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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1918
Page
3
Do not rely on medicated sprees and douches for catarrh seeks. Seek vigorous treatment with S. S. S. at the drug store and begin a proven plan praised for nearly fifty years. Special medical advice is available free by writing to the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Allied forces including American units have penetrated German defenses along a 35 mile front. More than 16,000 prisoners taken since Friday. British French and American troops advance, clearing German forces from the Somme department and entering parts of Ardennes. American advance continues in Champagne and Verdun areas toward Vouziers and the Meuse valley with progress near Romagne and Breuiles sur Meuse.
Hillyard of 606 S Kent St reports severe backaches worsened by damp weather and kidney secretions. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, he found relief and, four years later, confirms they are still effective. Sold for 60c at all dealers.
Mrs Ida Virginia Massey aged 69 died this afternoon at her East Water Street home after a long bronchial asthma illness. She leaves two daughters Miss Annie Massey and Mrs Smith wife of County Treasurer R S Smith Kernstown, two brothers James B Jones Berryville and Frank Jones California, a sister Mrs Heuben Triplett Kernstown, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral is 11 Tuesday at home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Judge Frank B. Whiting of Berryville was in town Saturday on his way to Seeee providing a brief local sighting.
The article notes strong local support for the Liberty bond drive, highlighting tax exemptions for bonds and encouraging citizens to attend tonight’s meeting to back the volunteers running the campaign. It emphasizes the financial relief of bond investment and invites all to participate and show approval.
President Wilson drew the first number 322 in the draft lottery in the Senate caucus room. The drawing determines the order of liability for 3,000,000 registrants enrolled September 12. Travers of Stephenson, number 322, is named for early call in Winchester and Frederick counties.
President Wilson appeared before the Senate to urge approval of the Susan B Anthony amendment submitting women suffrage to the states. He rejected suffrage leaders' claim the amendment was beaten and framed it as a wartime measure to prevail. The chamber was crowded with senators and spectators as Senator La Follette of Wisconsin returned to the floor.
A dog named Michael, beloved by a French army division, repeatedly returns to a dying soldier named Henri. He drags Henri to safety through trenches, guarding him overnight until attendants arrive. Henri survives, aided by the loyal animal whose actions remain mystifying to observers.
A country squire who dislikes motor cars buys a handsome mare and learns from his groom that the horse is touchy and kicky. The groom notes the mare has already kicked him out of the box twice, convincing the squire that change is needed. Then a playful scene unfolds as a boy teases his sister about a Wednesday kiss in front of a willing young man. The piece shifts to a brief Evolution of Paper history, tracing early writing materials from clay tablets and papyrus to skins, rags, and the shift to wood pulp in modern times.
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