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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
3
Prominent citizens propose renaming National Memorial Day on May 30 for a joint observance by the friends of a reunited country and extending this idea to Confederate Memorial Day on June 6. The article notes only a brief mention of the plan.
The old grandmother's recipe for darkening gray hair returns in ready-to-use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores. For about 50 cents a bottle it darkens hair with a soft lustre, easy to apply by brushing through small strands, not a medicine.
The report notes veterans on both sides clash over a May 30 program and the June events. It mentions possible suspension of business on May 30 and larger exercises at the National Cemetery.
A vintage рекламe warns that meals inject uric acid harming kidneys and bladders. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, claiming prompt relief and funeral safe with genuine guaranteed product.
Notice of graduating exercises for Niss Flamilton II and graduate Nurse Announcements at Nations Homeopathic Hospital Washington, D. C. set for Saturday afternoon May 25 at 4 30 o clock.
Among the graduates is Miss Rebecca Elizabeth Hamilton of Winchester. Miss Hamilton is a daughter of Mr James W. Hamilton of this city and has attended the training school connected with the hospital for several years. Of the six graduates this year from this institution five are Virginia girls.
The Staunton Daily Leader reprints the marriage announcement noting the bride taught music at a blind institute and detailing a ceremony led by The Gitar of the parish.
Fragments indicate a public notice likely affecting residents of a specific section. Details are unreadable, but it signals an upcoming event or action requiring local awareness and potential participation.
The notice recalls Mrs Edna L Phillips of Milboro Springs Va and Mr Eugene H Campbell of Hagerstown with praise for her vocal ability and her past performances in the city where Campbell taught music at the Virginia School for the Deaf.
A meeting in the interests of the American Red Cross will be held at Whitacre South at 48 o'clock on May 26. The meeting will be addressed by Mr. Le Luptong and others. War relief work participants and the general public are invited to attend.
A vintage advertisement hypes Danderine as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It asserts dandruff destroys hair, leading to itching and hair roots shrinking, and promises visible new hair growth after a week with regular use.
There will be a meeting of the General War Service Committee in the Handley Library lecture room at 8 o clock Friday evening May 24. The most important local war proposition will be presented for discussion and the discussions are open to the public. Everyone interested in war service work is cordially invited to attend.
A recent chipping from an English newspaper received by Mr and Mrs Harry Lupton from their pay Sergeant Edmund Lupton of the Aviation Corps now in England urges the cordial manner in which English people should welcome American soil.
The text emphasizes fighting for American and English ideals and urges a true spirit of comradeship to pervade all relationships among soldiers. It highlights shared purpose in a wartime setting.
Fragmentary ad claims a proprietary medicine named Hall's for constipation. It references internal purification and dramatic health results, mentioning Toledo and G. Hall, with vague testimonials and cautions about effects. The damaged OCR yields unclear sentences and missing context.
Clarke county holds a patriotic event on Saturday May 25 in the woods near Boyce at Saratoga. Attractions include a tournament three show riding driving and jumping contests a basketball game and a baseball game. An officer from France will speak and a military parade will march with several bands in attendance.
Nineveh and Welltown societies report visitors and family gatherings. Megeath Canty and McKay families from Cedarville visited Bettie McKay. Mrs Weav er and Harvard Stotler hosted relatives. Virginia Weaver returned from Front Royal. Eva Henson and daughter of Pennsylvania visited Robert McCauley Mesetts. Edna Dinges joined William Dinges family visits. A B Jett and Miler Jett traveled to Front Royal.
An advertisement extols Peptiron iron tonic from C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Mass. The chocolate coated pills claim to enrich blood, relieve palsy and brain fatigue, aid digestion, and improve nerve vitality with easy absorption and gentle taste.
Ada Yeakley and others attend a Hopewell meeting on Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Cochran of Shenams dad Collegiate Institute visits home. Mr and Mrs J O Chamberlain and daughters Dorothy and Virginia host at William Taylor home. Mrs Floyd Strosnider and children Mark and Louis visit Strasburg. Miss Thelma Henry guest of Miss Ebert. J O Chamberlain buys a new five passenger Buick. Deerfield residents and visitors listed with multiple family visits and travelers. People plant corms in the area.
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