Evening Star Postal Filing for Winchester Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
4
Heflin's probe of pro German lawmakers questioned actions
The House special committee headed by Representative Heflin questioned alleged wrongdoing by pro German congressmen. He claimed their words and actions raised suspicion and urged caution against pacifist influences compromising public trust.
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House
Heflin
Hemply
Alabama
Caewife
Richmond Times-Dispatch
La Follette Expelled Debate Splits Senate
The Philadelphia Record cites heated calls to expel Senator La Follette amid wartime patriotism stakes. It argues for swift removal of alleged traitors to uphold national resolve as 1,500,000 men prepare to sail for Europe.
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la Follette
Senate
United
Philadelphia
Camouflage in Nature and Military Use Described
The article explains camouflage as a shading principle found in animals like tigers and leopards and extended to military use. It notes that blending colors and patterns with the background makes objects harder to see, with olive uniforms and painted patterns cited as key examples.
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Wichita Beacon
Modest Gatesman Seeks Confidence Amid Threatened Laurels
A puzzled gatesman voices fear of winning honors while facing threats of physical harm. He admits feeling dazed and discouraged, hoping for peace and composure to prevail.
Make Your Own Pinex Cough Syrup At Home
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup promises relief of coughs throat and chest colds in 24 hours and costs about 65 cents per pint. The ad touts Pinex Norway pine extract as the key ingredient and offers a satisfaction guarantee from a Ft Wayne Indiana source.
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Wayne
Ind
The Persistent Garden Wall Salesman
A relentless vendor persists at the narrator’s garden wall selling junk. The speaker declares repeated refusals to buy any item despite his persistence and bold tactics. The tale humorously escalates to imagined extreme outcomes, underscoring the salesman’s unyielding drive.
Peterson's Ointment touted for eczema relief
A testimonial from Geo C Talbot of Buffalo NY claims Peterson's Ointment cured years of eczema and itching on his leg and other areas. The ad promises rigid guarantee for eczema pimples gall rash old sores piles ulcers burns sunburn and other skin ailments with money back if unsatisfied.
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Peterson
Geo. C. Talbot
Penfield St
Buffalo
N. Y
Brucetown Briefs Highlight Mill Lease and Local Visits
Brucetown Virginia reports Mr T L Dunn of Martinsburg has leased the village woolen mill for eight years with Henry Jobe to manage. The Jobes plan to move back to Brucetown later this month from Chambersburg. Local visits include Martinsburg guests Mrs Cora Schell and Miss Clara Shiflett and Baltimore guest Elia Vincente staying with Mrs Robert Smith.
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Brucetown
T. L. Dunn
Martinsburg
Henry Jobe
Chambersburg
Cora Schell
Mise
Clara Shiflett
Howard Boden
Elia Vincente
Baltimore
Robert Smith
F. T. Pine
R. J. Yates
del Ray
Ashby
Price
Thomas Price
W. W
Rouss
Margaret Smithey
Ww. Timberlake
Alma Bishop
Harrisburg
Jesse
Family Members Prepare Move At Month's End
Bishop plans to leave later this month joining their mother to begin housekeeping. They lived here last summer and many friends regret their departure. Mr. Frank Smithey of Pittsburgh, visiting home, will move his family there by Friday. High labor wages lure workers, and President M Kennedy of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, chosen for railroad work in France, left Chambersburg for Philadelphia, likely to sail soon.
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Bishop
Frank Smithey
Pittsburgh
Been
Pennsylvania
Weirich ill at home as Reliance items report
The Reliance news page notes Mr. J. B. Weirich is quite ill at his home. His son Frank Weirich of Collington Maryland and Mrs. Bertha Gushard of Canonsburg Pennsylvania were summoned to his bedside. Other notes include travel and visit updates from local residents and church events.
