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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
Telephones announce Bell 33 United Consolidated with Morning News and weekly papers. The Evening Star is enferred at the Post Office in Winchester Virginia as second class mail matter. Subscription rates listed: one year three dollars, six months one fifty, three months. one month three dollars?
The Philadelphia Record notes Uncle Sam will order 30 000 new cars at costs between 000 and 90 000 000 as railroads face financing constraints. It warns that private firms delay equipment contracts, risking shortages when traffic rises, while government orders proceed to prevent such bottlenecks.
The poem by Walt Mason reflects a man enduring a harsh winter, recalling near death from rheumatism and blizzards, then planning to invest in bonds, bread and prunes, tires, and Red Cross aid as spring arrives. It mentions motor gas, speed fines, and a simple lifestyle, with a hopeful turn toward renewal.
A community letter urges every school in the state to support war stamp sales during thrift week. Pupils should buy two dollars worth of stamps per student and may sell stamps in the community with the help of local leaders such as postmasters and bankers.
An ad extols Danderine as a miracle cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate shine and fullness, with new, fine hair appearing after weeks of use. The instruction urges using a small bottle from drug stores to prove hair can look healthier and softer.
Westmoreland Davis governor of Virginia designates the week of May 11 1918 as school thrift week in all schools. Teachers and administrators are urged to teach self sacrifice and economy and to promote the purchase of war savings stamps to support the government and aid the war effort.
Corporal Arthur c. Trayer of Company Pee infantry Rainbow Division reports being hit by shrapnel with thirteen wounds to the head arms body and right leg but says he is not worried and is O K. The message was transmitted to The Star from Predport L I noting his condition and calm outlook.
Richmond May 2 Mrs Sarah E Ashby of Fredericksburg recovers taxes she paid on Confederate states bonds for 14 years after it was found she was not required to pay. The Legislature ordered the repayment, honoring southern women for their integrity.
Washington May 2 Sheep will graze on the White House lawn within a few days. President Wilson has purchased twelve thoroughbred Shropshires to mow the wasted grass in the executive mansion yard. The sheep were selected by Dr Grayson the president's naval aid and physician a noted stock fancier.
Grandmother's remedies made from field roots and herbs now appear on modern drugstore shelves in attractive packaging. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands out as a leading product, long trusted by generations of women for relief from various female illnesses.
Rev Walter Q Hullihen of Trinity Episcopal Church Staunton tendered his resignation to the vestry. No action was taken yet a committee was named to act on the matter. He has served as rector for forty six years and efforts will be made to convince him to reconsider.
The United States Food Administration continues to receive daily offers of wheat and flour from individuals and firms. Ben Williamson of Memphis Tennessee offers 2000 barrels of whole wheat flour from Kansas City. George F Cross Company of St Johnsbury Vermont offers 945 barrels of flour for government shipment abroad.
Richmond Virginia May 24 Piedmont Sanatorium near Burkville for tuberculosis treatment of colored patients is now operating. Sixteen prospective patients have been authorized to join the institution with the first treated on April 22. Beds for forty now, with an additional building by fall to handle eighty. state charges two dollars per week. Dr H G Carter heads the staff and a small nursing team supports operations.
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