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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
2
Great News a joy to offer pleasure to us that we are in position to give these blanket and spread bargains. We bought from the manufacturer these samples and offer them at less than manufacturer selling prices. These goods come in an opportune time the weather is just right for blankets.
A local sale lists fleeced blankets at 57c 68c 78c and 90c, wool blankets from $2.49 to $4.50 value up to $6.50, and white spreads from $1.15 to $2.00 with higher priced options. Items advertised as worth more than sale prices. sale ends in 10 days with price cuts ending after that period.
Refuge Virginia January 26 The home of Mr Charles Witte was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon at the John Obersole home place. Miss Emma Conner spent several days recently with Miss Nellie Fah nestock.
An advertisement promotes S S S as a vegetable blood purifier and tonic for skin diseases including eczema and scrofula. It claims external issues improve with cleanliness, urges readers to take S S S rather than ointments, and offers expert medical advice from Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs Charlies Bray mourns the death of her mother near Lovettsville Virginia. Miss Belva Fahnestock stays with Mr and Mrs S T Fahnestock near Albin. Miss Maggie Conner visits Rosalie. Rev Mr Collins holds revival at Ridings Chapel. Philip Bowman visits Winchester. Nellie Fahnestock of Winchester visits Belva Gardner. Emma Conner visits her parents George and Miss Conner.
Miss Lucy Russell treasurer acknowledges today contributions to the Confederate Monument Fund from Mrs. Belle Baker for 1 dollar and Mount Williams School for 89 cents to support the memorial.
Mrs. Fannie Bowman aged 93 widow of Daniel Bowman died yesterday at Edinburg Virginia. She previously named Miss Fannie Hess of New Market and was among Shenandoah county’s oldest residents. She leaves one son and two daughters.
On Wolf Larsen’s ship a cabin-boy Leach erupts with curses and violence towards the feared captain, who watches silent as Leach assaults Mugridge. Later a melee erupts among Smoke Henderson and Latimer, while the narrator confronts a grim night below decks as Jo hansen goes missing and Larsen returns wounded.
Johnson languishes on deck while Wolf Larsen weakens from headaches and Leach hones his hatred. The crew fractures into fear and resentment as the narrator tending wounded men reflects on loyalty and the harsh life at sea. Johansen reveals his solitary past and plans to return home after paying off in San Francisco.
German forces press in Belgium and near Nieuport with infantry in a 1600 yard front. Cathedral at Nieuport destroyed by artillery claim to obstruct an observation post. French air raids hit Monastir Giérgelf and Nancy. Montenegro troops retreat through Albania amid guerilla fighting. Von Der Goltz named Turkish commander in the Caucasus. U S rejects parts of German Lusitania proposal. lost silver card case offered reward.
Periods in children’s lives bring appetite loss and poor growth. Experts warn against coercion and advise fresh air and sun with a spoonful of Scott's Emulsion three times daily to feed tissues, boost energy, and improve nutrition. The product, alcohol free, is produced by Scott & Bloomfield, New Jersey.
Stephens City Va Jan 26 The school patrons and the Civic League will hold a meeting in the high school building Friday afternoon January 28 at 2 o clock in the interest of good roads. Readings recitations and songs will be given by the school Special addresses will be made by Mr L Lupton of Winchester and others all are cordially invited to attend.
Solomon Bequette of Flat River Missouri says he was laid up for two years before taking Foley Kidney Pills a 50 cent box that he credits with restoring his health. He recommends them for kidney trouble rheumatic pains sleep disturbance and bladder issues. Sold everywhere.
An old Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound bottle is advertised at 40 cents to darken gray or faded hair. The pitch claims natural, even coverage and a youthful look after one or two applications, with promises of stopping scalp itching and shedding.
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