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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for one year six months three months and one month in advance. Election Tuesday June 11 1918. Nominated by convention held by order of Democratic Executive Committee for City of Winchester via J GRO BAETIER.
Walat Mason writes of shifting views toward Teutons from admiration of art to hatred as war returns. He condemns violence and calls for restraint while acknowledging the danger posed by militarists. The piece contrasts past sentiment with current fear and urges peace over slaughter.
British correspondent cites alleged German abuse of the Red Cross and Red Crescent symbols in Jerusalem. He states a German general ordered use of a hospital as a safe retreat for his troops and accuses Turks of desecrating aid emblems.
Fragmentary text extols daily life rewards and defines a hero as the doctor who heals without profit and teaches to reduce need for services. It also mentions a craftsman safeguarding, a merchant prioritizing utility and values over profit. The overall tone is didactic and reflective.
A Christian advocate receives a prize for providing an answer in a notable act. The event highlights the role of the advocate in public discourse and honors contribution to the community.
The Star lists daily local price bids with items including winter and spring wheat flour at 11.00 and 13.00, cracked corn 1.90, middlings 1.26, bran 0.25, barley feed 2.60, oats 0.25, No 1 Timothy hay 27.00, butter fat 2.40, creamery butter 0.27, fresh country butter 0.27, young chickens 0.23, and potatoes 1.20 per bushel.
These markets, are corrected as of closing on the day preceding publication. Butter nearby creamery prices 41. Virginia and nearby dairy prints firsts 31. Corn cob for nearby yellow 8.50 spot white 9.00. Hay No 1 timothy 32 light clover mixed 20.00.
Martinsburg West Virginia May 20 residents along the Martinsburg and Winchester Pike hear the court plans to turn the toll free road into a toll road. Stockholders are to modify stock to fund improvements and bring the Pike up to a standard. Travelers report the road is in poor condition and oppose tolls.
The Hagerstown Mail reports an unusually heavy June peach drop across the belt. Bancelot Jacques Sr of Smithsburg notes the rate may seriously affect the crop in his area if it continues, with regional concerns echoed nationwide.
Report shows the bank’s assets and liabilities including U S bonds pledged value 141000 00, Liberty Loan bonds 92500 00 unpledged, total assets 2235300 50, deposits 1891847 65, capital stock 100000 00, surplus 91716 56, certificates of deposit 114214 59, other time deposits 960931 10, cash in vault 252871 35, and reserve with Federal Reserve 220723 66. H. D. Fuller signs as cashier with directors McGuire Keating Ridgeway Grant. sworn May 18 1918.
Weather predictions for a week beginning today from the Weather Bureau indicate showers in the South and Middle Atlantic states with generally near normal temperatures.
The Red Cross melting pots are set up at Boyd's Drug Store Asco Drug Store and Motel Jack for contributions. Citizens can donate discarded trinkets jewelry old silver and tin foil to support the drive. Boys are encouraged to save tin foil and help with the effort.
Wool clip from the White House flock will be sold at auction to support the Red Cross war fund. Governors of all states will serve as auctioneers, with the President and Mrs. Wilson endorsing the effort to raise one hundred million dollars.
Former United States Senator Charley J. Faulkner of Martinsburg West Virginia will close his Washington offices after May 20 to devote his time to law in his hometown. A prominent figure for over 30 years he served as senator and lawyer shaping railroad legislation and represented railroads in federal and state courts.
Stanly Va May 20 The Shenandoah Valley Manganese Corporation with 1 500 000 capital formed to mine and refine Page county manganese Pittsburgh investors back the venture George Davis president a Pennsylvania mining veteran oversees operations many workers will be hired for mines and works
Miss Kathleen Strother married Harold Wood Smith of Newark New Jersey in a Saturday ceremony at the Southern Methodist Church Riverton. Reverend Frank A. Strother officiated the simple service with music by Kendrick and Rosa Hill. A reception at the Carson home followed.
The article touts intense itching and burning from eczema and argues salves fail. It claims the infection lies in the blood and recommends S S S as a thorough blood cleanse. It invites readers to obtain a bottle at drugstores and write for free medical advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta.
A partial 1918 bank document shows deposits of 4 353 11 dollars and 2 917 198 94 in deposits with bor rows of U S bonds without collateral. It lists bills payable and rediscounts with the Virginia Frederick county office and includes signatures of cashier Wm G Hardy and notary Elsie M Maphis with commissions expiring in 1918.
Public sale at well street Berryville Virginia starts 2 pm on Wednesday May 22 1918. Entire lot includes Guernsey Durham and Holstein cows plus six pigs for sale and seven more pigs. Six cows give milk heavy springers due first week of June. Sow with six pigs and sow with seven pigs. Terms credit of 12 months with note endorsed payable at Bank of Clarke County. Jones JR.
Winchester reader Mrs. W. M. Sumption testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills give instant relief from back weakness. The ad promotes the kidney remedy at 60 cerita, with a local endorsement from 122 South Main Street.
City notice from M. T. Barr City Treasurer warns water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1918. Penalties will be added and pipes disconnected for nonpayment.
The case continues after a mistrial with counsel agreeing to tail the defendant. Bonds set at 10,000 each, with the jury at seven for conviction and a three year penalty discussed. S. Dabney Creaghan Sr., Richmond manufacturer, noted in proceedings.
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