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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
3
An old medical advertisement touts S S S as a quick effective cure for catarrh. It claims the remedy reaches the bloodstream, cleanses mucous surfaces, and eliminates catarrhal poisons, also treating eczema rash lupus and other blood conditions. Written from a period ad voice, it urges readers to avoid substitutes.
The grand jury indicted Mrs. Margaret E. Sipe of Grottov es for sending poisoned candy to Lillie Kyger of Grottoes. Her brother Robert Morris of Hopewell and son Leomer Sipe of Grottoes attended. Edgar Sipe near Lynwood was charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and mortgaged deeds. He pleaded not guilty and posted 23000 bail for a June 1 trial.
Karl Lehmann of Ensley Alabama southern states secretary for United Society of Christian Endeavor will lecture at 8 p m on May 1 at the First Christian Church. He is described as a dynamic speaker with a message and has served as field secretary across Colorado New Mexico and national unions. All city young people are urged to attend. the public is invited.
Lisbon reports a clash on the northern boundary of Portuguese East Africa with German offensive efforts repulsed twice by Portuguese forces. Verdun serial bombardment continues west of the Meuse as French lines endure heavy shelling in Avecourt wood Hill 304 and nearby sectors. The Paris bulletin notes a repulse of a German hand grenade attack near Thianmont farm. Authorities await possible fleet movements from Kiel to Riga. Italy tightens imports of luxury goods amid wartime conservation.
Ocean traffic note references Moling and Seals House Furnishings advertisement on its page. The readable fragment highlights a local retailer offering furniture items with possible pricing and contact details implied within the ad.
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