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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
4
The passage declares Germany a deadly foe of human progress, accusing it of centuries of secret education and plotting. It asserts Germany’s true nature is exposed by the gun’s light and its agents are viewed as spies worldwide. The tone blisters with accusatory rhetoric about national intent.
The article notes sympathy for General Leonard Wood after his reassignment to command the Western Department with headquarters in San Francisco. It questions the War Department's silence and hints that Wood may face critical duties amid tensions with Mexico and Cuba and potential Pacific German threats. It recalls his overseas service and prior wound in France.
Wartime loafing alleged as men in sundry sections tired and idle amid shortages. Reports describe guards, rations, and duties disrupted by fatigue. Officials urge discipline and continued service to support mobilization efforts.
A verse by Walt Mason condemns idleness and calls for enforcement of work. He argues every man should labor, while criticizing those who seek handouts. The piece extols honest toil and pins blame on loafers during troubled times.
A 19th century mother’s tip promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. The ad claims it cleanses the stomach, liver, and bowels, cures coated tongues, and restores energy, urging readers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
Miss Ruby Coverstone returns home after weeks with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Neil Cooper in Middletown. Eleanor Chiles and John Chiles hosted at Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Uskley’s Sephems City home. John Turner back from two weeks with sister in Berryville. Milton Albin reported ill at home. Adam Bear and son Martin of Hagerstown and other visitors. Dudley Lichliter two weeks in Mount Jackson. Various residents from New Market White Post and Gisylord visit local households.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as a simple corn treatment available at drug stores for a few cents. Apply drops to tender or hardened corns or calluses. the corn loosens and can be lifted off with fingers with no pain or irritation.
The passage warns of catarrh’s danger as it may descend to the lungs and cause consumption. It criticizes local sprays and inhalers and touts S. S. as a blood remedy that removes germs from the blood. Readers are urged to obtain a bottle from a druggist and contact the Atlanta Medical Director for advice.
Mrs J W Cammer was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital for treatment. Ma and Mrs Alva Fryer and daughter of Greenwood and Miss Myrtle Fry of Winchester were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Earle Robertson. Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Bell on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Luther Jones Mr and Mrs Bennie Jones and son Bennie Jr Mr James Jones and Laura and Alice Jones plus Messrs Hugh and Elijah Brilt.
Rosenberger Va May 31 Miss Katie Miller visits Washington. Mrs T M Good and mother visit Mrs Leah Fry in Washington. Mr and Mrs Guy Frye and Walter visit Mount Williams. Iven Miller visits West Virginia relatives returning with sister and niece. Arthur Miller is indisposed at home.
President Wilsons signed proclamation for the 100 million Red Cross war fund drive sold for 55000 to Cleveland H Dodge at a Waldorf dinner in New York. The bid opened at 500 and quickly rose with a 10000 bid and further cheering as the sale closed.
Calotabs, the new harmless calomel, sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents. One tab at bedtime with water cleanses the liver, morning after you feel fine with a good appetite. No danger or interference with work, druggist refunds if not delighted.
A sequence of numeric OCR fragments appears with varied figures including 307,500 00 158,900 79 and 5,550 00 among others. The text lacks identifiable names, dates, or locations to anchor a fuller summary.
A historical bank balance sheet fragment lists U S bonds pledged and unpledged, premiums, and reserves. It notes Liberty Bonds, state deposits security, war savings stamps, and various cash items plus total assets around 2.9 million dollars.
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