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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
6
President Wilson approved Crowder regulations to pay draft boards thirty cents for each man classified, replacing the former monthly cap of 150 dollars per member. Boards may distribute the funds up to 15 cents per person to any member, with no one exceeding 25 cents, and existing expenses are grandfathered under the new system.
Farmers may deduct seed and labor costs for caring for stock and crops as well as repairs to farm fences and machinery. Deductible items include small tools used up in the year, equipment operation, and other farm upkeep. the value of farm products is not taxed until converted to cash. Returns for 1917 income must be filed by March 1, 1918.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair treatment that adds life and shine, claims to double hair by application, fights dandruff and itching, and promises rapid results. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug counters and use briefly for fuller, healthier hair.
An advertorial piece promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for women facing chronic weaknesses and female health issues. It claims to regulate natural functions, bolster vigor, and aid during life stages, with a trial tablet offer from the Invalids Hospital. The Washington Star quote about memory appears as a separate testimonial note.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe substitute for calomel to cleanse the liver and bowels. It claims the liquid is pleasant and harmless for children and adults, prevents salivation, and offers a guarantee through pharmacists if it fails to perform.
Fragmentary line from Toledo page shows Luce Suc Cen eo near Toledo Ohio. Readable words indicate a local item, with no clear event or outcome available in the surviving text.
A ledger snippet lists Hugh &1ipton, George W. Kurtz, and J. J. Evans as directors. Monetary figures include 343,583 07 2.85 and 8 ae ie 2.880 23 7,873 00 ne 93 ¢0! S57 00 676 00 5, among other totals.
The document presents a bank balance sheet for the State of Virginia with figures for capital stock paid in 10000 and undivided profits 304, dividends unpaid 290, individual deposits 135120.79. It lists cash assets such as savings deposits and cash at state banks and trust companies with totals and a sworn affidavit by Russell A. Shryock cashier dated June 8, 1935, witnessed by George A. Samsell N.P. with a commission expires October 12, 191k.
A wartime poem extols a boy on a strange steed who urges money for the war effort. He travels the land with a Thrift Card urging nickels and dimes to help the boys in trenches. The piece links thrift to national sacrifice and mentions war savings stamps and butter as healing nourishment in old Sparta.
The advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the premier treatment for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It claims rapid mild healing effects and urges testing with a ten cent sample from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY, mentioning Winchester Evening Star.
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