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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1917

Page

3

Capital stock figures in Surpina fund recorded

The record shows capital stock paid in Surpina fund totaling 40258395 50,000 00 15,000 00 with detailed allocations.

Surpina

Suit for divorce by James F. Reddish against non resident

A court orders James F. Reddish to appear within 15 days after public notice to answer a suit for divorce a vinculo matrimonii on ground of scandal and for general relief. The order requires publication weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse door. Copy-Teste 9-29-49 J. B. Beverley, Clerk.

James F. Reddish Winchester Evening Star Winchester Virginia J. B. Beverley

Why Rattlesnakes Are Dangerous

The article explains venom effects in rattlesnakes, noting 95 percent damages blood and tissue and 5 percent to nerves. It compares moccasin and copperhead venom as less harmful, and mentions coral snakes may be considered more dangerous by some authorities, though their limited range reduces overall risk.

Worth Their Weight in Gold

B H Stone of Reading Pennsylvania reports months of illness with backache rheumatic pains swollen joints and sore muscles. After using Foley Kidney Pills the pains disappeared and he could attend to business again. The product is advertised as sold everywhere.

B. H. Stone N. 2d Reading

High Heels Cause Corns And A Cure For Feet

A short warning against tight shoes links high heels to corns and pain. It promotes Freezone as a home remedy where a small dose applied to a corn supposedly shrivels the corn without harming surrounding skin, promising easy removal and relief.

Tyie

Mishaps Towing Pipe End in Truck Roll Near Millville

A heavy pipe laden truck from Northern Virginia Power Company overturned near Mrs. McCarty's home while en route to Millville from Covington Virginia. Frank Kohlhausen escaped injury. repairs followed as the pipe was moved on toward its destination.

Winchester Valley Turnpike Northern Virginia Power Company McCarty Frank Kohlhausen Millville Covington Owill

Farm Hand Returns Watch With Quick Witted Reply

A farm hand who saved a train from wrecking at a spirehold banquet received a gold watch in a red morocco case from the railway company chair. After an eloquent speech, the watch was offered for thanks, but the farmer opened the case and asked where the chain was, stalling the moment with humor.

Norocco Farm Land Morocco

Trade Routes and Decline of Palestine's Prosperity

The piece argues trade shaped Palestine's wealth via routes from Assyria to Egypt through Lebanon and the Jordan, with goods moving from Ispahan, Babylon, and Wineveh to Acre. When Acre's harbor silts, trade shifts north through Damascus and Antioch, leading to Palestine's decline as people chase opportunities.

Palestine Assyria Egypt Arabia Lebanon Jordan Ispahan Babylon Wineveh Heypt Acre Mediterranean Damascus Antioch

Napoleon's First Balloon Descent Attempt

A young Napoleon witness balloon ascent, slips into the enclosure, asks to enter the aeronaut’s craft, is refused, draws his sword in anger, and punctures the balloon destroying the fragile apparatus. This marks his first bold effort toward flight.

Napoleon Mars Earth Bonaparte

Unopened? Dearest George and the orange peel note

Fragmentary note reads Dear George about wine and unopened items. Language is playful and includes a reference to an orange peel. No clear event or names beyond George.

George

An Old Idea Pepéka Capital Quote

A quotation notes a view on marriage duties and financial arrangements in a skeptical tone. It mentions a man who feels he has met obligations by paying his wife to perform housework, labeling this mindset as uncommon.

Pepéka Capital

Donations Urged for Library War Fund Drive

Local committee appeals for prompt contributions to the Library War Fund. Winchester is urged to meet a small quota quickly while other towns like Hagerstown Washington and Brookline report strong over subscriptions. The list of committee members includes Miss Laly H. Baker Miss Carter B Conrad Mrs R T Barton and C Vernon Eddy.

