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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1917

Page

6

Croup Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a cough remedy for croup and hoarsely notes rapid relief when directions are followed. Sold by all dealers.

Inheritance of American Youth Quote by Justice Story

The passage urges American youth to remember a noble inheritance given by their ancestors and to improve and protect it. It emphasizes peaceful enjoyment of life liberty property religion and independence for future generations. Justice Joseph Story is cited as the source of the quotation.

Lougie Justice Joseph Story

Doctor Rouss Volunteered for Army Medical Corps

The Advocate of Charles Town notes Dr. Alex MH Rouss of Kable Town has joined the Army Medical Corps. It says his departure will be mourned but he is fulfilling his duty, a skilled physician who inspires friendship, and is likely to travel to Europe in the coming winter to serve near battlefronts in France and Belgium.

Alex MH Rouss Kableown Army Medical Corps Charles Town France Belgium Europe

Cows Ruin Lawn and Garden of Mr Green on West Clifford

Last night four cows roamed West Clifford street destroying Mr R Green’s lawn and entering his garden. Cattle owners were identified and summons issued to appear in police court for violating the city livestock at large ordinance. About fifty heads of cabbage were eaten.

R. €. Green West Clifford Street

Kerfoot Affleck Sails for France

Kerfoot Alexander Affleck son of Mr and Mrs John W Affleck Winchester sailed on last Monday for France. He has been appointed to a clerical position by the government and will work near the fighting lines in that country. He has long been in the Washington real estate business.

Kerfoot Alexander Affleck John W. Affleck Winchester France

Russian War Loan Subscriptions Reach 1,043,000 Rubles

Petrograd reports the finance minister announced 1,043,000 rubles subscribed to the Russian liberty loan since April 6 1917. At war start the ruble worth about 51 cents, now about 17 cents in American money.

Petrograd

War Library Fund Receives More Donations

Additional contributions to the War Library Fund are listed from Frances Page Evelina Graham Rev Dr W D Smith Julia Emma Boyd and Mrs Garl Massie.

War Library Fund Frances Page Evelina Graham W. D. Smith Julia Emma Boyd Garl Mas

Rally Day Exercises at Market Street Methodist

Sunday school events will be held tomorrow afternoon at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. The program begins at 3 00 with orchestral music and a solo by Mr. J Crosby McCarthy following a 2 15 gathering.

Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. J. Crosby McCarthy

Store inventory and building for sale in Moorefield

Stock of goods in good salable condition owned by the late firm of Gil kesons & Co. located on Main street Moorefield West Virginia. Building available for purchase or rental. Agents are Robert G. VanMeter and M. S. Henkel Moorefield WV. 9-71p-caw. bebe Subscribe for Star now

Robert G. VanMeter M. S. Henkel Moorefield W. Va

Dodson’s Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief Tonight

An advertisement urges readers to swap calomel for Dodson’s Liver Tone claiming it cleans the liver and bowels without causing salivation. It details symptoms of liver sluggishness and promises a money back guarantee if not effective. The pitch targets families and children, claiming safe, pleasant taste and vegetable composition.

Dodson

Dental Students Exemptions Updated For Reserve Service

Washington Oct 18 dental students drafted but not yet called may enlist in the dental reserve corps and be discharged once in the military service. Provost Marshal General Crowder sent telegrams to all state governors directing local boards to notify. The ruling previously applied to medical students only, now extending to dental students.

Dental Reserve Corps United States General Crowder

One Disadvantage of Wealth Cited by Uncle Eben

The Star notes Uncle Eben argues wealth does not guarantee happiness and often drives people to high society parties where true joy cannot be found. The quote reflects a cautious view of riches and social obligations.

Eben

Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertisement legal claim

Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co that their firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason Notary Public. Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Family Pills for constipation sold by all drafts.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Frank J. Chen A. D A. W. Gleason Seab T.c. Hall

Wanted Companion for lady of education seeks position

Wanted companion or supervisor role offered by a refined woman seeking work in caring for invalids or managing a linen room in a school or hotel. Willing to travel. References provided. Address A. B care Sur Office. 12-w

A. B’’ Care Sur Office

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