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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
6
An old advertisement warns of kidney and bladder pain and urges early treatment. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy sold by druggists, claiming quick relief and a money back guarantee if not helpful. The copy stresses persistent symptoms and urges readers to seek the product.
For the first time in history women of every creed are called to stand united for victory in a seven organization drive. The goal is 170 million five hundred thousand dollars, the largest single gift asked of Americans, to fund a unified war effort led by the YWCA and allied groups.
England requests the YWCA to construct and operate Blue Triangle Huts at base hospitals near American camps. An American association may be urged to create foyers at English munition centers, mirroring French Hostess Houses. Miss Margaret Mirrissa leads the effort, planning six secretaries and describing huts as recreations and social centers with reading and writing facilities.
A detailed roll of election precincts with judges and clerks named for multiple districts including Yeakleys School House Middletown Newtown Canterbury Old Forge Armel Neffstown Brucetown White Hill Gainesboro Bakers Mill and others. Names include J L Clark B F Heflin C J Mic Farland Joseph Hawkins Henry Cochran John Harper David McDonald Robert Campbell J F Riley and many more.
An old advertisement touts Danderine, claiming quick dandruff removal and abundant soft hair. It promises gradual regrowth within two weeks and urges readers to test with a damp cloth to reveal shinier, softer hair.
James W. Grim a veteran of the Mexican period and late draftee was arrested at his home in this city on a desertion charge. Deputy Armel with Officer Mason and Clerk Murnan detained him. he will be sent to Camp Humphreys. He had served in Company Z on the Mexican border and later in Company F Eighth Engineers at Camp Humphreys before deserting on September 24.
Influenza has abated in White Post and surrounding areas with very few deaths reported. Several residents and visitors are noted: Frd. Johnson of Washington left after visiting Mrs. David Meade. Charles Piliot, Chattanooga, left after visiting family. Reed of Boyce visited Saturday. John Gore of Steelton left after visiting his parents. Mabel and Eva Miassi were in Stephens City. Hugh Armel, previously critically ill, is improving. Mrs. Benjamin Meade of Dearham is visiting sister Mrs. G B Palmer.
Mrs. William Bell of Logansport Indiana praises Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing a severe diarrhoea attack three years ago noting it was the only medicine that renewed her. The advertisement urges readers to obtain it from dealers.
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