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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
A wartime verse by Walt Mason urges loyalty and sacrifice over hoarding wealth. It mocks those who brag about savings during the war and condemns profiteers while praising support for soldiers and taxes to arm the nation.
Minnie Wood locals report illness recoveries and gatherings including Ruby Rutherford's return from Winchester Memorial Hospital after appendicitis. The piece lists names of visitors, funerals, and family movements, then continues with a partial roll of men registered for the September 12 1918 selective draft, naming dozens of individuals by name and hometowns across Stephens City Winchester Gore Gore etc.
A vintage ad touts Gets-It as the only reliable corn remover, claiming it ends corn pain fast without cutting or painful salves. It urges for use with tight shoes and dancing, noting it peels corns off with a few drops and guarantees satisfaction at any drugstore.
The Local Board starts mailing questionnaires to all registrants aged 19 to 36 who registered on September 12, 1918. About 123 forms go out daily until all are sent. Recipients have seven days to answer and return. The Legal Advisory Board offers free help at the Corporation Court House City Hall from 9 am to 6 pm, and registrants are urged to prepare fully for swift, accurate responses. Robert M. Ward chairs the advisory board for Winchester and Frederick County.
Carpenter J H Hillyard of 606 S Kent St endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after four years of relief from backaches and kidney discomfort. He notes pain worsens with damp weather and praises the product as effective. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. 60c at dealers.
Public notice fragment advertises a money offer for sending a slip with name and address to Foley Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad includes a price and a request to enclose a 5 cent stamp, with postal details.
Notice to owners of stock of Valley Turnpike Company to file ownership with Secretary D B Byrd Middletown Va by Oct 15 and provide sworn statements if original certificates are not in their possession. Claims reviewed after Oct 16 with emphasis on minimizing delay in fund distribution. H F Byrd, President.
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on October 19 1918 offers a 2 acre property with a six room limestone residence, outbuildings and fruit land. One third cash day of sale with balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
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