Library War Winchester Amg Net 8 Press Hagerstown Washington, N. Y fBrookline Mass Gadsdem Grants Pass Oregon Laly H. Baker

Staunton Business Man Ends Dreco Endorsement

J C Babbert a Staunton business man and City Electric Light Superintendent says Dreco gained him six pounds after taking two bottles and cured his catarrh. He endorses the natural medicine as effective beyond specialists. Miller's Drug Store sells Dreco with its Winchester headquarters for public explanations.

J. C. Babbert Staunton City Electric Light Company Dreco Gaibbert Miller’s Drug Store Winchester

Market Report from ilocal Prices and Listings

Daily market prices listed by local buyers covering winter and spring wheat flour eggs butter creamery butter retail bacon and other commodities. Figures include retail price points per bushel and per unit with varied quality notes.

Soria Uf Milionet Ndiehis Egies Ribas Wirsheis Westies Citakoss

Local Market Prices for Livestock and Grains Updated

Prices listed for dairy nearby creamery, poultry items including chickens and roosters, corn at $9.50, hay at $22.50 for No 1 timothy, and cattle with ranges for steers heifers and cows. Includes log entries for beef products and miscellaneous goods such as logs and pies.

Quotations in Apple Markets Reported by Winchester Bureau

Jobbing prices in apple markets nationwide reported to the Winchester office of the U S Agriculture Department up to early afternoon. Shipping Point information lists Ben Davis No 1s at 2 1 4 up 3 50 and Yorks 2 1 4 in up 4. St Joseph reports steady demand for Jonathan types and bulks, Baltimore shows no sales, Atlanta notes moderate arrivals, and Pittsburgh cites Jonathan fancy and Maiden Blush ranges while Washington Virginia notes Grimes Jonathan firsts at 5 50 to 6.

Winchester Bureau of Markets United States Agricultural Department Ben Davis Yorks ST. Joseph Baltimore Atlanta Virginia Works

Mark Time, March and the Officer of the Day Daughter

A Philadelphia Evening Ledger excerpt describes a drill sergeant forcing a recruit through repeated Mark time march, then assigns him to patrol duties with strict rules. At 10:30 p.m. two figures approach. the sentry challenges and recognizes the officer of the day and his daughter with the orders doubled as a test of recognition.

Philadelphia Evening Ledger

Is That All You Have Against Me

John, a loving child, clung to his mother with bear hugs. His mother, tired and cross, asked him to sit and stop pulling her. After a quiet spell he plaintively asks if that is all she has against him.

John Johnny Elise

Mexican sombrero a prized headgear of thrifty owners

The article notes that a Mexican sombrero is a source of pride for its owner who spends freely on its selection. Even if poor, the owner will save and labor to obtain a coveted, stylish hat, valuing its appearance over other wardrobe items.

Celestiai Pata Paine

Laboratory Equipment Costs and Ancient Slave Trade Mentions

The article lists laboratory gear valued at high sums with specifics on platinum vessels and stirring rods. It then discusses how Greeks and Hebrews first met in a slave market, noting Tyrian merchants as intermediaries and biblical references from Joel and Ezra to Greek slave barter.

Joel Judah

Public Sale of A Valuable Limestone Farm in Berryville

The executor announces a public auction of 203 acres of limestone property owned by Jacob H. Rinker, located near Wadesville on the Charles Town road. The sale is at the Berryville courthouse on October 20 1917 at 1 30 p m, with options to bid for a whole or in two parcels and a two year deferred payment plan.

Court House Berryville Virginia Jacob H. Rinker Charles Town Wadesville Aia John M. Fishpaw Jacob FH. Kinker

The Price of Freedom in Paine’s Crisis

This fragment recalls Paine’s Crisis urging resistance to tyranny and praise for those who serve. It frames liberty as precious and costly, arguing gratitude for defenders and warning against undervaluing freedom. The writing highlights the moral cost of peace and the price of liberty.

Ancient Cust Parish Command Sent To London Officials

An ancient cust in observance of an annual custard sent from royal parks four fat does to the lord mayor of London three to the sheriffs and one each to the recorder chamberlain town clerk common sergeant and remembrancer Bucks in the same proportion are sent to these civil functionaries in July.

Royal Parks London

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