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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
3
The Red Cross is described as the great humanitarian force supporting soldiers and civilians in war. It is praised as an army without a gun that binds wounds and comforts, urging continued public contributions to sustain its wartime relief efforts.
An article praises the Paris Red Cross for rapid housing aid to north France refugees arriving in Paris. It describes transforming vacant lots, unfinished hospitals, and worn buildings into new apartments and wards within weeks, with ex-soldiers and civilians hired to construct, under wartime strain and without red tape.
A poem narrates a Red Cross nurse or worker aiding wartime refugees and the wounded. Exiles return to ruined lands and find solace in care. the Red Cross Man offers comfort to families, joins the living with hope, and embodies heavenly mercy.
The local exemption board completed sending questionnaires to 136 young registrants. The final lot of 33 was mailed today to report next Thursday before the legal advisory board, which will meet daily next week in the city hall courtroom from 9 am to 6 pm. Names listed include Oltha Harrison, Lee Oscar Virgil DeHaven, Thomas David Beaver, Claggett F, Hook, Charles Newlin, Gillard Hunt Lineburg, Daniel Ray Metz, Marshall S Smith, Roy Clifton Farmer, Arthur Benjamin Fuller, Branson Boyce Herald, Harry Williams, Lewis Sisk Otterbein, Danney Dorsey, Elmer Lee Bennett, Carton Mather Clark, Edward Richardson Banks Henrod A Robinson, Allen James Stine, Asyram Jerome Novick, Lloyd Holmes Williams Ray, Iond Himelright Holmes, Lee Pingley, Robert Raymond Ryan, Jerry Ray Lamp, Lester DeHaven, Hunter Jackson Benner, Charlie Washington Clark, Daniel B Greenwalt, Peyton Marshall Priest, Clinton Lavender, David Hottie, William Henry Gear.
Market notes show daily price quotes for grain and farm products including winter and spring wheat flour, corn and middlings, oats and barley, creamery butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, and hay. Baltimore markets list butter and eggs prices, poultry and corn spot values, and No 1 timothy hay figures.
A vintage advertisement promotes a lemon based lotion misusing orchard white to whiten freckled tan skin. It instructs mixing three ounces of orchard white with lemons to make a quarter pint beautifier. The copy promises clear soft white skin with daily massage and labels the product harmless.
An old promotional notice claims everyday meals poison the body with uric acid from kidney and bladder troubles. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as prompt relief and urges readers to buy from their druggist, guaranteed or money refunded.
United States Fuel Administration urges immediate coal orders for summer delivery. Prices show hard coal stove and nut at 9.00 per ton with reductions possible to 7.35 3.90 2.10 for dealer prepared or lump grades. Delivery terms restrict rehandling and allow 25 cent per ton reductions at yards. R. Gray Williams and H. F. Byrd approve in Virginia and Maryland counties.
The British war office announced the capture of a strong German post on the Flanders front near Veux Berquin with prisoners and machine guns taken. Gas shelling occurred in the Nieppe Forest sector as bombing by Americans in France targeted Confins railroad station with five American planes scoring hits.
A reader urges stronger action on spoiled eggs beyond Market rules. The letter argues bad eggs should be destroyed to prevent reuse by owners or merchants and protect innocent residents from tainted products.
Oliver Pierce of Berryville Virginia enlists in the cavalry branch of the United States Army. He joined a few days ago at the Hagerstown Maryland recruiting station.
Miss Myrtle Hall became the bride of Rev Norman Elmore Cooper in a small family ceremony at the Hall residence near Hayfield. Attendants included William B. Ryan, and the bride’s sister served as maid of honor. The couple planned a wedding trip to Old Point Comfort. they will reside in Weyers Cave, Virginia, where the groom serves as pastor.
Washington reports a State Department run independent bureau with broad powers to manage the economic side of the Russian situation. Justice Brandeis is being urged to take the director post.
On the Woevre plains American artillerymen directed a direct hit on a German ammunition dump during active shelling, igniting a large fire and signaling a strong local breakthrough.
Scientific American suggests aircraft makers include wall pockets for vacuum bottles to keep pre heated food hot aboard planes. The idea envisions built in compartments to carry heated meals securely during flight.
A children's day program will be rendered at Carpers Valley on Sunday June 20 starting at 8 30 p m Parents with children to be christened should bring them to this service A full turnout is requested for Round Hill Sunday school at 3 p m to plan a children's day event E W Brubaker Pastor
A compact note urges adherence to wheatless days and avoiding pit meals as part of a local health or wartime rationing effort. It emphasizes simple choices and mindful eating during restricted periods.
The undersigned trustee by deed of trust offers for sale at public auction on July 20 at 11 o clock A M a tract of unimproved land in Frederick County Virginia about two miles south of Gore. The property of about 55 acres is bounded by Ashby Frank Williamton J Pugh and others and was formerly conveyed to William Anderson by Upton J. The terms require one third cash with the balance in annual installments secured by a deed of trust bearing 6 percent interest with bonds of the purchaser. sale conducted by A G Swanson, auctioneer.
On Saturday July 6 1918 at Court House in Winchester the undersigned will sell a second hand Ford auto model 1917 motor number and horsepower. The automobile is in excellent condition and will be a good buy. George B. Chapman.
Fragmentary text mentions Sergeant B L Aleshire with sister Mars a ra Rinter and a note left behind. The readable portion provides no concrete event, place, or date to form a full news item.
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