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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
2
Headache often stems from a disordered condition or constipation. The article claims Shain’s Tablets relieve headaches with a few doses, noting they are easy to take and mild and available by sale at all stores.
Citizens plan to hang up carts to collect and remove rubbish during a designated week from May 13 to May 18, with crews ensuring streets stay clear and public spaces free of waste.
Mrs. G. P. Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee describes four years of dizzy spells that improved after taking Cardus Beets vegetable remedy and later Cardui. She notes she felt much better after two bottles and regrets nothing about trying the medicine, urging others with similar symptoms to seek Cardui.
Mr and Mrs Bryan Kern receive congratulations on the arrival of a fine boy named Bryan Lee Kern at their home. The name honors his father and grandfather Mr Lee Boxwell of the Northern Virginia Power Company.
J P Reardon of Winchester Virginia and his son James were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry B Colborn in Frostburg. Mrs Rezindon reported Shenandoah Valley wheat and apple crops at their best in 25 years. The Cumberland News notes the favorable agricultural conditions.
Lieut King Alexander of Chambersburg Pa, a prominent family member, was wounded in action in France. The report notes his injury and mentions Mr H F Byrd, state fuel administrator, spending days at a Clarke County bungalow.
An advertisement touts Haarlem Oil Capsules as a two century old remedy for stomach liver kidney and bladder issues. It urges immediate action for back ache nervousness and urinary trouble and warns against imitations while promising guaranteed results or money back.
Mr. S H Jackson returns from Norfolk where he attended a meeting of the Grean Council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Virginia. The gathering focused on auditing accounts and arranging an equal settlement with the great chief of records and the great keeper of Wampum.
Holmes Withers son of Mr and Mrs Walter Withers of Berryville was operated on for appendicitis at a Winchester hospital and was removed to his home Wednesday and has nearly fully recovered. Mrs Nancy Lee Coble is visiting relatives in Baltimore. Help the Woman's Civic League to clean the town this week.
About 130 clergy and lay delegates from Virginia gathered for the Virginia Diocese council meeting held at Christ Church Winchester. The session featured talks on religious education by Canon Dr Vries and missionary work by Archdeacon Neve, with reports on Far East conditions from Rev J J Chapman and solidier aid from Percy Knapp.
Capt. Lewis F. Cooper and Min. Robert L. Gray, two prominent Winchester citizens, visited Chambersburg to inspect the town public utilities. They were escorted by J H Mowrey, Manager of Utilities, and were pleased with the modern sewer plants and municipal works.
People continue using Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted spring blood purifier and tonic. The old family remedy is said to purify the blood, boost appetite, ease rheumatism, and banish tiredness, with roots, barks, herbs, and berries from classic formulations.
James W Heironimus left home in Whiteacre Virginia last week and Mrs Heironimus was with her daughter when the house caught fire. Neighbors arrived too late to save clothing meals and provisions from the blaze. The Loudoun Mutual Company carried about 1000 in insurance but it will not cover the loss.
Mr. E. C. Jackson, longtime Frederick county farmer, moves to the city to take charge of H. W. Ebert’s automobile garage on North Braddock street and manage the business. Jackson formerly worked as a typewriter builder for the Smith Premier Company and is an expert motor car builder.
Amsterdam May 18 Germany will begin drafting boys aged sixteen into the army in October under plans outlined by officials. The move aims to bolster military manpower as the government seeks to strengthen national defense amid escalating tensions in Europe.
President Wilson has placed under strict government control the importation manufacture storage and distribution of all farm equipment. The secretary of agriculture is given full authority to regulate the business and prevent profiteering. Dealers must obtain a license on or before June 20.
Amsterdam report notes in the German Adelsblatt the war decimated nobility. It lists 270 counts killed including seven from Dohna and seven from Finck von Finckenstein, and 633 barons with 13 from Wangenheim. Overall losses: 843 old nobility and 836 later nobility.
Wilson urges the usual Memorial Day activities and proclaims May 30 a day of prayer without altering the traditional exercises conducted by patriotic organizations.
Rev Absalom Knnox of Lewisburg West Virginia reports his family has been cordially received by the people of Lewisburg and are pleasantly situated in the town formerly of Stephens City.
Virginia passes a dog control law intended to safeguard sheep herds. Hundreds of farmers, many new to sheep, anticipate relief from predation and increased flock protection under the new statute.
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