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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1918

Page

2

Decree Adopts Master Commissioner to Settle Estate

Notice announces referral of decedents real estate matters to Master Commissioner James P. Reardon in Winchester Virginia. He will convene heirs and report on debts, estates, and re investment of proceeds with publication serving as notice to all parties in interest.

Nora Harris Corporation Avi Willig Robinson Elizabeth Robon William’ ‘Robinson Robinson Wime Evening Star Winchester A. J. Tavenner T. Russell Cather Cates Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Luther Pannett Eee Wells William Wells Jamesson Win Hester Jisioner Rouss Ave Circuit Court of

War Savings drive urged for Frederick County

Director Thos B McAdams of Richmond asks Virginia merchants to display WW S B signs and become War Savings Agents. He notes many people want to help Uncle Sam but do not know where to buy stamps and urges making purchase as easy as buying a postage stamp.

Login R Fay Frederick County Thos. B. McAdams Richmond Virginia National War Savings Committee Thomas B. McAdams Commonwealth Sam McAdams War Savings Thrif

Cards and Savings Certificates End Will Systematically Add

A fragmented note claims that cards and savings certificates will systematically add to their savings. The readable text hints at ongoing financial instruments or programmatic growth, but lacks concrete events, dates, or institutions.

Winchester to Lease City Hall Auditorium for One Year

City Council resolves to advertise and invite bids for leasing the Winchester Virginia City Hall Auditorium for a year starting April 1 1918 with option to extend. Bids due by March 12, 8 pm, sealed with a $200 certified check. city reserves rights to reject bids and impose taxes and bonds.

City of Winchester Winchester Evening Star Ae Common Council Ninchester Virginia Winchesterirginia City Hall Hig Inten Tate Sairman City Hall Committee Reuss Avenue Southeastern Fire Insurance Underwriters Association Common Council City of Winchester

Tuscania Sinking Spurs American War News Rush

The Tuscania loss raises hopes of saving survivors as rescue ships rush to the scene. President and officials await word while war departments seek complete survivor lists and confirm crew counts. The disaster marks a major American casualty and signals broader U boat aims against U.S. vessels. An Alamance torpedoing later adds to a wave of losses off the English coast.

Tuscania Unite States France Baker Rom Canary Line Cunard Company Atlantic Alamencé Gerland Steamship Company

Braithwaite Family Returns From Virginia Visit

Cross Junction Virginia February 7 Miss 38 H Braithwaite and her young son Howlard have returned from a week long visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Chas

Cross Junction H. Braithwaite Howlard Wek Chas

Local notes from Stephenson area residents

Coe of Stephenson reports William R. Baker spending a few days at his home. Alvin Baker, previously ill, is improving. Eugene Collins visited his sister Mrs. E W Braithwaite last week for a night at her home.

Foodstuffs Trade Snares Poor in City Aid Shortage

IRA S. CAPPER argues the city relief system misdirects help as some residents misuse donated foodstuffs by trading them for snuff. He recalls past relief abuses, notes savvy needy exist among donors, and urges investigators to learn who truly suffers by talking to residents and monitoring aid delivery.

The Star Mmittee Snoutf Ira S. Capper

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises General Health Benefit

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a safe proven purifier and tonic. It claims long success over four years, improves digestion, builds red blood, and aids weak or run-down people of all ages. It invites readers to start taking it today.

Hood America Get _Hood

Mrs Triplett’s Side of Trouble

Mrs Ruth Triplett writes in response to a local article by her husband noting two absences from home in two weeks. She explains leaving with little money and coal scarce, having sold cider to an unknown man to buy fuel, and hiring help to move it by sled while caring for her children.

Chamberlain F. W. Olsen Marysville Jean Chambérlain Oime Oman Ruth Triplett

Louis Appeal for Federal Aid

In St Louis riots flare as strikebreakers are planned to operate the streetcar system. Three Wabash switchmen were shot and hospitalized after being attacked at Lopedale station as the company moves to run cars amid labor unrest. Police report serious injuries and potential further bloodshed.

Lopedale

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Calomel Alternative

An advertisement warns Calomel dangers and touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable liver medicine. It claims Calomel causes bone necrosis and sickness, while Dodson's Ton e cures digestive distress and keeps families well, with a money back guarantee.

Dodson

Gentle Coconut Oil For Hair Care

The article warns against washing hair with soap or strong shampoos as they dry the scalp and brittle hair. It recommends ordinary clarified coconut oil as a mild, greaseless cleaner that lathers well with water, removes dust and oil, leaves the scalp soft and hair silky, and is inexpensive and long lasting.

Bethlehem Leader Sees Sub Chasers as World Edge

E G Grace president of Bethlehem Steel told a Pennsylvania chamber audience that the submarine destroyers Bethlehem will build for the government surpass all others in the world and that rapid destroyer construction is the solution to the submarine menace. Bethlehem plants employ 30 000 men, up from 9000 five years ago. Charles M Schwab added the payroll now stands at 100 000 000 annually.

Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania Bethlehem Corporation Grace Bethlehem Charles M. Schwab

Miss Potts Returns to Martinsburg Office

Miss Cora Potts returns to Martinsburg joining the North Eastern Power Company staff. She is now based in the companys branch office at the corner of King and College streets continuing familiarization with all details of the work.

Martinsburg Journal Cora Potts Northerr Nia Power Company Martin King and College Streets

The True University and Its Drs by Theojas Carlyle

A terse literary quote frames a critique of academic ideals. The author labels the true university as a collection of doctors, suggesting a satire on scholarly prestige and credentialism.

Theojas Carlyle

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