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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
4
A Democrat convention nominates candidates for Winchester city offices. In the first ward the slate includes W L Fultz C Harry Hardy J Henkel Henry Dr B M Knight and J Geo Baetier among others. Election Tuesday is June 11 1918.
Poised amid restless times graduates prepare to face a perilous life while schools mark commencement rituals. The piece reflects on jokes about diplomas and theses as students transition from cloisters to a dangerous world, highlighting tension between education and hardship.
The paper warns that even if figures suggest progress the task remains great and urgent. It asserts we must maintain velocity and resolve in wartime and deny Germany time to regroup or plan new strategies.
A Winchester reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney backache relief. The testimonial from Mrs. W. M. Samption at 122 South Main Street claims instant relief after use. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product.
Virginia school thrift week results show Isle of Wight County schools averaging $30 per pupil with Windsor High at $126 per pupil and total Windosr High School cost listed at $17 791. State Director Thomas B. McAdams lauds youth efforts as patriotic examples for Virginians.
The passage recalls a shift from selfish indolence to public spirit, sparked by wartime strain. It notes a change in attitude after a leader named Stoker Withem stirred action, leaving a resolve to aid projects and contribute to the common good.
The report details assets of Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia as of May 10 1918 including loans deposits and U S bond holdings with figures for cash in vault reserves at the Federal Reserve and securities. It notes undivided profits and deposits and includes sworn attestations by cashier H D Fuller and directors with a May 18 1918 sworn statement. A closing reflection laments bankers pastors merchants leaving private duties to aid campaigns and mobilize civic support.
An advertisement from E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio promotes a remedy for skin diseases claiming relief from itching and irritation. The copy emphasizes a simple, safe treatment for tender skin and notes its suitability for minor conditions.
Squeeze juice from two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten skin. Harmless and inexpensive, obtainable from grocers or drugstores.
The troop celebrated a feature meeting with flag pledges and a thrift stamps drive led by Scout Herman Baker who sold 271.50 in stamps and certificates. Merits included stripes for Greene Crowell and Crow, badges for Gray and Sheetz, and a new assistant scoutmaster designation for Baker.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. It is influenced by constitutional conditions and requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed to be effective, prepared by a noted physician, blended with blood purifiers, and endorsed by testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mr and Mrs Lindamood and two daughters Mary Susat and Dorothy from Strgebure spent a week with Mrs Mary E Hampiltom in Grimes May 21.
The document shows liabilities and assets with figures such as deposits and rediscounts totaling several million. It includes a sworn statement by WM G Hardy as cashier and signatures of attestants, dated May 1 1918, with notary commission details.
Red Cross melting pots are placed at Boyd's Drug Store Asco Drug Store and Hotel Jack inviting contributions of discarded trinkets jewelry old silver and tin items. The appeal urges boys and others to donate during this wartime collection effort.
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