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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
4
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The Martinburg World warns against a Pittsburgh based fruit syndicate seeking to acquire local orchards, fearing loss of local ownership and banking influence. It argues foreign control could harm rural Berkeley County’s sericulture and horticulture heritage, uprooting generations of growers and shifting profits away from residents.
The article argues growers should resist selling orchards to outside syndicates. It warns full sale price may collapse annual income and urges local capitalists and banks to buy or fund plants kept within the community. Monopolies, it says, erode local vitality and community pride.
A satirical poem detailing a smoker’s struggle with abstinence and nicotine. The narrator notes quitting a pipe, returns to smoke under social pressure, and mocks the cycle of temptation and ridicule while preserving a playful voice and regional humor.
The War Department will pay discharged soldiers extra mileage for travel home. The American Red Cross this week through its Home Service sections will assist men in presenting claims for the extra cent and a half per mile. In Winchester the Home Service Section will help enlisted men prepare affidavits and provide forms.
Richmond May 19. Facing more children to aid due to war conditions and the influenza epidemic the Children's Home Society of Virginia plans a statewide drive to raise 150000. Campaign director Rev C B Pleasants said the funds must be raised quickly to continue the work. Headquarters are open and the drive runs from June 10 to 25 across the state.
Lieut. Paul Spillman, son of Mr and Mrs B Spillman, is mentioned in connection with the Eightieth.
An old advertisement warns readers to avoid letting blood supply weaken and promotes S. S. S. as a revitalizing vegetable medicine. It urges purchasing at pharmacies and offers free medical advice via Swift Specific Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
The 19th bone fracture of Les ter McDonald son of Frank McDonald of Martinsburg is noted after he fell on West King street Friday night breaking his left leg just below the hip joint.
The following unclaimed letters remain at the Winchester Virginia post office for the week ending May 17 1919. Addressees must pay one cent for each letter received. Cooper Mrs Martha Kibler Mrs Lizzie Marshall T J Morrison Miss Lillian Maude Pearson Mrs Decy
The Fourth District Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold its 1919 convention in Strasburg from May 27 to 30. About 35 to 40 delegates will attend and be hosted by Stover Camp Chapel. Mrs. Lloyd T. Everett of Ballston presides. The district covers 19 counties with 28 chapters.
The Star reports a United States Weather Bureau forecast for light frost in the mountains tonight. The advisory was received this morning in Washington and warns of chill conditions for elevated areas.
The annual meeting of the Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocese of Virginia convenes at Christ Church with about 200 clerical and lay delegates. Bishop Brown will preside and a bishop coadjutor election is not expected to be decided yet. The Thursday lecture by Rev. Milton introduces a nationwide expansion campaign by the Board of Missions and Religious Education.
Mrs. J Worthline of Philadelphia describes severe nervous trouble and backache from overexertion. After a week on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, continuing for three months to feel well. The ad suggests many mothers suffer similar weak, irritable conditions and credits the remedy with restoring health.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society pledges full cooperation of officers and representatives to help soldiers and sailors maintain War Risk Insurance with the Government. For information or service contact Daniel W. Lupton, Resident Agent, or Harry H. Cookus, Supervisor, Winchester, Va.
Fragmentary item notes discussion of Vicks Vaporub referenced amid social service work and church agency activities. The readable text hints at collaboration or program framing involving health aids within community groups.
Mr and Mrs Jacob H Yost formerly Miss Kathryn McFadden wed May 10 in Washington and arrived in Winchester Saturday afternoon after a week in eastern cities. Mr Yost works in the clerical staff at Farmers and Merchants National Bank.
A series of 1919 notices show multiple candidates announcing bids for county offices. Robert Shade seeks Commissioner of Revenue Northern District. Hugh G. DeHaven and Isaiah Roe announce for Supervisory seats. others include Dick Good Marshall Lewis Elon D. Shenk and A R Rinker for Sheriff and John M Massie seeking re election as Sheriff. Primary action expected August 5 1919.
The candidate announces seeks renomination for Commonwealth Attorney of Rick County subject to Democratic Primary. He also runs for County Clerk in same primary with support from friends and citizens.
Election notices indicate candidacy for the office of Treasurer of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary. Details reference the filing and eligibility, with candidate Eth 191 Faubudy VII and location 1717.
An eight room dwelling with large grounds and a stable on Fairmont Avenue is offered at four thousand dollars. The property lists features including ample exterior space and a stable suitable for a residence and outbuildings.
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