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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
2
Winchester Virginia December 16 1916 the bank will hold its annual meeting for director election at the bank building on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 12 m H D Fuller cashier announces existence of meeting and time.
By virtue of an execution in the Pannett bankruptcy matter the court will offer for public sale in front of the Court House at Winchester Virginia on January 20 1917 at 12 oclock One fine black horse four years old Cash terms to buyer C B Manuels constable W A Bowen auctioneer sale notice filed December 30 1930.
May 1916 weather outlook predicts overcast skies in the Middle Atlantic after Wednesday with snow likely and rain or snow on Thursday or Friday. Temperatures start moderate then fall sharply by midweek and stay cool to week’s end. South Atlantic and East Gulf show moderate early temps, turning decidedly colder after Wednesday and remaining cold. Generally fair early, with rain in coast districts and interior rain or snow likely Thursday or Friday.
Washington December 26 Motion picture films are admitted to mail by order of the Post Office Department effective January 1. Films will travel under regular parcel post and must meet strict packing regulations.
Motion picture companies have sought admission to the mails for several years, aiming to secure distribution channels and broader reach for their film productions.
The Federal Farm Loan Board plans to locate twelve federal farm loan banks in the south and west, selecting cities for banking advantage rather than local benefit. About 160 cities competed after hearings, with most banks not in cities hosting federal reserve banks except in a few cases.
A six year study on brown silt loam tests nitrate of soda top dressings on radish turnip beet spinach cabbage and cauliflower. Results show modest foliage gains and higher marketable yields for tops on several crops but limited or inconsistent benefits for onions lettuce and cabbage heads.
Break a cold in a few hours with Pape's Cold Compound. Take a dose every two hours until three doses are taken to end grippe and relieve head cold chest or limb congestion. It opens nasal passages stops discharge relieves feverish symptoms and sore throat. Priced at 26 cents at drug stores. Do not accept substitutes.
Rev. William A. McKeefry, formerly pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Winchester now at St. Joseph's in Martinsburg West Virginia, marked his silver jubilee yesterday at the church where he said his first Mass twenty five years ago. The Christmas high mass featured the same choir music as in 25 years past.
An old advertisement touts Pinex as a potent cough remedy made from Norway pine extract. It claims quick throat relief for coughs bronchitis and asthma like symptoms and promises a money back guarantee with full directions.
In Poc county a man named Robert Nichols stayed overnight in the deserted house where Mrs. Charles Turner and three children were killed by William Nichols and who later killed himself nearby. He endured hours alone while a wildcat howled and children’s figures moved about, then fled after a loud yell frightened him, forfeiting his $10 stake.
The Sunday School of St Thomas Episcopal Church Middletown hosts a Christmas entertainment on Tuesday night December 26 at 8 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Advice on harvesting clover seed to avoid redrying and loss of germination. Harvest in dry weather, hull promptly if possible, or store in a barn or protected stack to prevent moisture damage. A field hull improves labor efficiency if a huller is available.
The Star announces a major price increase for readers due to a surge in paper costs. Affected rates include annual mail subscriptions at 2.50, carrier at 8.00, and monthly 0.25, with a two year buyout offered at old rates through February 1 1917. The move follows widespread paper cost increases and the risk to smaller papers.
Ahealth warning compares a cough to a fire alarm and urges treating the underlying illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised by Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana for stopping winter coughs and colds, noted as readily available everywhere.
A short advertisement urges farm owners to give their farm a distinctive name and publicize it widely. It argues a memorable name helps distinguish the property and attract customers, stressing the value of branding for any business venture.
The original six tews were built with the name Landau in Germany and later renamed Sandaus to honor the designer Tews.
Found a purse containing money advertised to be returned after Christmas. Owner can claim by visiting Gutmans store and paying for the ad. W J Lee promoted to division engineer with Lynchburg offices, effective January 1 1917. Thos B Byrd of Richmond visiting parents on Amherst Street for Christmas.
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