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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
4
A humorous poem defending wartime sacrifice as the speaker vows to shed fat to serve the state. He mocks civilian reluctance, imagines sailing to France, and describes dieting, exercise, and weighing himself repeatedly while dreaming of earning a nation’s gratitude.
The court found directors Henry W. Matthews C Jacob Youse Thomas E Finharty and Henry c Suchting were involved while others were non residents. About 25 percent of stockholders receive a proportional share of the due money with names listed and estimated $50 per share dividends. The court ruled Headley Chocolate Company and preferred stockholders had no right to recover and exposed pay to Matthews and Headley as illegal gifts to officers. Vernon Cook and Jacob M Moses were attorneys for the complainants.
Winchester city manager A M Field told the county supervisors a few days ago that the city should provide its share of the cost for a concrete curb in front of the county jail on South Market Street. A resolution by Mr Grant authorized the city to proceed and bill the county for the expense. The report notes Delian Anderson has left the area.
Two candidates announce bids for the House of Delegates to represent Frederick County and Winchester. Boyd R. Richards and R. L. Omps declare their candidacies subject to the August 7, 1917 Democratic primary.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for sick children. It claims the laxative cleanses stomach liver and bowels, relieves symptoms, and promotes quick recovery. It emphasizes a 60 cent bottle and asks buyers to ensure authenticity.
The message asks about pain in the back and kidney area after exertion. It implies possible weak kidneys and asks about persistent soreness and potential health concerns.
No 100 per cent profit for retailers here. Tomatoes wholesales at 2.15 and retail at 20 cents the can. Corn wholesales at 1.85 and retails at 18 cents. Hauling 15 miles and labor costs will never yield 100 per cent profit, but may wake up with 100 per cent less. J. W. BRANNON. Whitacre, Va., June 28.
The document shows an oath sworn before a notary in Virginia on June 20 1917 by Russell A. Shryock cashier. It mentions George A Samsell as N P with a commission expiring October 12 1918 and lists monetary figures 180 041 460 00 9350 117 337 44.
The Department of the East orders all Virginia National Guard units not in Federal service to report for 15 days duty at home stations to recruit to full war strength before moving to a provisional training camp. Guard units include the First Regiment with multiple company locations and Coast Artillery, Field Hospital, Ambulance, and Field Artillery detachments in several Virginia towns. Also notes social visits and return home of local residents.
George Lawrence of Kittrell Mississippi reports using Foley Kidney Pills to end a persistent backache and kidney dullness that plagued his engine work. He says three bottles cured him, noting relief from headaches sleepiness and nightly awakenings. Sold everywhere.
Apple Grove Virginia June 29 Miss Lillie Aga Frester Richard are visiting their aunt Mrs Ernest Te Vault Newcome or Winches on business.
A marriage license was issued in Washington to Howard L. Welsh of Purcellville Virginia and Miss Mary Helena Shumate of an unspecified location. The frail OCR leaves key details incomplete but confirms the union filing.
Mr Lindsey Fuller of Shippensburg Pa spent last evening and today at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller on Amherst Street Residents report a quiet family gathering without incident or unusual events.
Mr and Mrs E W Tevault and Mrs Nessett were in Winchester on a chilly evening. Leah Nessett has returned home after spending time with relatives.
By deed of trust from John Hawkins dated March 28, 1904 the Trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at noon on Saturday June 30 1917 the property 557 N Kent Street fronting 65 feet and extending 165 feet adjoining Harriet Ritter and others improved by an eight room house partly brick and frame The stable hog pen and growing vegetables are reserved Terms: one third cash day of sale with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by two purchaser bonds payable in one and two years with interest and insured by a deed of trust on the property Maurice M Lynch Trustee Wm M Bowen Auctioneer 5-29-4w
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