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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
5
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for cleansing the liver. It claims the product improves mood, energy, digestion and regularity without harmful salivation, offering a money back guarantee and urging use for families.
Lieut. Theodore Marburg Jr of the Royal Flying Corps has recovered enough from a fall in France to fly again and perform stunts such as looping the loop. He rode a horse for the first time since injury with his father at Lake Mohonk. One leg was amputated, and an artificial limb now enables riding. His wife, Baroness Geselle de Vavario, stayed in England due to travel needs. The couple honeymooned in Winchester.
Madison Lodge No 6 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Winchester voted to invest $1000 in the second Liberty Loan bonds via local banks. The lodge, among Virginia’s oldest and largest, plans further purchases if government issues more bonds are authorized.
Public outcry sale at Charles Town Court House November 1 1917 noon for an 86 acre farm near Summit Point eight miles west of the town. Includes a 8 room dwelling barn outbuildings woodland orchard and never failing well. Possession April 1918 with terms one third down and balance over two years secured by trust. Right to crop 1918 reserved to tenant and two fifths of crop and phosphate share to buyer. By bids only.
The War Department notes ongoing developments on all fronts with a British offensive in the Ypres sector and a French front north of the Aisne. Italy faces a difficult moment while Russian and Rumano-Macedonian engagements continue. American unit training in France progresses steadily.
A local testimonial from Mrs. Julian Wilkinson of Boonsboro endorses Dreco for nervous fatigue and rheumatic relief. She claims three bottles restored energy, sleep, and appetite and credits her daughter with the recommendation. The letter promotes Dreco as an herbal remedy sold by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester with the Dreco Man stationed there to explain its benefits.
An old advertising claim touts Peterson's Ointment as cure for ulcers eczema and skin diseases. Customer testimonials from William J Rochester and Major C E Whitney note relief from bleeding itching piles and burns with a 25 cent box offered with money back if unused.
A promoted medical claim details swollen hands ankles and feet from a tropical condition linked to kidney derangement. It credits Anuric double strength with rapid relief from uric acid related pain and urges trial with Dr. Pierce’s endorsement and a 10 cent sample offer.
An order in the Corporation Court accepts the resignation of J. Robert Doran as collector of delinquent taxes. The order states none of the taxes are collectible because delinquents have no property to seize. No replacement was appointed.
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