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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
The notice lists Pot One Year in advance at 3.00 dollars and Six Months at 1.50, Three Months at .75, and One Month at .25, indicating consolidation with Morning News and Weekly Times. The Evening Star is mailed as second class matter from the Winchester Post Office in Virginia.
The Washington Star notes the upcoming first Confederate veterans reunion in the National Capital on Thursday March 29. It emphasizes national unity since the Civil War and calls for a sizable popular subscription to fund the event and a hearty welcome from Washington for the veterans, some of whom may serve again if war with Germany arises.
A humorous verse notes the recurring car troubles of a man who roams the countryside seeking scenes yet finds gas, tires, and repairs always in short supply. He endures dry radiators and broken steering while chasing a grand time despite constant misfortune.
Advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for headachy bilious sickness, constipation, and foul taste. It claims the product cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food and poisons, reduces bile buildup, and works overnight for a clear head and sweet stomach. A 10 cent box is advertised.
The Staate Zeitung criticizes German residents in the United States for provocative actions amid war, saying many forget they are foreigners and urge Germans to endure, avoid speech or acts that could harm their countrymen, and heed Baker's wartime warning to stay silent.
Philadelphia March 29 Independent coal dealers failed to withhold the spring price drop. R J Montgomery of the Reading Coal and Iron Co announced a 50 cent per ton reduction on anthracite sizes at the mines. The Reading circular will set wholesale prices, while buckwheat sizes await a decision this week. The FTC warned that skipping the usual cut could not be justified by higher costs.
Along Hogue Creek in Virginia on March 29 residents report visits among families. The Mt. Olive Sunday School will be reorganized next Sunday April 1 at 10 am with all invited to participate.
Secretary Houston appealed to American farmers to join agricultural preparedness efforts to prevent a food shortage in the international crisis. Elimination of waste conservation and maximizing crop return were outlined as essential steps.
The fire quarterly conference of John Mann Methodist Church will be held on Friday March 30 at 8 15 p m with district superintendent Rev Ruddock presiding. Rev Reid is the new pastor of the church. Refreshments will be served by the conference committee.
Mrs A D Henkel and her daughter Miss Virginia Henkel returned last evening from a visit to friends in Baubors, according to local society notes.
Maj. Lewis D. Greene, retired, designated by the War Department to go to the University of Virginia to meet with the university visitors board regarding establishing a Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit there.
In Staunton Virginia March 29 reports say mobilization orders for Virginia bakes are not yet in effect for this area. The machine gun company of the Second Regiment is in Staunton while the First Virginia regiments recruit locally with no immediate call to Richmond or state camps. The War Department asks newspapers to withhold troop movement details.
Labor Commissioner J B Doherty accuses Virginia petty courts of ignoring state labor laws and failing to convict. He cites a city where over 20 defendants were found guilty yet their fines were suspended, and a four firm child labor case with a two year delayed ruling.
Advertisement extols Knowlton’s Dandeline as a beauty product for hair cleansing. It claims dust and oil removal, improved waviness and volume, and dandruff dissolution, promising stronger roots and longer, softer hair. A 25 cent bottle is urged for trial at drug stores or toilet counters.
Ground was broken for the new Methodist Episcopal Church at Ninth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington. Mrs. W. V. Tudor, widow of Rev. Dr. Tudor, pressed the first spade. Rev. Dr. Steele praised funds from Southern Methodists nationwide and stressed the church’s adherence to the denomination’s principles.
A vintage advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to unclog nostrils and relieve head catarrh. The small antiseptic cream is applied in the nose for instant relief, easing swelling, headaches, and breathing so sufferers feel clear headed again.
April events show Arthur Morris in Kernstown Virginia offering hogs and livestock items. J H DeJarnette plans sale near Grim farm with horses mules cattle hogs Angora goats implements and fodder. J R Keller near Winchester on Berryville pike offers household furniture. A C and Brown Lovett at Capon Bridge list cattle sheep hogs.
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