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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
3
The pamphlet touts a Smith Form-a-Truck attachment that costs nothing while idle and earns four times as much as horses when working. It claims compatibility with Ford Maxwell Buick Dodge Brothers Chevrolet or Overland chassis to create a powerful economical one ton truck with full guarantee.
A hospital bombardment section reports bombs hitting British and Haz ard hospital units in France. One man wounded, a casualty from the St. Louis unit. Ten of the sixteen wounded were hospital staff. one American officer killed. Details include Dr. Hugh McCulloch linked to the Marshalls of Winchester and Red Cross nurses Ante and Bella Carson. Notes police suspension and cattle and hog market prices follow.
Mayor Julian F Ward notified Policeman John M Massie that he was suspended from the police force for alleged neglect of duty and plans to appeal the suspension.
The passage to a better world mocks focusing on feathers and goblies while urging more focus on white and dark meat in a satirical Chicago News item. It conveys social critique with wit and regional voice.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle, vegetarian liver and bowel cleanser. It warns against calomel, describes symptoms of biliousness, and promises morning restoration of energy, improved digestion, and no salivation. It claims a money back guarantee and wide usage by families.
Announcement of Miss Elton Reid Koontz daughter of Dr and Mrs F P Koontz Marksville Page County Virginia marrying Mr George Clinton Haddox son of Mr and Mrs George W Haddox Winchester The ceremony was at the bride parents home performed by Rev A Poe Boude with only family and a few friends Afterwards the couple traveled to Roanoke where Haddox joined Company Second Virginia Infantry for Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama and likely he will be gone during the war Haddox popular in Winchester formerly with Farmers and Merchants National Bank and enlisted over three years ago The bride comes from an old prominent Page county family and has many friends in Winchester
Dr. Woods Hutchinson reports from Italy and the Italian front that the entire nation stands united with the government war program alongside allied powers. He notes Italian enthusiasm and confidence as General Gordolia advances toward Trieste, and cites prior industrial unpreparedness now corrected with a smoothly moving war machine.
An aged tom cat living with a peaceful farm in France comforts a hen’s brood after the hen dies. The cat nests with seven vulnerable chicks and they huddle in her fur for warmth. The adopted brood thrives as the animals roam the premises together, following the cat as if she were their mother.
The Star lists daily local market prices for flour, corn, middlings, bran, hay, butter, potatoes, live chickens, bacon, and more. Values show retail and wholesale figures, with notes on butter and dairy spreads and a closing line for Baltimore markets and nearby creamery butter.
Early today a series of blasts at the Frankford arsenal in Philadelphia destroyed five buildings. At least two workers were killed and more than 30 injured, including several women, as fires spread to nearby structures. The hospital reported 22 injured, with only two in serious condition.
Live poultry listing includes chickens young 29 old hens heavy 25 small to medium 84 old roosters 13. Corn cob corn priced at $93.50. Timothy hay No 1 $20.00 light clover mixed $18.50.
Drafted men for the National Army should see a dentist to ensure teeth are in good shape before Camp Lee. Provost Marshall General Crowder notes one dentist serves per thousand troops, making early dental care essential. many dentists offer free service to accepted volunteers.
A. Derminer proprietor of a garage on North Braddock Street reported to police that yesterday afternoon a fine gold watch left hanging on a nail near his office was stolen. The police are investigating the case.
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