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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
3
Congress reaches agreement to extend daylight saving during the war. Clocks will be turned back on October 27 as originally planned. War Industries Board Chairman Baruch supported keeping the law in force for the war period.
Family expresses heartfelt thanks for condolences during four months of illness and death of husband and father. Gratitude also for beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. C. F. Parker and Family.
Fragmentary line discusses weights and water in vague terms with unclear subjects. No identifiable people, organizations, or places are present to establish a factual news item or event.
The government via the American Red Cross seeks a nationwide nursing resource census. All nurses including those with Red Cross home care and first aid training are urged to sign the questionnaire sent through Winchester and Frederick county chapter. Respond promptly to help form a reserve for those in France and keep home health high.
Mrs. J. B. Gadd of Hixson Tennessee testifies that Cardui cured her long standing left side pain and weakness after a difficult pregnancy. She credits Cardui with restoring health and urges other women to use the tonic to ease headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue.
Andrew Jackson Morrison of 118 West Monmouth Street died at 7:30 p.m. from infirmities of age and several falls. Funeral tomorrow at 9 a.m. to Bloomery, West Virginia, with Rev. Lawrence officiating. He was 80 approaching 81, born in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and survived by seven children: Ida Taylor, Fannie Unger, Maggie Unger, Elia M. Carter, George M. Morrison, John R. Morrison, and Jackson Morrison.
The article traces the Spanish influenza to a long history with origins linked to Russia and Spain, outlines symptoms and fever patterns, and warns against panic. It promotes rest, fluids, and VapoRub for relief, noting low fatality and spread via close contact, crowding, and shared items.
Mrs. Daisy B. Flannigan of Strasburg Virginia wife of Walter J. Flannigan manager at Standard Lime Works died at Memorial Hospital from pneumonia following influenza. She was 33, daughter of Thomas F. Jones, a Baltimore native with relatives in the city. Survived by husband and one son, body shipped to Baltimore for interment. The report also notes Ray Ford a local figure, died earlier after being run over, with funeral held today.
Olle Ford a 30 year old colored man died Sunday night at his Fremont street home after a weeklong illness from double pneumonia. He is reported as the first colored resident in the area to succumb to pneumonia.
Capt. L. R. Fay reports Adjutant General Jo Lane Stern has word from the Secretary of the Navy that the State Guard units have access to rifle practice resources and able-bodied personnel to bear arms, enhancing local defense capabilities.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims a teaspoonful cures stomach issues and bowel buildup, urging parents to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co.
The state legislature approved a dog licensing law on March 20 1948 that becomes effective Thursday June 20. Dogs over six months must have a license tag with fees of one dollar for males and three dollars for females payable to the county treasurer.
An advertisement extols a Sage Tea and Sulphur compound as a natural, easy way to darken gray or streaked hair. It claims the Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound provides a glossy, even shade and attracts customers with a low price per bottle.
Fragmented OCR text outlines Norfolk and Western Roanoke Roanoke Shenandoah stations with timetable numbers and sleeper information. Mentions conne ctions and general notices for passengers and schedules from a railway context.
Railroad notices show local and through service details including buffet parlor cars, arrival times around Harrisonburg and Strasburg, and daily or Sunday departures. It lists car numbers, times like 2:30 and 10:10 pm, and specifies stops at towns including Staunton and Washington with agent credits.
The document outlines a ten dollar kennel tax for dog owners and states that owners must register with the commissioner of revenue by February 1 each year. It prohibits letting dogs roam at night without muzzles and under proper control, prohibits unlicensed dogs from running at large, and notes exceptions for hunting and hunting dogs.
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