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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1916
Page
4
The county plans a highway bond issue drawing four thousand residents to the vote. The project would build a brick thoroughfare, funded by local taxpayer money, affecting daily life like groceries and meals as citizens weigh the tangible roadway against other concerns.
A poem in a newspaper style by Walt Mason sings of a tireless singer with harp and cheerful refrain as misfortune and despair contrast with hopeful, gladdening verse. The speaker asks humor and resilience to lift spirits despite gloom and looming vampires and night.
The text voices a cautious view that provoking Germany is folly and warns that cooler heads see the danger of creating another foe. It ponders whether the cloud will pass or if it will not and what that may mean for the nation.
Miss Jessie Fries of Winchester visits her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glaize in AlbIn Virginia. Mrs. Minnie McKee of Chambersville spends several days with her sister Mrs. W. A. Orndorff. Nettie Ryan and Mrs. W. F. Hottel of Winchester visit friends here. Mrs. Edith Alkire spends Thursday evening in the village with friends.
Levi P. Boyd of Nain in this county reports the arrival of snakes signaling spring. He killed a spread-head moccasin that attacked him on his farm and later dispatched three garter snakes found sunning near a nest.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines seed potato disinfection with formaldehyde or corrosive sublimate to reduce surface infections. It notes limitations against deep pits of common scab and other diseases and advises soil conditions and application methods for large quantities.
Mrs Anna Kelly of 710 Chestnut Street Burlington Wis reports relief from severe side and back pains after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound tablets. She endorses the remedy and urges other women to try it with the option of confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
The Potomac Conference of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia will begin May 23 at St. Pauls Church near Fawcett Gap, then move to the Lutheran Church at Stephens City. The Star had incorrectly stated the initial location as Stephens City.
A Missouri reader credits a Postum and Grape-Nuts testimonial with reversing nervous prostration and back pain. She details relief and restored memory after using the product, saying her mind is clearer and body stronger, and attributes recovery to the advertised foods.
The Reliance News notes visitors including Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kline from Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Huffman. The Reliance Literary Society staged plays on April 20 and invites more participants. Bertha Gruger visited Winchester, Mrs James Derflinger bought a new Overland car, and Virgie McDermott of Wrington was a country guest.
The forecast predicts cold unsettled conditions across the northern states with possible local snow in the northwest. Normal temperatures expected in the south and Pacific coast regions. A disturbance may move from the far west to the east by week end, bringing widespread precipitation and frost chances in the Great Lakes and Ohio valleys.
The best wire fence depends on purpose. For mixed livestock a general woven fabric suits a farm. for cattle and horses a coarser woven fence saves cost. In large pastures where only cattle or horses run, barbed wire’s higher cost may not be offset by reduced stock injury, especially in western extensive farming areas.
The article explains practical lime testing by plant growth. If red clover struggles but timothy and alsike thrive, add about 1000 pounds of ground limestone per acre. If redtop crowds out grasses or sorrel is common, apply at least a ton per acre, likely more.
Mr. Oscar H. Cornwell is spending the Easter holidays with his family, according to local society notices. The article notes his plans and emphasizes family gatherings during the holiday period.
Trustees announce sale of a 42 1/2 acre farm in Frederick County Virginia located six miles north of Winchester on May 20 1916. The property includes a residence and barn with a spring and stream, in a good neighborhood near churches and schools. Auction terms require one third cash and balance in two equal installments secured by two bonds and a trust deed.
The forecast notes unsettled conditions at week start along the northern border with disturbances. Otherwise the week is expected to be generally fair with limited precipitation and improving conditions as the week progresses.
April 25 listing for Irwin Bierér at Front Royal offers 20 horses and mules 110 cattle 57 sheep and many hogs. April 25 A D Stockton west of Ashby Station Va lists horses cattle hogs implements and harness. May 2 J M Fishpaw near Berryville Winchester 3 12 miles east of Stephenson lists horses colts cattle sheep and hogs.
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