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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
3
A brief obituary notes the death of Clifford Cliffton, twenty one, who answered the call of his country. His body was sent home for burial in Shariee cemetery with a service led by Rev R N Young. He was cherished by family and friends.
Advertised cold remedy claims to cure grippe and nasal congestion after three doses. It purports to open blocked nostrils and air passages, relieve headache feverishness and throat soreness, and costs 25 cents at any drug store. It emphasizes prompt relief without assistance and pleasant taste.
Marlboro Virginia society items record Harri son Fadely of Edinburg visiting on business. Ed Funkhouser and daughter visited Snapp at Opequon. James Boggs and family visited M. P. Smith. H. E. Shull family visited H. N. Claget t at Winter Hill. Clara Clowser visited Mount Williams relatives. Anna Mowery returned to Columbus Ohio after visiting F. H. Stull. C. W. Orndoff of Vaucluse visited William Linaburg. Anna Brumback visited J. D. Huffman near Middletown. Ethel Roux visited Shull family.
Reliance Virginia October 29 school district announces the Reliance graded school will reopen Monday after its closure on October 4 due to the influenza epidemic. Officials urge students to return and follow health guidelines as the term resumes.
An old column notes women use Mother's Friend during pregnancy to relax abdominal muscles easing nausea and discomfort before the baby arrives. It also reports local updates: Mr and Mrs W O Cooley recovered from influenza, Mrs Silas Little ill, Bowem couple welcome a daughter, churches reopening, Bertha Grover to state teachers convention, and shipyard workers on furlough amid influenza recovery.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into three ounces of Orchard White to make a quarter pint of bleaching lotion. Grocers have lemons and drug stores supply Orchard White. massage on face, neck, arms and hands daily to fade tan redness and sun damage and achieve white, rosy skin. harmless.
In Reliance Virginia on October 29 a flu epidemic has claimed three young lives. Hugh Rinker, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Rinker, died after about two weeks illness and is buried at Front Royal. Mollie Steel, 23, died at Front Royal from influenza and pneumonia, survived by her mother and siblings. Miss Steel belonged to Reliance United Brethren Church. Bur.
Mr and Mrs HV Weems of this city will soon have four sons in the army two already in France and two more to join. Courtney W Weants left for Jacksonville Fla to enlist in the motor transport service of the US Army and shortly sail for France. Two of his brothers, Capt Donel Weems in the infantry and BE V Weems Jr in motor transport, have already served in France.
A Norfolk reader reports decades of kidney and liver troubles eased by Dreco, a root and herb remedy now sold in local drugstores. A Winchester depot at Miller's Drug Store distributes the medicine for relief seekers in the area.
Lawrence E. Weems notes four stars placed on the family service flag as four college men and athletes enlist for overseas service. All had exemptions but waived them to serve, with induction expected soon and hopes for brave conduct abroad.
A brief exchange praises a man’s memory as exceptionally trained and reliable for recalling any chosen details, cited in a Washington context dated five.
A historic ad suggests a beautiful woman maintains good digestion and recommends light meat intake and occasional Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen digestion. Price 26 cents, for sale by all dealers.
A vintage remedy suggests boiling water over tea and sipping a tocap full at a time to break a cold. The brew is claimed to loosen the bowels, relieve congestion, and unclog the skin pegs. It is described as inexpensive, vegetable based, and harmless for future colds.
An old time ad touts St Jacobs Liniment for rheumatism and rheumatic pain. It claims to ease soreness and stiffness in joints muscles and bones with a 30 cent bottle. It also features bold assurances of rapid relief and skin safety.
A reader reports relief from sleeplessness after following Miss Agnes Turner’s advice about overwork and health. She describes chronic headaches and stomach trouble improving after two months of treatment, claiming restored digestion and restful sleep.
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