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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
4
A poem laments German casualties and destruction of World War I. It depicts marching soldiers, battlefield deaths, and the Kaiser hiding as World War I ravages German forces with eerie imagery. The piece references Wilhelm, the Kaiser, and the Huns amid grim wartime imagery.
The speaker recalls a drought ridden season in mountain and plains nearby. Rain rarely fell, crops withered while in the hills J. Plucius cut grass to beat the corner band. The piece contrasts arid plains with soaked rocks and desperate farmers seeking showers.
The humorist described personal contact with hundreds of soldiers and offered a sympathetic view of the life of Pershing's Crusaders. The lecture outlines include France's needs, America's physical achievement, civilian morale in Paris, and wartime Paris.
A Philadelphia woman testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved seven years of displacements irregularities and pain. She urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy and contact the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for information.
A call for explanation signals a grievance as a majority on the board reacts to my stance on your change of mind. They allege lack of anticipation or failure to be guided by unofficial reports of such change.
Elegant jewelry ad touts diamonds gold and silver Scarfs pins cuff links charms and fobs in stock. Promotes inspection and original designs by Hodgson and Brown jewelers urging purchase of liberty bonds.
A governor and the State Board are urged to honor their official legal adviser. The author warns that reversing a prior decision could cost taxpayers in Virginia more than two million dollars. The piece questions legislative intent and stresses adherence to law and processed advisement.
The speaker argues the court system can correct mistakes and preserve Virginia's subject matter, warning that reversing the assessment could cost taxpayers over two million dollars. He states twenty two years as examiner of records and asserts duty, integrity, and public confidence.
An 1918 court notice in the Winchester Star details a divorce suit Hester V. Briscoe vs Stanley Briscoe. The defendant is nonresident of Virginia and must appear within fifteen days after publication. The order requires weekly notice for four weeks and posting at the county courthouse.
A partial oath record lists W. P. McGuire C. E. Clevenger Geo. W. Haddox and Scott Grant as parties, with Mary J. Brown N. P signing on the seventh day of Lent 1918, commission expires Tune 21, 1922, and sums of money noted.
A Winchester resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney disorders. The testimonial by J H Cooper cites relief from backache and bladder ills after using the product, urging others to demand the same medicine from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A purported remedy urges reducing meat intake to relieve back pain and related kidney and digestive issues. It promotes a famous salt made from the acids of meat and lemon juice to cleanse the kidneys, claiming quick restoration after a few days of drinking water before breakfast.
Notice to stockholders of the Valley Turnpike Company requests owners to file ownership claims by Oct 16 with Secretary D B Dinges in Middletown Virginia. Those lacking original certificates must provide sworn statements before a Notary Public detailing their ownership claims. inquiries directed to F Byrd President.
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