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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
A Philadelphia Record commentary notes Americans’ cautious but vigorous response to the Liberty Loan drive. It highlights a 2 million dollar goal, banks’ deposits totaling 6.5 billion, and rapid subscription within thirty days, stressing national resolve to support democracy against autocracy.
A wartime poem argues against hatred while endorsing harsh action toward Kaiser Bill and his allies. It contemplates disarming Germany by removing leaders such as William II and Hindenburg and placing them out of power, with no desire for vengeance but firm consequences.
Cross Junction Virginia June 26 Mr Harry Bell of Chicago visits father J Vance Bell Harvey Braithwaite and family from Maryland stay with Braithwaite parents S Hywaite and children Gerald and I visit former parents B Braithwaite description includes multiple visiting relatives in town
In a public announcement Boyd R. Richards declares his bid for the House of Delegates representing Frederick County and the City of Winchester subject to the Democratic Primary on August 7, 1917. Charles Collins has returned from Washington D C.
Charles A. Dean formerly of Stephens City now an Martinsburg insurance man was in a car accident near Chambersburg while traveling to Gettysburg. Miss Jackson was hospitalized in Hagerstown with others bruised but not seriously hurt. Reunion at the Robert de Staples home in Stephens City drew relatives from nearby towns.
Commissioner of Agriculture Gorge Wellington Koiner mails the June bulletin with timely guidance on destroying potato blight, the state’s largest crop, and control of insects. The issue stresses plain language methods to save farmers money and provides cultivation tips for corn.
The bulletin reports crops ten percent larger than ever before in the state and includes articles on soybeans, buckwheat, and sorghum for home use. It offers analyses of fertilizer and agricultural seeds and invites farmers to join a mailing list to receive the bulletin and a 200-page Year Book at no cost.
Albin Va June 26 Mr Frank Silver of Winchester spent time with his aunt and uncle Dr and Mrs W M Janney Mrs Secott Fahnestock visits friends in Baltimore Mr Vick Bwechles of Texas visiting friends in the area Mr James Shipe and daughter Miss Rose Shipe of Martinsburg visited Miss Susan Howard Miss Virginia Lamp of Winchester is visiting friends in this section
List of unclaimed letters for the week ending June 23 1917 at Winchester post office. Recipients must pay one cent per letter. includes Mrs Virgie Berry among others.
Canning experts advise preserving fruit without sugar using boiling water canning. Process involves selecting and cleaning fruit, packing firmly in jars or cans, and sterilizing via hot water bath for thirty minutes or ten minutes under five pounds steam pressure. Sugar enhances flavor but is not required.
A Winchester resident Miss Julia Jenkins testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and kidney discomfort quickly. She notes family use with splendid results and recommends the product available for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY manufactures.
J W Paxton a young traveling salesman was arrested at Hotel Monticello Norfolk charged with violating the prohibition law. Nine sample cases three whiskey cases each and 116 pints found in his room total seized 754 pints. Colonel Consolvo helped trigger the arrest after a chambermaid reported the stash.
Paxton, posing as a picture framing salesman, was detained in a hotel office after a liquor sample incident. He spoke openly to Major Wiser, the police chief, before evidence was locked at headquarters. He lamented, There’s $400 gone to dmash.
Snails seek shelter under leaves and bark when rain is near. Public notice promotes spring goods and notes snails as natural indicators for weather.
Trustee Maurice M. Lynch offers at public sale a lot at 557 N Kent St Winchester fronting 55 ft and extending 165 ft with an eight room brick and frame house. Sale June 30 1917 at noon in front of the Court House. terms one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and insurance. certain outbuildings reserved.
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