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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary notes warn of a yearlong locust brood threatening crops. Authorities urge immediate action to protect shade and fruit trees by targeting insects while still in the soil, aiming to limit spread and preserve orchards and fields.
Health claim columns praise Nausealess Calomel as a laxative for colds grip influenza and pneumonia prevention. Doctors supposedly endorse its use to purify the liver and sustain the system, advising consulting a physician before use.
Charles W. Heater of Middletown drove onto the Cork Street sidewalk to avoid a leftside Main Street vehicle. He struck the corner building at Main and Cork, breaking several panes and causing damage. Heater and his wife escaped injury. The other driver’s fault remains undetermined, but Heater may bear the damages to the house.
Ensign Alten R. Emmett of the air force was honorably discharged and returned to Martinsburg West Virginia to resume business with Frank B. Emmert and partners. He married Rosa Rogers daughter of Capt Mortimer Rogers of Draper Virginia and sister of Mrs P W Boyd of Winchester.
Quick relief for rheumatic pain with Sloan's Liniment. It penetrates swiftly, reaching the seat of trouble to warm nerves and tissues, easing swelling and stiffness after the first application. No rubbing required as inflammation subsides and pain diminishes.
An elderly man leaves wealth behind and dies, prompting talk of who will benefit. A widow takes on arranging the funeral, described with tongue in cheek as costly. The conversation touches on a nurse from the speaker's childhood and past flirtation with danger.
The notice warns of serious catarrh progression to lung disease and promotes Do Not Let Catarrh Drag On Pte as a direct blood germ eliminating remedy. It claims inhalers syrups and atomizers fail and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director at 27 Swift Laboratories.
A tale from the Camas people tells how a brave Indigenous woman saved her people during a forest fire. She carried pink and white flowers to the fire line and the Great Spirit sent rain, ending the blaze. Since then the pink and white Camas blossoms cover the mountains each spring.
The Tuaregs of the Sahara are described as a fierce, masked tribe descended from Romans and Arabs. They roam from Algeria to Timbuktu on camels, with rumors of white walled cities and Roman ruins, while claiming masks shield them from dust and disease. Travelers say they appear pale and handsome, their masks shaping their appearance.
A girl trained under rigid mechanical piano teaching discovers happiness through creating and singing her own tune. The piece argues that children engage more when allowed to think music and that interest grows with self motivated musical activity.
The piece notes the greyhound's early role as a fast food hunter for owners during infancy of weapons. It explains that utility defined the breed, with emphasis on a wide chest, straight shoulders, and strong hindquarters as essential for speed. It argues that faulty conformation prevented the dog from running fast and that some greyhound forms trace back in dog history.
London Chronicle recalls prohibition in medieval England during Radward II era as a response to famine caused by raids and theft. It notes royal bans on fortifying ale and grain production, claiming the king sought to ease national distress after greedily devoured provisions.
Public sale of farm and orchard land of 167 acres in Frederick County near Winchester Virginia. Trustees Lynch and Kern announce sale at 11 am January 28 1919 in front of the County Court House with 1 3 cash down and rest in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust and bonds. Includes 16 foot right of way and bearing orchard with 365 acres growers and 26 acres of wheat.
Insignia, curtains and dresses repurposed into window coverings reflect wartime economies. Nine secretaries in Archangel, Russia, opened a YWCA Hostess House for American troops behind the lines, even using discarded skirts for curtains. Elizabeth Boies leads Russian work and plans to recruit workers for Russia. A second YWCA Hostess House for wives and children of soldiers is planned for Castner on Oahu to handle overflow from the first.
The State Bank will hold a public sale in Middletown Virginia on February 5th, 1919 at 2 pm. Two parcels are offered: Tract 1 a vacant lot on Senseney Avenue and Tract 2 a two story bungalow on Third Street. One third cash and balance in two installments with a deed of trust and insurance waiver.
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