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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
4
The article discusses buying onions at wholesale rates to maximize savings for shoppers. It urges farmers to promote bulk purchases and suggests market norms favor larger quantities for fresh stock and lower per unit prices.
Major Samuel BR. Waller of the 116th Infantry profiles two men, Capt. Robert Y. Conrad of Winchester and Corporal Herbert W. Fowlkes of Roanoke, as exemplary leaders who died in battle. He notes the regiment’s formation and vows the Grand Headquarters records will honor its deeds while lauding their personal gallantry and sacrifice.
Otis statement from James M. Pangle of 1288 S. Market St. recalls relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He first praised them in 1915 and reaffirmed the recommendation in 1919, noting continued good results. Sold for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
An advertorial claim touts Zemo as a universal cure for skin ailments including itching irritation acne and blackheads. The product is described as a clear liquid that dries quickly and does not stain with prices listed at 35 cents and one dollar.
Unrest among Canadian soldiers in England over homeward sailings ended with an attack by about 400 Canadians on the Epsom police station. Several policemen were wounded and one mortally, as troops sought the release of a Canadian soldier arrested. Earlier days saw damage at the Whitley camp.
The Miller property adjacent to the library grounds has been acquired by Handley Trustees and developed into a lush grassy lawn with shrubs and flowers. New sod revived the area three months after Dr. Miller’s House stood there, and color photos highlight the Corinthecepturchy pillars and garden work under Mr. George W. Hardy. The space will open for play next spring, enhancing the library’s imposing presence.
Hon. George W. Koiner commissioner of agriculture for Virginia received a Doctor of Science from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania at its recent commencement exercises. Koiner is an M. A. of Roanoke College and serves on its board of trustees.
Am Apperson Jack Rabbit belonging to John Moore of West Virginia damaged multiple cars and a gas pump after a mishandled shift caused the vehicle to lunge forward. Scott Grant’s car sustained $25 in damage. the pump and lamp were shattered and gasoline spilled, with total estimated damage of $200 to $300 to be covered by Moore.
Two hundred French sailors with a red flag tried to storm the naval jail in Brest to free imprisoned sailors. The assault failed and there were no casualties.
Twenty three persons are missing from the survivors of the Italian steamer Citta di Milano after it ran aground near Edicudi island off Sicily. Commander Brunelli, chief inspector of posts and telegraph, is among the missing.
Newark N Y June 19 a telegram from Capt London Thomas says Maj Gen Leonard Wood as amateur boxing board chair has no authority over the Willard Dempsey bout in Toledo and will not attend. He has a commitment to attend the Roosevelt memorial meeting at Deadwood S D on July 4.
An advertisement promotes lemon juice as a freckle remover and skin whitening lotion. It claims two lemons yield a three ounce bottle with Orchard White to make a quarter pint of whitening lotion, sold cheaply through grocers and drug stores. Daily massage promises reduction of tan redness and sun damage with a fragrant, non irritating formula.
Marlboro Virginia reports Dr J B Clagett his wife and son of Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs H N Glatgett in early June Elwood Egolf has returned home to Rogers Pennsylvania after a visit
Miss Clara Clowser and Miss Brainard Campbel visited friends on Sunday. Mrs James S Peace returned to Baltimore after visiting Mrs Jamison. Mr Harry Richards had a horse killed by lightning Saturday evening. W H and Martin Shanfidltz spent Monday evening in Winchester. Miss Bearl Kneisley returned home after teaching in Maryland. Mrs Franck Baker and others from Winchester visited Mr and Mrs E S Brent on Sunday.
In Frederick County Circuit Court C G Crawford executor of Arthur L Bageant estate was named guardian for two minors Gladys Pauline Bageant 13 and Chalmers Ray Bageant 9. Crawford posted a bond of 99300.
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