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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement touts Sage Tea Dandy as a natural hair darkener that allegedly covers gray and gives a youthful, lustrous appearance. It markets bottles of sulfur compound as the active darkening agent and warns the product is not a disease cure.
The Circuit Court of Frederick County on April 30 1918 orders Laura A Pool to appear within fifteen days for desertion grounds for absolute divorce. Public notice required with weekly publication in The Winchester Star for four weeks and posting at the courthouse front door by May 6 1918. Deputy Clerk J W Baker signs. Ward Larrick enlisted.
William R. Stump as Admr of George R. Stump seeks court-ordered report on realty and heirs, creditors, and account settlements. Commissioner to publish weekly notice in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks, with May 30, 1918 hearing date in Winchester Virginia.
An old classified promo advises readers to send five cents with name and address to receive a Foley product trial package including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets sold everywhere.
A Red Cross nurse describes rebuilding efforts where carpenters work beside wounded villages in sugar beet country. She explains the mission to restore homes, farms, and livelihoods, returning communities to the map as the war continues.
The piece notes a French tuberculosis crisis surpassing battlefield deaths, documenting American Red Cross support. It cites the drive against consumption, hospital rebuilding, and the creation of hundreds of tuberculosis dispensaries with Red Cross doctors and nurses aiding the effort.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a public auction will be held at the County Court House Winchester at 11 am on Saturday June 1 191 and the parcel of land of about 1 12 acres on the south side of the Winchester and Front Royal Road at Armel Postoffice. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years by bonds deed of trust and insurance policy bearing six percent interest or all cash. Special Commissioner Jas P Reardon. Bond required by decree. Deputy Clerk J W Baker.
Special Commissioners under a Winchester Court decree will offer for sale at public auction on Saturday May 25 1918 at 11 o clock A M in front of the County Court House the lot with an eight room frame house on the south side of W Hart St in Winchester. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds a deed of trust and property insurance. Roy P Duvall auctioneer J B Beverley clerk.
In Winchester Virginia the Corporation Court refers to Master Commissioner to report on realty and personalty of Nelson Ashton deceased and the shares of heirs. The order sets division options, creditor accounts, unpaid taxes, and possible sale of property with income distribution. A hearing is set for May 22, 1918 in Winchester offices to proceed if unfinished.
Weather and strategic entries shift opinion as supporters of a unified command praise General Foch. Former opponents now back the plan, citing his timely appointment and early Allied successes near Amiens and in the Flanders theatre.
A reader suggests a dandruff remedy using four ounces of liquid arvon from a reg store applied at night to moisten the scalp. Rubbing with fingertips purportedly dissolves and destroys dandruff after three or four applications, reducing itching and improving shine and feel.
The United States Department of Agriculture notes goats are valued as a low cost milk source, especially in Europe where they are called the poor man’s cow. Goats suit small households, suburban areas, and places where cows cannot be kept, producing up to three pints daily for a doe rated fair to excellent.
In a signed note from H. H. McDonald of Opequon Virginia the author says Dreco cured years of stomach trouble restoring appetite and comfort. The advertisement touts herbal roots leaves and berries and notes Winchester Gatitera Drug Store dispenses the tonic.
Early 20th century style ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes bone necrosis and salivation while Liver Tone cleanses liver and bowels without harm. The pitch urges Dr approved use and money back guarantee.
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