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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
4
One year in advance costs 3.00 six months 8.50 three months .65 and one month .25. The paper published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Company of Winchester Virginia. It is consolidated with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Mirror. The Evening Star is entered at Winchester Virginia as mail matter.
Mr J S Haldeman earns a noted role in the Virginia State Ken’s Association. His strong intelligence and proven usefulness secure him a respected place in the organization. The residency of the association is referenced, highlighting the doctor like advice to eat apples daily.
The Senate gains a trusted conservative with steady leadership as Mr Martin returns to prominence. He is praised for attendance, prudent debate, and skill at steering bills through committees while guarding against open chamber disaster. Washington notes his friendly, contributive stance toward the town and party growth.
The excerpt portrays wary husbandmen grumbling over a bad year with reports of frost nipped apples and failing crops. In public squares and markets they share despair about harvest prospects, warning of pests like weevils and overall bleak outlook for the season.
A farmer laments drought and livestock losses as crops fail and prices slump. The speaker notes persistent aridity, sick livestock, and traders coping with low demand while others hoard cash despite hardship.
A historical lament decries street dust in Winchester urging oiling of roads from Brad dock to Main Street. The piece pleads with fathers to fund dust suppression, noting taxes paid and unfairness while oil remains elusive. It blends street names with civic grievance and calls for fair play.
An old promotional note urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children and even adults. It touts rapid relief within hours, describes signs of distress, and warns against counterfeit syrups while directing readers to purchase a 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
A series of special revival services to be held at the Baptist Church in Berryville beginning Monday. Local pastor and visiting speakers will lead nightly sessions through the week aiming to renew faith and community outreach.
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a soothing ointment for neuralgia and various aches. It describes applying two small amounts to temples and neck to draw out inflammation and provide relief. The copy highlights mustard oil content and claims doctor and nurse endorsement for sore throats , bronchitis and other pains.
A mother from Mt Holly New Jersey touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the most effective gentle laxative for babies and children. The ad notes it uses simple herbs with pepsin, contains no opiates, and emphasizes its pleasant taste and safe packaging with signature and portrait on the carton. A free trial bottle is offered by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
On Wednesday in Hagerstown Maryland Grace United Brethren Church invites attendees for a midweek service. Rev Dr Iian Broaddus leads with assistance from Rev W R Alexander of Winchester and Rev G I Rider at the parsonage.
Mr Melvin C Dyke of Winchester and Miss Lela M Haines of Ha yfield were married in Hagerstown in a ceremony noted in this county.
Miss Arena White of Frederick County and the following children are named in the notice: T. Ashton, Mrs. Annie Miller, Mrs. Harriett Siler, and George R. Ashton of Martinsburg, Sheridan B. Ashton at home. Survived by brother C. F. Ashton of Seward and sisters Mrs. Newton Cooper of Winchester and Miss Jennie Ashton of Martinsburg. Funeral set for tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast acting remedy for indigestion gas sour stomach and upset digestion. It claims relief within minutes and promotes a fifty cent case as essential for home use and travel.
Sunday services at the Christian Church were hindered by severe weather and almost impassable roads. Pastor Rev. W. T. Walters canceled or adjusted activities due to hazardous traveling conditions.
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