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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
4
A campaign summary asserts Westmoreland Davis will win the Virginia governorship. It lauds his calm campaign, focus on measures over personalities, and commitment to political and social progress. Davis, longtime Virginian, is praised for rural roots and dedication to state prosperity.
An advertisement promotes Pinex cough syrup as a fast acting home remedy for coughs bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter colds. It claims 24 ounce Pinex mixed with sugar syrup makes a pint of strong cough medicine sold for 2 50 and available through doctors and druggists with a money back guarantee.
The Richmond man, active in agriculture and state politics for years, won 92 percent in his home county primary, drawing broad support from Republicans and Democrats. Observers expect his four year term to bring prudent legislation and broad statesmanship, reflecting his varied background as laborer, lawyer, farmer and businessman.
A jaunty verse critiques city editors teachers and tradesmen who claim to know farming duties. It mocks public guidance on beets cows artichokes and beaming experts while farmers toil under daily scrutiny. The poem ends with a pointed jab at universal townly judgment.
Announcement lists awards won by the Canning Club girls at the Bell building exhibit in Frederick County. Prizes include firsts to Virginia Lanham Mary Drummond Mabel Newcome and others across 1917 crop histories booklets pickles peaches and canned vegetables with cash awards and special prizes. Mrs J C Eastham has returned from a visit to eastern cities.
Trains arrive in Winchester from the station named above at 2 0 am daily except Sunday. Service details indicate morning arrivals and daily operation with Sunday exception. Supt X notes railway timetable and general notice for passengers.
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