10 Feb 1897
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Newspaper
The Winchester Times
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1897
Page
1
A narrator describes delivering a card to a bachelor neighbor who anxiously asks what the card signifies. The exchange grows playful as he guesses items and finally writes an acknowledgment while referring to the sender as it.
Rev. Dr. J. Wm. Jones argues for Southern authored American history in colleges, challenging Northern biases in colonial, Revolutionary, and Civil War periods. He urges chairs and textbooks that present the South's pivotal role and leadership, from Jamestown to the postwar era, with a call for impartial, thorough study.
A local printer advertises rapid service for all kinds of job printing with complete line-printing material and competitive rates. They invite trials and promise quality work without delay.
A breezy tonic ad claims 50 or 50 pounds of coal daily keeps rooms warm but burns too fast. It compares fat intake to fuel and urges Scott's Emulsion to improve appetite digestion and body warmth, promising a warm coating of flesh and protection against cold and disease. Two sizes priced 50 cents and five dollars with a book free on request.
A Winchester boy recounts a trip to Mexico City describing scenery at high altitude, climbs to Chapultepec, El Desierto monastery ruins, and a tandem ride with Mr. Smith to Contadaro. He notes language barriers, peppery food, mud architecture, and the awe of Pococatepetl and surrounding valleys.
An old orange pamphlet announces The Art Amateur magazine offering 9 specimen color plates and eight design pages for ten cents or 25 cents with a Painting for Beginners book. The notice directs readers to Montague Marks at 23 Union Square, New York.
Senator W A Peffer argues against the gold standard and urges a sound credit system. He cites that gold coin covers only a small fraction of daily needs and says the government’s credit is the strongest monetary foundation. He asserts loyalty is secured by sound credit and home ownership.
West Brimfield merchant W P Holden reports a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy cured a Holland Mass child’s bad cold and cough. The ad notes the remedy targets acute throat and lung illnesses and is safe for children. Wheat Drug Co sells it. The Times Job Department advertises printing services and reasonable prices.
During hunting season from November 1, 1896 to March 3, 1897 the N and W A R Co will carry free in baggage cars dogs of sportsmen with owner, up to one dog per man, at owner risk. Owners must show tickets to agent for proper way-billing and provide a chain to secure dogs. After March 31, 1887 the regular dog tariff applies.
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