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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
4
Professor Perry argues in National Service that universal conscription strengthens war interest by tying livelihoods to conflict, while a civilian reserve and broad peace-time roles better deter war. He warns a large standing army threatens civil supremacy and enables aggressive foreign policy.
A humorous lament in verse about a drought stricken Kansas. The speaker mocks farmers longing for rain while drivers complain about dry roads and fast travel. He imagines the paradox of rain spoiling car rides and the nation’s mood tied to weather in a wry observation.
Marlboro Virginia March 15. Mr Riley Shull of Keyser West Virginia and Mr H H Shull of Winchester spent Sunday with Mrs G Jamison. Mr and Mrs John Booth returned from Florida. Mrs H E Shull shopped in Winchester. Mrs James Boggs visited Mrs Gay Lineburg. Mr Edward Mitchell returned to Pittsburgh for Baltimore and Ohio Company work. Mr Grover Keeler reports a very sick child. William Lineburg visited near Stephens City. Mr Boyer of Woodstock was here.
Mr A Frye of Woodstock spent several days last week with his sister Mrs C S Snapp. Mrs Martha Cooley, recently ill, is improving slowly. Miss Margaret Tevault visited sister Mrs Frank Strickler. Mr John Miller and Mr A Frye spent time at Bloom. Misses Margaret Tevault and Clara Tevault visited Mrs George Hausenfluck. Mrs Fannie Miller of Capon Springs visits her mother Mrs Martha Cooley. Miss Gertie Snapp spent Sunday with Mrs C Bauserman.
Canterbury Virginia March 15. Mr J and Mrs Charles Hanes depart for Pennsylvania to live. Mr A J Drummon relocates to Harry Orndorff’s near Stephens City to work at Grove’s lime kiln. Ashby Perry and family move to Hale’s tenant house to farm this year. Mrs Fred Dovel travels to care for ill mother Mrs Frye near McGaheysville. Mrs J C Hale returns from visit to Washington. Double Church Mutual Telephone line meeting chaired by J C Hale reports routine business. Lillian Cave recovers from measles. Stuart Perry of Company I home with parents. Stella Phillips of near Harrisonburg visits aunt Mrs Albert Lawson.
A Gravel Springs meeting Saturday night planned organizing a Civic League and an oyster supper set for Saturday March 17. Rev Kiracoff preaches his last sermon before conference at the Chapel Sunday at three. he expects a transfer after four years on this charge. Mrs Dorothy Renner visits her mother Mrs S G Heishman.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a 35 year remedy that acts on the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It claims visible health improvements after short use and invites readers to send for testimonials. The note lists F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio, as the sellers with a 75 cent price.
Cross Junction notes report Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Braithwaite spent days in Washington after the inauguration and returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whitacre visited S. H. Braithwaite. Miss Susan Mason is ill at home nearby. O D Braithwaite from Winchester visits. Most residents have recovered from measles though many have colds and local illness remains common.
An ad claims four ounces of ordinary equid arvon dissolves dandruff overnight and destroys all signs after three to four applications. It promises immediate relief from itching and hair that becomes fluffy and glossy. The product Bonidarvon is advertised as inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Messrs. Alva and Ernest Unger spent Friday evening in Martinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Doward Busey visited the Ungers on Monday night at their home. Mrs. Cloud is visiting her son Howard Cloud in the area.
Torrytown Virginia report notes Mr Harry Busey and family will relocate to a farm near Winchester recently bought by his father Mr Henry Busey. Mr John T Hott spent a day in Martinsburg. Miss Lula Mabel and Katharine Morgan visited the Howard Cloud home with family. Mrs Jane Unger and sons Kilmer Gray and Paul Unger were guests at Howard Cloud’s.
An advertised nostril balm claims to clear blocked air passages in a minute. The fragrance antiseptic cream is applied in the nose and said to soothe inflamed membranes, easing headaches and nighttime breathing.
Winchester ice cream maker Mr. Miller Fletcher reports his 20 Ancona pullets laid 420 eggs in 30 days from February 10 to March 10 at 45 cents per dozen, yielding 15.75 dollars. Four Speckled Sussex pullets imported from England laid 94 eggs in the same period, not sold but placed in an incubator. Miss Geitarde V. Eddy returned to Charlestown West Virginia after visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs Blanche Grim of 512 South Main Winchester testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back strain and weakness after years of trouble. She first praised them in 1909 and again in 1915 saying the product keeps helping. Price 60 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the same kidney remedy twice publicly recommended.
Star's Sales Directory lists farm sales around Winchester with dates and offerings. March 17 KE N Anderson near Northwestern Grade west of Winchester horse cow implements harness household goods hay meat lard. March 19 J D Marker Cedar Creek grade Opequon cattle horses hogs corn. March 20 George Wright near Wadesville horses cattle hogs implements. March 21 John H Myers Buffalos lick road horses cattle hogs implements. March 21 A D Hardesty Thurman farm Berryville horses cattle hogs implements. March 22 J E Barnette near Berryville livestock horses cattle sheep hogs implements household goods. March 27 Jacob Metz Kerns town dairy cows hogs. March 28 William Ree Maripora cattle hogs implements chickens household goods. March 28 S W Grim Front Royal 12 horses 76 cattle 20 hogs hay corn implements harness chickens household goods. March 26 Howard Stotler Front Royal road 12 miles from Winchester horses mules cattle sheep implements harness.
Auction announced for March 17 1917 at 11 oclock in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia. Describes No 128 N Washington Street a brick front dwelling with six rooms bath modern conveniences and 23 foot frontage. Cash or one third cash and balance in one or two years terms. Property formerly occupied by Mrs Berry. James P Reardon attorney A G Swanson auctioneer.
A reader explains bilious attacks overwhelm the liver leaving constipation and nausea. Cham berlain's Tablets are advertised to toning the liver, cleansing the stomach, and relieving fever with a low price of a quarter. Sold by all druggists.
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