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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as 2nd class mail matter consolidated with Morning News eepe News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror.
Dr Garfield, fuel administrator, detailed a program to ration coal output, apportion tonnage by state and city needs, license retailers to sell at government prices, and coordinate with federal agencies to move coal by rail. He aims to keep the country warm and industry running while limiting exports and maintaining production.
A Virginia woman reports dramatic improvement after taking Dreco and urges other sufferers to try the herbal medicine. Testimonials claim better appetite and health, with Dreco promoted in Winchester at Miller's Drug Store as the headquarters for educating customers on its benefits.
When skin itches and burns from eczema, lasting relief comes from below the surface. The ad promotes S. S. S. as a blood remedy with fifty years on the market and invites readers to write Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for expert advice.
Representatives of eastern canned goods commission men met with the food administration and pledged full cooperation with war measures. They promised to avoid speculation, refuse business with speculators, load cars fully, abstain from hoarding, and seek licenses for key traders. A committee will prepare an organization and invite all canned goods commission merchants to a future meeting.
In loving memory of our dead mother Mrs E A Bowen who left us two years ago today We mourn with sorrow and weep for the loss and the mother we no longer have Nettie and Ada write this memorial note for the day of her passing.
Washington reports that many state governors may approve a provost marshal suggestion to immediately examine drafted men who have not yet sailed. The move aims to inform young men about what to expect and speed up the process.
Denver couple Forrest and Althea Rutherford won the gold medal in the New York Herald contest for the best marching song to replace Tipperary. Judges including Dekhoven Herbert Witherspoon and Sousa praised Mirandy Gimme a Kiss and hailed the Denver authors as now famous.
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation with a pleasant taste and warns to buy only the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeits.
Mrs Margaret Quinn of 259 Worthen St Lowell Massachusetts testifies after three years of life trouble and nervous condition that Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound eased symptoms. The notice lists several warning symptoms and invites women to seek confidential advice from the Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
Telegrams asked opinions on the advisability of action were sent to all states and it is expected replies will arrive early this week. To secure the 687,000 men already called for service it was found necessary to examine about 3,000,000. Under the plan candidates would know whether they are to be selected and could make plans accordingly.
Captain Goff M. Cooper, a noted painter and paperhanger, departed this morning on a business trip to Pennsylvania.
The Winchester Cold Storage Co offers 30000 first mortgage bonds as part of a 115000 issue, with 6 percent interest paid semi annually. Bonds issued in 100 6500 and 1060 denominations, secured by first deeds of trust on a modern storage and ice plant. Stockholders guarantee capital and safety margin with in kind apple production to cover interest. Reservations via C. R. McCann the treasurer. H F Byrd president J Thwaite vice president R McCann treasurer Ray Robinson secretary.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester the 18th day of August 1917 the case Thomas Esquard versus Nora Harris et al directs sale of house and lot No 11 West Hart Street Winchester Virginia and the proceeds to heirs of William Robinson. Defendants all non residents must appear within 15 days after publication to protect interests. Order to be published weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star Winchester. Beverly Clerk Russell Cather pa 8 18 4
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