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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
5
Advert says old Bridge-Grafting fails, praises the Wigginton Process to save girdled trees. Offers tools set for 6.50 and 100 grafts with contract for 25 dollars, to Winchester Virginia.
The Corporation Clerk’s office in Winchester issued marriage licenses for Eaton and Miss Ethel De Haven of Hampshire County, W Va, with Eaton being son of Elijah Eaton and De Haven linked to Charles Dehaven. Also listed are 60 year old widower Robert Williams and divorced widow Alice Taylor of Winchester, both natives of the county. Williams is son of Addison Williams and Taylor is daughter of George Taylor.
Warning against neglecting persistent backache which may signal kidney trouble. Promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland as quick relief for kidney and bladder issues, with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt. Buy from drug stores only the GOLD MEDAL brand.
Miss Bessie Stouffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Stouffer left yesterday for Takoma Park D C to stay at a sanitarium for a rest cure for nervous troubles. She was accompanied by her sister in law Mrs Harry G Stoffer.
James McIntosh returns to Philadelphia after several days visiting at the home of his mother Mrs Nancy McIntosh.
The exemption board received orders to entrain three men for overseas duty. A teamster to Humphrey Virginia a brakeman to Fort Myer Virginia and a carpenter to Camp Segier Greenville. They depart May 17. Orders for the remaining six men were not yet received but expected soon.
The Camp Fire Girls plan a violet tea at Mrs. Bessie McCann's home on Saturday afternoon May 11 from 3 to 5. Proceeds benefit the Tuberculosis Tent. Visitors will be treated to home made ice cream and cake in a violet themed setting, weather permitting. Mrs. William J. Leonard returns to Atlantic Highlands after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Elmer V Hodges on West Piccadilly Street.
Flint Michigan advertisement claims Vinol can restore health to nervous, weak women. It cites a testimonial from a local woman, claiming migraine relief and improved strength, while offering a money-back guarantee through Miller's Drug Store.
The First Troop toured towns around Winchester and Frederick County canvassing counties Clarke Shenandoah and Hampshire and the city with strong results. Scouts who sold bonds to ten families earn war service emblems. 27 members qualified in the third campaign. Assistant scoutmaster posts for Leslie Grim and Paul Massey were approved.
A total solar eclipse on June 8 will be the largest life event for the southern states. It will be visible across the United States with a total path about 70 miles wide from Portland Oregon to Orlando Florida, with partial viewing elsewhere.
An old advertisement promotes a famous remedy claimed to ease pregnancy and childbirth discomfort. It urges readers to obtain a bottle, stating it has been used by women for over fifty years and promises relief from nausea nervousness and stretching pains.
The Virginia War Manual of Public Health summer edition from the State Health Department has been printed. It is packed with methods to reduce disease germs and control disease bearing insects in Virginia. A postal card to the State Department of Health will send a copy to interested readers.
Mr J J Dupree representing the Palmolive Soap Company visits Winchester to solicit merchants and promote a large advertising contract in The Star. The Palmolive company aims to boost product sales by using dealer names in the promotion.
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