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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1917
Page
4
A wartime leader declares the issues are too vast to weigh, focusing solely on the most effective, immediate military measures. He cites informed voices who have seen war and treat the matter as business, promising to concentrate on those means and postpone other concerns.
President Wilson orders a division size expeditionary force under Major General Pershing to France at once. Training will be intensive and the national army aims to reach over 1.2 million by year end, with up to 2 million in ultimate strength, as draft registration begins June 5 and National Guard mobilizes by August 5. Regulars move north to expand wartime strength.
The War Department ordered massive recruitment to build a force of about 239 954 men with 9847 officers, tripling state guard strength. Plans call for seven regular divisions plus sixteen National Guard divisions and later sixteen selective draft army divisions. State officials will register men while equipment readiness is not expected until August.
The Winchester branch of the War Relief Association issues an urgent appeal for new members and funds to sustain hospital units in France. Winchester Frederick County and surrounding areas are urged to join or donate 1 toward supply purchases. Applications or contributions go to Mrs. Richard E. Byrd, Md.
A short exhortation arguing sickness stems from neglecting nature's health laws. It claims obedience to these laws prevents the need for drugs or cures and urges readers to learn and follow them. The piece emphasizes discipline and natural remedies over medical treatment.
Local market report lists prices for staples including winter and spring wheat flour, cracked corn, middlings, timothy and mixed hay, bacon, potatoes, creamery butter, eggs, young chickens, hams and shoulders. Several prices appear garbled but many items show retail or wholesale values.
Beulah Loretta Oates and Wilburt Garland Pugh wed at Capon Bridge West Virginia on May 16 with Rev Earl performing the ring ceremony. The bride wore blue silk, Clayton Pugh served as best man, Pearl Estelle Oates was bridesmaid, and a large reception followed. The couple will reside in Capon Bridge where Mr Pugh farms.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad train No 1 a flyer from Cincinnati to New Orleans wrecked at a small station 36 miles north of Albany Ala Several persons killed and a number seriously injured according to meager details received around noon
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used for thirty five years and is touted as the most reliable remedy. The product claims to act through the blood to mucous surfaces, expel poison, heal diseased portions, and improve general health after short use. Send for testimonials. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold to all druggists. 76c.
These markets are corrected as of closing on the day preceding publication. Prices cover eggs butter live poultry hay corn and livestock with ranges for chickens old hens old roosters fat sheep spring lambs steers heifers cows calves and more. Quotations on cattle corrected out on Tuesdays.
Proper food for one man may be different for another. People with weak stomachs should eat slowly and maintain regular meals. When meals cause fullness or heaviness take Chainin's Tablets to strengthen digestion and move the bowels.
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