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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
5
The influenza germs attack air passages and VapoRub is applied over the throat and chest to loosen phlegm and open airways. Medicated vapors stimulate the mucous membrane to throw off germs and absorption through the skin draws blood to the surface to reduce congestion.
Public health guidance explains influenza danger lies in complications, urges immediate bed rest for all, and outlines simple home care including Vick’s VapoRub and steam inhalation. It notes flu’s global spread since the early centuries and emphasizes avoiding crowds to prevent transmission.
A story about Margherita of Italy or the Dowager Queen as a shy boy failed to recite lines when presenting flowers. The princess turned to gesture, and the boy explained softly that verses existed but he could not remember a line because she was so beautiful.
In Terre Haute Indiana a pompous man praised actor Jefferson claiming he knew him well and noted admiration for Josh Whitcomb. Jefferson corrected him noting he plays Rip Van Winkle and suggesting the man meant Mr Thompson who plays Josh Whitcomb. The man recovered and agreed, praising the actor.
In his 1823 annual message President Monroe declared that the United States would view any European attempt to extend systems into the hemisphere as dangerous to its peace and safety. He stated the U.S. would not interfere with existing colonies but would oppose European domination of independent governments.
London Chronicle recalls a 1790 case where three reading room proprietors were fined £5 each for letting the public read newspapers on payment. The stamp office earned from stamps on every copy, and allowing multiple readers bypassed the act.
The Imperator at Hamburg has undergone rigorous bulkhead tests to confirm it can endure a Titanic style disaster. New lifeboat launch systems will work in rough seas with anti-rolling tanks. A wireless equipped lifeboat with a 200 mile range will act as flagship for the lifeboat flotilla in case of wreck.
The item calls on every reader to support Liberty bonds as aid to the war effort, arguing that those who refuse to buy them are aiding the enemy and compromising national morale.
After being at Kurtz's establishment for over a week, War Department orders the disposition of the body of Alex J. Neilson a young Esquimo soldier who died at the hospital last week. He will be interred tomorrow in the National Cemetery. Arrangements were made for a town minister to conduct advices. The absence of military organizations means the soldier’s funeral will omit the usual rites. Neilson born in Iceland came to this country years ago drafted under the selective act. He served at Camp Lee in the Fourth Company 155th Brigade. Papers and letters found will be forwarded to his relatives once instructed.
A large number of young men are ordered to the new training camp for officers at Camp Lee Virginia. The list includes W. B. Harris of Winchester among those entering training this week.
An old grandmother recipe to darken gray hair is revived with Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle. The prep is brushed through strands to darken hair and add luster, advertised as a cosmetic, not a medical cure.
More Frederick County growers are invited to join the Liberty Loan Club, bringing the total toward the $100000 goal as support for the war effort expands among local agriculture.
There will be no meeting or drills at the Winchester State Guards until further orders due to the influenza epidemic. Members are urged not to gather, stay home after dark, and not panic. The N C Board of Health notes low fatalities but warns complications in weak patients.
Notice offers October sugar certificates for Winchester grocers available from Shirley Carter and L F A. Also rents Mrs R E Byrd's Amherst Street residence with possession October 1. Contact Mrs R E Byrd at 1758 Q Street N W Washington DC. Liberty bond appeal urges support against the Kaiser.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve complaints from feverishness and stomach ache to indigestion by cleansing the bowels within hours, warns to avoid counterfeits, and says to ensure the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
By decree of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia a special commissioner will offer for sale at public auction on November 9 1918 at 12 o clock in front of the court house the property 501 South Main Street corner of Main and Leicester streets once owned by the late Charles F E Taylor The two story dwelling fronts Main Street 44 feet 2 inches and runs 158 feet along Leicester Street Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds a trust deed and fire insurance.
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