This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
3
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable remedy for liver and bowel issues. It claims calomel causes salivation and bone necrosis, while Dodson's Tone cleanses sour bile, relieves constipation, and boosts energy. The seller guarantees relief and urges store return for a refund if unsatisfied.
Two Cardiff women are startled when a one legged man requests help to carry his new artificial leg along a road. They hurriedly walk away but later assist him, placing the leg on a tram in a corner seat while he keeps his crutches.
A veteran drill scene shows a foot squad drill with a difficult mark time march command. Later a patrol lines up to bar non officers and their families after hours and one member per group is allowed. Two figures approach under light prompting a playful exchange.
An American soldier, jailed as a navy deserter, arrived at Atlantis Port with a dramatic account of a sea battle off the French coast. He was a former bluejacket held at an Atlantic naval prison awaiting court martial action.
Luther Pannett, chairman of the local board, received a telegram directing removing Dr Edwin Cooper Yost Winchester from the draft list. A later message said Dr Yost was discharged. Washington telegram said he passed army dental exam and will receive commission, becoming lieutenant or captain in the Army Medical Corps. The case drew local attention due to a married man with dependents approved for service as a private.
The U S public health service reports that a malarial mosquito can infect multiple people without refeeding from the original host and remains contagious for at least 25 days. A single infected insect may pass malaria to several people via new parasite generations, underscoring the need to eliminate breeding grounds.
The definition distinguishes the book lover from the reader by loving his books and from the collector by reading them. Love, for him, seeks a beautiful book that houses the spirit given by its author, a peculiar and distinctive bond with literature.
Frederick County Virginia Circuit Court orders five commissioners to determine just compensation for land taken for railway works. Proceedings target the strip 30 feet wide over lands in Back Creek Magisterial District. Defendant A. S. Pratt & Sons Inc. must appear Oct 1, 1917. notice published in The Evening Star and posted at the courthouse.
In Winchester Virginia the Master Commissioner is ordered to ascertain and report on the real estate seized by Jacob S Fries and Beulah D Fries, the liens, priorities, and rents to pay the liens. He will also report unpaid taxes and other pertinent matters. Notice by publication required weekly for four weeks. A J Tavener Master Commissioner in Chancery aug 11 1917.
Executor Maurice M. Lynch of Mary R. Trundle seeks appraisal of estate assets and liens and to convene creditors. Master Commissioner to report on estate value, taxes, accounts, and any further matters, with notices by weekly newspaper ads in Winchester Virginia.
A calf entering winter at six to eight months should get good hay and some grain. In winter heifers receive about three pounds of grain daily along with hay and silage. A high grade dairy herd requires attentive calf rearing and proper feeding.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent outlines key precautions for rearing young calves. Prioritize cow milk for two weeks, then skim milk gradually, keep milk sweet and at about 90 degrees, and avoid overfeeding. Provide grain and hay, with a recommended mix, ensure clean feeding pails, and prevent cross suckling. Calves should be in stanchions or tied, with grass pasture and shade in summer, and skimmilk may continue to six months if milk is scarce.
Lice seriously hinder cattle growth and production. to keep cattle lice free, thoroughly clean all stables and premises, provide light and ventilation, spray the barn with a strong disinfecting solution and whitewash, then spray crude oil on cattle or apply with a sponge regularly.
Fall farrowing sows should be on good pasture with a light grain ration where flesh is adequate. If on rope, clover, or alfalfa grain may be any sort. A quarter pound of tankage or oilmeal daily in the last month of gestation is advised for better outcomes. Provide movable shelters for each sow and hitter. pasture farrowing yields better results than bog barn confinement.
Instructions for butter making emphasize selected sweet cream heated to 142 145 F for half an hour then cooled churned to granular form washed salted at one ounce per pound packed firmly to prevent cracks and topped with salt or brine before storing in a cool cellar for later use.
Reader alert for a limited Star subscription offer. Details promote signing up to receive daily editions and exclusive content with a focus on timely updates and member benefits.
The market lists butter at 42 and 39 for nearby creameries, 37 for extras, and 42 for certain groups. Live poultry prices show young chickens at 26, old hens 25, small to medium 24, old roosters 14. Corn cob corn at 9.50. Hay No 1 timothy 22.50 and light clover mix 21. Cattle showing choice steers 12.95, good butcher 11.00 to 11.75, calves 8 to 16. Hogs heavy 19.75 and pigs 27.85, with other meat categories noted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.