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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
7
Mr Dunlap describes a strange sickness causing stomach trouble back pain and fatigue. He credits a herbal medicine Dreco with eliminating symptoms and gaining four pounds, urging others to try it and visit local drug stores.
A humorous wartime poem by Walt Mason argues for thrift and self-reliance. The speaker lists past frivolities like hats, jewelry, and toys now replaced by frugality, emphasizing savings on wear and food, buying only necessities such as tires and fuel while encouraging readers to quit wasteful spending.
The Winchester fire department releases a wartime 1917 report detailing 36 alarms with causes including defective flues unknown miscellaneous oil stoves false spontaneous combustion and rail. It urges citizens to file thorough post fire reports including name of street direction and damage details to help responders and maintain low insurance rates.
An ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims the product clears clogged bowels, eases feverish fussiness, and restores playfulness within hours, with full dosage and warnings printed on each bottle.
The body of Miss Katie Rosale McCartney, a 29 year old stenographer from this city, died in Washington DC from liver inflammation. Her parents Mr and Mrs George E McCartney were at her bedside after her condition worsened. She had been employed in Wells Fargo offices in DC and previously at Attorney Harry R Kern’s Reuss Avenue office. She died Saturday night and her remains arrived today, to be laid at home with family.
On Tuesday January 16 Winchester High School offers the DeMarco Aistrup Trio in a benefit concert for the Red Cross. Elena DeMarco pianist and reader Miss Graves vocalist and Lowell Aistrup violinist perform with local and touring experience. Proceeds go to the Red Cross and the Empire Theater show starts at 8 30 PM.
Harry A. Lewis and Edith H. Rogers, members of Frederick county families, were married Saturday afternoon at the United Brethren Church parsonage by Rev. G. W. Stover. The bride is the daughter of John B. and his wife, while the groom is a young farmer, son of James E. and his wife.
Dr A H S Rouss has been appointed a lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps and left last week for Newport News Virginia. He has practiced in Kabietown and Bruce town in our county and is the son of Capt Milton Rouss. Help Uncle Sam buy a Liberty bond.
London December 12 by wire to The Star. Successful raids were conducted by the British forces of Loos overnight and a number of German prisoners were captured, the War Office announced today.
Mitchell Palmer as alien property custodian receives a $10 292.52 legacy from the will of Mary K von Ringharz to Olge Buchner of Leipzig Germany. The Washington District Court signed by Justice Siddons voices the first local case under alien property laws. The story also references Theodore von Ringharz and Middletown in the county.
Mrs. S. J. Semler of Troy New York reports seven months of displacement pain backache and headaches. Three doctors warned she might require surgery but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered fully and resumed all household duties. She recommends the remedy to friends seeking relief.
The Winchester and Frederick county Red Cross chapter surpassed its 3,080 member goal with 3,808 total members after a campaign led by local women. Booths at Library, Post Office, Banks, and stores gathered new members, with prizes and pledges from Greenwood School and others boosting community support.
A fire broke out yesterday afternoon in a wood box at a residence behind the Colored Baptist Church on West Leicester Street. Mattie Lavender’s dwelling, occupied by colored residents, was reported to have flames and a quick response from local firemen.
Fire crews reported a blaze in a room on the lower floor. The side wall and interior suffered damage but the fire was controlled quickly using chemical extinguishing equipment.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edward’s Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver remedy for better breath. The copy promises quick relief from offensive breath and promotes a five cent per box price with druggist availability.
Virginia undertakes a statewide campaign to raise 200000 for the war camp community service. Funds will furnish wholesome entertainment for soldiers visitors and Marines on leave and support law enforcement in nearby towns and camps. Campaign officials Masche Dade ker Miller announce the drive ends January 31.
An ad style block touts Pape's Dinpepste as instant relief for sour stomach gas and dyspepsia. It claims quick neutralization of acids and relief within minutes, noting benefits for those with indigestion and related symptoms.
A fragment notes Mr Joseph H Savage of Kershtown Wevertot Massachusetts will leave for Brazil in a day and plans to spend time recuperating there. It mentions tasks and books but the rest is unclear.
Readable text notes that American peaches and pears grow well alongside other fruits. The fragment mentions varieties like amma fruits and suggests favorable growing conditions. No dates or locations provided.
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