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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

4

Subscription Rate Listing for One Year and Short Plans

An item lists pricing for subscriptions: one year in advance at 23.00, six months at 1.50, three months at 0.75, and one month at 0.25, with a note on payment in advance.

Apples Every Day and War Mourning Reflections

The London Chronicle reflects on mourning after war and the loss of soldiers like Nathan Hales. It argues plants of sorrow should not be trivialized by common mourning practices and questions the value of traditional markers versus deeper public memory.

Quarrel Over Drownings and Hangings in Rural Fable

The speaker recalls a plan to deal with a troublesome woman through drastic acts, debating methods from drowning to hanging. Peter Dill chides the speaker for indecision and slowness, suggesting hiring William Wax to handle the matter and promising rewards for swift action.

Do Mothers Err in Overlooking Remedies for Women

A brief note questions mothers who fail to provide Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to their daughters amid concerns about female health and daily duties. The piece hints this old-fashioned remedy has long been used to alleviate women’s suffering.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Danderine promises dandruff cure and hair growth

A vintage ad extols Danderine as a miracle hair tonic that thickens hair, removes dandruff, and promotes new growth within weeks. It claims quick results, soft glossy hair, and easy application with a small bottle sold at drug stores.

Knowlton National Medical Institute Milwaukee Wis

Local Undertaker Receives Large Motor Hearse from Manufacturer

The Crane and Breed Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati Ohio delivered a new motor hearse to Funeral Director Geo. W. Kurtz of this city. It is one of the largest in the region with a mahogany finished interior and built on a Winton Six chassis. The motor offers four speeds from four to seventy five miles per hour.

Crane and Breed Manufacturing Company Cincinnati Ohio Geo. W. Kurtz Captain Kurtz

Children day services set at Christia Church in Capon Bridge

Capon Bridge notes report Sunday night June 16 children’s day program at Christia Church with public invitation. Also noted: local attendance at Confederate memorials in Winchester last week and visits by Mrs J C Nixon and daughter Evelyn to Stephens City. Harry Loy and Brown Lovett, former Roves Garage workers in Winchester, have joined the colors and are stationed along the Pacific coast.

Capon Bridge W. Va Christia Church Winchester J. C. Nixon Evelyn Stephens City Harry Loy Brown Lovett Colors Pacific Coast

Rosa B. Pannetts Bankrupt Discharge Petition in Virginia

Rosa B. Pannett of Winchester Frederick County Virginia petitions for full discharge from all provable debts after being adjudged bankrupt on October 8 last. She states property surrendered and compliance with bankruptcy acts and court orders, dated June 7, 1918, with witness Alice L. Osburn.

Ham Vay Etre Tg Shived Virginia Bo Pacnaiéy United States West ‘Rm Rosa B. Pannett Winchester Frederick Staite A. D Ailice L. Osburn District Court of the United States Lee Pannett Henry C. MacDowell Congress

Notices of Hearing on Petition for Discharge in Virginia

On June 10 1918 the court ordered a hearing for July 10 1918 in Harrisonburg Virginia regarding the petition for discharge. Known creditors must appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerk to mail copies of the petition and order to creditors at their residences. Signed by Judge Henry C McDowell and Clerk Stanley W Martin.

Virginia Harrisonburg Henry C. McDowell A. D D. W Barman D.C Stanley W. Martin Per D. W. Barman D. GC Evening Star DW. Barman D. C

Bankrupt Petition for Discharge in Western Virginia Court

Lee Pannett of Winchester Frederick County Virginia files for discharge after bankruptcy on October 8. Petition presented to Judge Henry C. MacDowell with notices published in The Evening Star and clerk stamp dated June and July 1918.

To Prevent Belching From Slow Eating Habit

Advises eating slowly and thoroughly to avoid belching. If trouble persists use Chamberlain's Tablets after supper. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberllain

Will help tonfill

A brief unreadable fragment suggests a culinary note or ad phrase about baked goods. The readable text offers no clear subject, event, or人物 to anchor a full item.

Sugar and Meat Rationing Orders Issued by Food Admin

State Food Administration issues strict sugar limits amid submarine losses. Town and city consumers may buy 2 pounds weekly and country consumers 5 pounds for household use or canning. One household may purchase 25 pounds with proper forms. A second canning purchase requires a special permit and immediate use. Beef is restricted to two meals weekly for hotels and restaurants. households advised to limit beef to one and a half pounds per person weekly. Pork use is encouraged with economical expansion. Local administrators Shirley Carter and Leslie D. Kline announce enforcement.

H. B. Sproul Food Administration Washington Shirley Carter

Government Seeks War Savings as Daily Thrift Calls

Citizens urged to support the war effort by saving money and purchasing stamps daily. Officials stress thrift as a means to back soldiers and fund ongoing operations.

Whitacre News Notes from Whitacre Virginia

Mrs Mary Davis and Mrs Hawkins returned to Kingwood after weeks with Aunt Mary C Grove. Mr and Mrs F J Gardner have a baby girl. Mrs Elizabeth Miller of Martinsburg visits. Mr T J Cooper and son in law Mr Bauserman with wives came from Winchester. Loring Oates injured when wagon wheel passed over his leg. possible fracture. Dr H S Whitacre and mother and Mrs T A Shrivener attended Bethel Sunday school convention.

WhiTacre, Va Mary Davis Hawkins Kingwood W. Va T. J. Cooper Bauserman Winchester Loring Coats J. R. Oates H. S. Whitacre T. A. Shrivener Bethel

Uncle Sam Needs You Navy Yard Laborers at Norfolk

Government recruitment for 1000 laborers at the Norfolk Virginia navy yard. Pay rate four dollars forty cents for ten hours, with free transportation and sleeping quarters. Apply at the local post office for information.

Uncle Sam Tnncle Sam Navy Yard Norfolk

Winchester man praises Doan's Kidney Pills relief

A Winchester retiree, C. H. Boxwell, Sr., endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. He describes relief from painful urination and sleep disruption and says he has relied on the remedy for over six years. The ad notes the product price and distributor Foster Milburn.

Dean Winchester C. H. Boxwell, Sr North Main St Doan Mr. Boxwell Foster4Milburn, Co Mfers Buffalo

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