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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays and is consolidated with several weeklies. It is mailed as second class post matter from the Winchester VA post office.
The New York Tribune notes the effect of China joining the war on German business interests in the Far East. It argues Germany’s potential battlefield losses are minor compared with the systematic destruction of its commercial establishments abroad and the broader erosion of its economic empire.
A poetic critique by Walt Mason condemns vacant lots full of rubbish and weeds. He argues towns should repurpose land to grow food to ease hunger, warning generous aid fails without planning and urging future action.
Winchester readers learn a nurse-like testimonial from Rev. Hughes of Holly Springs Arkansas praising Vincl for rebuilding nerves appetite and sleep. The ad asserts Vincl’s ingredients include beef cod liver peptones iron manganese and glyc erophosphates and offers money-back return in Winchester and Virginia towns.
A vintage advertisement promoting California Syrup of Figs as a gentle fruit laxative for children and adults. It claims coated tongues signal the need for cleansing, warns against counterfeit fig syrups, and urges buying the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
At the Southern Methodist Church session in Roanoke Virginia the eight presiding elders submitted reports showing growth. Churches and parsonages were erected, conversions occurred and membership increased along with full payment of preacher salaries and benevolence assessments. Total contributions across all objects reached 590953 with women's societies adding 29566 from 5137 members.
Advice warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos drying the scalp and brittle hair. Recommends plain unrefined coconut oil as a greaseless cleanser, inexpensive and widely available. Rub a teaspoon on wet hair to create rich lather, rinse, leaving hair soft, bright, wavy, and easy to manage. It also removes dust dirt and dandruff.
Harrisonburg petitions to Governor Stuart seek permission to organize a National Guard company in the city. More than forty young men have signed the request.
An advertisement for Swift Specific Co promotes a blood tonic sold from the Swift Building in Atlanta Georgia. It asserts skin diseases and debility stem from impoverished blood and promises restoration to health through its tonic and a medical department inquiry.
Aberdeen Idaho resident Mrs Percy Prestidge reports relief from female distress after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonial promotes the product's health benefits for women and invites confidential letters to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
A declaration is being posted in many cities inviting citizens to sign loyalty to President Wilson. The pledge expresses support for government efforts to keep peace, protect American rights, and defend the nation against violence and hostile attacks.
The Gill Company of Starkville Mississippi endorses Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer with no complaints heard during years of sale. Customers praise the preparation and its merits are highlighted in a dated testimonial from September 29 1916.
A letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle for ten cents plus a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The notice urges mentioning The Winchester Star and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles sold at drug stores.
Sir Moses Ezekiel the American sculptor died this week in Rome after pneumonia. He requested in his will that his body be buried in Arlington National Cemetery among Confederate comrades, and arrangements are not yet made for the funeral.
Maj B F Rittenhouse retired US Marine Corps resident Leesburg Virginia was ordered to Washington by the Navy Department after health problems from tropical duty. He notified the government about two weeks ago that he was ready to serve if war with Germany occurred.
Winchester edged Woodstock by 1612 to 1609 in a fast paced bowling match. L Chrismore and C Wingfield produced dramatic plays to clinch the win for Winchester as Woodstock competed well and conducted themselves as a courteous crowd.
An advertisement promotes ethine double strength as a remedy for freckles. It claims February and March threaten freckling, but the new prescription can keep skin clear and white. It offers money back if the product fails.
April entries list farm stock and goods for sale. Arthur A. Morris at Kernstown offers hogs cattle horses cattle ho rse livestock, and household goods. J H DeJarnette near Grim farm sells horses mules hogs cattle goats implements harness corn hay fodder. J Reller near Winchester offers household and kitchen furniture. A C and Brown Lovett at Capon Bridge list cattle ewes hogs.
A poetic meditation links spring’s renewal with spiritual awakening. The author Nannie R. Glass compares blossoms and fruit as symbols of wisdom and moral revival, urging living as epistles of Christian redemption and aligning daily deeds with light and faith. The piece intertwines nature prose with religious exhortation.
By virtue of an attachment in my ands sued out by Fred L. Glaize against W. A. Willis for rent I will offer a public auction at 311 Stewart St Saturday March 31 1917 at 12 oclock m the following property: a hair a mahogany bedroom suite etc. items include numbers of household goods and kitchen utensils. City Sergeant Adam Forney 3-20-15.
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