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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
4
Law testimony inflames debate on peace note leak
Thomas W. Law testimony on a leak in the publication of the President’s Peace note provokes strong criticism. Law, a controversial figure, is accused of profiting from notoriety. Critics question his Washington visit and claims about insider information from Chairman Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Law
Con
G Tese
Flancon
United States
Wall Street
Washington
Henry
Ules Committee
Lawson
Congress
War price rise debated in Carlisle editorial
The Carlisle Evening Sentinel argues war prices drive high cost of living and urges peace efforts to restore normal conditions. It stresses relief of American burdens and questions Belgium’s restoration compared to feeding Americans during wartime. It also references Mrs R and Lydia Pinkham patent medicine ads amid health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Belgium
Marriage and the High Cost of Living discussed
An editorial notes that rising costs may slow marriage rates, citing San Francisco data where marriages fell from 6879 in 1915 to 5790 in 1916. It argues ancestors faced hardship without delaying marriage, while modern youth fear expensive housing, furniture, clubs, and travel, postponing vows for a secure future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Amato
Ber
Cheer Up for Spring After Harsh Winter
Poetic column urges readers to endure the cold season and look forward to spring. Mentions winds frost winter drear and the relief of nightingales and roses to come. Encourages perseverance through wood heat and daily toil until warmer weather arrives.
Pope's Diapepsin promisses quick stomach relief
Ancient advertisement describes Pope's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion. It claims the medicine digests foods in minutes, easing sourness gas and upset stomachs and allows eating favorite foods without fear. A large case costs fifty cents at drug stores.
Cheer up for tomorrow’s relief in spring verses
A whimsical poem by Walt Mason encourages optimism despite dreary days. He mocks weather woes and noisy insects, urging readers to cheer as spring approaches and troubles fade.
Sleet and Snow Sweep Southern States
The area from the Shenandoah Valley to Texas is blanketed by sleet and snow with icy sidewalks still hazardous. Farmers anticipate a bumper wheat crop if conditions remain favorable, while transport remains difficult and some grain remains unsold due to impassable roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Texas
Virginia fair circuit names officers and list of 1920s dates
Roanoke Virginia secretaries of the fair circuit held their annual meeting with many attendees. Officers reelected include John L. Vaughn president G K Carr vice president and C B Ralston secretary treasurer. Fairs run from August 28 to October 19 at multiple cities including Ranford Staunton Galax Oakhill Marion Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond Danville Harrisonburg Petersburg Charlottesville and South Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Virginia Fair Circuit
John L. Vaughn
Shawsville
G. K. Carr
Galax
H. B. Watkins
Danville
C. B. Ralston
Staunton
Ranford
Bluefield
Wva
Oakhill
W. Va
Winchester
Marion
Lynchburg
Richmond
Harrisonburg
Petersburg
Charlottesville
South Boston
Sunday Church Preaching Planned in Several Churches
Announcement lists Mount Pleasant Church at 10.30 a m and Mount Zion at 3 with services in the Sunday schedule. Other details are incomplete but indicate a slate of sermons next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Mount Zion
Inside Information About Eczema Remedy Claim
Washing the skin rubbing calves and lotions will not cure eczema. The letter promotes a fifty year old S. S. S. remedy to cleanse and strengthen the skin and claim it restores vigor. Free advice offered from the Swift Specific Co Medical Department Atlanta Ga with request for genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specife Co
Swift
Atlantsa
Gaithersburg Journal robbed of about 1100 dollars
A Gaithersburg Maryland office was entered Sunday night and checks and cash totaling about 1100 dollars were stolen. Sheriff Gaither dispatched Deputy Sheriffs Bottlemay and Gingell to investigate. Some readers doubt the reported amount, suspecting a clerical error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg Journal
Gaithersburg
Gaither
Bottlemay
Gingell
Bartonville Notes Highlight Local Health and Visits
Bartonville Va January 17 Mrs Harvey Grim shows improvement after two months illness as friends hope for full recovery. Miss Ethel Pickeral srent spent last Tuesday night with Miss Annie Mary Beaver. Mr H A Funk and two daughters Martha and Alice visit relatives near Frederick Md. Mr and Mrs R B Reid attended Mr Anderson Sewell funeral at Boyce last Friday. Olin son of Mr and Mrs …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartonville
Harvey Grim
Ethel — Pickeral Srent
Annie Mary Beaver
H. A. Funk
Martha
Alice
Frederick
Anderson Sewell
Boyce
Olin
Winchester Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Moves
Pleasant evening with refreshments, remarks by Mr. and Mrs RW Hockman and young Robert. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs Amory Snapp in Winchester. News of residents in Borra do hospital, Kernstown, Mount Williams area, Clarke and Boyce communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RW. Hockman
Andittle
Robert
Winchester
Amory Snapp
William Beaver
Piergers
Borrado
N.Y
Carson Keyser
Kernstwn
F ¢. Petrie
J. J. Joffe
John Sraith
Boyce
R. E. Reid
Star's Sales Directory farm sales list in Winchester area
A compiled list of farm sales scheduled around Winchester with dates and buyers. Entries include Emanuel Baer Clearbrook Va W R Elyett Crums Va I K Morehead Crums Va Floyd Chiles Kernstown Va W J Gook RB City and others detailing stock implements household goods harness feed and live stock through February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Emanuel Baer
Clearbrook
W. R. Elyett
Wadesville
I. K. Morehead
Crums
Floyd Chiles
Kernstown
W. J. Gook
J. K. _ Luttrell
N. W
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Winchester Reader
Mrs. M. C. Fawcett of Winchester Virginia testifies she used Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders and found them effective. She urges others to try the kidney remedy priced 60 cents at all dealers, as Foster Milburn Co. Rochester, New York markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Fawcett
S. Market St
Winchester
Doan
Missing Advertisement Request From Foley Co
Fragmentary ad copy invites readers to mail a slip with five cents to Foley & Co for a trial page. It lists a Chicago address, asks for name and address, and promises a returned sample page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Aney
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Eczema
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Footer
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Cumberland, Md
Casheller & CO
Whenchester
Rockville
Metropolitan
Bartonville Notes
Star's Sales Directory
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