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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
4
Washington Star reports evidence of profiteering by Chicago food dealers in army supplies sold to the public. One wholesale grocer admits a 33 1-3 percent profit as surplus goods were bought stored and resold. The piece condemns the dealers for exploiting government effort to lower market rates and calls for severe punishment.
The text mocks agitators, plutocrats, and justice irony, portraying a skeptical view of reforms. It contrasts the calls of radicals with the comfort of savings and banking, suggesting mockery of revolutionary rhetoric and a foil to redistribution fantasies.
Richmond Va September 15 Here are the allegations made by a trucker and farmer dealing with the city retailers, the names being obtainable from the officers of Renters and Consumers Protective Association. Farmer asked dealer the price of blackeye peas and was told they were 50 cents a quart. The farmer left and returned to offer to sell peas at 25 cents a quart. He expressed his sentiment and left.
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo as advertised by E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio. Extra large bottle priced at $1.00. Healing begins the moment Zemo is applied and most skin troubles such as eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads are removed. Not greasy and does not stain. Reliable antiseptic liquid for clearing the skin.
Personal hygiene advice promotes thorough cleansing and using Whitehouse Alborum Antiseptic Powder as deodorant and disinfectant. It claims germ killing, relief for tired feet, wound care, and is sold in 35 cent and $1.00 sizes with postpaid options from the White House Chemical Co., Lynchburg Virginia.
An elderly owner offers 638 acre Fauquier County farm near Rectortown and Marshall in two tracts 69 and 469 acres priced at 16000 and 31000. Improvements include four houses, two new, good outbuildings, wells in each field, near depot and high school. Annual crops include 2000 bushels grass, 1600 bushels cheat, and about 6000 bushels of corn with strong profits. farm run by the son with high farm labor needs next year.
Dr. Ferneyhough, state veterinarian, visited Shenandoah and Page County areas where hog cholera is killing hogs. He urged owners to vaccinate healthy hogs to prevent spread and warned against home remedies. He noted a serum exists to prevent the disease but no reliable cure, stressing vaccination by an experienced veterinarian.
Coshocton Straw Paper Company general manager Mr W H Carpenter spent Saturday in town greeting old acquaintances. He was formerly connected with the Old Dominion Paper Company of Winchester.
The state of Virginia appeals against J. Fred Kernochan over Miss Marie Marshall's tax status. Marshall, a Williamsburg state hospital inmate with wealth, maintains a private estate and servants. Virginia argues back taxes of over one million. the case centers on residency and where property is taxed. Judge Tyler ruled for the defendant, the state appeals, and an injunction request was denied by Judge Waddill.
Fragmentary text from a classified section suggests a want ad request or tease seeking a star talent. Details are unreadable though the ad tone implies recruitment or promotion in a local paper.
A reader notice claims rheumatism is caused by a germ in the blood and promotes a remedy to remove the pain demons. The text urges sufferers to realize the blood infection theory and seek the promoted treatment.
S. S. S. has been used for rheumatism for over fifty years with many testimonials. Try it and you may find relief at last. For treatment of your case, address Chief Medical Adviser, Swift Specific Co., Dept. 43, Atlanta, Ga.
The Maryland Jockey Club announces three Maryland race courses Pilmico Havre de Grace and Laurel will run annually in the fall starting 1920 a mile race for two year olds called the Maryland utility valued at 360 000 and to be run alternately by the three associations.
The Rev. C. B. Carson of Webster Grove Missouri has informed the Baptist Church at Werryville Virginia that he will not accept the call extended to him. The call was not unanimous. A different minister has been invited to serve.
The Young People’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South holds its regular meeting at Miss Hilda Harmer’s home, 210 South Marlet Street, this Monday at 8 o’clock. The Juniors present a play directed by Miss Ida Fisher.
Misses Volind Rutherford Cornelia Rutherford Mary Key Sanders and Georgia May Hamilton of Baltimore visited during the week end. Mrs Florence Rutherford of eene W. was Mf r 600 Mrs G C Rose Winchester and Mr John A Rutherford also appeared among guests.
Of Baltimore and Prof Carl Hartzell of State College Pennsylvania were weekend tests of Jr and Mrs M P Ebert in Stephenson. The text notes activity involving these individuals but lacks full context.
Miss Daisy Ferguson of Petersburg Virginia says after seven years of eczema and vain remedies three bottles of Dreco have dried the redness and improved her condition. She notes Dreco also relieves rheumatism cleanses the blood and helps skin troubles. The remedy is recommended by Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
Fragmentary lines from an old notice mention Liberty Bond Set Base Bills and Star office. The legibility is poor but implies a printed item or call to action related to Liberty Bond issues. No clear names, dates, or locations are ascertainable from the readable text.
The constitution requires poll taxes be paid six months before a regular election. City elections are in June, so payments must be made by early December. Extensions for state taxes do not affect poll tax deadlines. Only voters who paid may participate in primaries and nominations.
Norfolk and Western lists train M departures for Sept 7 1919. LY Berryville No 13 at 9 07 a m to Bristol in a Pullman parter car. No 212 at 9 00 a m to Roanoke Minerol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with Pullman Sleepers to Bluefield and Winston Salem. Shenandoah Roanoke cafe car connects to Roanoke with Bemphis for points South No 27 at 5 53 p m to Shenandoah and intermediate stations.
Fragmentary timetable notes show departures for Hagerstown and intermediate stations via Harriburg to Philadelphia and New York with connections at Shenandoah Junction. Parlor car to Hagerstown and Pullman sleepers to Philadelphia and New York are listed along with late night service. For more details contact W. C. Bad, General Passenger Agent.
Special war courses are available in addition to standard programs in the College Graduate Law Medical and Engineering Departments at the University of Virginia. Ten dollars covers all costs for Virginia students in academic departments. Send for catalog. ARD WINSTON Registrar.
Sealed bids by W. McC Bond at 32 West Water Street for improvement work on Friends' Meeting House at the corner of Washington and Piccadilly Streets. Bids due by September 15 with plans and specs available on request.
Sealed bids will be received by Walker M C Bond at 32 W Water St Winchester Virginia for digging a cellar under the Friends Meeting House at the corner of Piccadilly and Washington streets moving about 2500 cubic feet of dirt.
Sealed bids requested to install two pipeless furnaces at the Friends Meeting House located at the corner of Piccadilly and Washington streets. Bids must be received by September 15. The right to reject all bids is reserved. Inspect the premises by contacting 32 W. Water St for a key and details, with bids mailed or delivered to that address.
A fragmented note discusses the role of thrift in building tomorrow led by War Savings stamps. References to Mr and Mrs B F Brubaker and a place in Ohio appear among cut phrases signaling a wartime savings message.
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