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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
4
The station lists subscription options for one year six months three months and one month in advance payments with amounts shown as three dollars for one year one point five dollars for six months seventy five and twenty five cents for three and one month respectively.
The Democratic Executive Committee for Winchester City nominates candidates for the First and Second Wards on the Tuesday election date of June 11, 1916. Fred L. Glaze, Dr B M Knight, J Geo Baetier and others are named.
The editorial urges strict enforcement of vagrancy laws, condemns vagrants as unpatriotic and parasitic, and calls police to detain loiterers and force them to work. It warns that graft has drawn some away, but many will be jailed or shamed into leaving town.
The piece profiles Premier Clemenceau as the aging statesman known as the Old Lion. It notes his stance on plans for a four power arrangement and recalls his opinion after a critical moment in the debate about postwar settlement.
An advertisement touts liquid Arvon as a guaranteed remedy for dandruff. It claims four ounces applied nightly dissolves flakes and soothes itching, with morning results and silky hair. It markets Arvon as inexpensive and widely available at stores.
The Binghamton Press extols Georges Clemenceau as a model of selfless sacrifice guiding France. It praises his leadership qualities and predicts his example will inspire the nation through the coming ordeal for deliverance.
Old remedy ad urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to cross, feverish children with constipation. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, relieves sour stomach and diarrhea, and returns a playful, well child. Beware counterfeit syrups and seek genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
State Food Administrator Sproul announced limits on substitute prices for wheat flour products. Corn meal must be no more than 25 percent below wheat flour, oatmeal at a lower ratio, with wave corn flour or barley flour yielding 9 to 15 percent margins. Retailers and wholesalers can add only the maximum profits per regulations. The notice was sent to local food officials, requesting no thorough investigation of the ruling prices.
Mrs. Frank A. Harkey of Ash Street Bedford Ohio reports long weakness and nervous fatigue after years of illness. A friend recommended Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic and she credits it with restoring her strength and energy. Miller's Drug Store guarantees the tonic for such conditions.
The White Plains Chautauqua Company plans legal action against subscribers who refused the ticket demand last March. Residents cited war related financial and time strains, and a lawyer named Powell was sent to Hagerstown to interview those who agreed to buy tickets. Most refused, amid threats of suit.
Washington May 24 The royal Italian standard floated over the White House for the first time since British occupation during the War of 1812 to mark Italy joining the war three years ago. The flag was also shown on state capitols and many municipal buildings nationwide.
The State Highway Commission in Richmond invites bids to build fill approaches for a bridge over Opedion Creek at Wadesville between Clarke and Frederick counties. Bids due May 31 1918 at Winchester clerk's office. Plans available in Clarke and Frederick counties. A $50 bid bond required. The commission reserves the right to reject all bids.
Red Cross melting pots placed at Boyd's Drug Store Agco Drug Store and Hotel Jack invite contributions. Readers are urged to donate discarded trinkets jewelry old silver and tin foil to support the effort.
An advertisement from a Cincinnati chemist touts Freezone as a tiny bottle that dissolves corns and calluses in minutes. The copy invites readers to buy from drug stores and apply a few drops to the tender area for instant soreness relief and easy removal.
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