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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
4
The Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester nominates candidates for the First Ward and Second Ward positions. Names mentioned include Fred L. Glaize Dr. E. M. Knight J. Geo Baetier, with a variegated fragment indicating formal nomination proceedings.
In this patriotic column, Wialt Mason argues the government must wake from calm and appoint capable leaders. He praises swift action, industrial effort, and unified resolve to arm the nation, boost production, and deter the Teutons as the Kaiser悼 grieves.
A wary speaker recalls con men who peddled counterfeit goods and war profiteering schemes, using poetic misdirection to describe tricksters, unwanted visitors, and a resolve to donate proceeds to the Red Cross instead of being swindled. The narrator mentions deception by agents, attempts to recruit, and a wish to support wartime relief.
Reflecting on four years past the narrator recalls prewar topics like reformers, county clerk races, voting rights for women, social clubs, and casual gossip. He notes wartime changes, with social life dulling and serious sacrifices shaping how people spend their evenings and priorities. WIAIT MASON.
A wartime letter from a soldier in France expresses longing for his sweetheart at home It contrasts the duties of service with personal love and urges patience and fidelity The author vows to return and urges the girl to remain faithful despite the long separation
The Boaot County Supervisors consider a district to construct a concrete bridge over Stephens City branch near Crooked Run Alfred Orndorff’s residence and arrange state aid through the highway commissioner. They summon landowners on June 7 to testify about a public road from Sleepy Creek to Opequon grade and inspect Back Creek for a new bridge with state support. They also review county game warden applicants F W Pingley Robert Shade Henry Baker and others.
GORE Va May 23 Governor Cornwell of West Virginia and W B Cornwell president of the Winchester and Western Railroad dined with E P Bean. Local visits note Mrs Parich recovering from surgery at Memorial Hospital and several relatives visiting kin in Winchester and surrounding areas.
In Cross Roads Items Mrs Nelhie Keller shows improvement after illness. A protracted meeting will begin at Ebenezer Church next Sunday night and run for a week. Mr Lee Pletcher and Miss Oates visited Mr and Mrs Wilbert Pugh Sunday afternoon. Fletcher plans to leave soon for Camp. J R Oates visited Mr Oney Amick Sunday.
A fragment discusses rheumatism as the most common disease causing pain and suffering. It hints at a remedy promising relief and solace for sufferers, stating an accessible cure is available to ease discomfort and promote recovery.
A Memorial Day feature lists the living and dead associated with all wars. The piece honors veterans and fallen soldiers, reflecting on those who served and sacrificed across eras.
The Calh exemption board received notification that George Fansler has enlisted in the Navy for the duration of the war. He recently resigned from his position as a teller at the Far company and departed the locality today.
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