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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
3
Miss Kate Lawrence of Spring Valley Illinois details relief from painful, recurring health issues after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits six bottles with restoring her health and urges others, especially working girls, to consider the remedy with guidance from the company.
Reports from London and Washington describe fighting slowing on the Aisne battlefront with artillery activity and raids. American forces in Picardy captured Cantigny, taking 200 prisoners with light casualties, while German forces claimed prisoner captures near Montdidier and continued large scale attacks with tanks and gas.
Berlin reports the German crown prince's assault south of London area by the war office last night as completely defeating French and English divisions. Positions at several forts and fortified works were overtaken by storm, with gains around Vailly, Beaurieux, and the Vesle heights.
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white for a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Grocers have lemons and drug stores sell three ounces of orchard white cheaply. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten skin. Harmless.
Winchester resident J M Pangle shares a kidney health testimonial about Doan's Kidney Pills. He recounts severe back pain and kidney trouble, notes relief after using the product, and urges others to seek the same remedy priced at 60 cents at dealers.
The Food Administration urges deeper cuts in bread consumption to balance enlarged meat supplies for allied needs. It notes shipments from Argentinian arrivals are scarce, prompting households to reduce bread first and extend home pork preservation, while stressing ongoing waste elimination and flexible need.
Federal Food Administration head Herbert Hoover denied reports that wheat conservation was unnecessary. He warned that even with a favorable harvest the U S would have less wheat for use in coming months, requiring stricter conservation. He cited 75 million bushels in storage and a three month supply against a 120 million normal three month need.
A nurse from Van Ormy claims Vinol cured her anaemia loss of appetite and cough after failing medicines. She says her energy returned and she can work again. Miller's Drug Store guarantees Vinol to help run-down people and offers a money-back risk claim.
Special Commissioners under a Winchester Court decree will sell at public auction on May 26 1018 at 11 AM in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Va. The property is a lot with an eight room frame house on W Hart St. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire insurance. Commissioned by J B Beverley Clerk of the Corporation Court.
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a purified calomel that relieves nausea and danger with one dose at bedtime. The copy claims no taste or griping, a clean liver by morning, and no diet restrictions, selling in sealed packages for fifty cents with a money back promise if unsatisfied.
Notice from John M. Stuck commissioner in chancery Winchester Virginia April 27 1918 that he will execute the order of reference on May 20 1918 at his office in Winchester all parties in interest and creditors of George R Stump are required to attend proceedings may be adjourned if not completed creditors should attend and be represented Jas P Reardon attorney 429 4w
For sale a 208 acre limestone farm with a six room house a large stable good water a small commercial apple orchard near a railroad station about 100 yards from Macadam Road price 16000. Two double dwellings on Leicester Street offered as a whole for 3000. A good investment for a quick purchaser. Good & Co offer attractive city and country investments and invite inspections.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia in 1918 Middletown State Bank seeks to subject the real estate of J D Johnson deceased to payment of debts. Defendants Charles Johnson Mary Johnson and Lottie Johnson and infant Wm Johnson are nonresidents and must appear within fifteen days after publication. A copy of the order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Star and posted at the courthouse door by May 6 1918.
Fragmentary timetable mentions trains from Cumberland Valley to Philadelphia and New York with daily and Sunday schedules. Indicates early morning and late evening departures and various service codes. Names H. A. Ridols and PF A appear as likely officials or operators in the notice.
Fragmented OCR notes describe passenger routes and stations including Roanoke and Winston-Salem with indirect references to connections at Norfolk and institutions like Shenandoah. Details are unclear, but the text hints at timetable or service changes across lines through Roanoke and surrounding areas.
A public auction will offer 1.5 acres with a frame dwelling and outbuildings in Frederick County Virginia. The sale occurs June 1 1918 at 11 am in Winchester in front of the County Court House. Terms: one third cash, balance in one or two years with notes and a six percent interest deed of trust and insurance policy optional. Special Commissioner Jas P Reardon will conduct per decree in Wil lam R Stump vs Anna Stemp et al
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