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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
2
Miases Etta and Anna Grim, managers, oversee the exchange or labeling of UK pound paper notes noted with a 19 cent value and 25 ets within the surrounding financial or currency note context.
A farm near lle, Va 114 miles southwest of town announces a no reserve public sale starting at 10 a m on Thursday March 8 1917. The catalog lists 19 horses and colts 6 cattle 7 brood sows and 35 other Implements harness and gear plus multiple wagons saddles and driving equipment with detailed descriptions and various prices. Terms: cash for sums up to 10 and twelve month credit on larger amounts with negotiable notes bearing interest. Auctioneer T J West and clerk J T Li oversee the sale.
A fiery speech urges universal military service as the path to national strength. The speaker contrasts democracy with militarism, warns of Teutonic expansion, and calls for ready, trained forces supported by the people and Congress. He cites history, praises Washington, and rallying behind the flag, urging immediate action.
An advertisement highlighting Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism outside man pains. It soothes stiff joints after cold rain drives and helps with gout neuralgia toothache bruises and sprains. Available at druggists for 25c 50c and 1.00.
An old fashioned up front advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve cold and catarrh by applying a small amount in the nostrils. It promises rapid relief of clogged air passages and easing of headaches and mucous discharge.
A reader notes seed potato shortages and high prices. Save potato peels with eyes and use them as seed. keep dry until planting time. Soak parings overnight in formaldehyde to kill scab, and select only fine specimens for seed.
The United Brethren Winchester circuit holds its second quarterly conference at the parsonage on National avenue at 2 p m Saturday March 10. Superintendent A S Hammack and Pastor W H Samplesal publish the notice.
The weekly unclaimed letters for the Winchester post office ending March 3 1917 include Capt Sam M Boone Georgetta Mrs W S Galheath End T Huse Mrs Mandy Hubbard Mrs Max Siegle Mrs Susie Reid N J Showalter and J W Siebert Postmaster. Each letter requires a one cent delivery fee. Subscribe for The Star now.
Prof F J C Hertzog of Philadelphia writes that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin eased his household constipation with excellent results. The laxative is described as gentle and non narcotic, suitable for family use, and preferred to harsh purge medicines.
Mrs. Henry Jobe of Chambersburg and Mrs. John Locke of Bruce town were guests of their uncle Joseph Feagan on Friday. Mr. Harry Moulden Jr. visited his sister Mrs. Walter Mlowera in Welltown. Miss Hattie Cline of Ridgeway spent a day in the village with friends.
Albin and nearby communities report small social visits and travel as residents visit relatives in Hayfield Chambersburg and Washington. In White Post Geo Green travels for business and several locals return from trip or stay with relatives while others prepare for the inauguration.
A grocer references Carter's Yeast in a brief note. The fragment suggests a product listing or advertisement without additional context or dates.
Mr and Mrs John Dick welcome a fine little girl born nearby several days ago in Stephens City inviting congratulations from family and friends on the new arrival.
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