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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
4
A July 11 statement argues Holland must not refuse asylum to the former Kaiser and should permit a trial before an international tribunal. It notes treaties and law lack enforcement power, urging creation of remedies and a tribunal to uphold international law, while predicting allies will prevail if force is needed.
A list from Handley Library catalogs books on education and teaching methods, with titles by Dewey Spencer Montessori and others. The piece includes an unusual testimonial about Nerv-Worth from Rev. F. L. Tate of Dayton, noting relief from nervous condition after one bottle.
A narrator recalls a moment of anger after his nephew Pete shoots a photo. staring at the image, he fears his own mug is deformed by ice and foam, imagining a wild beast within. He resolves to restrain rage and keep his face calm despite misfortune.
Official statement shows promoters Rickard and Flournoy netted about 100000 from the Toledo bout with 19650 paying spectators. Figures indicate seating capacity 97000 and potential attendance overrun not realized.
A Ford touring car owned by Chapman Auto Company of Winchester struck a hole on the Valley pike near Maurertown and overturned. The colored chauffeur drove. occupants were thrown out but escaped with slight injuries as the car suffered heavy damage. The Woodstock Times notes several accidents at this spot due to the hole being hard to see.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as guaranteed to fade freckles with nightly and morning applications. It claims most users see freckles disappear or lighten quickly and offers money back if the product fails.
Hugh W Fant son of EH W Fant of Strasburg died in a Rockville Indiana sanitarium for tuberculosis after more than three years confinement. He was 48, born in Franklin West Virginia, and survived by his father two full brothers sisters and half siblings. Funeral held at Newcastle Indiana conducted by the Odd Fellows. He was a carpenter by trade.
A dangerous potato disease appears in the United States with rough outgrowths on tubers especially at the eyes. Warts start light brown, turning black and decayed as they age. Some affected hills yield potatoes of lower value. The vines above ground remain unharmed.
Mrs Sara Shaw of Portsmouth Ohio reports relief from irregularities pains and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with restoring health and urges others to try the famous root and herb medicine. The letter promotes sending for more information from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Farmers urged to report suspicious potato warts promptly and send specimens to county agents plant pathologists at state colleges or plant-disease survey for testing under USDA guidance from Washington DC.
The Corporation Clerk reports conveyances admitted to record. Frederick Land Corporation, Inc. transfers to W. L. Fultz a lot on South Stewart Street for 4000 dollars. City of Winchester transfers to Trustees of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church the engine house of Rouss Hook and Ladder Company on West Water Street for 3085 dollars. I. M. Orndorff and C. M. Lockhart transfer to Herbert L. Williamson a house and lot on Highland Avenue for 1000 dollars.
The soldiers' rest room in City Hall is closed. Borrowed furniture has been returned. The Red Cross donated the Victrola to the parish farm, where inmates gratefully use it. Readers with old records are urged to send them to the parish farm. Red Cross thanks Mr. Emmett L. Henry for loan of the rest room.
A street car conductor credits Whitehouse Alborum Antiseptic Powder with rapid relief from swollen feet and pain after weeks of torment. He bathed his feet in hot water with the powder and felt swelling reduce, pains disappear, and cords loosen. Available for a few cents at Winchester druggists and other stores.
181 acres and 190 acres in fine creek bottom offered with timber at 3000 dollars. New 8 room house, barn, outbuildings near railroad station 56 acres and 49 acres cultivated with fruit streams and springs and large barn with metal roof. Terms 2400 dollars. Clifton Virginia July 3 1961 by R Lee Wilson.
An itemized list of conditions including anemia appendicitis arteriosclerosis asthma biliousness bladder disorders blood disorders catarrh constipation consumption diabetes dropsy dizziness gall stones gastritis headaches heart disease indigestion nervousness neuralgia rheumatism run down condition sciatica sluggish liver skin diseases stomach trouble tuberculosis and a note that consultation is free.
Petitions in Lynchburg Virginia seek a court order for a special election on switching to a city manager plan like Winchester. Many signers support while many oppose the proposed change.
The Winchester district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet in Strasburg Virginia on August 19 20 and 21 presided by Rev D L Blake of Winchester district presiding elder Rev D L Snyder is Strasburgs pastor The gathering includes 25 ministers and 60 laymen with many visitors expected A full program will be announced early August focusing on district spiritual state missionary activity Sunday school work and improving preaching vitality
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