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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
A wartime oration extols the Red Cross as the hope of the world. It speaks of mercy and brotherhood guiding soldiers and civilians, praising the Red Cross for voicing the ideals that sustain humanity through trenches, battles, and destruction. The text frames the Red Cross as essential to victory and global peace.
A stranded actor from a touring company in Strieburg sought work in Winchester. Hungry and penniless, he accepted aid from the local Chamber of Commerce and secured a job at a farm for 250 dollars per day and board. The story notes farm labor wages vary with some paying 20 dollars per month in rare cases, reflecting high prices.
Roy Puffinberger, sought by the Frederick County district board, was found by Patrolman Loys ter in a ditch near the Wolf farm. He had worked for Benjamin Long and faced possible 18 months imprisonment for disappearance to escape military service. He would be escorted home to depart for Camp Lee with the next draft.
Promises a hair restoration remedy, claiming dandruff removal and new hair growth after short use. Describes scalp issues as causing hair loss and urges readers to buy Livingston’s Dandeline from drugstores.
The Chamber of Commerce notes on the east side wish for a baseball club with a permanent diamond. Older players will be encouraged to form a club while youths under seventeen have locations granted. Mrs. A D Mason and Mr. White Fisher lead the boys club and east side under 17s are urged to register.
Mr Henry Edgar Brugere has returned to Texas after visiting friends and schoolmates in the area where his parents once lived in Ridings Chapel. R B Albin came home from Keyser West Virginia where he attended a Young People's convention with his family. They also visited Mrs Albin's sister Mrs Joseph Houser in Cumberland Maryland. Silas Grim and T A Steele with Jack Carroll called on Mr and Mrs Joseph Carroll near Stephens City Saturday evening. Mrs Lou Ritenour and children reside locally.
Stephens City resident returns Monday from time spent with aunt Mrs Miller Craig near Relief. Winchester man Mr ay Cbersale visited family in Refuge. listed as members of local community in brief society notes.
An advertising claim champions Dodson’s Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable substitute for calomel. It asserts calomel is dangerous mercury harming bones and bowels, while Liver Tone starts the liver without sickness and does not cause salivation. It targets children and adults and promises refunds if not better.
Trustees sale of Desirable Property by virtue of two deeds dated March 12 1915 recorded in Erick county clerk book 1387 involves residence near Northwest from Ww ethel Church in Stottler and others now owned by J D Posseemon. Terms require one third cash at sale balance in two bonds due one and two years from sale with interest and insurance policy, deed of trust.
Public auction by the administrator of Fannie B. Cather listing a large assortment of household goods and tools from No. 314 North Street Winchester. Items include beds, chairs, tables, stove, dishes, sewing machine, lawn mower, garden tools, pantry items, and more with cash terms and payment upon delivery. Auction date June 2 at 9 o'clock A.M. at the residence.
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