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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
4
In a editorial voice the Knoxville Journal argues against gloom and urges unwavering support for the war effort. It notes President calls the army to action and states victory hinges on timely decisive action before Germany solidifies gains.
Reliance notes visits by Rev and Mrs RW Youre to Winchester and Sallie McDowell’s return from Gainesboro. Delegates to the Woman's Missionary convention at Inwood West Virginia report an engaging session. Mrs Grover Hoff man Young Cooley motor to Inwood for the WM A. Also, W idmyer family in Berkeley Springs. Claire McDermott of Washington visits Lucy McDermott. G J Weirsch works in Washington as carpenters are in demand. Reliance Civic League to host an ice cream social Saturday on the school lawn to fund the auditorium. Carrie Rinker of Washington visits her parents Sam and Mrs Rinker.
A fragmented critique targets Old Hadenbure praised by Teuions for daily sums and deeds. The piece accuses him of sabbath desecration and provoking trench disturbances, claiming ongoing misdemeanors and public disorder daily.
Folklike verse depicts a trickster causing mischief with growing zest and spoiling hats stealing sheep and lighting whiskers. The speaker warns patience will exhaust and vows to escort him to jail, naming Wialt Mason as a cited figure.
Advertised as a modern reform of calomel Calotabs is praised by doctors as the best and most useful medicine. A single tablet at night with water is claimed to cleanse the liver purify the system and leave the user feeling well with a hearty morning appetite and freedom in daily routines.
Brucetown Virginia May 27 An announcement notes the sale of Dr J J Pittmans farm near Brucetown comprising about 215 acres to Frank Howell a promising young farmer from Myerstown Jefferson County West Virginia The price was 55 dollars per acre Possession goes to Hewett next April The farm was the birthplace of Governor C W Carrake of Virginia born in 1840 He later visited the farm and Payne s Chapel where he attended Sunday school as a boy Both have since passed away.
An farm practice note explains using a 12-foot weeder or two-section harrow to cultivate crops like corn, cotton, and potatoes. It claims labor costs drop about 40 percent and time by one third, with weeds killed wholesale in May and crops can be cultivated twice as often early season.
An ad extols Mothers Friend as safe external help for pregnancy, claiming it eases nerves and nausea, promotes calm disposition, and reduces pain during childbirth. It promotes purchasing at drug stores and mentions a motherhood booklet from Bradfield Lamar Ride in Atlanta Georgia for more guidance.
United States Department of Agriculture advises using proper seed for vetch crops. It notes common vetch thrives in mild winters while hairy vetch endures northern winters, and warns against adulteration with other seeds. Seeds differ in size shape and seed scars, enabling identification with magnification to detect mixtures.
Public sale is set in Winchester Virginia to liquidate a lot on Highland Avenue near National Avenue. The parcel fronts 30 feet with 150 feet depth and includes an eight room frame dwelling and rear alley. One third cash on sale, balance in one and two year installments at 6 percent, secured by deed of trust and hazard insurance. Trustee J P Reardon. June 21 notice.
In Winchester Virginia April 20 1918 the Master Commissioner sets Monday May 22 1918 for hearing to inquire report and state accounts in the Nelson Ashton deceased estate. Interested parties creditors and heirs must attend at the Commissioner in Chancery office Winchester to address division of realty and personalty and any unpaid taxes.
Thrown from a wagon in road in front of my place near Hayfield one heavy 15 ft lock chain and two small chains Another at Slonaker's Yard in Winchester Reward for same H ROSENBERGER Hayfield Va 27 w
Water and sewer taxes must be paid to Jane ist TOIS or penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. Principal details indicate collection by WM. T. BARR, City Treasurer, at the city office with instruction to remit promptly to avoid service interruption.
United States Department of Agriculture notes plant and animal wastes can be processed into fertilizers. Cottonseed meal once the largest nitrogen source, with over 800000 tons used annually, plus potash from tobacco waste and ash by products, supplied significant fertilizer needs in 1916.
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