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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
4
A whimsical verse story recalls wind gusts scattering a reader's cherished books and cabbage plants. The narrator, Walt Mason, muses on serenity disrupted by storms as hats, wigs, and timbers creak in a shack while bystanders react with exclamations and frustration. The piece blends humor with vivid natural imagery.
Announcement from the Bureau of Crop Estimates in Washington states the weekly truck crop news will probably be discontinued on July 1 1919 due to reduced appropriations for the current fiscal year.
In Hagerstown Maryland on May 13 Albert C Corderman announced the sale of the John W property. Local records list the transaction type and the involved party with details pending official filing.
An old time ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver remedy replacing calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury that salivates jaws and weakens bones, urging readers to try the vegetable tonic for biliousness constipation and headaches.
With the situation clearing there is no longer reason for false hopes as further information shows the damage is relatively small and manageable.
Fragmentary advertisement claims a remedy can restore vigor and vitality. It warns against sealed boxes and imitators, urging readers to trust an unnamed laboratory product marketed by Hampstead or Hamos Soba. The piece reads like a generic health pitch with sensational language.
A reflective note on heroism stating it endures beyond outward attire and is close to every neighbor. It suggests ordinary people perform noble deeds, often unseen, echoing a broader insistence that true courage resides in daily conduct rather than dramatic displays.
A wartime verse laments rationing and tax measures to fund Uncle Sam. It recalls sacrifices from hunger to snubbed treats like ice cream cones while urging funding through Victory bonds. The poem ends with a blunt expletive expressing frustration at higher costs.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and mentions other items like Hall's Rheumatic Pills for constipation.
The timetable lists No 18 9 07 pm to Bristol Roanoke Pocahontas Welch and intermediate stops, continuing to Bluefield Winston Salem and connects Roanoke with Memphis. No 27 6 96 pm to Shenandoah Harrisburg Philadelphia New York. Parlor car and sleeper services noted for Hagerstown.
After influenza a depleted blood condition causes tiredness nervousness and weak digestion. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and vitalizes the system, claimed to be the best spring remedy. Hood's Pills are recommended as a reliable family corrective.
A Milwaukee woman reports recovery from weakness and nervousness after using Vinci with beef and cod liver pep tones and glycerophosphates and iron. She credits improved appetite sleep and strength and urges others to try the remedy. A Linchfield woman also praises Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and constipation.
J. Roger Strde, of Boyce Clarke County Virginia, filed for discharge in the Western District of Virginia on April 27 1919 after being adjudged bankrupt on January 15. He surrendered all property and seeks a full discharge from debts provable under bankruptcy acts, with legal exceptions noted.
In DeHaven Virginia a planned dinner for John W DeHaven’s eighty eighth birthday was thwarted by bad roads and weather. Few descendants attended but a sumptuous repast was enjoyed. DeHaven’s lineage includes eight children fifty eight grandchildren one hundred three great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Rochester news says western New York fruit damage, including peaches, may be over estimated. Growers thought crop losses unlikely except for apples and spoke cautiously as optimism grows about overall harvest prospects.
On May 2 1919 the court orders a hearing for June 18 1919 at Harrisonburg at 10 am. It requires publication in The Evening Star and mail notices to all known creditors with copies of the petition and this order. Judge Henry C. McDowell signs, Clerk Stanley W. Martin.
Announcement of candidates for Commissioner of Revenue in the Northern and Frederick County districts. Entries include Robert Shade Lee N Whitacre Reynolds and G DeHaven declaring runs subject to Democratic primary action. Some lines note service history and injuries affecting labor.
A series of notices announce candidates for county offices in the upcoming Democratic primary. names include Dick Good Gainesboro District Supervisor and William D DeHaven Elon Shenk Gainesboro District Supervisor, with Aug 5 1919 primary dates and pledges of impartial service. A sheriff race is also proclaimed with re election bid and stated dedication to duties.
Commonwealth Attorney T Russell Cather announces candidacy for re election to the office of Commonwealths Attorney of Ian County subject to the Democratic Primary.
A candidate for reelection as County Clerk declares intent to run in the Democratic Primary to be held August 8. The statement stresses support from friends and fellow citizens.
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