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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

2

XTRA SPECIAL Shirt Waist Sale Announcement

Legal notice and sale advertisement referencing BOO manufacturer samples and a committee of heirs and debt proceedings. The document mentions Fred A. Shryock deceased and Chancery Court in Winchester with dates in December 1917 and February 1918. It notes publication and service requirements for creditors and distributees and names John M Steck as attorney.

Fred Beth Real Shryeck Fred A. Shryock Win Iter. Va Winchester A. Shryock Lees John -M Steck Frederick County Waern

Spellers Primed for Great Battle at Empire Theater Tonight

Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America holds its annual spelling bee at the Empire Theater tonight at 8 15 with an orchestra and public admission. Contest rules will be announced at 8 o clock and awards given at the end. A city championship follows between troop winners around 9 20. Contestants include Lee Stickel Vernon Eddy tonight’s winner and others from Hendley Library. Admission is ten cents.

Empire Boy Scouts of America Empire Theater Gaird Tanion Wiliam Wil Bey * Sapnon Rypay Hendley Library Katherink Glass R. HH. Pope T. Ruse Lee Sti¢kel Vernon’ Eddy Imspire Scimiesson

Ruling on flour prices cited amid Leedy command dispute

A Washington ruling sets maximum profits and quantities for flour sales to individuals and substitutes, with penalties for excess profits. A press dispatch says Col. Robert F. Leedy of Virginia may be reinstated to his regiment as he fights removal, while Virginia lawmakers demand a full hearing if reinstatement fails. Hoover signs off noting fruit crops in Ohio.

Col. Leedy Washington Robert F. Leedy Luray Virginia National Guardsmen Anniston Ala France Leedy Baker Rex Leady Virginia Congr

Musterole for Headache and Sore Throat Relief

An old-time remedy Musterole is recommended for headache pain and sore throat. The white ointment with mustard oil draws out inflammation and soothes discomfort, claimed to ease neuralgia and muscle pains.

Dandruff Solution Promises Hair Renewal with Dandeline

An advertisement proclaims Few Cents Destroys Dandruff and stops hair loss by using Knowlton's Dandeline. It claims dandruff ruins hair, causes itching, and that one bottle provides lustre, fullness, and new hair growth after initial use.

Knowlton

Misquoted Cardinal Gibbons Warns Against Wasteful Spending

A fragment quotes Cardinal Gibbons condemning wasteful texuries and urging loyalty. The excerpt reflects wartime or budget rhetoric about national spending and disloyal acts amid financial strain.

Cardinal ‘Gibbons

Williams Answers Call to Aviation School in Texas

Mr. Philip Williams departed yesterday for Austin Texas to enter the State School for Training Aeronautics. He will take the course as preparation for enlisting in the aviation section of the army signal corps. He plans a brief stop in St Louis to visit his cousin Miss Cora Gray.

Philip Williams Austin Texas Signal Corps of the Army Williams St Levis Cora Gray

Home made cough syrup claims health benefits and savings

An advertisement touts a do it yourself cough syrup using pine extract and sugar syrup, claiming relief from coughs throat and chest colds within 24 hours. It promotes Pinex pine extract and promises savings over store bought products, urging readers to ask their druggist for 244 ounces of Pinex.

Anyle Peru Reibi the Vines Co Pi. Wilyne

Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Relief

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for bilious symptoms. It claims quick relief from constipation headaches and sour stomach, with a morning wake up and guaranteed results or money back.

Dodson Dodson’s

Police Court Reports Record Low January Fines

Police Justice W L Faltz reports City Treasurer William T Barr received only 2 dollars in January fines. No state offense fines were issued, and no commitments for default. The January totals set a record for minimal fines and reflect citizen good conduct.

W. L. Faltz William T. Barr Szil

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proof from Readers

Readers report Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives quick relief from coughs and colds. Mrs. Cook of Macon Illinois says it offers the fastest relief she has found. Mrs. Knott of Chillicothe Missouri says it cannot be beat for coughs and colds. H J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania says it has always helped when suffering from settled colds.

Cook Macon Ill James A. Knott Chillicothe Chamberlain H. J. Moore Oval

New Humor Series Debuts in Washington Star

John Kendrick Bangs, a favorite humorist, begins a new series of lampoons on current events under the title At the House Boat on the Styx in the Washington Star dated February 3.

John Kendrick Bangs Styx Washington Star

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