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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
4
North Dakota senator laments American waste in tobacco liquor automobiles and other amusements, arguing a $13 billion yearly drain. He notes rising living costs and changing standards as luxuries become necessities, impacting farmers and workers nationwide.
A lyrical reflection on a counting machine and the author's memories. The poem contrasts past toil with present relief as the machine’s steady work brings brightness to weary days. Named figures, family, and home life anchor the nostalgic piece.
A fragmented notice reads like a licensing action linked to Washington and a Mr W Hol of Guages Va. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but involve a license event and named individuals.
Mrs Edwin Brumback narrowly escaped injury when a gate tether and a wire caused her buggy top to tear and the seat to break as her horse lunged. Eyewitness Mrs Henry Kline stopped the horse. no bones were broken despite the frightful incident. Local progress noted with new barns and timber work on Brumback estate.
Bilious readers urged to use Cascarets to cleanse the stomach, remove undigested matter and bile, and keep bowels regular. The ad promises a night’s relief and a sweet stomach by morning for 10 cents, urging both adults and children to use the product.
A surprise party at Miss Elizabeth Legg’s home Saturday honored guest Miss Gertrude Seibert of Martinsburg. Rev W L Pinder began revival services at the M E Church Sunday. Several locals mentioned: J M Coyle with daughter near Arde, measles among Chapman and Shireley children, and a Masonic banquet at Middleway.
A period advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel for a sluggish liver and constipated bowels. It claims quick relief from nausea headaches and bad breath with a 60 cent bottle guaranteed to satisfy or refund. It emphasizes suitability for families and children and condemns calomel as poisonous and bone-destroying.
New London Connecticut reports indicate the German submersible Deutschland is due to arrive Saturday January 27. Crew from the mother ship reportedly arranged docking and the captain indicated plans to celebrate the Kaiser's birthday during the visit.
Pure rich blood supports the stomach and digestive organs enabling proper function. Without it digestion slows, appetite wanes and the intestines suffer. This ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and improves digestion.
News reports freezone preparation aiding Cincinnati residents to loosen and remove corns without pain. Drops relieve soreness and a dry crust forms, preventing infection and lockjaw from cutting corns in personal treatment.
Mr Boyd Richards of Frederick County returned from business in England with fruit growers and shippers in Winchester. He traveled on the White Star Line Baltic, sailed Liverpool January 10, reached New York Monday. He said the ships were not in danger though a small German submarine was sighted near Liverpool on the homeward voyage, it did not attack the Baltic.
Perry Wright son of Mr and Mrs Isaiah B Wright of Bloom submitted to surgical operations for appendicitis several days ago in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was in a serious condition for a day or two but has since rallied and is now much improved. He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Jozeph F Bean of North Kent street this city.
A visiting girl notices apple pie to be served during dinner with family. She speaks to a cat and teases about Mike waiting for his piece, showing a playful domestic moment with a curious mispronunciation.
A promotional notice invites readers to subscribe to The Star with details on new rates and delivery options. The offer highlights home delivery and digital access for subscribers.
A cold relief notice touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast acting. It claims three doses every two hours clear a blocked nose and sinus passages, ease feverishness and sore throat, and stop sneezing with a pleasant taste and no inconvenience.
Local sales directory lists upcoming farm auctions around Winchester with dates from Jan 29 to March 9. Multiple stake listings include horses cattle stock and implements with towns like White Hall Brucetown Stephens City Berryville and more and buyers urged to call for terms.
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