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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
5
An old promotional note asserts Vinol serums as a truthful remedy for anemia. It argues most patent medicines hide ingredients, while Vinol lists contents Iron amino acids and soda glycero. The ad promises blood enrichment and strength with a money back guarantee if health does not improve.
Public auction of the 100 acre Woldnook tract near Berryville Virginia set for November 10 1917. Special commissioners oversee sale with possession April 1 1918 and payment terms including one third cash and remainder in two annual bonds secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
In Anniston Alabama two locomotives collided head on near the fair grounds. Engineer Charles Bower admitted error and refused to place blame on the dead fireman Matthews. The coroner's jury blamed both crews but found no criminal responsibility.
Public auction of the Massey property in Winchester Virginia scheduled for Monday November 12 1917 in front of the County Courthouse at 11 a m. The lot fronts Market Street and is improved by a double frame dwelling once occupied by Elizabeth Virginia Massey. One third cash day of sale balance by two bonds due one and two years after date with six percent interest secured by a trust deed and fire insurance policy.
Clarke Canners To Have Exhibit is mentioned as part of the Batttetown Home Demonstration Club activities in Berryville Virginia. Eleven members attend the regular meeting at the Battletown Inn with Miss Nannie Thomas presiding. Miss Sarah Willson discusses the exhibit at the State Fair and Mrs Stinson outlines plans for canned and dried vegetables fruits pickles and jellies exhibit to be held October 26 and 27 in the Battletown Inn sample room. The next meeting is scheduled for the third week in November with Miss Eadith A Roberts expected to attend and address the group.
A short, reflective note suggests that those who live kindly with others, like their ants mats, will find harmony with people around them. The columnist frames kindness as practical social skill and says it leads to better fellowship.
Henry Hoover of 220 Church Street Staunton 71 years old a retired farmer sought rest and peace but suffered stomach trouble constipation and nervousness after retiring. He credits Dreco herbal medicine sold by Miller Drug Store Winchester with restoring health and vigor and notes many testimonials. The Dreco Man visits Miller's Drug Store daily to explain merits and meet the public.
The Red Cross Chapter of White Post hosts an oyster supper and fancy sale at the parish hall on Thursday October 25. Supper is served from 5 p m with music all evening. Proceeds go to buy wool for knitting sweaters for soldiers.
A local notice invites everyone to attend and help a good cause. The message emphasizes community involvement and generosity for the fundraiser.
Moses Jefferson formerly a well known resident of Gore died several days ago in Bal Ashore Maryland where he had lived a number of years He had many acquaintances in Winchester and vicinity His son Charles E Jefferson returned from Baltimore for the funeral held at Bethlehem Baptist Church of which his father was a member All other family members attended the funeral Advertise in The Star.
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