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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
3
An 19th century advertisement claims catarrh is widespread and incurable unless treated constitutionally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is described as a internal remedy working through the blood to mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any case Hall's fails to cure.
Fragmentary lines describe flirtation and affection with a romantic, somewhat archaic tone. The speaker hints at love and attraction, mentioning a pursuer and a playful interaction in a dated voice.
An old remedy promotes flushing kidneys with a lemon grape juice lithia solution to clean and stimulate function. It advises drinking four ounces of salts daily, claiming it neutralizes urine acids and ends bladder weakness.
Wartime appeal urges readers to support the war effort by buying bonds to the utmost. It emphasizes service by American troops in France against the Kaiser and asks the public to provide essential resources through bond purchases.
A Victorian style advertisement claims a beautiful woman has good digestion and advises light meat meals, occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion, priced at 25 cents, sold by all dealers.
William F. Enteminger of Strasburg Virginia died at Memorial Hospital in Winchester from pneumonia following injuries in a stone quarry at that place. He was 36, married, son of David Ensminger, born in Rockbridge County, and employed as a quarryman.
Miss C. Eva Fawcett daughter of Mr. C. T. Fawcett of Fawcett Gap died today at the county hospital from pneumonia after hospital admission last night. She was 22 and survived by her parents and other relatives. Funeral arrangements had not yet been set.
There will be a 4 ring of the First Troop of Boy Scouts tonight at 7 30 oclock. The Presidents Flag will be presented by committee members and a report on Liberty Loan ponds mail. Every member urged to be present. Acting Scoutmaster.
The piece explains that claiming strict confidentiality can wake a listener and sustain interest, but risks leaking secrets. It shares a personal anecdote of a confidant who revealed the same confidential tale, illustrating the envelope and jewel metaphor. It closes with unrelated notes on apple concrete and old medical fees.
The number of recruits available for the French army declines from 1 238 000 in 1906 to 215 000 in 1911 due to a reduced birth rate, a drop of seven percent. The estimate highlights ongoing demographic effects on military manpower.
Trustees offer to sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on October 19 1918 a 2 acre property at Rest village near Ridgeway along the Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike. Included is a new two story six room house with porches, outbuildings, cistern, fruit bearing land and a carpenter shop. One third cash and the rest in annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. M My Lynch Trustee. Davall Dunn Auctioneers.
A Winchester retizen reports David Hamilton of 120 E. Corte endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes nocturnal urination, weakness, and fatigue from kidney trouble and claims the remedy cured him. Price is 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y markets the product.
Mrs A B Sidenberder of Rockfield Indiana reports spring bronchial trouble eases with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes the medicine gives relief for several days and helps stop lingering symptoms.
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