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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
3
The Federal Loan Board discusses factors shaping farm credit in the state. The new Federal Farm Loan Act allows farmers to borrow on long term mortgages at actual cost. Loans may reach up to 50 percent of land value and 20 percent of improvements, backed by government capital.
Prof F J Hertzog of Philadelphia endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective mild laxative for family use. The note argues against harsh purgatives and promotes the product as gentle and dependable in preventing constipation and related illnesses.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a preferred laxative for children sold in drug stores for fifty cents. It warns against imitations and urges buyers to verify the yellow carton bears Dr Caldwell's signature and portrait. A trial bottle is advertised free of charge by writing to Dr W Washington St Begprogalies.
A new farm loan bill offers interest under six percent with borrower chosen payoff periods from five to forty years. It aims to boost areas with halted farm development by stabilizing rates and promoting agricultural prosperity. Over 100000 inquiries show nationwide interest and Secretary McAdoo expects banks to offer loans in 1917.
Mrs. Lula Roiner Rowe died at her Deerfield home when her husband’s gun discharged accidentally during a chase after a chicken-house commotion. An inquest ruled the death accidental. The couple were well known in Augusta county.
A pleasant evening was held at Miss Clara McInturff s home in Middletown Virginia on October 14 in honor of her thirteenth birthday. Guests arrived around seven enjoy games and gifts then sat for refreshments at eight. Attending were Miss Maude Sheshire Isabelle Hammack Aileen Sperry Frances Steele Margaret Steele Sophie Clarke Dorothy Downall Dorothy Whittington Mayme Legg Ruth Legg Clara Smith Mary Sperry Audrey McInturff Katherine Fishpaw Genevieve Fishpaw and Messrs Ivan Greenwalt Olin Pope James Haley Gale Haley Warren Hammack Dick Watson.
Cheerful old ad promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative to liven the liver and cleanse the bowels. It claims relief from headaches biliousness offensive breath coated tongue sallowness sour stomach and gases with nightly use and notes Cascarets is good for children.
Captain Bowles Edward Armistead aged 79 of Upperville Loudoun County died yesterday at the home of his son in Richmond after two months illness. He served in the Civil War with Company A Sixth Virginia Cavalry and earned the captaincy on the Winchester battlefield. He was related to Gen Lewis Armistead and to the Walker and Baylor families of Winchester and served on Trinity Church vestry.
An appeal urges U S intervention for Albania’s starving population, arguing Albanians deserve aid similar to Belgium and Armenia. A new American ship, ready to sail with relief, alongside clergy and editors, coordinates through Balkam Relief Fund at 70 Fifth Avenue New York.
An old advertisement attacks calomel as dangerous and promotes Dodson’s Liver Tone as a harmless remedy. It claims a single spoonful tonight will cleanse the liver, improve digestion, and restore energy with no gripes, offering a money back guarantee if not effective.
Despondency is linked to indigestion and biliousness. Chalain's Tabs are promoted as a reliable remedy to restore mood within a day or two, claimed to alleviate the underlying digestive issues. Sold broadly.
Rockingham county readies a large November celebration in Harrisonburg to mark statewide prohibition. County leaders and temperance groups plan a monster parade and a closing film titled John Barleycorn Goodbye.
J B Bosserman a driver was tried in Staunton Corporation Court on forgery and sentenced to one year. He had been jailed since arrest and the case centered on a check for about $500 made out to Luther. Initials were altered and the cashier detected the tampering, leading to Bosserman’s arrest after he deposited the check. The jury found he altered the check to obtain the money.
A forwarded testimonial extols Tanlac as a cure for stomach, kidney, and liver ailments, arguing health beats mere appearance. The letter claims real relief from chest and hip pains after use, urging readers to visit Miller's Drug in Manchester or Charles Blencowe’s for a bottle and trial.
A column of farm sale notices near Winchester lists dates and venues for auctions. Items include horses cattle hogs implements harness household goods and farm produce with locations such as Swimley Station Clearbrook Stephenson White Post and Winchester area.
St. James' Catholic Church in Hopewell Virginia was dedicated Sunday by Bishop Dennis J. O'Connell of Richmond. He was assisted by Rev. John Massey of Winchester now at Newport News. Father Haier and Father Theade of Petersburg were also present. Dr Major of Richmond sang the high mass with the Hopewell choir and orchestral accompaniment.
A brick church was erected at a cost of 25000 dollars and features seating for 450.
Trustee Herbert B. Larrick to sell at public auction November 2 1916 in Winchester Va a 5 acre 3 rood 34 pole limestone land parcel on Hite Road adjoining Massie Wiggin ton and others. The deed dates September 27 1915 from Merret Rhodes et ux recorded in Deed Book 188 page 243. One third cash day of sale with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
The Gersigoed trustee under a September 17 1918 trust will sell at public auction at the Frederick County Virginia county courthouse in Winchester at 11 o clock am. The property includes a large lot with a two story frame dwelling and a repo home occupied by James G Smith in the western suburbs north of Northwestern Grade. The sale requires one third cash with the remainder in two equal installments secured by a deed of trust and a bond payable in one and two years with interest, and a fire insurance policy on the property. Herbert S. Larrick is trustee.
The court orders publication of notice for a sale of property in Virginia to satisfy an amount in the hands of the Special Commission. Publication begins in Winchester with personal service on interested parties. A master commissioner will attend on Saturday November 11, 1916, at ten o clock to hear claims and proceed with the sale.
A public sale of a one acre lot with a small home, formerly occupied by Mark A Armel, is set for Saturday November 4 at noon in the Winchester Court House. The property is tied to two deeds of trust dated 1907 and 1912 and will be offered subject to one sale with the balance payable in two equal annual installments with interest.
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