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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1919

Page

4

Appeal for Jewish Relief Funds in Winchester Virginia

Reverend W D Smith appeals to Winchester and Clarke County residents to support the American Jewish relief fund and Polish relief fund to aid starving Poles and eastern communities. The local quota stands at 1300 dollars, with about 700 still needed. contributions may be sent to treasurer C W Trenary or the Chamber of Commerce.

Lewist Virginia Norfolk Ee Seesus Sa Sari Klompus Levy Dr. Smith Winchester C. W. Trenary Chamber of Commerce W. D. Smith

Weather’s mood swings cast gloom and hopeful dawn

A weather verse laments rain and foreboding doom yet greets a bright dawn. The speaker feels storms press upon the soul, promising sorrow and lemons, then awakens to sun and a cheerful respite before night returns with melancholy.

Deep Snow Two Years Ago and Harsh Winter Outlook

The account recalls a deep snow on October 24, 1917, in the east, with over five inches, ground frozen, ice all winter, and a severe subsequent winter. It notes WWI conditions, scarce food, and a bleak outlook, then contrasts with this year’s mild autumn and almost no frost or snow.

Oectober Far 'Ee America Germany

Bayer Aspirin: Genuine With Bayer Cross Trademark

An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine with the Bayer Cross mark and unbroken packaging. It claims the product relieves cold symptoms and various aches and notes doctor prescribed use for over eighteen years.

Bayer Druggzists

Markets Show Varied Wholesale Prices For Farm Staples

Local wholesale markets list prices for wheat timothy hay clover mixed hay and feed items. Cattle and poultry figures appear with ranges for steers calves and hens while corn and potatoes are noted with per bushel or per peck pricing.

Star Tli Soand

AFL Threatens Big Strike Over Railroad Bill Vote

Officials of the American Federation of Labor said today that anti strike legislation in the pending railroad bill would trigger a general strike vote nationwide if approved by either house of Congress.

Associated Press Washington House of Congress American Federation of Labor

Girl Scouts Launch Weeklong National Campaign

New York news reports sixty five thousand Girl Scouts of America started a nationwide drive to recruit state members recruit volunteers and raise funds for their programs. Herbert Hoover chairs the national committee and Mrs Woodrow Wilson serves as honorary president.

Associated Press New York Girl Scouts of America Ctate Herbert €. Hoover Woodrow Wilson Lal Ds

Senate committee rejects Williams for comptroller post

By a 9 to 7 vote the Senate banking committee recommended rejection of John S. Skelton Williams of Richmond Virginia for the position of comptroller of the currency. The Oct 25 report marks a partisan split and blocks Williams from the post.

Washington Senate Tee Today John ™’Skelton “Williams Richmond

Stephenson News Items Involving Local Residents

Miss Vida Woolford of Loudoun county visits sister Mrs. J. W. Stipe. Dewey Kenney returns from France to his Stephenson home. C. H. Hamilton moves to property near Winchester. Mrs. W. O. Zinn and Mrs. Irvin Zinn return from York Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. James Finnegan and others return from Baltimore after a few weeks away. Mr. and Mrs. Co B Graham of Wash weekend with local residents.

James “Finnegan C. A. Runion Mattie McDonald Baltimore Co. B. Graham Eae Kline

Treat Colds And The Flu Doctors Recommend Calotabs

Doctors say medicines for colds and influenza rely on an active liver for full effect. The first step is Calotabs a modern nauseating calomel free from traditional salivation. One Calotab with a swallow of water the next morning you feel fine with no nausea or interruption to daily activities.

Fawcett Gap Social Activities Highlight Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Harry Orndorff and several others traveled to Luray Cave on Sunday. Visitors included Robert Swapp at Brumbacks, Jonas Burkhart and son Lester from Kennytown, Vergie Bulah Snapp Minnie Orndorff Bud Orndorff at Burkhart home. Julian Fawcett visited Hunter Shanholtz. Leonie White of Mountain Falls stays with sister Willie Orndorff.

Fawcett Gap Harry Orndorff Lola Pearl Headly Raymo Luray Cave Robert Swapp Eil Brumback’s J. H Burkhart Jonas Burkhart Lester Kennytown Misgés-Vergie Bulah Snapp Minnie Orndorfz Bud Orndorff Julian Fawcett Hunter Shanholtz Mr. Leonie White Mountain Falls Mrs Willie Orndorff

Influenza Threat Prompts Public Health Advice

Leading physicians and health authorities warn of a looming influenza epidemic and urge personal wellness measures. Pepsinol, marketed as a strength renewer, promises to bolster body, brain, blood and nerves and is advertised as a genuine product from Peplax Medicine Co in Memphis Tennessee.

Npl Eplax Medicine Company Memphis Tenn U.S

Cold Relief Remedy For Fifty Years Elusive Yet Safe

Vex for fifty years, the medicine promises relief from cold and croup with no adverse effects. Active formula claimed to ease throat irritation and congestion. Available in 60c and larger Sak bottles at your local druggist.

Taxpayers' Notice for 1919 Taxes Due by Oct 31

City treasurer WM. T. Barr announces 1919 taxes are due now. Taxes unpaid by October 31, 1919 incur a 3 percent penalty. Public notice outlines the deadline and penalty.

Stock Farm in Loudoun County Va for Sale

112-L2nw STOCK FARM in Loudoun County Virginia on Pike a mile from Washington Leesburg. 30 acres bottom land well fenced with improved land good farmhouse barn and outbuildings. Desirable stock and grain farm near electric line. Price 12600 terms if desired. Northern Virginia stock farms in blue cross section near Washington. A HB Buell FarMarVent Herndon Va. 7-21-44 I will be away on trip this week.

Lousdoun County Pike Washington and Lees-burg Virginia Washington A. HB. Buell Fatmarvent Herndon

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