3
The advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a safe, sure, and pleasant cough and cold remedy for all ages. It claims fathers mothers and children have used it and lists a price of 60 cents and 1.20 for the larger bottle, with sale through druggists.
Advertisement notes Wing's New Life Pills as a mild, effective bowel regulator sold everywhere for 25 cents. It claims cleansing benefits and stomach comfort, urging readers to maintain regularity to avoid disruptions to daily tasks.
The Winchester Star, led by publisher Harry F. Byrd, accuses Governor Davis of opposing a wartime resolution supporting Woodrow Wilson’s administration. The editorial series claims Davis would veto any appropriations from the Legislature and criticizes his handling of the influenza period.
A wartime letter defends Governor Davis against charges as false while praising his wartime loyalty. It lauds a Richmond Emergency Hospital nurse’s service and criticizes the Winchester Star publisher for sowing discord with state and national administrations. The piece notes Governor Davis awaiting soldiers’ return to share in communal pride and support for the war effort.
A special meeting of Valley Turnpike Co stockholders is called for December 30 1918 at 10 a m in Winchester Virginia to act on a board resolution dissolving the company following an act to permit transfer to the Commonwealth.
Special Commissioners will sell in front of the County Court House Winchester Va on sale day at 12 oclock M all described tracts in southwestern Frederick near Sta Tannery Post office Tract A 56 acres dower Reversion Tract B 108 acres conveyed by Silas B Pifer to L H Orndorff Tract C 71 acres part of 97 acre tract conveyed to Mary L Orndorff Tract D 26 acres part of 97 acre tract conveyed to Gertie M Orndorff Terms one third cash day of sale residue in two equal annual installments bonds of purchasers deeds of trust and life of buildings insurance policies filed by Trustees Ke D Newman F S Tav ener Harry R Kern John M Steck T Russell Cather H B Larrick Special Commissioners.
Invitations from the Navy Department were sent to cabinet members governors and naval committees for the December 26 welcome ceremony in New York. The Mayflower will review the returning fleet anchored near Statue of Liberty with guests including Mrs Nulton and her daughter Virginia ahead of a land parade and luncheon aboard.
A festive message extends holiday goodwill and thanks for kindness during the year. It wishes Christmastide joys and lasting peace and prosperity for many years to come.
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