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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented timetable lists Pullman parlor car service routes from Bristol to Philadelphia with connections via Sacnamdoab Junction and Haverstown. It mentions sleeper services to Philadelphia and schedules around 2:30 a.m. and additional information via W Saunders, General Passenger Agent.
Fragmentary timetable notes show train or stage connections among Harrisonburg Salisbury Strasburg and Washington with arrivals and departures in the evening and late afternoon. Names include D H Debutts division passenger agent Washington DC and references to Alexandria and Kingston inroute details.
The document lists liabilities including capital stock paid in surplus and undivided profits with current expenses and taxes paid, circulating notes and deposits totaling 1 951 259 97, a War Loan deposit account 135 487 65, and U S bonds borrowed without collateral. It notes rediscounts 221 500 00 and ends with a sworn verification by cashier WM G Hardy on Jan 11 1918 with directors attesting.
The article discusses planting wrinkled vs smooth peas when soil dries, notes smooth varieties tolerate cold and wet poorly, and describes starting vegetable seeds in boxes under a stove. It also includes unrelated quotes about monarchy and etiquette.
The text claims uric acid from meat harms kidneys making them sluggish and causing backache, headaches, dizziness and stomach upset. It advises less meat, more water and Jad Salts a few days to flush and restore kidney function, describing Jad as a lithia lemon salt effervescent drink from a pharmacist.
Louis Eckner of Somerset Virginia reports relief from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and swollen ankles after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims quick results and broad availability for bladder and related ailments.
At the Clarke county bank annual meeting the board elected W. A. Bradford C. T. Hardesty M. W. Jones A Moore Jr William E. Reed H. C. Warden and R. P. Whiting as directors for the coming year. A Moore Jr was re elected president. The 1917 operations report called it the bank's most successful year.
Urges mothers to treat a sick child with California Syrup of Figs a gentle laxative. Warns of counterfeits and stresses using the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product with clear bottle directions for all ages.
The report outlines fashion details for evening and afternoon dresses. Square déeplletage and deep V necklines paired with muslin or satin tucker appear in many gowns. Velvets, small checks with diagonal lines, one sided tunics, elbow length sleeves, and French models in black satin feature prominent styles.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. It claims they improve complexion and relieve headaches, listlessness, and general malaise in both women and men, with 10 and 25 cent pricing. The ad urges readers to try them nightly for noticeable results.
Washington January 18 149 Guardsmen and 88 National Guardsmen died of pneumonia in the week ending January 14 according to the Division of Field Sanitation. National Army deaths totaled 88 this week versus 109 the prior week and 147 the week before.
A column extols drinking a glass of hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast. It claims this flushes the liver and kidneys, clears toxins from the bowels, and purifies the digestive tract, improving appearance and energy. It promises quick improvements in mood, digestion, and overall health.
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