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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1918

Page

3

Chamber of Commerce Defines Work and Growth

Col Alonzo Simmons outlines the Wineheater Chamber of Commerce as studying local needs and forming a definite program for community betterment. President H B McCormac praises its democratic reach and calls for broad participation across all trades and workers to sustain civic progress. A special team led by S L Lupton aims to recruit members from apple growers and farmers. The piece also introduces Calotab as the purified calomel tablet claimed to cure colds overnight with no nausea.

Pe of Commerce Alonzo Simmons Wineheater Chamber of Commerce Ite Miembers Imembereship H. B. McCormac Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commérce Henice Olti

New Members of the Chamber of Commerce Listed

Names of individuals and firms joining the Chamber on the first day of the drive are given. Shott A Affleck F S Butler Mrs Albert Baker C L Brumback G A Butler Mrs Shirley Carter J Howard Cather H W Ebert Peter Feinberg Glaize and Brother Fred L Glaize Brove Brothers O P Grove PF L Harris Hodgson and Brown O L Jamison P Kiompus John Larrick Jr Mrs W H Lines Mrs Hunter H McGuire George F Norton The People’s Drug Co Inc L D Ritter Rufus A Russell Roland Ryan White Palace Restaurant Miss Magdaline Zinn William T Barr C A Bahiman Fred B Boyd M Finke Stein Melvin Greene we B Grim H B Keckley Dr W M McGuire Co P McVicar John W Rosenberger Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider Vinegar Co (2 memberships) Winchester Woolen Mills (4 memberships).

Chamber of Commerce Shott A. Affleck F._S. Butler John Larrick, Jr W. H. Lines Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire George F Norton the People’s Drug Co., Inc L. D. Ritter Rufus, A. Russell

City to Close Stores on July 4 Under Acting Mayor Jones

Acting mayor Alexander T. Jones announces a citywide closure of all stores on Thursday July 4 to align with the patriotic celebrations and customary practice. Ward is absent.

Alexander T. Jones Ward

Pony trap and harnet rental at 509 Fairmont Avenue

Classified notice listing garage rental at 509 Fairmont Avenue and a wartime sale hint urging purchase of another War Savings Stamp.

Fairmont Avenue

Handley Fund Trustees Report and City Joint Expenses

The Handley Fund trustees notified the Council of acceptance. A shared expense statement from Frederick County Supervisors details the city’s FY expenses totaling 625.78 and was referred to the claims committee. Williams reported progress with the General Education Board on applying the Handley fund to schools and the written report was ordered filed. The mayor may sign and the treasurer seal an agreement with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad granting Winchester a driveway across the railroad right of way near the new quarry. The clerk presented the council election vote abstract required by law for filing.

Board of Trustees Handley Fund Board of Supervisors Frederick County Committee On Claims R. @ay Williams Handley Trustees General Education Board Handley Fund For Cooper Williams Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Winchester New City

Walk At Eighty With Vigorous Health Not Bent Society Advice

An optimistic piece argues that age does not force decline and urges countering disease early. It promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long used remedy for pain kidney bladder and uric acid related ailments while warning against imitations. The tone blends health tips with an advert for the GOLD MEDAL product.

Haarlem

Calomel Purity Promoted in 19th Century Ad Claim

An advertisement urges buyers to choose purified calomel tablets that are free of all sickening and salivating effects, promising a safer alternative for use.

Vacuum bottles aid in-flight meals in aircraft design

A Scientific American note suggests embedding pockets for vacuum bottles in airplane galley walls to keep pre heated food at safe temperature, enabling passengers to hire hot drinks or hot meals onboard. The concept aims to improve in flight service efficiency.

Scientific American

Unimproved Land Sale in Winchester Virginia Deed

Unimproved land in Winchester Virginia offered for sale at front of county with a contract to Commonwealth realty. Sale set for July 20 at 11 o clock with one third cash and rest in equal annual installments. Purchaser bonds secure by trust on property. Auctioneers Swanson and Swarrick, with Herbert Svarrick.

Winchester Virginia Ashby Frank Willem Jn J. Pugh Game Realty William Anderson Afor Herbert Svarrick Swanson

Ford Model 1917 Car For Sale Saturday July 6 1918

Automobile advertised for sale with a 1917 model description. The notice mentions seating for two, horsepower, and specialty sale terms. Details are garbled but indicate a demonstration edition and that the vehicle will be available for viewing on the specified Saturday.

Bite

Lame Shoulder Ailment Advised Remedies

Primitive remedy note describes rheumatism of muscles and recommends topical chamomile treatment for relief. It urges real applications and claims to help gallers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albert Baker C.L Brumback G. A. Butler Shirley Carter J. Howard Cather H.W. Ebert Peter Feinberg Glaize Fred. L. Glaize Brove Brothers P. Grove Pf, L. Harris P. Kiompus Roland Ryan White Palace Magdaline Zinn William ‘T. Barr C. A. Bahiman Fred Boyd M. Finke Stein Melvin Greene We B. Grim H. B Keckley W.M McGuire John ‘W. Rosenberger Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider & Vinegar Co Ip Winchester Woolen Mills Tanted Pony Trap Harnet R. B. Kater By Ken Kling Cée Luni Adis Long Aei Hunter M. Stine J. S. Haldeman Sharples Whigh Courtsy Detroiter Calomel Kicsehbaw Comfort Ryan & Orndoff “Style Neel Motor Co H.R. Bryarly & Bro Caser U. S Orden Bros. Co Oe & Om Middletown Milling Co Paine Ford
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