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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
4
A fragment reflects on public duty and charity during hardship. It mocks past prideful wealth and praises sacrificing, urging readers to support Red Cross, Belgian and Russian relief, and taxes for the greater good. It laments dwindling fortunes and shifts toward communal aid.
Rock Enon Springs Virginia reports Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Larrick and their baby visiting relatives from Mount Jackson last week. Clarence Lockhart and Harmon Shanholtz have left for Camp Lee. Oliver C. Good opened a new store aiding the community. William J. Good and his bride Miss Pansy Larrick returned to Winchester after a brief visit here. Madame Sarah Elliott is ill at home.
Workmen began to demolish the Winchester Inn, a landmark hotel built in 1893 by the Equity Improvement Company. About twenty men labored today and the project will take months. Frederick Land Company now owns the property and plans to develop the surrounding tract into new buildings. The hotel housed over 100 guests and featured modern equipment. Materials will be stored on site until sold.
In the Western District of Virginia Rosa B. Pannett of Windie Frederick County Virginia petitions for full discharge from all debts under the Bankrupt Acts. Court schedules a hearing for July 10 1918 in Harrisonburg and directs notice by publication and mail to known creditors.
A bankrupt, Lee Pannett of Winchester Frederick County Virginia, petitions the district court for discharge under the Bankrupt Acts. The document, dated October 8 last and filed June 7, 1918, requests relief from debts allowed by law and notes notice procedures in Harrisonburg Western District of Virginia.
The readable fragments describe four poses attributed to a subject or figure, with limited context about location or event. No clear names, organizations, dates, or outcomes are legible, leaving the exact nature of the poses and their significance unclear.
The Winchester Virginia post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending June 15 1918. Callers must pay one cent per letter. Names include Jervil Adams Robert Carpentier Effie Cameran Han lon Lies Sarders Company W S and D B Funk Pearl Alexander Mrs Reth Emma Harden Riddial J Wm Seibert and Mrs William Verlins from Washington visited.
Mrs Margaret Smale of Bishop California writes that Foleys Honey and Tar Compound is a grand remedy for persistent coughs and colds. The advertisement promotes this product as a reliable treatment for chest ailments and related hoarseness.
An analysis argues that industrial growth depends on coupling education with industry through community leadership. It cites Detroit and other cities, noting schools like Cass Technical High, bankers alliance, and shared progress from coordinated effort over pure factory expansion.
A historical essay argues merchants benefit when local papers rise in circulation and quality. It links real estate value to community spirit, urging chambers of commerce as non partisan city wide bodies to teach cooperation and shared progress.
A Whitnes resident testifies to relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. D. H. Anderson of 129 S. Main St reports a complete cure and no further trouble. Price is 60 cents at dealers. do not ask for other remedies. Foster Milburn Co, New York.
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