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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

2

Fragmented numeric OCR noting sums and totals

A string of numbers and monetary figures appears to be an OCR fragment with values like 36 328 00 1 750 00 and 176 020 46. The text lacks clear names places or actions to define a full news item.

The Voice Over the Wire Love and a Doctor's Mission

A tired head surgeon at a General hospital grows fond of a telephone operator after a misdial turns into nightly conversations. He seeks out her name Violet Bloom, helps treat her throat illness, and they discuss a future together in a hospital sunroom.

McClure Reynolds General Hospital Cenal Snsiver Lester Violet Bloom Violet Doctor Reynolds

Galls Prompt Insects’ Hidden Homes In Trees

Some plants accommodate insects by forming galls on oaks willows and other trees. Hymenopterous insects lay eggs in bark and secrete a tiny poison signal that triggers gall formation. The tree builds layered cells into a cabin and stores starch to feed the hatched larvae until emergence.

Public Sale of 112 Acre Frederick County Estate

Public auction in Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 1 1918 at 11 oclock a m to sell a 112 acre parcel with dwelling and outbuildings on the Winchester Front Royal Road Arme Postoffice Frederick County Virginia arising from the Wil liam R Stump vs Anna Stump decree entered April 5 1918. One third cash day of sale and balance in one to two years by bonds secured by deed of trust with six percent interest. Bond posted by Jas P Reardon Special Commissioner. Bond filed as required by the decree.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia William R. Stump Anna Stump County Court House Winchester Front Royal Road Arme

Oath Defines Truth Telling Cited in Clerk-Patriot Exchange

A Birmingham Age-Herald quip recalls the oath meaning as a sworn waiter in a gentleman's club admits he is not under oath. The exchange observes telling the truth and identifies the club job while noting wives calling husbands at the poker spot.

Birmingham Age-Herald

Belgium Stallion Joins Jordan Springs Breeding Stables

The registered Belgium stallion formerly owned by John Carver will be housed at Jordan's Springs breeding stables with a $10 insurance fee.

Belgium John Carver T My Breeding Jordan’s Springs

Foley's Honey and Tar Trial Package Offer

Advertisement urges sending five cents to Foley Co. for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets to treat coughs colds and croup. Enclose name and address for mail order from Foley & Co. Chicago.

Foley &Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

Baked Potato Helps Fill Ships With Wheat

A short rhyme notes baked potatoes aiding wartime effort by boosting ship provisioning through wheat filling. The line implies home front food production supports naval logistics and cargo readiness.

Public Auction of Twenty Shares Cuatotolapam Sugar Co Stock

Special Receiver R Gray Williams will sell at public auction in front of Winchester courthouse at noon on June 15 1918. Twenty shares of Cuatotolapam Sugar Company stock par value 100 each, principal office Winchester Virginia, operates sugar plantation and factory in Vera Cruz Mexico, sale for cash subject to court confirmation. Clerk Phil H Gold confirms bond.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Jefferson Syrup Company Et Als v. C. O. Freeman Bunoan I. Beck Etails Winchester Cuatotolapam Sugar Company Vera Cruz Republic of Mexico R. Gray Willliams T. Phil H. Gold R. Gray Williams

Inside bath with hot water and limestone phosphate promotes clear skin

An early 20th century health note urges drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach and bowels. It links internal sanitation to rosy complexions and energy, recommending a quarter pound purchase at a low cost and praising internal cleanliness over external care.

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