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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
4
A fragment from a historical newspaper appears to reference a morning newsletter or weekly papers titled The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. The OCR text is incomplete and lacks clear event data or dates.
A whimsical verse by Walt Mason reflects on troubles and a dreary life. The speaker imagines jail or sickness and lament over thefts and fatigue while contrasting pride and humility with a humorous closing line.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that leaves hair instantly glossy and full of sheen after its application. It promises immediate restoration, soft texture, and a noticeable improvement in dull faded hair with repeated use.
John Coleman a 12 year old was arrested after firing at another boy with an air rifle. He claims his father supplied the weapon and a dealer allowed use by minors. Coleman has been sent to the State Reform School amid city ordinance questions on air rifle legality.
Marlboro Virginia residents share updates on guests and health. E M Funk of Middletown is in town on business, D E B Stickley remains ill at home, and numerous visits occur among Lineburg Martin Stickley Cooley Hawthorne Jechaison and Gorden families with trips to Winchester Vaulcluse Pedman Springs and nearby communities.
HAYFIELD Va Dec 31 Mr and Mrs James Loy of this place report their son Private James A Loy of the Sixteenth Railroad Engineers has landed in New York from France and is hospitalized recovering from a severe influenza contracted while overseas. He left the country late February and after October illness is now out of danger and improving. Miss Ruth Pifer returns to Salem after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs D E B Pifer Kernstown.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a white ointment that relieves pain and stiffness without blistering. It claims rapid relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia rheumatism and muscle or joint aches with hospital size jars priced at $2.50.
On Wednesday January 1 1919 banks will be closed honoring the legal holiday. Cashier signatures indicate all deposits and maturities on January 1 will be payable January 2 1919. Institutions include Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Union Bank Commercial and Savings. Rest of text invites readers to use the Star for selling items.
Gladwell of Watoga recalls starting at age about 15 with months of pain weakness and loss of appetite. After one bottle of Cardui her health improved and she completed three bottles, leading to marriage and three children with no doctor needed for female trouble. She urges others to try Cardui and notes years of use and physician recommendations.
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