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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
5
Governor Davis has scheduled July 2 for a special election in Virginia to choose a successor to the late Representative William A. Jones in the First Congressional District. The winner will serve the remainder of the term. A full-term nominee will be chosen in August primaries.
Washington May 7 extra shifts of printers were set to work today at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to supply Liberty bonds promptly. The plan targets bond delivery within two weeks. About 18 million bonds have been printed and over 10 million distributed nationwide. Treasury subscriptions total nearly 3.5 billion dollars with about 0.5 billion more expected before next Monday's total.
Federal Reserve Bank officials report the fifth reserve district far exceeded its quota with strong state subscriptions. Richmond alone subscribed over 12.7 million, versus 9.261 million allotted, contributing to a district total of 159 million against 130 million. Maryland 44 million Virginia 37.9 million North Carolina 23 million DC 20 million South Carolina 18 million West Virginia 17 million.
Thomas Richards a 22 year old brakeman for the Norfolk and Western Railroad was fatally injured at Shenandoah City when his foot was caught in a switch frog and the moving train passed over him. The incident involved a yard engine and the death was reported as grisly by local sources.
A health ad claims a man in good condition enjoys life while the bilious and dyspeptic feel miserable. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets tone the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels. For sale by all dealers.
Public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at noon on two building lots corner Highland avenue and Kern street. Each lot 36 by 100 feet. offered separately or as a pair with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Special Commissioner M M Lynch, clerk J B Beverley. April 19 1918.
Local ad touts Sherwin-Williams lime and sulfur arsenate of lead and Insecto for all orchard spraying. Claims reliable, economical preparations that save freight and profit, offered by COOPER. MDSE, & Om CO.
Washington May 7 The weekly war review issued by the department did not appear for the first time in months. Officials said a new publicity policy to provide adequate and authentic accounts of American troops in France is nearing completion and will replace the old form.
The funeral of C. Kemper Moulden was held Sunday at the village church with Rev. O. D. Lambert officiating. A large crowd attended to pay respects in this third village funeral in two weeks. Relatives and friends from Inwood, Baltimore, Winchester and local families visited the bereaved, with guests staying at the Morrison household.
60 000 cabbage plants offered at 30 cents each or 2.00 per 3000. John Bear Tomato seed promises 24 plants fill a 6 carrier basket and fruit in 30 days, yielding 50 to 75 tomatoes per plant under favorable conditions. L L and Early Wealth varieties noted as established. Mail orders filled upon receipt of postage. belt pow 00 L.
Mrs C T Sandridge describes relief from long standing headaches and numb limbs after using two bottles of Dreco. She reports gained six pounds and improved ability to work, urging others to try this herbal remedy said to strengthen the system and aid constipation. Dreco is dispensed by local druggists and Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
Washington reports the food administration watches large bakeries nationwide that hint at raising bread prices due to higher costs from wheat substitutes. Officials strongly suspect a concerted move to prepare the public for pricier bread.
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover addressed wheat and grain merchants, opposing any speculative moves that would raise bread costs. Officials said bakers who raise bread prices will face Food Administration power and be required to show books while operating expenses are cut to meet new conditions.
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