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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
4
The article warns of a fake officer on the street who extorts money, offering to release a boy for 50, then demands bail. The boy paid 3.50 but was told no charge existed. Police urge reporting such incidents and insist bail or trials occur at the station house.
The list names multiple individuals including Goodwin Gibson Baker Edgar Wade Ruebush Edwin Cooper Yost William Mavelis Harry W Butler William DeHaven Jonnr O Newcomer William Earl Guthridge Herbert Hite McCauley Clarence Cleveland Grubbs Maurice Martin Murnan Samuel Richard Dick Trasha Peter Nagley Edward Ronnie Lonas Ellsworthison Henry Kinzel Bland Grubbs Howard Metz Solenberger Wilmer F Shryock William Keith Sr Russell Edwin Hook Nelson Carter Hensell.
The tarvia resurfacing program starts with portions of North Kent Street and Fast Piccadilly Street treated by a motor truck apparatus. Contractors perform the work under City Manager Field who expects further streets, including National Avenue and Market Piccadilly, to follow. Field also orders street sprinkling halted on all streets to be resurfaced to avoid delays.
A letter from Alma Minus of Eaton Indiana extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from monthly cramps headaches and backaches. Mrs Hazen Hamilton of Newcastle Indiana shares similar improvements after taking the remedy and urges others to seek restoration to health for troubled young women.
The department holds extensive information on Bernstorff’s operations tied to bribery. Lansing announced the disclosure as the first direct revelation affecting his activities.
Cres cent football manager Worthington of Hagerstown Maryland arranged games with Shenandoah Valley Academy in Winchester and with Strasburg High School for later in the season.
Jobbing prices in apple markets nationwide reported by the Winchester bureau of markets up to early today show steady demand and firm trade. Prices vary by variety with York Imperials and Staymans commanding high values, while Grimes and Wealthy appear across multiple regions with payments ranging roughly from $2 to $6 per bushel depending on quality and size.
A health claim advertisement promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic. It asserts impurity in blood harms health, touts 50 years of use, and invites readers to request booklets and free medical advice from Swift Specific Co., Dept. E, Atlanta, Ga.
New Orleans markets quote Jonathan prices at 5.85 and Grimes at 5.50. Birmingham lists Virginia varieties at 3.25 to 4.50, grade bulk at 2 per cwt. Pittsburgh shows Virginia Jonathan firsts 5.75 to 6, Baldwin A 5 to 5.25, Grimes fancy 5.5 to 5.75, Rambo A 6, Wealthy fancy 6 to 6.50.
Washington officials say they are in the dark about a possible peace note from the Vatican. Unofficial reports suggest such a communication may come soon as Berlin’s reply to the Pope’s late peace inquiry remains undisclosed.
Buenos Aires report says members of the Chamber of Deputies used filibuster tactics to block a vote on breaking off relations with Germany. Observers fear decisive action may be delayed as a result of the obstruction.
Washington reports Brig Gen McIntyre of the War Department censored press disclosures about American troop landings in France. A sharp rebuke was issued and editors were warned that publishing embarkation and arrival details endangers soldiers and war aims. The British war office also asked US papers to stop publishing German air raid reports.
Mrs M E Connelly of Cumberland credits Dreco with lifting her from a pneumonia bed and warding off tuberculosis fears. She says five weeks of illness left her weak, but Dreco built her up and strengthened her stomach. Public demonstrations and the medicine are being offered at Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
The text notes British forces holding their position against German defenses as heavy guns and an effective barrage inflict pressure, with an offensive continuing under improving weather conditions.
A pamphlet promotes California Syrup of Figs as a remedy for constipation in children and illness in adults. It claims a teaspoonful clears clogged bowels within hours, restoring a well playful child, and urges asking a druggist for the 56 cent bottle with directions for all ages. Counterfeit warnings accompany the appeal.
An article notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin sold in stores as a mild family laxative with pepsin. It claims suitability for children and adults, touting gentle action and convenient use. Additionally, Rodgers was summoned to Washington by Chairman Hurley for wage talks to align coast-plant offers.
The snippet lists several monetary amounts in dollars such as 3,041.40 75,571.44 200,000.00 6,153.16 34,535.50 1,887,674.51 2,208.68 reflecting ledger totals and balances. Exact context and dates are not provided in readable text.
Washington reports confidence that Pacific coast strikes hindering the government ship building program will be settled soon. J P Rogers of Skinner and Eddy held talks with the Shipping Board as the yard faces labor tension caused by higher wages offered to speed up work.
Through the years the kidneys work hard filtering impurities from blood. They can be overworked and need help. Foley Kidney Pills are a tonic and relief.
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