Bread contest offers $500 prize and entry rules
The notice outlines a bread baking competition for hotel and restaurant bakers with prizes of 500, 300, 150 and 50 dollars. Contestants must certify citizenship, current hotel or restaurant baking role, six months in position, and that they originated and baked the entered loaf. No wheat or rye, one 16 ounce loaf, ship by coin post with two typed recipes by May 15 to the Food Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Food Administration
Mr and Mrs Purcell McKee Move Into New Home
Mr and Mrs Purcell McKee formerly of Brucetown Frederick County bought an attractive residential property from Mr Benjamin F Davis at 1126 North Avenue and have moved into their new home. They intend to live here in the future and have many friends in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell Mcké
Brucetown
Frederick County
Benjamin F. Davis
North Avenue
McKee
Winchester
Public Sale of Desirable Building Lots
Public sale of desirable building lots announced with one third cash on sale day and balance in two equal annual installments. Deferred payments secured by two bonds payable in one and two years from sale, with annual interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. Special Commissioner M. M. Lynch certifies bond with proved security. Date 19th day of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lynch
Iete
Suna
All Children Love Syrup of Figs For Liver And Bowels
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue signals digestive need and promises quick relief from constipation with no griping. Warns to avoid counterfeits and insist on California Fig Syrup Company product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Over the Top This Spring with Health Drive
The piece urges spring activity and personal health, promoting Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and liver health. It touts vitality through medical aid, urging readers to start now with a trial pack from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monihne
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Manufacturer Must Get Sugar License
Mr. Clifford Grim, acting local food administrator, orders manufacturers affected by sugar rules to register, obtain certificates, and secure wholesaler approval before purchasing sugar. In Winchester candy and confectionery, flavoring, ice cream, medicines, preserves, soda water, and soft drinks are named as affected categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The Easiest Way To End Dandruff
An old remedy claims applying four ounces of liquid argon at night dissolves dandruff entirely and stops itching. It promises instant relief, fluffy glossy hair, and long lasting results with inexpensive liquid arvon available at drug stores.
Infantile Paralysis Case Linked to May Day Crowd
In Danville Virginia on May 8 a case of infantile paralysis was found related to a child who had joined a large crowd at a May day ceremony.
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Danville
Public Sale of County Realty in Winchester Virginia
By decree in the Frederick County Circuit Court case Stump vs Stump the lands of 1.5 acres with a frame dwelling and outbuildings on Winchester and Front Royal Road Armel Postoffice are offered at public auction in Winchester at 11 am on Saturday June 1 1918. Terms: one third cash now and balance in one or two years by bonds secured by deed of trust with six percent interest, or complete cash. Special Commissioner Jas P Reardon. Deputy Clerk J W Baker. 1-1-4w
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Corporation Court of City of Winchester
M. M. Lynch
Admr
Nelson Ashton
Jackson Ashton
Court House
Winchester
Highland Avenue
Kern Street
Adjoin
Robert Adams
James Fries
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
William R. Stump
Anna Stump
County Court House
Winchester and
Front Royal Road
Armel Postoffice
George R. Stump
Jas. P. Reardon
Jas. P.eardon
J. W. Baker
Lily Livered Continued Opinion Echoes Morality Debate
The fragment shows a commentator praising soldiers as magnificent while condemning moral judgments back home and noting mixed expectations about morality in the larger context. The excerpt reflects wartime moral scrutiny and supportive sentiment toward troops.
Remembering Daniel Mackey Dear Husband
In loving remembrance of Daniel Mackey who departed this life May 8 1914. Sleep on, dear Daniel, sleep on. I miss you yet my maker knows loved you dear but God loved you most. While you are resting from your labor and your voice I shall no more hear. I will try and meet you when the messenger doth appear. Your Loving Wife Eliza Mackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mackey
Daniel
Amare
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
An old-time remedy for darkening grey hair promises natural, glossy results. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised as easy to apply with a comb or brush, fading gray by morning after one or two uses.
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Wyeth
Love's Sacrifice Ends in Fortunes and Mended Hearts
Percival Allen seizes control of his family business while his father John battles illness and a failed contract. Nellis Wayne consoles Barbara as Wayne returns fifty thousand dollars by burning notes, proving sacrifice can redeem love. The contract later finishes ahead of schedule and Wayne repays the loan, uniting Barbra and Nellis.
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Percival Allen
John Alien
Minnesota
Barbara
Nellis Wayne
Wayne
Percival
Nellis
John Allen
Allen
Mr. Allen
Doan's Kidney Pills Sell by the Sack
Winchester resident Mrs. J W Stryker reports back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to seek the same remedy at local dealers priced 60 cents, citing Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Winchester
J. W. Stryker
S. Main Street
Doan
Divorce Suit Seeks Decree in Frederick County Court
In April 1918 the Frederick County Circuit Court issued orders for Daniel H. Pool to obtain an absolute divorce from Laura A. Pool on grounds of desertion. Laura A. Pool is required to appear within 15 days, with notice published in The Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse. The document also covers a separate chancery reference in the estate of George R. Stump and orders in the Winchester court regarding Nelson Ashton estate affairs with scheduled hearings.
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Circuit Court
County of
Frederick
Daniel H. Pool
Laura A. Pool
State of
Virginia
Winchester
J. W. Baker
Ward & Larrick
Anna Stump
George R. Stump
William R. Stump
Beatrice Stump
Charles Edward Stemp
Norman Stump
Brevitt Stump
Winchester Evening Star
Circuit Court of
County of Frederick
Middletown State Bank, Inc
Mary E. Johnson
J. D. Johnson
Frederick County
Charles Johnson
Mary Johnson
Lottie Johnson
Wm. Johnson
P. A
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Choice
Etta
Anna Grim
Miss Kremer
West Piccadilly St
Thomas & Messer. CO
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Miller’s Drug Store
Mrs. Iley
DU Four
BELL
National Medical Institute
Milwaukee
Wis
Vaucluse
Malley ‘Pike
Fahrney
Hagerstown, MD
Diagnostician
United States Food Administrator
John McE
Bowman
Mr. Clifford Grim
Sohn
Eliza Mackey
Western Newspaper Union
Tre Star
Wm. R. Stump
Geo. R. Stump
John M. Stheck
Jas
P. Reardon
B. Wagner
Jackson Ashton Et Als
Corporation Court
City of
A. J. Tavenner
Chancery
M. W. Taylor
Calvert, Ala
Foley
Moné
E ‘Esmodel's
Bester Presture
South Bend
Denny-Clowe Co
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