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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references medicines and a Toledo Ohio company with mentions of constipation remedies. Limited readable facts about products and suppliers are present, but no coherent event or clearer detail emerges.
The report shows a large portion of power on the system idle while railroads struggle with severe weather and the need to cut tonnage to cope with the demand. Facilities aim to stabilize supply as conditions persist.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and constipation relief. The text also contains a court notice from Frederick County Virginia dated December 17, 1917, requiring the defendant James William Bohrer to appear in a desertion case and publish the order in The Evening Star.
London reports hidden German submarine activity shift as the admiralty records show eight British ships lost in the past week. The German submarine zone expansion is believed to pull submarines toward the Mediterranean and Azores waters.
Washington reports naval vessels sped to aid the British steamer Ray Kerraul in distress off the coast. No location or survivor information was received as S O S signals reached Atlantic stations, and boats were missing as of late yesterday afternoon.
Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours up to three. It relieves grippe misery and severe cold by opening blocked nostrils and air passages, stopping discharge, easing headache and feverishness, and soothing throat. It tastes pleasant and requires no assistance. Buy genuine Papes Cold Compound at drug stores for a few cents.
A street car in Harrisburg Pennsylvania struck a large sleigh early today killing two people, injuring four seriously and 16 lightly. The dead are Robert A Grove and Alice Zugger. All reported injured reside at Hummeltown.
Fire of mysterious origin in Camden New Jersey destroys the Peerless Kid Company plant, valued at over 500000 dollars and leaving hundreds unemployed. Firemen battled the blaze for five hours, hampered by frozen fireplugs as the wet-works facility burned.
Miss Wilhelmina Rutherford daughter of W B Rutherford of the county and Allen B Coleman son of John W Coleman of Piedmont W Va were married in Hagerstown Maryland last Saturday. They will reside in Winchester. Fuel Administrator Garfield denounces plant owners who plan overtime five days a week to recover Monday loss calling it evasion of the order.
A Washington Star exchange praises a man with an exceptional memory and the ability to command what he remembers. The dialogue notes his powers as a marvel of mental discipline and recall.
An advertisement promotes Peptiron, a iron tonic with pepsin iron wax celery and stomach tonics. It claims to correct anemia and languor, restore iron strength, and improve daily performance. Pills are chocolate coated and pleasant to take. Get it today.
A home made cough syrup using 2½ ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup costs about 65 cents for a full pint. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine extract that relieves coughing quickly, soothes irritated membranes, and helps stop phlegm and throat tickle. Readily prepared in minutes, the remedy is pitched as superior to store bought syrups and offered through Pinex Co.
An elderly raconteur recalls a modern gypsy band in Pierre with fortune telling and modesty contrasts. A German writer comments on Hungary, noting heart awakening tradition, poetry, and heroic wines amid enduring banners and medieval lyric echoes.
A note hints at delaying major decisions until a deceased rival creates an opening. The writer suggests leveraging an unsuspecting associate to set up a new role, implying opportunistic timing and strategic patience.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia Pannett Sheriff Committee Admr Wells vs William Wells et al the decree directs P Reardon Master Commissioner to inquire report heirs creditors and estate values. Notice to all parties in interest to appear Feb 16 1918 at 18 Rouss Ave Winchester Va with evidence proof and vouchers.
The Daily Telegraph recounts Skipper Thomas Crisp and his son Thomas William Crisp, both of the Nelson trawler crew, for gallantry during a submarine attack. The skipper died after directing defense, uttering I am done throw me overboard, as the vessel sank. The son later led the crew to safety and assumed command.
Atlantic Lyric theater manager Jake Wells plans a large show house near Camp Gordon Georgia to entertain soldiers from New York and other Eastern states. Keith's vaudeville will be featured with popular prices for the new theater expected to start operations within weeks.
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