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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
2
An old health column prescribes a daily morning drink of hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and kidneys. It claims benefits include better appetite clearer skin and relief from various ailments though the advice repeats dubious health claims.
Readable text shows Paoli resident suffers night discomfort from a severe cold with coughing and throat tickling. Foley's Honey and Tar suggested to help alleviate symptoms and aid sleep.
Advice on influenza care urges rest and quiet. It recommends laxatives and nourishing food to maintain strength, calling nature the only cure.
A public health admonition describes Spanish influenza as a non panic risk with low fatality and emphasizes bed rest, fluids, and early purgatives. It warns of pneumonia and ear or heart complications, advises limited activity, and endorses VapoRub steam therapy as an external aid.
The 1866 China clipper race from Foochow to England featured nine ships, with five finishing in time. The Fiery Cross started May 29, Ariel led by Azores, Serica Taeping close behind, Taeping won London docks at 9 45 p m September 6, Ariel to East India docks at 10 15 p m and Serica to West India docks at 11 30 p m.
A correspondent recalls a fearless young rabbit seen in a woodland glade. A sudden weasel attack prompts a dramatic scramble, but the infant rabbit pauses to laugh at the danger before resuming its lolloping approach.
A discussion on why North Sea fish stay in narrow pressure ranges and do not migrate to Atlantic depths. Neal Green notes most fish avoid deep oceans due to food scarcity darkness and immense pressure. Only certain deep sea species with large eyes detect bioluminescence and endure the conditions.
The narrative traces Nelson A. Miles as the first West Point graduate to command the U S Army. It notes an ancestor Rev John Miles who led a company in King Philip's War and settled in the colonies in 1663. It also mentions Daniel Miles and his sons inclining Joab Miles, the general's grandfather, who fought in the Revolutionary War.
The thimble appears in English use after John Lofting from Holland settled in Islington at the century’s end and started a thimble factory. The term thimble is linked to the Scots thummel or thembball meaning a shield.
Advertisement touts Zemo as relief for eczema and skin diseases with instant relief from itching. Claims to cleanse and heal skin quickly, non greasy and affordable. Promotes purchase from W Rose Co in Cleveland Ohio.
In the Western District of Virginia a special master James P. Reardon is appointed to identify who receives a $1936.08 fund from a 1918 land condemnation case. He will publish notices in the Evening Star Winchester and convene a hearing on November 15 1918 to hear claims and determine liens costs and distribution of the balance.
Damaged fragment urges cutting out a money claim directing to Foley & Co on Sheffield Ave Chicago for mail in. It mentions writing name and address and references a trial package. The text is partially illegible with misspellings and unclear context.
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