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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary ad copy describes a cure all for sore throat croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia pleurisy rheumatism lumbago etc. Claims relief for bruises chapped skin frostbite colds and more with a listed price of 2.30.
Feb 12 to Mar 13 listings show numerous local sales by farmers and merchants. Entries include stock, cattle, horses, hogs, dairy cattle, grain, hay, harness, implements, and household goods at properties near Winchester Martinsburg Wadesville Berryville Summit Point and Clarke County VA with dates ranging Feb 12 to Mar 13.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a powerful tonic and nervine for female complaints. It claims relief for overwork, nervousness, and menstrual or menopausal disorders, suitable for young girls and women facing life changes. No alcohol content. tablets sold. send 10c to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for a trial package.
A troubled narrator recalls losing temper with an aunt and striking her with a rocking chair. The scene shifts to remorse as the aunt recovers and the narrator pleads for pardon while a frying pan chase ensues. The piece ends with Uncle Sam and a call to buy Liberty Bonds.
A vintage advertisement extols Danderine to remove dandruff and instantly improve hair. It promises light fluffy wavy hair with lustre and health, urging readers to buy a trial bottle from drug stores or toilet counters to prove the claim.
The funeral for Mrs. John Shireley, found dead at home near Greenspring, will be held tomorrow morning. Friends meet at the house at 10 30. Services follow at Green Spring Church with burial at Old Stone Church Cemetery.
Pape's Cold Compound promises rapid relief from a cold or grippe with a few doses every hour up to three. It opens congested noses and air passages, relieves headaches feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness. Priced at a few cents at drug stores and claimed to act without assistance and with pleasant taste.
A naval officer on a destroyer stationed in the Philippines weighed about 250 pounds with two assistants over 200 pounds each. The crew's weight led to a request for five fans in living quarters, but Washington denied adding weight to the ship. Fans were eventually issued, but no extra personnel were transferred, making fans rare on destroyers since.
Mrs Sarah Eilen Baker wife of Milton H Baker of 412 Highlands avenue died at 10 last night in Memorial Hospital from palsy after a period of illness. She was about sixty two years old. Survived by her husband and adopted son Percy Sheetz of Richmond Virginia. Funeral at Lovebeck on Friday afternoon in Brak Lock Street Mendisa Episcopal Church South with Rev M Richardson officiating and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The article proposes aircraft makers integrate pockets for vacuum bottles to provide hot drinks and meals for passengers. It argues a practical inline feature could keep beverages warm without external heating, enhancing long flights.
A reflective remark notes that many suffer consequences of their actions while only the successful acknowledge it, hinting at a general philosophy on fate and accountability. The fragment suggests themes of fate, merit, and social perception.
The text describes fear weakening resolve on the battlefield and in daily life. It cites a young lady wrongly accused of smallpox exposure, suffering pain and fever due to fear. A physician later confirms no exposure, and she recovers, illustrating fear’s psychological and physical impact.
The article notes shark fishing peaks October to March, with sharks scarce other times. Aden dominates shark products including flesh fins maws and livers sold to Neh bamgaar and poorer natives. Somali and Arab buyers are main consumers though religious laws restrict fish flesh.
A United States Department of Agriculture warning urges homemakers not to eat rhubarb leaves due to toxic compounds. Several letters have alerted the department that some individuals still prepare rhubarb leaves for food, with hazardous outcomes reported.
A reflective line on youth describing it as a probationary stage before age matures. The note suggests youth is a preparatory period shaping future character and growth.
Promoting Cascarets as a laxative, the ad claims it cleanses bowels and liver, relieving biliousness, coated tongue, and gas. It urges readers to take Cascarets tonight for a pleasant morning feeling, noting it is suitable for children too.
Mrs Blaine by Haarloe through her next friend Py Calvert was awarded an absolute divorce from Curtis G Harloe in Frederick County Circuit Court on the grounds of desertion. She formerly Miss Blaine Le Calvert married July 20 1914 in Hagerstown Maryland and alleges separation since January 21 1945 after returning to her father’s home. Both parties may resume or retain names as permitted.
Dabo draws large crowds with The War As I Saw It at the Bagpipe Theater. He recounts his wartime experiences in Paris and battlefield tours, revealing German cruelties and Allied efforts, ending with a vivid account of aviation and the firing line.
The readable phrases reference a German writer and a discussion of Hungary and medieval themes. No clear events, people, dates, or places provide a resolvable news item or outcome.
Notice announces a chancery order for sale of land at the corner of Avenue and Kern streets in Winchester Virginia. It directs nonresidents to appear within fifteen days and requires four weeks of publication in The Evening Star and posting at the courthouse door to protect interests in the Nelson Ashton estate with details on the court’s reference and attendance.
A vintage remedy ad touts Etya Cream for nasal relief claiming to open nostrils and ease head cold symptoms. It markets a fragrant antiseptic cream to apply inside the nostrils for instant relief and less headache and throat irritation.
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