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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
2
OCR text fragment shows unclear measurements and numbers. Readable bits include a small monetary value 8.21 and a fraction like 5.2 6 F ye T.8¢. The remaining content is illegible, leaving only scattered symbols and letters.
Ness of 1862 63 era described through a narrator recalling General Milroy's harsh rule in Winchester Virginia. The piece notes confiscations the expulsion of families and the suffering of residents and refugees including the Brannon and Bland families and the impact on local women and children during the Civil War era. Milroy is portrayed as stern and punitive toward both civilians and soldiers.
The piece warns that sickness and helplessness threaten the working man and his earnings. It touts Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy to restore health by curing kidney and bladder troubles, urging readers to use the genuine yellow packaged product and avoid substitutes.
Rev L A Racey of United Brethren Church plans Sunday services in Frederick County on December 22 at Mt Olive 1030 am Fairview 3 pm and Pleasant Valley 730 pm. Also noted are cigar maker Fred Wright formerly of the city now in Hagerstown and magi arists from Chambersburg registered at Hotel Evans.
A historical druggist notice warns that death may follow severe inflammation and that a remedy is urged before danger. The message emphasizes readiness for outbreaks and the urgency of treatment in acute respiratory conditions.
Baltimore prices in the wholesale markets: Wheat No 2 red December at 100 1 4 cents, Corn new 53 3 4 cents, hay No 1 Timothy at 19 50 per ton, Clover 14 50 to 30, Butter fancy creamery 7 12, creamery do 3 63, Virginia nearby dairy prints 22 10, turkeys young listed with price gaps.
An advertisement promotes HYOMEI inhalation as quick relief for colds and sore throat. It instructs breathing through a rubber inhaler by day and a steam inhalation at night, claiming germ-killing and membrane healing. Complete HYOMETI with inhaler is $1.00 and extra inhalers cost 50 cents.
Mr. H. F. P. Burnett travels to Staunton Virginia this afternoon on a business trip as reported by The Star.
By decree of the Winchester Corporation Court the Murnan house and lot on South Market Street is set for public auction Saturday December 14 1919 at noon in front of the County Court House. The property is described as 39 by 149 feet, conveyed by deed from W Rosenberger, with option for cash or two installments secured by a trust deed and fire insurance policy. Special Commissioner R Gray Williams and Clerk I Richard L. Gray certify bond and sale arrangements.
Special commissioner offers five building lots at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on December 20 1912 at 12 oclock noon. Lotfronts on East Piccadilly street and East Lane known as Old Presbyterian Cemetery corner. Sale includes whole or separate parcels with one half cash and remainder in twelve months secured by bonds and deed of trust.
A fragmented ad lists corn Pimothy hay mixed baled hay rye oats and milifeed with prices such as 5 23, 13 16, 2.75, 14, and 12 to 13 75 40 1.50. It notes retail pricing and multiple coarse figures without full context.
A testimonial from John McMasters of Streator Illinois touts Foley Kidney Pills as helping tone and strengthen kidneys and bladder. He says he feels better and stronger after using the pills and notes they are sold by druggists.
Mr C W Heater of Middletown visited this city today on a business trip, stopping at local offices and meeting with associates to discuss work interests.
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