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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
3
Wartime Europe shows women filling many jobs once held by men as soldiers and laborers. Reported in France and Britain, women act as conductors and drivers and perform heavy tasks, challenging notions of the weaker sex amid shortages and illness.
Special commissioners announce public auction of the Woldnook tract in Clarke County Virginia on November 10 1917. The 100 acre limestone land includes a brick residence and outbuildings with possession April 1 1918. Terms require one third cash, balance in two annual payments secured by deed of trust and fire policy. option to pay all cash.
Large store-room available with option for a five-room flat. Ideal for business use near Brucetown, featuring flour, pals, shop and school nearby. Apply 5 J. Swimley Sr Brucetown Va 10 30 1f.
An advertisement promotes Zemo for eczema itching and skin conditions with a 35 cent small bottle and one dollar extra large bottle. It claims rapid healing and non greasy formula. The same ad mentions Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a longtime product for women’s health and references The Star newspaper.
Jobbing prices in apple markets nationwide collected by the U S Department of Agriculture show varied values. Prices range with Jonathan and Rome varieties at 1.40 to 1.80 per pound in the West, Virginia Yorks and Ben Davis quoted in New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Memphis Atlanta markets with multiple grades and sizes noted.
An advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff and stopping hair loss after use. It promises immediate improvement in hair appearance with a cloth application and gentle combing, and asserts new hair growth will appear after weeks. The copy touts a trial bottle as doubling beauty and suitable for any dull or damaged hair.
An aged persons health note warns constipation as a penalty of age and urges gentle laxatives over drastic purgatives. It recommends Dr Caag Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective remedy and offers trial bottles via Caldwell at Monticello, Illinois.
Cheerful ad claims Cascarets keep the liver active and bowels clean. It promises relief from headaches billousness sour stomach and bad breath and suggests taking Cascarets tonight for gentle cleansing with a grand wake up feeling.
Investors and show owners profited as trained kangaroos drew big salaries in stages and circuses. The first trainer earned enough in years to become wealthy while other boxing kangaroos secured weekly paychecks that rivaled opera stars, though some acts paid little.
Public sale ordered by the Frederick County Chancery Court involves two parcels in Linden Heights Frederick County near the Northwestern Grade and 557 North Kent Street Winchester. Auction set for November 30 1917 at 11 AM with one third cash and remainder in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
The executor will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House at 12 o clock M on Saturday Nov 3 1917 the residence of the late Mary B E Taylor No 210 East South Braddock Street Winchester Va containing six rooms and cellar in good central location Terms call for one third cash on sale day and balance in two annual installments with purchaser bonds bearing interest secured by deed of trust and policy of insurance Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn acting for M Lynch executor of the estate
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court for Winchester on September 10, 1917 Addie Reddish v James F Reddish seeks a divorce a vinculo on desertion. James F Reddish is a non resident and must appear within 15 days after publication. Order to publish weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and post at court. J B Beverley Clerk.
By deed of trust dated November 27 1908 Cornelius Smith owner will sell at public auction at the County Court House Leicester Virginia. The lot fronts Loudoun street 56 feet and runs east 190 feet with a two story weather dwelling a stable and a small board building. Terms require one third cash sale day with two bonds for the balance due in one and two years bearing interest from date with fire insurance and fees. Shirley Carter is trustee. 10 20 4w
Public sale of a frame dwelling and lot in Winchester to settle a decree from the September 1917 term. Property near South Market Street, 114 feet by 40 plus, occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Virginia Massey. Bid terms: one-third cash on sale day, balance in two equal annual installments with interest, secured by deed and fire insurance. Special Commissioner is Al Gray Williams. Clerk J B Beverley certifies decree execution.
A brief instruction suggests placing a small strip of paper under the hammer to shield fingers while driving a tack. The method keeps fingers clear and avoids pinching during nailing tasks.
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