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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
5
Mrs. M. D. Johnston of Richmond Indiana chronicles a two year illness that left her unable to climb stairs or work. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered strength and now manages manual labor and poultry raising in a new home.
Mrs. Vawter recounts a night of fear and manipulation as attorney Jordan questions her about the May shooting of Heth. She describes grabbing a revolver and the sequence leading to three shots, acknowledging she lied when denying ground for suspicion.
An old health note extols daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved complexion and energy for those suffering headaches biliousness bad breath rheumatism and constipation urging readers to try a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from the drug store as proof of benefits.
In court Mrs Vawter recounts a pact with Professor Vawter to quit drinking and sever ties with Heth Heth, Stockton, and others. She describes obediences to save her and her husband from dishonor while dodging questions about prior affairs and alcohol, ending with a calm, steadied demeanor.
The Baptist Church announces Every Members Day on Sunday morning with an online service and a pledge ceremony. Miss Mary Baltimore will sing, and Re vicar Miller from Kearneysville will lead the public worship on May 13 with a substitute service planned for the evening.
The American Red Cross announces a nationwide mobilization aiming to recruit two million members and volunteers. It asks all communities to assist in the effort, highlighting widespread civic involvement across the nation.
Mr Howard Strickler of New Market visited his brother Qane ner Strickler in Kernstown Virginia from Saturday to Monday. He reports his brother's condition after an operation for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital Winchester six weeks ago is much improved and he is walking about his premises with prospects of full recovery.
May 4 report from Cross Junction Virginia notes the Greenspring Dramatic Club presented Uncle Josh to a large band hall audience. Cast received numerous compliments after the show. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Gilbert DeHaven of Winchester and Mr Tom Adams of Martinsburg.
A report notes a person becoming quite ill at her home near here and mentions Mr Bryan Stoller Mrs Sarah Stoller and Mr and Mrs Floyd Luttrell who traveled by car to Martinsburg on Sunday.
The article warns against harsh soaps and alkali that dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends ordinary mollified coconut oil as a gentle cleaner, using one or two teaspoons to cleanse hair and scalp. Liquid soap creates rich lather, rinses clean, leaving soft scalp and silky hair. Coconut oil is cheap and widely available at pharmacies for family use.
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