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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
5
Wigginton a Brunswick fireman died instantly when a bridge collision struck him on the head as he shoveled coal on a eastbound freight. The danger rope warning system was described as ineffective after wear and misuse. Sheriff and county officials ruled the death accidental and no inquest was held.
The Maryland Lutheran Synod at its final session in Washington urged Lutherans to back war programs of the President and Congress. Resolutions commended Wilson, pledged support, urged Liberty Loan subscriptions, endorsed Hoover food conservation, called for clothing and medical supply drives, and proposed Red Cross chapters in all synod churches to aid those affected by the war. No opposition was voiced. resolutions passed individually.
Bristol Tenn October 23 Rep Hal D Flood chairman of the theater relations committee predicted Germany would be whipped to her knees within a year and America would gain credit for a liberal victory. He spoke at the southwest Virginia kickoff for Westmoreland Davis Democratic gubernatorial campaign noting it would be a national disgrace if the United States failed to enter the war.
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant vegetable liquid that replaces calomel for liver and bowel relief. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury and promises no salivation, urging readers to buy a large bottle to avoid sickness and maintain productivity.
Chambersburg plans a Halloween eve mummers parade on October 31 with hundreds of locals and entrants from nearby towns competing for 300 in gold prizes. A post parade mingling on the White Way will follow. A special train will run to Winchester after the events.
A nostalgic health feature urges both men and women to drink a morning glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves health and skin tone, promoting vitality and rosy complexions.
Soldiers at Gettysburg report hundreds will travel to Chambersburg for recreation of the celebration. Chambersburg invites mummers and spectators from the Winchester area to join in the festivities.
Col Jo Lane Stern inspects Virginia militia officers and begins a week long trip through southwest Virginia. He will muster in many recently organized militia companies to replace state commands now in federal service as home guard units convert to militia.
Fort Myer soldiers face a rigorous training period from now until November 26 as part of a strenuous program. The entry includes disciplined drills and intensified field exercises aimed at elevating readiness and endurance.
Soldiers from Rochester and vicinity undergo a rigorous training program at the officers camp. Reports say Sunday leave may end soon as commissions are announced. British and French officers with Western Front experience will assist at Fort Myer this week in trench warfare instruction.
A Winchester man in Charlestown West Virginia is involved in a coal related incident reported on October 23. Details are sparse in the readable text.
Local coal dealers report no soft coal in town with wood yards also depleted. An autotruck from Winchester Virginia delivered all remaining coal, while nearby Blue Ridge wood remains scarce due to labor shortages.
A fragment reveals J Fuller Gloom declaring himself a stubborn, eccentric figure who believes he can defy judges. The tone hints at a courtroom confrontation or legal dispute with a humorous self description.
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