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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
4
An official French eyewitness recalls a furious bombardment near St Mihiel where 20 000 shells were fired in minutes across a narrow 260 to 400 yard front. British forces also unleashed vast ammunition as trenches were blasted prior to their advance. Lloyd George highlighted the unprecedented shell expenditure in this single engagement.
The Charlotte Observer notes rising forest fires in North Carolina and Virginia this spring and urges effective measures to stop them. It argues careless burning off land by farmers and others contributes to spread, risking fences and woods, with forestry officials estimating annual losses in the millions.
A vintage advertisement praises California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults. It claims swift relief from constipation fever and colds by cleansing the bowels and stomach, urging readers to buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeits.
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot urges farmers to stop the burning off method citing violations of agricultural science and heavy losses from resulting forest fires, presenting compelling reasons for a general cessation.
George proclaims a wartime temperance stance urging abstinence from liquor. He cites shortages and morale issues, noting vodka in Russia and the green fairy in France are curtailed. Leaders across nations urge temperance to support war effort and conserve resources.
A 19th century health note urges parents to maintain children’s bowels for happiness. It explains that digestive issues cause fussiness and misbehavior, recommending Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative to ease discomfort and restore spirits.
Mr. David Meade remains ill at his White Post home in Clarke County with no reported improvement. A physicians consultation was held Monday at the residence with Dr William P McGuire of Winchester, Dyte O Dearmont of White Post, and Dr Scott of Millwood attending.
Mr. John F. Sowers of White Post Clarke county was taken to a Baltimore hospital on Monday for treatment. He traveled with his wife and Dr. C. O. Dearmont. Their son Thompson Sowers had returned to White Post from Baltimore.
A report dated yesterday notes that Mort’s father is somewhat better, suggesting gradual improvement in his health. No additional details on treatment or exact condition are provided.
To the Citizens of Winchester and Vicinity the L and M Semi M Real Paints have thirty five years of use in the United States and South America. They claim extreme durability and superior value after tests under varied climates. An ad on another page explains how property owners can make their own paint and save sixty cents a gallon.
In Staunton Virginia Mr Swelly, long in the telegraph service of the Baltimore and Ohio road, becomes station agent and telegraph operator at that city. He will nick their future home.
The Winchester Giants and Hagerstown Giants meet at the Fair Grounds Diamond on Thursday April 29 at 3 p m. Both teams vie for the Cumberland Valley title with E M Laws managing Winchester and Walter W Harris managing Hagerstown.
Mr. James Conrad of Alabama arrived yesterday afternoon to visit his aunt Mrs. Emeline Wright at her home on South Kern Street.
Vague notices in the announcements column indicate a primary day is approaching with a five dollar entry at stake. Specifics on candidates, locations, or timings are not provided in the readable text.
Two men announce Democratic candidacies for Gainesboro District supervisor. William E. Smith pledges to serve Frederick County residents to the best of his ability. Charles H. Harper seeks the Democratic nomination ahead of the August 3 1915 primary and commits to faithful duties if elected.
A reader notices several declarations from candidates for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District of Frederick County. names include Avallon Orndoff Brannon and Luther R Baker proposing election and pledging to faithfully perform duties if elected.
A set of declarations from local candidates includes F W Shenk Isaiah C Roe and Herbert H Shull announcing bids for the Commissioner of the Revenue in Frederick County. They pledge to uphold duties if elected and note Democratic primary processes guiding the office district.
A draft campaign statement for Russell Cather seeks the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth Attorney in Frederick County. The pledge emphasizes thorough administration and reform as part of the August 8, 1916 primary.
The document announces John M Steck seeking re election to the House of Delegates. It notes actions of the Democratic primary and references Ford Richards in relation to the candidacy.
A damaged OCR passage shows multiple local politicians declaring candidacies for 1915 county offices. Names include McCann for treasurer, McCann for sheriff, Pannet for sheriff, and F D Good for supervisor, with reference to Democratic primary August 3.
The article notes extensive cattle hog and sheep losses from an outbreak, with 68 776 cattle and 68 275 hogs affected and 87 sheep and goats. It discusses milk pasteurization as a safeguard and warns against feeding infected garbage, urging sanitary measures and noting a Washington visit by Mr and Mrs Frank Massey.
Edward J. Wilwig announces relocation of his cabinet making and upholstery shop to the spacious warerooms once used by the late George W. Haymaker at 226 North Market Street, Winchester. He invites friends to visit and meet veteran cabinet maker James F. Lewis at the same establishment.
Household furniture of good quality to be sold at the residence of the late Miss Sarah R. Wood 116 N Braddock St on Saturday May 1 at 10 30 conducted by exor W P McGuire 426.
Berkeley County to enforce a three mile restricted zone around farms where cattle or other livestock were slaughtered due to foot and mouth disease. No cattle hogs sheep or goats may move on public roads into the area except for immediate slaughter with permits. The measure runs until May 10 1915 or until an outbreak ends per Dr S M Langford commissioner of agriculture.
Funeral for Mrs Virginia Collins wife of C P Collins farmer and Democratic leader of Collinsville Frederick County was held Sunday at Wesley Grove Methodist Church. Large gathering of relatives and friends attended the service described as the largest in the area recently.
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