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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
4
An editor explains that the paper may use material credited to the Associated Press or not credited, and asserts ownership of the local news content published in this edition.
A verse by Walt Mason laments buying grand piano sedan and other goods on installment. He jokes about paying a dollar monthly on each item while debt grows, while neighbors flaunt wealth and he keeps paying toward a dream, ending with a sense of financial strain. The piece mocks consumer leasing and social envy in a humorous tone.
A Red Cross public health nurse is shown treating a baby's infected eyes and instructing the mother on proper care. The image promotes nursing training and maternal guidance during the Third Red Cross Roll Call in November 2011.
A district visiting nurse who rounds without charge is urged as essential for baby care and dietetics in U S towns and farms. The Red Cross campaign November 2 to 11 tests the group’s ability to continue relief work nationwide.
Fragmentary note mentions a PTM 7 event on Petal Ote with unclear details. No clear names, places, or outcomes are readable.
The Red Cross announces a peace time program focusing on public health nursing training and home service care. It promotes trainee nurses, first aid, hygiene classes, and relief efforts for soldiers, sailors, and foreign lands. Enroll in the Third Red Cross Roll Call November 2 11 at local headquarters.
Richmond Va four amendments are to be voted on at the November election. One amendment affects municipal employees duties regardless of residence and voting qualifications. Another relates to compulsory education and school attendance. A third authorizes bonds for road improvements. The fourth allows school districts to fix their levy by law. Also mentions a Martinsburg bus schedule.
The article emphasizes the Red Cross duty to aid troops overseas in Rus sia, Germany, and France. It notes thirty thousand servicemen remain in military hospitals needing care and urges enrollment in the November 2 11 Red Cross Roll Call at local headquarters.
Braddock St. M. E. Church invites worshippers with a message of surrender and humble obedience to unleash spiritual power. The note emphasizes that when the church yields in obedience, revival can be experienced and urged a great awakening for Winchester.
Mrs Edna Bailey Lockwood age 82 widow of Douglas Lockwood died at the home of her daughter Mrs F W Shenk Bartonville after a short illness. She was born in Urbanna New York September 15 1837 and was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her husband. Survived by two daughters Mrs Myra Solenberger and Mrs F W Shenk six grandchildren and one great grandchildren. Funeral from the Shenk home Friday at 11 oclock conducted by Revs Spencer and Mitchell.
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