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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
3
The Winchester Red Cross announced cartons for soldiers in France should arrive by November 1 to ensure Christmas gifts reach troops. Each soldier requires an official label, obtainable only from the soldier, and only one carton per soldier. Non-perishable, mailable items only. boxes measure 3 by 4 by 9 inches.
William Campbell of Charles Town West Virginia confirmed by the War Department that his brother Corporal Peyton Randolph Campbell was killed in action in France. He and Captain Gillam and fifteen members of the 306th Machine Gun Brigade died during fighting on the Vesle last month.
Advertises Miona stomach tablets claiming relief in five minutes and cure after two weeks of regular use. Warns of sour stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, dizziness, and loss of appetite with indigestion. Claims tablets are small, easy to swallow and guaranteed or money back. Flor 93 bya Rn.
An analysis by Tyler Dennett cites Far Eastern Review editorials noting that Asian population growth could shrink Caucasian shares within a century. The piece argues polygamy persists where men retain multiple wives, but education for wives may shift dynamics by elevating a few women to primary spouses.
William G. Trautvetter of Paterson New Jersey has designed a weaving machine to produce a cotton fabric with diagonal reinforcing threads. The fabric aims to combine high tensile strength and flexibility to withstand air pressure and road shocks without sacrificing pliancy in automobile tires.
Madagascar produced about 85,000 tons of graphite in 1917 with exports around 27,838 tons. England received 15,506 tons and France 17,322 tons. estimates indicate 8,000 tons reached the United States via Marseilles, with additional shipments ongoing through French consortium firms. Independent producers seek direct US ties as restrictions ease.
A boy Martin skips Sunday school as Uncle Al reads the comics. Distracted by alluring pictures he resists readiness and Uncle Al argues he attended until eighteen, prompting Martin to retort that it did him no good.
A Japanese professor at a national university announced a new incombustible substitute for celluloid called Satelite. The product is made from soya bean cake and is described as a galalith derived from glucine of soybeans, coagulated by formalin. A factory has been formed with capital of 2,000,100 yen ($1,000,000) to manufacture Satelite.
The Rev. Elkanah Brill of the United Brethren Church died here last Friday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Shiloh Church conducted by Rev. Davis of Wardensville. He was 42, survived by a widow and several children, four brothers and one sister. Brill retired from ministry years earlier due to ill health. Private Oliver Good of Camp Humphreys, Va., visited home briefly last week.
William Harry Smith of this city has enlisted in the Motor Transport Corps and is assigned to Camp Josepia E. Johnston in Jacksonville Florida. He will depart for duty within several days.
In Frederick county circuit court the will of H. P. Barrett of near Middletown left all estate to his wife Mrs Magee A Barrett for life with remainder to their children. He named his two children C. M. Barrett and Dc A. Barrett as executors and they have qualified with a $500 bond.
The Needlework Guild requests all contributions be sent to directors by October 31. Urgency rises amid the current influenza epidemic.
The Meteora monasteries rest on isolated rock pinnacles several hundred feet high. Accessible only by swinging ladders or rope cages, they were built in the 14th century and remain austere and hard to reach. Seven survive, while the fate of the others is shrouded in mystery.
The tale describes tea’s origins over 2000 years ago in China. A princess and a nobleman’s romance leads to tea leaves and twig infusion, inspiring court ladies to imitate and spread a growing tea industry across the kingdom.
The article notes federal protections for migratory birds and conflicting state laws causing confusion and harm to birds like the robin. It contrasts year round North protection with Southern allowances and markets, while praising growing public understanding and protection nationwide.
Roy Chapman Andrews writes that Yunan in southern China hosts about thirty non-Chinese tribes including the Shans Mosos and Lolos. The Mosos once ruled northern Yunan, now scattered where whites rarely reach. They are described as simple honest and pastoral, though viewed as barbarians by Chinese. Their dress features a brown felt cloak and loose-fitting cap.
The Atlantic coast offers mud and sand with shallow elevation and many harbors for storm safety while the Pacific coast from Washington to California is rocky and precipitous with few harbors and long intervals between them.
A Winchester farmer A T Ritenour recalls a decade old kidney pain and backaches eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports rare kidney trouble since using them and urges others with kidney issues to try the remedy. Sold for 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia on November 9 1918 at 12 oclock noon the property known as 5018 Main Street at the corner of Main and Leicester streets. The two story dwelling sits on a lot 44 feet 2 inches by 168 feet with a deed of trust and a building policy as security. Terms 1 third cash day of sale and equal annual installments evidenced by two bonds due in one and two years with interest payable annually. Bond security by deed of trust and building policy.
In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on October 28 1918 William D Carter plaintiff vs Lizzie Myers Carter defendant the suit seeks a vinculo matrimonii divorce and general relief. An affidavit states the defendant is not a resident of Virginia she must appear within fifteen days of publication and a copy must be published weekly for four weeks in the Chester Star Winchester and posted at the court house door by November 4 1918. Teste J W Baker Jr Deputy Clerk.
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