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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1917

Page

3

Government hires agents to boost Winchester protection

Two special agents from a U S government linked insurance firm visit Winchester to assess civil defense needs. They urge stronger night police presence, industry watchmen, water supply protection, and voluntary fire company duties. Mayor Ward to be contacted. council may authorize extra police and guards.

United States Messrs. Nininger and Clarke Winchester Messrs Mininger and Clark Nininger Lark Ward Cannon’ Council Rouss Spring

Virginia visitor honored with afternoon tea at Little Rockledge

Miss Jane C. Moore entertained Mrs. W. W. Kimball of Virginia at Little Rockledge in Berryville for an after noon tea. Guests included Mrs. J. S. Ware, Mrs. W. T. Lewis, Mrs. John B. Neill, Mrs. A. P. Osborne, Mrs. S. M. McCormick, Miss Frances Wolfe, Bayard Stevens of New York, Virginia Mason of Richmond, and Kitty McDonald. The Helvestines and Grace Helvestine joined the visit from Ellicott City.

Berryville Jane C. Moore W. W. Kimball Virginia Little Rockledge J. S. Ware W. T. Lewis John B. Neill A. P. Osborne S. M. McCormick Frances’ Wolfe Bayard Stevens New York Virginia Mason Richmond Kitty McDonald Helvestine Grace ‘Helvestine Ellicott City

Mother’s Friend Promoted for Expectant Mothers

An old advertisement touts “Mother’s Friend” as a safe external liniment for expectant mothers. It claims the product softens abdominal skin and eases natural expansion during childbirth, marketed as a prescription from a famed obstetrician. Readers are urged to apply nightly and contact Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for preparation details.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept. L Lamar Building Atlanta

Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief

Fulton New York woman narrates long battle with female weakness saying Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her health and ability to work. Letter from Mrs Nellie Phelps notes success and invites others to write for free advice. Also mentions visitors Rob Lee Lewis and the Clagett family trip to Atlantic City.

Lydia E. Pinkham Nellie Phelps R. A. Rider R.F.D. No. 5 Fulton, N. Y Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia E. Pickham

Repairing Martinsburg Pike Work Progress

Work has begun to improve the Winchester and Martinsburg turnpike from Martinsburg to the Frederick county line. Harry Snapf and Gold Cockrell oversee crews filling holes with small stone and oil binder to make the road passable. Permanent repairs are delayed due to Class A road rules prohibiting tolls.

Winchester and Martinsburg Frederick County Harry Snapf Gold Cockrell

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick safe treatment for acid stomach indigestion and sour upset. It claims relief in five minutes neutralizing acidity and restoring comfortable digestion enabling eating without fear.

Toll passes available on Berryville Winchester Turnpike

Annual toll passes will be ready and handed to gatekeepers on Saturday September 30. Call to take 8 29 or morning. Russ LL, Supt.

Berryville and Winchester Anteet Ss . Russ

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