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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
4
The Morning News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror merge with Consolidated Daily to form a unified regional publication. Editors say the consolidation will streamline coverage, expand business reach, and preserve local reporting across six counties.
The Petersburg Index Appeal contends Roosevelt’s 1902 coal strike handling differs from Wilson’s 1916 railroad strike response. It asserts Roosevelt delayed action, causing suffering and fuel shortages, while Wilson secured an eight hour day and congressional support to avert broader railway paralysis.
The text notes that recent threats between railroad leaders and operators would soon be forgotten, suggesting a past dispute has already cooled and the affair will not linger in memory.
The speaker laments soaring prices from war trade restrictions and shortages. Apothecaries warn that importing medicinal barks and roots is disrupted, raising costs for pills and plasters. A consumer notes paying seven bones for a box and urges nations to pause hostilities to ease the burden.
Guide on safe apple handling to prevent bruising and rot. Emphasizes careful picking, packing shed practices, and avoiding juice cell breakage. Mentions an Idaho Valley trip and notes several residents’ hotel and home visits in Union and Frankford West Virginia.
Mrs Charles Willacre remained solid at Ebenezer last Sunday. Mr J J Giffin of Chambersville visited his nephew E L La follette here over the weekend. Hook Brothers sold their apple crop to Mr Fred Yrak ley of Winchester who has spent the past week packing them.
Misses Margaret and Calphurnia Brubaker visited Winchester relatives over the weekend. Margaret Kelchner returned from a brief visit to Berryville, with several Carper family members hosting and visiting at homes along Millwood road and Opequon.
Mrs. A. Kline visits daughter in Washington. B. F. Cooley returns from Savage Maryland visit with J. W. Cooley and B. H. Gruver in Washington. United Brethren Church revival services led by Rev. J. R. Collis closed Monday night.
Mr. Jacob Gruver is improving in health at his Here home. Dr W F Gruver and Mrs Gruver visit. Mr J of Washington spent time with his father. Mrs John Jones returned from town with relatives and friends. Wison Derflinger bought the James Seabright property and will move next week. Mrs Sadie Gruver visits Miss Bertha Gruver. Mrs B A Gruver of Washington visited her parents for a few days.
Apple Grove Virginia notes record Mrs Ella White and two children from Armel visiting Mrs B E Tevalt for weekend. Lola Wigginton stayed with H W Ashwood at Kernstown. H P Tabb and M L Manuel were in town on business. M L Manuel from Middletown visited. H M Manuel and Ruth Manuel visited Stanley Ginn at Relief. H P Tabb from Winchester visited. J T Miller of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co returned to New York after a short visit.
Mrs. Dewitt Sinisaugh of West Danby New York credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing her nervous trouble and aiding her family. The ad touts the tonic from native roots and herbs as a longstanding female tonic used by women nationwide.
Advice on seizing opportunities through personal fitness and health. Promotes Foley Kidney Pills as beneficial for kidney and musculoskeletal ailments and Carter's Yeast via grocers. Mentions no specific people or places. Copy emphasizes health improvements and sales.
In Trone Virginia E R Hook drove to Harpers Ferry and back Tuesday. Sailes Cooper couple greet a ten pound baby girl. Lehring Hook visited Washington for weekend. Mrs JF Chapman and Frances Virginia Chapman visit Coe family near Berryville. Local church services postponed to November third Sunday due to diphtheria cases.
A noted authority warns daily meat intake forms uric acid that paralyzes kidneys in expelling it. He prescribes a lemon grape lithia salt remedy, a tablespoonful in water before breakfast, to cleanse sluggish kidneys and neutralize urinary acids.
Used Eleven Years Mrs Charles Rietz Allens Mills Pa says Foley's Honey and Tar has given relief from coughs colds and croup and whooping cough for eleven years. It promptly relieves hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing. Sold everywhere.
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