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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
3
The Hessian fly infests winter wheat, with brown flaxseeds overwintering in leaf sheaths. Prevention relies on thorough plowing after harvest, seed-bed preparation, destroying volunteer wheat, delaying fall sowing to fly-free dates, crop rotation, and community cooperation to protect future crops.
The article argues small flocks benefit from table scraps forming a large, balanced portion of their rations. It urges farmers to invest time in making produce attractive to reduce market disposal time and notes luxury purchases hinder wartime savings.
Havre France report states Belgium has rejected Germany’s peace offer, saying it cannot form a basis for serious discussion. Vienna dispatch claims Austro-Hungarian offer remains open and stresses that peace requires discussion and free expression.
The fragment shows monetary amounts, names including James L. Gardner and Russell A. Sbryock, and a sworn statement in Frederick County Virginia dated September 6, 1915 with notarization by George A. Samsell. It notes state and county officials and a banklike statement context.
An old style calomel ad touts a new Calojabs version that is purified of nauseating qualities. One Calotab at bedtime with water supposedly cleanses the liver and boosts appetite next morning. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a money back pledge.
A cheap cosmetic recipe promises to remove freckles and blemishes using juice of two lemons mixed with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint lotion. It claims gentle daily use on face neck arms and hands will leave skin clear soft and white and that the remedy is harmless.
Winchester and Frederick county Red Cross home service section invites all who wear or are entitled to wear a service pin to Hindley Library auditorium in Winchester for a 4 PM program Saturday. Mrs. Walker McC Bond will explain home service work and share glimpses of Camp Lee. Relatives of service members will find the talk especially interesting.
Troop 3 Boy Scouts announce Friday night gathering. All scouts must attend while medals and bars of the third Liberty Loan will be presented. Arrangements are made for the campaign of the fourth Liberty Loan. Scoutmaster leads.
In Winchester Virginia the case McGuire heirs v McGuire seeks to construe Ann E McGuire will and void a clause divesting her title to realty at Braddock and Amherst streets. The suit names multiple heirs and requests equitable relief including a life remainder and sale authorization. Publication and posting requirements are ordered with a four week run in The Winchester Star.
Mrs Blanche Grim of 6128 Main St Winchester reports long back pain and urinary trouble from a weak kidney. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills with lasting relief after four years with consistent benefit noted since first recommendation. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY factory testimonial.
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