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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
3
A terse ad promotes a skin remedy titled Itching Torture costing 35 cents. The elusive product claims relief for sensitive skins. The Rose Company of Cleveland markets the item with minimal detail.
The Virginia division of the National League for Women's Service plans to receive and care for convalescent soldiers and sailors when discharged from the base hospital. An establishment at Richmond College’s plant in Westhampton is announced by Mrs W W Wale, state chairman. Many Virginia homes will open to receive wounded men and each town is expected to participate.
Don’t worry about aging keep your body in good condition to stay safe and hearty. The text claims kidneys and bladder cause senile afflictions and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the only guaranteed brand. It warns of fakes and urges purchase from first-class druggists.
Grimes Virginia notes show multiple regional visitors including Mrs Arnold and family, Dorothy Larrick, Page Lewis and children Melvin and Margaret, Leslie Hensell and daughters Octavia and Selma, and Donald Finfrock visiting relatives. Sermons are announced for May 14 at White Hall M E Church and Galilee St James with Rev. Grove and Rev. Motley officiating.
In Shenandoah county the Liberty loan quota was 189700 dollars but officials expect subscriptions to total about 200000 dollars after Saturday business. Judge E D Newman serves as committee chairman.
An advertisement features claims by Peterson urging families to buy a 30c box of Peterson's Ointment with a full money back guarantee if it fails to meet the claimed cures. A testimonial from Mrs. F. E. Root describes a leg with 80 running sores cured after using the product.
Major Ralph Knode of the United States Army has been given charge of the fuel situation in England France and Italy for U S interests. He traveled with Fuel Administrator Garfield last fall and his abilities drew attention from the President and General Goethals. The article notes fuel assessment is a serious problem.
A Va finance and business gathering in Wardensville Hardy county details formation of the Dupon Valley Bank to open at 600 nes with 25000 paid capital and 5000 surplus. Winchester visitors include William B. Cornwell and Herbert Larrick. stock sold at 120 per share and a major lumber plant to employ 300 workers is planned. The road graded beyond Gore, labor shortages affect pace. an excursion Winchester to Gore is planned around June 6.
For years druggists note Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a strong kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician's prescription used in private practice and sold by all druggists on its merits. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mention the Winchester Star.
Martinsburg West Virginia May crowd of several thousand witnessed Berkeley County oversubscribe its Liberty Loan allotment of 339000 by about 200000. Honor flags were flung from the flagstaff as Attorney A C Nad en bousch gave an address with prayers by Rev W A McKeefry and Rev R Li Schmucker. Music by Leon H Ware and the Comrey Band accompanied patriotic songs. Morgan County also oversubscribed and will receive an honor flag later hoisted in ceremonies.
The Bureau of Markets reports a continued drop in apple movement with 266 cars shipped last week. New York sent 94 cars, Washington 27, Virginia 20, Missouri 19, Illinois 12, and notable arrivals from the Western Ben Davig area over the past two weeks. Last year’s comparable period had similar volume, but shipments were mainly from New York and the Northwest.
Yarlboro Virginia dated May 7 reports Joseph Brumback and daughter visiting Mountain Slope with Jacob H Brumback family. Ward welcomed a soldier boy. E P Ward travels and families visit Winchester Opequon Edinburg Loudoun. John Booth remains ill. Ruth Manuel returns from time with Mrs Boggs.
Waterloo news notes Miss Carrie Brown of Luray guest of Mrs. Powell Jolliffe in Boyce. Miss Elvalee Armel weekend guest of sister Mrs L S Armel at Sunny Side. Mrs Harvey Grim and Nat visited Mrs James Funk. L S Armel and Virginia Grim visited Mrs Ernest Armel at White Post. Brown and Jolliffe party visited Woodland home of Mrs E R Shenk. Rose Riley and Virginia Grim took jobs in Hagerstown. Goldie and Annabell Grim stayed at Sunny Life. Mrs Clarence Glesscock returned to Washington.
Mrs. Lucy Goss receives a letter from her son Lieut. Baward C. Goss of Company M 120th Infantry at Camp Sevier Greenville S C noting orders to depart for a port of embarkation for duty in France. Lieut. Thos. B. Byrd of the same command is expected to receive similar orders. Both are eager to leave the camp and face the Germs.
British and American fronts report ongoing shelling near Montdidier with Americans facing high explosive and gas shells. Australians and Canadians push forward near Marlancourt and Arras, while British forces abandon Es Salt but hold Jordan crossings as rain and strategic high ground influence the German drive.
Miss Emma Howard Wight, noted author and War Thrift stamp campaign publicity agent, spoke today at John Kerr Public School. Her subject was War Thrift stamps and students selling them.
A new pipe organ by Le Organ Company has been installed at Berryville Bantil Church. Organist Professor McMichael from Trinity Lutheran Church Hagerstown will give a recital on the instrument Wednesday night May 5 at 8 30.
The article explains headaches often come from stomach disorders or constipation and can be avoided by correcting the cause. It praises Chamberlain's Tablets as a gentle, easy to take remedy that provides relief, noting many have found permanent improvement and that the product is sold by all dealers.
Arthur L. Warthen Jr., a Front Royal banker’s son, quit Red Cross work in France to enlist as a private in the army where he believes his services are more needed. His younger brother Gib son Warthen sails soon to join YMCA work in Mesopotamia.
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