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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
4
Daily issue data from Winchester Virginia paper notes consolidation with local titles and lists subscription rates for one year six months three months and one month with amounts in dollars and cents indicating advance payment required.
The mass convention of Frederick county strongly endorses Representative James Hay of Madison county and commends his service in Congress. The piece lauds his military bill stance, rebukes outside critics, and urges renomination and re election by the Seventh district. Danville Register voices pride in Hay and urges other counties to follow Frederick’s example.
A reader notes that reports of rising whiskey production are false. The writer explains whiskey stays in bonded warehouses up to eight years and that higher yearly bond withdrawals reflect stockpiling and decreased consumption, not increased manufacture, urging possible discontinuation amid looming prohibition.
An advertisement declares catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It claims the remedy, prescribed by leading physicians, purifies blood and soothes mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and price 75 cents plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason recalls a dog named Towser who sticks with an old farmer and his trusty one horse shay, then chases a faster car until he dies. The poem contrasts slowing time with progress and ends with a reflective farewell to a faithful friend.
An advertisement warns against calomel praising Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable liver remedy. It claims calomel causes sickness and a wasted day, while Liver Tone safely restores function, avoids grogginess, and is gentle enough for children.
A reader argues against tax-based road funding and urges the county supervisors to authorize a bond issue equal to 317000 dollars to raise 34000 for worthwhile road projects. He notes current state aid is insufficient and stresses bonds offer long low-interest financing. He invites any better proposals from progressive citizens.
An advertisement urges women to heed health, claiming Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound builds up the female body and fights ailments. It cites letters from women praising the product as a natural aid for improving health and supporting motherhood.
An early 20th century style advertisement extols Tiz as a universal foot remedy. It promises relief from burning feet swelling and pain by drawing out toxins and claims wearers will not limp or suffer foot soreness again. The copy emphasizes dramatic personal comfort improvements and shoe fit.
A sales pitch promises quick relief from foot agony with a 25-cent box available at drug or department stores. It suggests wearing smaller shoes and trying TIZ for a year of comfort at a mere 15 cents.
Mr and Mrs W K Milburn and Mr and Mrs D L Anderson of Martinsburg Pike motor to Capon Springs West Virginia on Friday due to the illness of Mrs Henry Anderson mother of Mr Anderson.
An Alabama parent from Brandon Springs reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped a baby recover from severe whooping cough. The ad asserts the product is readily obtainable everywhere and promotes its effectiveness.
The article argues that grain costs and land value shape farm profits. It urges mixed feeding with alfalfa and forage crops, detailing spring pigs growing to 125 to 150 pounds, finish via skim milk, carrots, and corn, and compares costs of pork versus grain fed meat. It notes cholera risk, and suggests bacon hogs at 350 pounds with careful pasturage and slow fattening.
A short admonition argues soils lack humus and condemns burning straw. It urges spreading straw on fields to rot and restore humus content, promoting soil health practices.
Richmond Va May 23 A war order worth about 8 million dollars is expected to be accepted by the Richmond branch of the American Locomotive Works within days. The contract covers shells requiring new machinery, and work is not to exceed eight or nine months. The plant may resume locomotive production after the contract ends if profits are insufficient.
An Oklahoma Station notice warns against partial spraying and urges thorough covering of the tree surfaces. It explains that incomplete spraying invites disease and pests and that spray is washed away by rain, making results poor.
Mrs J H Cooper of Winchester credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing Bright's disease symptoms after nine weeks in bed. She reports doctors confirming kidney health years later and urges kidney sufferers to use the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
By virtue of a 1915 deed of trust Nelson Ashton and recorded in Frederick county, the trustee offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House in Winchester at 12 noon on Saturday June 17 1916 an 18 acre tract largely woodland located about two miles east from Gainesboro along the road from North Frederick Grade to Bethel Church adjoining John Lauck and others. Cash terms. M M Lynch Trustee. Wm M Bowen Auctioneer. 5-15-41
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