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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
4
Friday’s item discusses a family row between Boss Barnes and Theodore Roosevelt now in New York court. Roosevelt accuses Barnes of bad conduct after their 1912 Chicago split. Roosevelt sought dismissal on technical grounds, but the court denied the motion, forcing continued litigation.
The Country Gentleman notes a Virginia bill introduced by John M. Steck to control cedar rust threatening apples. The Steck Cedar Bill, backed by Sen. Tavenner, aims to protect the apple industry without harming cedar trees. Federal and state agencies monitor rust control as damages threaten crops and market readiness.
Virginia apple growers led a campaign to curb cedar rust by urging removal of cedars. Lawmakers passed a bill allowing courts to appoint commissions and share cedar destruction costs among orchard owners, linking national, state, and local efforts to resolve the issue.
Poem contrasts European war mobilization with American farming. The speaker mocks Europe’s use of land to plant soldiers rather than crops, laments ghoulish tools and wasteful seed, and urges savoring peaceful harvests as modern men toil in fields. The piece critiques war and celebrates agricultural labor.
A physician prescribes only food to a despairing patient, not medicines. Four years earlier a severe gastritis left the patient near starvation, but a NY specialist recommended small portions of Grape-Nuts to rebuild strength. Gradually the stomach steadied, color returned, memory cleared as nourishment continued.
The ad touts Resinol to heal itchy inflamed skin, claiming instant relief from itching and rapid healing by cleansing sore areas with hot water then applying Resinol Ointment. It notes doctors prescribe it for twenty years and that it is sold widely at low cost.
An old instruction suggests using Resinol Soap to shampoo the scalp, rubbing lather thoroughly to soothe and heal the scalp, aiming to keep hair lively and thick, as recommended by a period health column.
Michael O Day vows to join the colors while caring for his mother as Kitty O She a says she will wait but asks him to stay and go at once The pair part in poignant sparring with promises of reunion amid wartime strain and devotion in verse from a New York Times transcription
Fragmented OCR note mentions Mr Tom McKee of Trone and Mr Jess Whitacre in a house, with garbled names and dates. No clear event or outcome is discernible. content reads as stray household mentions from Cross Roads area.
After April 30th the price of ice increases by weight brackets from 6 to 10 Ibs at 5c up to 2000 Ibs at 25c per 100 Ibs. The notice explains higher costs to operate and a city council license increase.
A scanned page itemizes illness and social visits in Gainesboro and surrounding areas. It lists church events and farewell sermons, then announces several candidates for the Northern District Revenue Commissioner and Southern District Revenue positions in Frederick County with declarations of intent to serve and participate in the Democratic primary. The names include Charles H. Harper, C. C. Brannon, Luther R. Baker, W. Sh, Isaiah C. Roe, and Herbert H. Shull.
Ned McLean of Washington buys 1064 acres east of Leesburg known as Belmont Farm from Mrs. Scott Ferguson for 90000 dollars. The property, formerly Lundwell Lee place, was restored by Ferguson. McLean, a noted horseman, owns a Warrenton area stable and moves nearer Washington to ship his show horses.
A list of candidates announces bids for local offices in Frederick County. T Russell Cather seeks Commonwealth Attorney, John M Steck aims for re election to the House of Delegates, Boyd R Richards seeks House of Delegates nomination, and C R McCann runs for County Treasurer seeking votes for August 3 and related primary actions.
A candidate announces for the office of Sheriff of Frederick County subject to election action. The brief note references support and an upcoming process though details are unclear due to damaged text. The unnamed speaker frames a formal bid within local election context.
A fragment from the Southern Christian Advocate hints at self reflection and spiritual strength with lines about humility weakness laughter love and uplift. The source presents a devotional tone focused on personal growth through faith.
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