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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
2
Get small package of Hamburg Breast Tea or Hamburger Brust Thee. Take a tablespoonful in boiling water, drink a cup any time. It opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and drives a cold from the system. Inexpensive and entirely vegetable, safe and harmless.
An advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a fast relief for backache, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatic pains. It urges readers to apply a cent bottle to the affected area and feel relief within fifty counts, claiming the product is harmless to the skin.
An advertisement touts Pinex based cough syrup as a fast acting remedy for inflamed throat membranes and bronchial conditions. It instructs mixing 2 1/4 ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar to create a one pint supply, promising relief within hours and refunds if not satisfied. It targets mothers and children with emphasis on taste and rapid results.
Mr. Thea Harmer at Hillmans tollgate was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Fling and daughter Hilda visited Winchester relatives Saturday. Maggie Marte visits sister Caspar Strickler. Beulah Pingley stayed with Eva Cammer over the weekend. Charles Strobridge and family moved to the 8. M. Chiles place. Casper Strickler underwent appendicitis surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital Monday. Edward Groves and family attended J. W. Bowles sale on Monday.
A giant eagle swooped on a sheep near McDowell Highland County injuring it, then attacked a young colt before it died from blood loss. A Black person fought the bird but it escaped. The eagle, captured in a trap, measured over seven feet from wing tip to tip.
A faculty committee study shows fifteen students lived on under $200 amid high living costs. About 40 percent spend more than $550 per session, one student spent $3,000 yearly, and the 316 student average is $525. The university hosts over 1,000 students this year.
For the year ended September 30, Frederick County received 7554.72 dollars from the state treasury for public free schools, with a school population of 3523. Winchester city received 2704.09 dollars for the same purpose, with a population of 1261. The figures appear in the State Auditor's current annual report.
The state auditor reports Virginia spent 11.50 to inmate the insane per person from this county in the year ending September 30. No charges were filed for insane inmates from Winchester city during the same period at the jail.
Sloan’s Liniment relieves pains and aches quickly without rubbing and soothes soreness. It is cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments and does not stain the skin. For rheumatism neuralgia gout lumbago sprains and strains use Sloan’s Liniment. At all druggists 25c 50c 1.00.
Virginia Frederick county bank statement sworn by cashier W G Hardy on March 14 1918 lists loans and discounts banking house and lot furniture and fixtures due from national banks currency and coin amounts totaling 2 50377059 with attestation by directors M Lohr Capper Stewart Bell and John W Rice and notary Elsie M Maphis valid through December 1918.
Mr. Leslie D. Kline of Stephens City Virginia has been elected superintendent of the Frederick county and Winchester public schools. He is described as a clean, strong man and a leader in Virginia's prohibition movement. The notice congratulates Frederick county and the city of Winchester.
Mrs McKim Diffenderfer of South Market street underwent a surgical operation at Winchester Memorial Hospital on Tuesday to remove a tumorous growth. The operation was conducted by Dr W P McGuire with several other surgeons and physicians assisting. Her condition was reported improved today.
Winchester and Frederick county saw few marriage licenses in 1915 per the State Auditor report. Frederick county issued 77 licenses 74 to white couples and 3 to colored couples. Winchester issued 64 licenses 46 to white couples and 18 to colored couples.
Istuart Wilson, son of Mrs. Fainie Wilson, was run over by a delivery wagon Tuesday afternoon. While holding the horse by the bridle the wagon spooked and rolled, the rear wheel passing over his head. A large portion of scalp was torn from one side. he was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment by Dr. B. B. Dutton.
A testimonial from Mrs. Fred J. Weekley of Bagdad reports neuralgia relief and fewer nervous spells after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills. She says she can sleep better and perform daily tasks, crediting the regimen for improved health. The notice urges readers to consult their druggist for these medicines.
A Cincinnati authority claims freezone drops applied to a corn will lift it out with no pain or infection risk. The product is inexpensive, dries on contact, and harms surrounding tissue. It appeals especially to women wearing high heels.
Philadelphia readers are invited to try a free prescription said to strengthen eyesight. Dr. Lewis endorses Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and used as an eye wash twice daily, with testimonials claiming clearer vision and less eye strain after days. The article notes a physician's endorsement and lists Geo. F. Miller's Sons as the local seller.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Horsey spends time with Miss Lucy Smith of Back Creek Valley who has been under medical care by Dr. W. P. McGuire for several months.
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