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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
4
Walt Mason writes of the Kaiser mocked for wartime bravado and American resolve. A satirical verse recalls American soldiers waving Old Glory and confronting German threats as submarines lurk, while the Kaiser scoffs at U S actions.
A memory piece recounts Capt Robert Con and a veteran lawyer among a group of eager soldiers. The room is described with simple kitchen details and dusting rags as they gather to hear tales of recent stunts and billets in Virginia.
An article extols plain refined cocoanut oil as a superior hair shampoo, offering cheap, greaseless cleansing that protects hair from damage. It advises dampening hair, rubbing in oil, and rinsing to remove dust dirt and oil for a glossy finish. The piece notes the oil’s affordability and long-lasting supply for families.
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims a coated tongue indicates need, promises gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels, and warns against counterfeits while directing readers to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Mrs Josephine Supinger wife of Leonard B Supinger died yesterday at her Front Royal home after a long illness of asthma aged seventy. She was a Warren county native who lived most of life in the Front Royal area. Survived by husband three sons Charles E Supinger Theodore and Carroll and two daughters Maude Peterson and Mrs Charles R R Edmonds. She was a niece of the late Edgar R Harmer of this city.
The little child of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Lamp died of cholera infantum in Gainesboro Virginia on Sunday aged nearly one year. The funeral was held Monday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Kiracore of the Southern Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Lee Clarke greet a newborn girl and Mr and Mrs Hollis Braithwaite of Cross Junction announce twins both boys.
Little Miss Mildred Richard the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J A Richard underwent surgery Monday at Memorial Hospital for acute appendicitis. She has rallied from the operation and is making satisfactory progress.
On Sunday September 15 preaching will be held at Relief at 11 a.m. Macedonia at 3 30 p.m. Carpers Valley at 815 p.m. E W Brubaker is the pastor guiding services at these locations.
The funeral for Harper Driver Murnan will be held at 2 PM Saturday at his brother George Murnan’s home 10 East Germain Street. The Rev F M Richardson of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will officiate and burial will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Murnan, in his twenty third year, was a former employee of Western Union Telegraph Company and is survived by five brothers in the city and nearby states.
Mr. W. B. Ryan received two photographs from his brother Ensign Claude H. Ryan showing survivors of the armed guard aboard the United States ship Tyler. The ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic on May 2 by a German submarine, sank in three minutes with eleven lives lost. The pictures are on display in a window at Ryan and Orndoff's on Main Street.
Warning against treating catarrh only with local remedies and urging systemic treatment. Claims a bloodstream remedy from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta removes germs and stops fear of lung involvement. Special medical advice offered without diary notes to the Medical Director.
The text recounts a humorous speech by a Food Administration figure warning to save meat and use alternatives. It describes making rice biscuits and not wasting wheat flour, with the speaker catching a big fish as a metaphor for resourcefulness during shortages.
On a September evening in Woodstock an Overland from Washington struck the rear of Charles Edmonds Ford injuring Mrs Edmonds and their ten year old daughter. Edmonds car was wrecked while the Overland’s occupants were fined fifteen dollars.
The K of C war work at Camp Lee deploys a mobile caravan with a piano two picture machines an army truck a Ford touring car Tri angle and Mack Sennett films and entertainers. Over eight weeks it entertained as many as 2 090 men in replacement camp base hospital annex and quarantined areas boosting morale.
The ad touts Calotabs as a perfected, purer calomel alternative. It claims superior liver cleansing and system purifying effects without the old style drawbacks. Sold only in original sealed packages for thirty five cents, druggists recommend and guarantee them.
The Third Troop of Boy Scouts will meet at 8 o clock this Friday. All scouts must attend, illness accepted as an excuse. Plans for the next Liberty Loan and other business of importance will be taken up. Sisoutmaster.
Stockholders of Valley Turnpike Company must file proof of ownership with Secretary D B Dinges in Middletown Virginia by October 15. If original certificates are held, forward them. if not, provide sworn statements detailing ownership claims. H F Byrd presides.
An executor will offer two houses for public sale at the courthouse in Winchester Virginia by decree from the Corporation Court at age 1818 in the Mary et al case. The sale will proceed at auction in front of the Court House.
At 12 o'clock M a lot fronting 70 feet on East Gerard Street with 80 feet depth, improved by two residences Nos 1416 adjoining Mrs Mary Conner and others. Property in good condition well located with three rooms and cellar in each house. For sale in two parcels or as a whole. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual instalments secured by two bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy. M M Lynch Executor Mary R Trundle deed.
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