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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star notes a second “close mail matter” event at the Winchester Virginia post office, indicating a disruption or slowdown in mail handling. The report highlights local postal operations and timing effects on residents.
A historic editorial argues German aggression endangered the United States, urging preparedness and national unity. It recalls misread warnings, sunk ships, and the push for a strong navy, air power, and militia. The piece frames the war as defending democracy, liberty bonds, and American independence against Potsdam era threats.
Walt Mason voices hope for an end to war and a return to farming life. He envisions kings laying down swords and generals trading uniforms for crops, urging a peaceful era after years of bloodshed.
A Washington dispatch says 160000 drafted men will undergo psychological tests to determine fitness for service in France. Four national army camps in Ayer Massachusetts Wrightstown New Jersey Petersburg Virginia and Louisville Kentucky will serve as initial testing grounds with college experts assisting. Prof. George O Ferguson Jr formerly of Colgate University is among the professionals participating after moving to Camp Lee Petersburg.
A New York dispatch reports the $5,000,000 Episcopal pension fund oversubscribed by nearly 75 percent with $8,712,000 subscribed and $5,164,555 paid. Churches in the region funded the drive, led by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts. The fund began operations February 29 and now pays about $266,000 annually to aged and disabled clergymen, widows, and orphans.
An advertisement touts Knowlton’s Danderine claiming dandruff disappears within minutes after application and hair becomes thicker, shinier, and more abundant after a few weeks. It instructs using a small amount on a strand and notes a 25 cent bottle sold at drug stores.
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York says Chamberlain's Tablets relieve her eight to ten years of stomach trouble including indigestion and heaviness after meals. She notes they act as a pleasant laxative and help the stomach function naturally. For sale by all dealers.
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a cure for eczema pimples black heads blotches and ringworm offering a 35 cent bottle or 1.00 large bottle. It claims Zemo is a clean antiseptic liquid that dries quickly stains nothing and is easy to apply from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
An advertisement urges parents with coughing children to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It promises quick relief when used according to printed directions and notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
An advertorial claims Pinex cough syrup provides immediate relief for coughing, with a pine extract formula from The Pinex Co. It promises healing of throat membranes, reduced phlegm, and relief for bronchitis and whooping cough, priced about 65 cents for a pint, with a money back guarantee.
Train arrivals from Cumberland Valley reach Winchester daily at 9 20 am with exceptions 11 45 am and 7 27 pm. Superintendent S A Rippert Gen P A notes variations and daily service terms.
The notice lists multiple trains between Harrisonburg and Strasburg with daily and weekend runs. It details departure times such as 7:30 am and 8:15 pm, local and limited services to Alexandrias Washington and Seashore, and buffet parlor car accommodations. D. H. Debutts is the division passenger-agent.
A fragmented rail timetable lists No 13 9 228 a m routes to Bristol Roanoke and intermediate stations with Pullman Parlor Cars and connections to Memphis South. It also references No 1 2 27 a m service to Roanoke Bristol Binfield Pocahontas Welch Norton and intermediate stops with Pullman Sleepers Gary Winston Salem Shenandoah and Bluefield and a Shenandoah connection. No 4 v 41 p m to Shenandoah and intermediate stations also noted.
A Winchester farmer, A. T. Ritenour of 314 North Kent Street, tests Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and says they eased back pain and irregular secretions. Over ten years later he reports rare kidney issues since using the remedy and urges others to use Doan's, price 60 cents at dealers.
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