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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1918
Page
4
A playful verse fragment ponders daily apple eating and olden times as public talk shifts from war to simpler joys. The lines touch on health, memories, and humorous images, recalling Walt Mason in a long, wandering style about life, price of hay, and grocer’s cheese.
The article argues the German peace move is a deception to divide the allies and weaken the war effort. It urges swift defeat of Germany, supports Wilson against the German Chancellor, and calls for large bond purchases in the Liberty Loan drive led by Frederick County and Winchester to demonstrate patriotism and support for continued victory.
A service flag with twenty eight stars and two service markers was unveiled at Grace Protestant Episcopal Church in Berryville Virginia. The flag honors Captain Lloyd Williams and Captain Charles Moore and lists many named servicemen. Rector Rev Malcolm S Taylor prepares to depart for overseas duty as army chaplain.
Evangelist G. K. Little of Harrisburg conducts a series of meetings at Bethel Church South near Gore led by Rev. F. A. Tinney. The meetings, featuring stereopticon life motion pictures integrated into song services, run until Sunday October 13.
Old remedy claim urging relief from kidney related symptoms including headache digestion insomnia and back pain. Promotes the Gold Medal Brand Haarlem Oil Capsules as imported from Holland with three sealed sizes and warnings against fakes.
Captain Morgan of Hutchinson recalls losing sight in one eye and reflects on potential blindness. He describes considering training a seeing-eye dog, the risks of a stray pup, and humor in hope. He notes recovery and gratitude for his remaining sight.
A tale recalls Sir Edward Moss on a Firth of Forth yacht voyage with a near disaster and a reporter’s splashy copy. It also tells of a stray, long haired derelict dog in Chicago who dies on an operating table as physicians crowd to watch a life end.
The piece outlines four classic sauces Spanish Veloute Bechamel and German Veloute plus notes on Careme and culinary history. Also a short exchange about leaving the country and a rental notice for Mrs Byrd’s residence on Amherst Street with possession given October 1 and contact details in Washington DC.
Staunton Va Oct 8 Lutherans across Virginia will subscribe to the Fighting Fourth Liberty loan bonds to aid Roanoke College Salem designated for military training Roanoke College president Dr J A Morehead among clergy at Staunton meeting H M Clemmer and H F Scheele lead campaign efforts with Scheele named as campaign secretary.
County Treasurer Robert S. Smith reported to the Board of County Supervisors detailing road fund credits by district. Stonewall 712.98 Shawnee 1889.81 Gainesboro 9.93 Back Creek 493.55 Opequon 2.52 North Frederick Grade 264.56 General county fund 832.50 Ridge Road toll 33.82.
Mrs. A. E. Sidemberder of Rockfield Indiana reports spring bronchial trouble eases after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a few days. She notes it provides relief when other remedies fail and urges continued use.
Some Liberty bonds are already selling above par in the border market and are expected to rise further after the war.
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