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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
4
A fragment lists periodical subscription prices in advance: one year three dollars. six months one dollar fifty. three months one dollar seventy-five. one month twenty five cents.
A wartime column celebrates unity and resolve against tyranny as nations face economic strain. It portrays mobilization across oceans to defend liberty, reject greed, and stand firm for a just cause despite costs and risks. The piece emphasizes duty over profit and the need to maintain strength until victory.
A satirical monologue set on a farm where urban workers clash with farmers over value and pay. A laborer toils from sunrise to midmorning, suffers fatigue and pain, and is finally dismissed by the farmer who pays him sixty cents for his efforts.
White Post Virginia on July 10 reports a Tuesday night prayer meeting at Wheatland the home of Mrs Joseph Miller. The Red Cross meets every Tuesday and Friday mornings at the parish house with steady progress noted. E F Meade visits friends and news mentions Sophie Sommerville and Mr Richard in the community.
A promotional ad touts Calotabs as a new non nauseating form of calomel called lotabs or Calababs. It claims it cleanses the liver and purifies the system with one tablet at bedtime and no dietary restrictions. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist endorsement.
Numerous residents and guests are mentioned, with moves and visits across nearby towns. Mrs. T M Page travels to Wickliffe while Rev. T C Page serves in Y M C A. Camp Lejeune. Families Hughes Henning Carter Buckney Bassett and others are noted visiting and hosting in Buena Vista Woodstock Staunton Staunton area.
A series of social events and visits are recorded. George Bennett and family attended an ice cream supper at Mr. George Omp's with Nettie and Wilda Puffimberger and others. Essel Luttrell, Noah McIntyre, Nita Ganoe and D. E. Hovermale hosted guests on Sunday. Earl in France wrote to Gedel Neoie noting country fondness and hope to meet with Samual Dick and wife and child. Charles, Lee Luttrell and Camp Lee detentions are mentioned amid various local calls on residents.
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