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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
2
Mrs. Irine Davis of Keene New Hampshire reports recovering strength and appetite after using Vinol a constitutional cod liver and iron remedy. The product claims to boost digestion enrich blood and create energy. Miller's Drug Store advertises Vinol with testimonial style.
Daily market prices for staples including flour, corn, hay, butter, and poultry were listed with corrective notes. Prices cover retail and wholesale levels and include Baltimore and nearby markets, with updated figures for butter, corn, hay, and poultry.
The question of Billy Sunday becoming the next moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly attracts Presbyterians, especially commissioners from the north and east, as they meet in Columbus. Sunday, a Chicago presbytery commissioner, is popular as an evangelist and could sway the assembly if nominated. The moderatorship is the church’s highest honor.
The Associated Charities say Roanoke has become a perfect center for fakirs exploiting public charity impulses since the war began. Steps have been taken to halt the practice, prompted by the surge of worthy objects of charity during wartime.
John G. Kuhn died at his Moorefield home at age 82. He served four years in the Confederate army. Survived by two sons David H. Kuhn and George W. Kuhn of Moorefield and a brother Henry W. Kuhn of West Virginia. He was twice married.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels extols the Red Cross as the great neighbor in war and peace. He stresses its nonpartisan, universal service and urges support to aid those in distress, disease, disaster, or wartime need. The Red Cross is portrayed as the best equipped agency to provide organized relief.
A WWI era poem praising knitting women who supply one million sweaters to soldiers. It portrays women weaving a web of love across olive drab and navy uniforms, keeping faith while men fight abroad. The piece reflects collective patriotism and prayer for soldiers’ safety.
About twenty members of Virginia Military Institute’s cadet corps left Lexington for officer training under the War Department. Most headed to Camp Sevier in Greenville South Carolina others to Camp Grant Rockford Illinois. The departure followed a campus review ball and a parade. General Nichols indicated some cadets may graduate with their class. Captain K Lount of the Canadian expeditionary forces joined the staff.
Washington May 15. The Department of Justice asks citizens to act as detectives against disloyal acts or speech. United States attorneys will cooperate with newspapers to publicize the nearest district attorney or Bureau of Investigation offices. Citizens may submit even informal tips to local representatives or contact the department in Washington.
The American Red Cross arranged for 750 tons of hospital supplies to Italy for winter needs, including 25 tons of ether and 15 tons of chloroform. Large orders were placed in America with shipments moving to Italy to aid wounded and suffering amid the Italian crisis.
Over 1,000 repatriated French reach Evian daily as two trains bring children under fourteen to the town. The American Red Cross has undertaken care of these young refugees.
An old style calomel reformulated as Calotabs claims to cleanse the liver and purify the system with one nightly tablet. It promises no nausea or griping, an active morning liver, and open diet with no habit restrictions. Genuine Calotabs come sealed and cost thirty five cents per package.
Miss Etta M. Robert city librarian burned all German books and magazines in the Wheeling library without consulting staff or patrons. The action prompts questions about motive and policy in the city’s cultural holdings and library governance.
Public sale of two building lots at Highland avenue and Kern street Winchester Virginia by decree of the Corporation Court entered April 4 1918 in Lynch Admr of Nelson Ashton v Jackson Ashton et al. Lot fronts 35 feet on Highland extends 100 feet eastward. Sell as separate and combined. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust. Sale at 12 oclock M in front of the Court House. Court clerk Beverley certifies bond and security.
Winchester man Cc H Boxwell Sr credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving long running kidney trouble. He says sediment in urine and nocturnal disruptions faded and his general health improved. He keeps a box on hand and endorses the remedy citing lasting relief.
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