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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1919

Page

4

Apples Daily Keep the Doctor Sway and War Talk

Fragmented text from Philadelphia Public Ledger notes quotes and reflections on public figures and wartime sentiment. The piece references criticism toward Pershing and England, Admiral Sims, and a general mood of cautious patriotism about long conflicts and preparation. It includes anecdotes on daily habits and public discourse.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Pete Atland Philadelphia Pershing England Germany Simsy

Calotabs Promoted as Gentle Laxative for Liver Health

An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a mild calomel laxative that removes nausea and unpleasant tastes. It claims users wake feeling fine with a changed system and appetite, promising no salivation and guaranteed refunds if not effective. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents.

Blood Purifier Promoted By Old Medicine Ad

An advertisement touts S. B. S blood purifier as a trusted, long sold remedy. It claims many years of use, urging readers to keep blood pure and offering medical advice via Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.

Swiftepee Co Tory Atlanta Ial Swift Labore

Local Social Notes

Mrs J B Yeakley suffers rheumatism. Mrs Scott Fahnestock visits daughter Mrs Charles Hildebrandt in Baltimore. Mrs A J Tavenner returns home after visiting relatives and friends in Washington.

Scott Fahnestock Charles Hildebrandt Baltimore A. J. Tavenner Washington

Markets Show Wholesale Prices From IMCAL and Baltimore

Wholesale prices quoted by local buyers list ranges for potatoes cornmeal and butter plus varied figures for dairy products hay and meat. Prices include 12 pound sacks of corn meal, country and creamery butter, eggs, timothy hay, steers and hogs with dozens of value points across grades and weights.

Ing Baltimore Cous Town & Creamery Virginia Ove Evans

Winchester Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills

Mrs. Stuart Shiner of 116 E Cork St recounts severe backache dizziness and nervous exhaustion from kidney trouble. After using Doan s Kidney Pills she recovered and has kept using them with reliable relief, advertisement style claim.

Winchester Stuart Shiner E. Cork St Doan Foster-Milburn, Co Msgrs Buffalo

Mrs D A Fries Improves After Illness in Albin

Albin Virginia May 12 Mrs D A Fries has shown improvement after several days of illness at her home. Mr and Mrs SE Brown of Lew attended recently as friends entered the scene with support and old acquaintances in the community.

Albin D. A. Fries SE Brown Lew. Apent

Tax Case Decided By Judge Whiting

An order entered in the Winchester Corporation Court absolves Senator S. L. Lupton of $80 state taxes for 1917 on $8,000 net income he claims not to have earned that year. Judge Whiting heard the lengthy case and reserved decision until merits were fully examined, resulting in exoneration from the additional local board assessment.

Corporation Court of Winchester S. L. Lupton State Corporation Commission Lupton Whiting Board of Review

Overcome Obstacles. Reid's rule for aging wisely

Sir George Reid advocates a practical approach to aging focusing on health and happiness. When faced with a major obstacle he seeks to knock it over, go around it, or go under it, and if all else fails he rests in the shaded blessing it brings.

Sir George Reid

Rev Files Extended A Call At Cross Roads Va

CROSS ROADS Va May 12 Rev D W Files of near Staunton preached at Fairview Church. He has been called to Capon pastorate and the call is under consideration. Measles epidemic mostly over. two men still ill. Indies at Fairview plan a box social May 17 to raise funds for recarpeting the church.

Roads D. W. Files Staunton Fairview Mr. Files Capon Mr. Filés Walter Hicks Oney Amick Alva Kerns Samuel Kerns

Late fits Scroggins Native of Rock Enon

Mrs. Mabel Scroggins died at her Winchester home last week after being born and raised at Rock Enon. Her funeral drew relatives including Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Larrick and Aunt Bettie Williams from Martinsburg. The Winchester and Western Railroad progress reaches into West Virginia. Ruth and Hester Good of Snow Hill visit grandfather Meredith Anderson and relatives here.

Rock Enon Springs Mabel Scroggins Winchester Star 5. B. Larrick Bettie Williams Martinsburg Winchester and Western Railroad Wardensville W. Va West Virginia Ruth and Hester Good Snow Hill Meredith Anderson

Methodist Missions Discussed By Women Missionaries

The sixth annual convention of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Baltimore conference, Methodist Episcopal Church South, opened Saturday at Braddock Street Church. Leaders outlined the centenary drive to fund Methodist Missions with sessions featuring devotions, reports, lectures, and officer elections.

Baltimore Conference Society Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Woman’s Missionary Society Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church, South Braddock Screg Church United States Braddock Street Church

Announcement for Northern District Commissioner of Revenue candidacy

Robert Shade announces candidacy for Commissioner of Revenue in the Northern District subject to Democratic primary. He notes five years as deputy under Coe Brannon and pledges faithful service. other named supporters and endorsements appear in the text.

Ikon Oe Inp Robert Shade

Local Primary Candidacies For Gainesboro District Office

A succession of notices announces candidacies for the Board of Supervisors and Sheriff in Gainesboro and Back Creek districts. Names listed include Dick Good Elon D Shenk Marshall Lewis William DeHaven Elon D Shenk and A R Rinker John M Massie. Primary dates noted as August 5th and August 6th 1919 with Democratic primaries.

Board of Supervisors Back Creek Dick Good

Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney Candidate Announcement

T Russell Cather announces re election bid for Commonwealth's Attorney of Frederick County subject to Democratic Primary action. He presents himself as candidate for the office and calls for party support in the upcoming election.

Commonwealth Frederick County T. Russell Cather Tre

Auditor Proposes New State Motor Tax Plan

State auditor C. Lee Moores proposes a motor tax plan raising about 6 million dollars yearly. Tax rates would range from 50 dollars for roadsters and light trucks to 75 dollars for larger cars and trucks, plus an extra two dollar annual tax for every adult.

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