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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
4
A quirky 1917 style piece blends exhortation with satirical verse on wartime propaganda. The author Willem Mason rants about German deception and home-front gullibility, urging readers to seek truth amid fakes and rumors while condemning Prussian leadership.
Miss Kate Powers and niece Miss Virginia Page drove from Maine, arriving at Auburn early Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Whitehead of Washington accompanied them. Ella Johnston visits Hagerstown, Md. Miss Flora Castleman stayed with Mrs. R. B. Smith. Mrs. Margaret Hetzel and son George Hetzel visited relatives here. James Bell spent days with friends in Baltimore. W. J. Johnston and W. H. Lichliter traveled to Whynesboro, Pa. on business. Harvey Rose of near Berryville visited the Bell family.
Mr Henry Ruebush visits his 87 year old father in Albemarle County. Attendees at the Baptist Church meeting near Reynolds included Asa Carrick and family and F Chapman and Hitle Chapman. Mrs Maggie Triplette has been ill at home. E Morrison is ill and taken to hospital for care. Mrs L J Hook and family and Mr and Mrs T L W are mentioned in the Virginia notes.
Miss Lula Rawlings Marsden daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Marsden of Baltimore will marry Mr G Wilmer Dame son of Rev Dr William Meade Dame and Mrs Dame on October 12 at Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore. The ceremony begins at eight with relatives as bridal party and a small family reception to follow. The couple will reside in Baltimore for the winter.
In Mount Pleasant Virginia on September 19, residents report visits by A L Rosenberger and spouse from near Winchester, Liemvel Spaid from Winchester, Jeffaca and spouse from Chambersville, Ollie Snappy and daughter Ethel Snapp from Mount Williams, Linda Racey with Eirza Renner, Pearl Cochran with Atha Cochran from Star Tannery, James Boyce's family, and Martha Good visiting Eliza Rosenberger. James Rosenberger bought a new automobile.
A self styled beauty tip promotes a lemon juice and orchard white mix as a cheap freckle and tan lotion for daily use on face neck arms and hands. The copy cites small costs and grocery availability and claims removal of blemishes along with smoother skin. It also mentions Lucille Piatet visiting Ruth Guyer before returning to New York.
Washington dispatch outlines preconditions for any peace talks with the Entente and America. Core points include no secret treaties freedom of the seas removal of trade barriers disarmament colonial adjustments deference to governed peoples vacating Russian territory Alsace Lorraine restoration Italian frontiers and autonomy for Austria Hungary nationalities plus a league of nations to protect states.
The Star notes that the council yesterday approved converting floating debt owed to the Handley Trustees amounting to $50,000 into the city's permanent debt. The item was omitted in the earlier report.
A World War I dispatch rider describes the dangers and tricks of frontline travel on the western front. He recalls dodging shells and gas, surviving a bakery tub mishap, and the discipline required to ride, bivouac, and return to France after a leave.
Baltimore Star reports war department notes listing several individuals who refuse to sign the declaration of independence. Names include Benjamin Harboard William Wilson Michael Bosher Thomas Gilbert Thomas West Philip Cummins John Clark Ephraim Arnold Benjamin Fleetwood Isaac Penrose Samuel Gallion and Richard Spencer with varied reasons such as religious belief fear of land service illiteracy or opposition to fighting for liberty.
A trench newspaper from a British division reports an aviator forced to land ten miles inside Turkish lines due to engine trouble. He taxied and hopped back to British lines over sand, crossing a Turkish encampment, tearing away a clothes line and shirts with his undercarriage. Attacked by Turkish detachments and German planes, he escaped without injury.
In a Stray Stories snippet a child urges sharing with deprived boys while addressing a stingy Aunt Jane. The scene centers on family sacrifice and the mother’s soft encouragement, capturing a cordial domestic moment.
Fragmentary OCR text references It 15 and patriots act amid mentions of gossip and unverified claims. Further readable context is unavailable to determine a clear event or subject.
Joshua Grim died at his home near Ridings Chapel on September 12 after four weeks illness. He was 76 years old and survived by his widow Annie and four sons Grover, Marvin, Strother in France, Barrow at Camp Lee, two grandchildren and one brother Isaac Grim. Funeral held at Ridings Chapel conducted by Rev. R. N. Young with large turnout and pallbearers.
Grandmother's remedies made from medicinal roots and herbs are now sold in modern drug stores. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stands out as a long trusted standard for women's ailments, having helped generations of American women for decades.
Frank G. Carpenter, famed Washington writer, presents a Sunday Star article on the next Liberty loan. The piece follows the bond from production to the patriotic buyer, inviting readers to watch the in depth feature.
By deed of trust from A S Bowers and wife dated October 31 1910 the undersigned offers for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 oclock on Saturday October 19 1918 a two acre six point six poles property in Rest village Frederick County near Ridgeway along the Winchester Martinsburg Turnpike. The two story six room residence with porches and cellar includes a cistern carpenter shop outbuildings and half the land under fruit. Terms one third cash sale day with balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds bearing interest.
Public sale of two houses in Winchester Virginia ordered by decree of the Nation Court at the July 1818 term in the cause M R Trundle executor against Louis et al. The executor will offer the properties for sale at public auction in front of the Court House.
Sale set for Saturday September 21 1918 at noon offering land 70 feet by 80 feet with two residences at 14 and 16 Trane Gerard Street adjoining Mrs Mary Conner. Property described as in good condition well located with six room houses and cellar. Terms call for one third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by deeds of trust and insurance policy.
Notice to owners of stock in Valley Turnpike Company to file proof of ownership with Secretary D B Dinges Middletown Va by December 15. Send original certificates if in possession. sworn statements required for shares not in owners name. Claims reviewed after October 15 to distribute funds with minimal delay. Direct inquiries to Secretary. H F Byrd President.
This historical notice touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. It highlights its pleasant taste for children and says many mothers endorse it. A testimonial from Wm Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri claims it suits three raised children and keeps the family safe from croup. the product contains no opium and is sold by all dealers.
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