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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
6
A Washington Times feature argues fear fuels influenza spread and calls for reopening churches schools and theaters. It cites biblical quotes urging truth and faith over panic, urging Christians to trust in God and oppose closures as a health strategy.
Washington reports tighter sugar limits will apply next two months. Household allotments drop to two pounds per person monthly while manufacturers of soft drinks ice cream and confections face 25 percent of normal supplies. Ice cream makers receive only one quarter of usual amounts.
Calotabs, a salt free calomel substitute, is praised for breaking a cold overnight. A single Calotab at bedtime with water claims to leave no nausea or eating interference and to refresh the system by morning. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents with money back guarantee.
Agricultural bulletin advises fumigating southern cowpeas with carbon disulphid to prevent weevil damage. Store seeds in water tight barrels, apply chemical, seal, and re-fumigate if needed. Temperature 75F favored. act quickly after harvest to kill grubs. Request Farmers' Bulletins 983 and 799 for details.
Mrs. Rutherford, wife of A G Rutherford, died at home on South Main Street after influenza and pneumonia. Funeral at 10 Tuesday morning at the house, Rev John McVerry officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by husband, parents J B and Mrs Violet, four children Alma Dorothy Willie Vernon, three brothers George Walter and Howard, one sister Mrs Hilda Anderson. Pallbearers named Fred Trenary James Dicks Harry Ford Mannie Grim William Aiken Cecil Bailey.
A death notice honors Mrs. Ira Grim Clevenger longtime Centenary Reformed Church member. She died after influenza at home on South Market Street. service led by Rev. H Spencer. Interment at Mt Herbon Cemetery with pallbearers Harvey Carper Harry Knight Marsellus Anderson J B Daniel Edgar Mason Edward Albin.
Classified note offers a small house for rent in a central area. Apply at the Star office for details and to arrange viewing.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds and croup.
The notice outlines four steps: obtain a hunting license, inquire into county game laws, secure permission from the owner, and aim for a reasonable bag. It cites the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries of Viggidia as the issuing authority.
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