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Kiateeewe
Reliance
Yves
J. B. Weirich
Frank Weirich
Collington
Bertha Gushard
Canonsburg
B. F. Cooley
Savage
S. A. Kline
Washington
Robert Derflinger
Pennsylvania
Warren
Frederick Coun
W. C. Cooley
Norfolk
Richmond
C. W. Cooley
Amherst
C. E. Cooley
Neva Dovel
Page County
U. B. Church
W. O. Cooley
Claire McDermott
Ann Garretson
Danderine Promises Dandruff-Free Lustrous Hair
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline and Catherine as solutions for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims quick results, improved scalp health, and hair with shine, softness, and volume, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
Catherine
Constipation and Its Claimed Dangers Warned by Scientist
An old notice warns that constipation invites disease and general poisoning as foul gases and toxins disperse through the body. It notes a 95 percent figure about digestive issues and cites Dr. W B Caldwell’s herbal laxative syrup as a national remedy, with a mail order address in California.
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Ays
Caliwell
Cumberland Valley Time Table July 8 1917
Train arrivals in Winchester from listed stations at 9 20 am daily except Sunday 1 45 am and 7 27 pm daily with superintendent G ARippLe and general manager P A.
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Winchester
P. A
Southern Railway Schedule Between Washington and Harrisonburg
Daily and weekend trains connect Schesburg Strasburg Harrisonburg and Alexandria with varying departures. No. 23 Daily from Strasetro via Warrenburg arrives Harrisonburg at 9 30 am. No. 9 Daily noon local to Mar sonburg arrives Harrisonburg at 7 30 pm. No. 21Ka Saturday Sunday 7 50 pm local to Harrisonburg buffets. No. 123 Saturday only local to Harrisonburg arrives 8 10 pm. Eastbound No. 14 Daily except Sun 7 25 am limited Alexandria Washington arrives 10 50 am buffet parlor. No. 28 Daily 8 15 pm local to Alexandria Washington arrives 9 15 pm parlor car. No. 24 Daily ex Sun local Harrisonburg to Strasburg arrives 7 30 pm. D H DeBUTTS Div Pass Agent Washington.
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Wannington
Alexandria
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Strasetro
Arenoburg
Marsonburg
Bufferlor
Harrison Buts
Sun
Alexand Ia
Washington
Srasbore
D. H
Norfolk and Western Train Schedules and Cars
Norfolk and Western timetable details describe No. 13 and No. 14 services to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and intermediary stations. Parlor cars broilers sleepers cafe cars and connections at Shenandoah Junction Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York. Officials W C Saunders and M B P Vill.
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Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Roanoke
Roancrista
Pineveld
Pocahontas
Welch
Nortom
Gary
Winston Salem
N. C
Sidoah
Bluefield
Coonsets
Roavok
Memphis
Points South
Shenandoah
Intermedate
Noathbourd
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Liquor Prices Jump in Hagerstown After New War Tax
Saloons in Hagerstown Maryland raised liquor prices following President Wilson's signing of the war tax bill. The new levy adds 2.10 dollars per gallon on all liquor in stock or to be purchased. Whiskey tax rises from 1.10 to 3.20 per gallon and other drinks see adjusted prices. The change reflects the added federal tax burden on establishments.
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Hagerstown
Winchester
Wilson
Dandruff Cure Promises Glossy Hair by Arvon Application
An advertisable cure claims dandruff can be dissolved and destroyed with four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon applied at night after rubbing into the scalp. It promises scalp healing by morning and notes the product is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Plain Questions to Winchester People Promote Doan's Kidney Pills
A Winchester farmer named A. T. Ritenour recalls an attack of the grip leading to kidney troubles and says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the pain and backache. He notes long after years of use he seldom has kidney issues. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills, price 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Winchester
Dean
A. T. Ritenour
North Kent St
Mr. Ritenour
Doan
Knights of Pythias invest in Liberty Bonds after speech
At a Grand Lodge meeting in Roanoke Virginia George O Cabell Supreme Representative of Norfolk urged support for the second Liberty Loan. The grand lodge voted to invest twenty five thousand dollars in Liberty Bonds. Cabell is a well known figure in Winchester with many friends and frequent visits.
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Grand Lodge
Knights de Pythias
Virginia
Roanoke
George” “O. Cabell
Norfolk
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