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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1917
Page
6
The Six Salovers, three men and three women, bring astonishing feats with singing music and dancing. A clean comedy act with recitation on cards and six reels of movies completes a strong Winchester bill at the Empire.
The Star previews a gigantic program arranged for visitors in town on Memorial Day Wednesday June 6. Read The Star for full details and plan to attend the playhouse attractions.
The film Civilization by Thomas H Ince brings the first filmed record of a submarine attack on a steamship with government cooperation. The U S Navy supplied ships and personnel for 27 minutes of action shot by 600 sailors and 600 actors. It debuts Monday and Tuesday June 4 and 5 with matinee at 15 and 25 cents and evening shows at 15 25 35 and 50 cents. No seats reserved.
Inspector Braithwaite says a strict watch will be kept on all food dispensers and any shortage will be punished under the law. A public notice to merchants and producers requires a statement of weight or measure for flour meal and stock contained in packages.
Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports two daughters suffered whooping cough and after giving Chambertains Cough Remedy the illness eased with loose cough and easier expection. Sold by all druggists. Trial available.
A historical consumer notice urges merchants to state net weight clearly on all food products and to weigh both ways. It emphasizes customers deserve every ounce paid and calls for full sixteen ounces per pound for butter. The intent is guidance and protection without harsher action.
The Loyal Workers Bible Class of Burnt Factory will hold its business meeting on Friday June 8 at Mrs Tanquary s residence.
Readers are urged to see the film Civilization at the Empire with strong press notices calling it a superb and remarkable war picture. The ads promise audiences will likely choose the Tuesday matinee or evening show with admission priced at 15 25 cents for up and 35 56 cents down, including matinee options.
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