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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
4
Report from the New York World describes Haig’s latest success east of Ypres as the fiercest British advance since the Somme. Attacks, artillery, and prisoner tallies show German morale collapsing and territory falling under sustained pressure.
Wialt Mason presents a verse detailing cost of living and hardship for the modest, stating how a horse and cow would envy the narrator’s simple food. The speaker describes eating greens and cattle feed in frugal abundance, claiming better health and fewer ailments as a result of cheaper fare.
Marlboro Virginia October 10 Mrs S C Fisher visited daughter Dora Strasnider in Strasburg last Thursday. E M Funk Middletown was a business visitor Friday. P Ward returned from Loudoun County after ten days with relatives. Mrs James S Peace visiting Mrs B C Shull Winchester. H H Shull Winchester visited aunt Mrs S G Jamison Sunday. Deputy Sheriff Armel Winchester in the neighborhood on official business Friday. Hi N Clagett sold fine bunch of cattle Saturday to George Branner Relief. John Omps Good visited Mr and Mrs W Knee Saturday. Larue and Jasper Pangle visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Os.
A woman from Winchester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E W Knee. George and John Lee of Stonebridge visited Mr and Mrs H Shull on Sunday.
Apple Grove Va October 10 Mr Ernest Tevalt and family were guests at Armel on Sunday. Mrs E Wigginton and daughter Lola spent one evening with Mrs Howard Linebure. Mr Carl Martin and Misses Virginia Martin and Gladys Booth of Marlboro visited Miss Ruth C Manuel on Sunday. Miss Isetta Richard Mountain Falls visiting aunt Mrs E W Tevalt. Mr and Mrs H M Manuel in Winchester Saturday. Community reports good progress on fall work. Mrs Lillian Boyce and Misses Sylvia and Meta Boyce of Berryville visited relatives nearby.
The advertisement touts Calotabs, a refined calomel pill, as safer and gentler. One tablet at bedtime with water supposedly leaves no taste, no griping, no nausea, and a clean liver by morning. sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement claims rheumatism is caused by germs in the blood and that S. S. S. offers a permanent remedy. It asserts lotions fail and invites readers to write the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for medical advice on their case.
Mrs Sarah Carper widow of the late Philip Carper received a birthday surprise Saturday at her home on W Germain Street. Her children hosted a supper with gifts, music, and 16 grandchildren among attendees from Clearbrook Chambersville and nearby towns.
The article promotes the herbal remedy Dreco as a night aid for women and others with nervous exhaustion. It claims Dreco normalizes overwrought nerves, rebuilds nervous tissues, and helps sleep, citing a Staunton Virginia user and noting distribution through Miller's Drug Store in Winchester. The piece urges readers to consult the Dreco representative at Miller's Drug Store.
Ronnie Lonas sustained a broken left elbow when several people were injured in an automobile crash in northwest Winchester early last week. An X ray at the hospital showed a fractured bone, delaying use of his arm for some time.
Night intrusion into Stewart Bell’s garage led to the theft of his car. After possible driving around town the vehicle was found abandoned in front of a Greek restaurant on North Main Street with damage. A bank cashing dispute is noted as part of court dialogue.
Mrs Trine Devis of 50 Russell Street Keene New Hampshire reports Vinol boosted her strength and appetite while curing a persistent cough. She praises the constitutional cod liver and iron remedy for restoring health and vigor.
Mr. Harry Benner of Stephenson reported a belted buzzard visiting his home on Ente day. The bird spent the day around his barn ringing its bell as it flew, and Mr. Benner said old Bill is still belling.
Winchester Circuit announces Sunday services at Pleasant Valley. Morning sermon at 10 20 a m at Pallview followed by an afternoon service at 2 p m led by Pastor Rev.
Mrs G P Cartwright of Whitwell Tennessee recounts four years of dizziness. She credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with restoring her health after using two bottles. She states she felt fine after completing the second bottle and never regretted taking Cardui.
Train arrivals to Winchester listed with times 9 20 am daily except Sunday 11 45 am and 7 27 pm daily. Text includes garbled notes and partial station references. Referenced names and terms suggest Cumberland Valley timetable material with station and train events.
Strassburg schedules show No 23 daily local to Harrisonburg arriving 9 30 am No 49 daily noon local to Hesonburg arriving 2 30 pm buffet parlor car No 21 Ka Saturdays Sundays 750 pm local to Harrisonburg arriving 1600 pm and No 28 daily 815 pm local to Alexandri Washington arriving 915 pm buffet car No 14 daily ex Sun limited Alexandria Washington arriving 1050 am No 24 daily ex Sun local from Harrisonburg to Staunbury arriving Strasburg 730 pm D H Debutts Div Pass Agent Washington DC
Train listings show No 13 9 22 am and No 1 2 27 am schedules with itineraries to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Shenandoah Winchester Salem Memphis and Hagerstown plus connections at Shenandoah Junction Washington and Haerstown. Pullman and parlor cars noted. agent W C Saunders named for further information.
A Winchester farmer, A. T. Ritenour of 314 North Kent Street, recounts severe kidney pain and backache from a grip attack. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid recovery and says he has had little trouble in over ten years. The ad urges buyers to ask for Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, New York.
Dr Edwards develops olive tablets as a mild laxative and rapid liver remedy, avoiding calomel and its dental downsides. The tablets promise quick relief without harming teeth or gums, addressing headaches and dullness tied to liver and bowel issues.
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