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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1915

Page

4

Byrd Road Plan Favored by Edinburg Sentinel

The Edinburg Sentinel backs H F Byrd Democratic candidate for State Senate on road policy. It urges education reform, vocational training, and a curriculum aligning with rural needs, arguing public schools should prepare students for life and work in agriculture and industry.

H. F. Pyrd State Senate the Sentinel Byrd Harry F. Byrd Nore Egypt Marie

Pastoral Gamble on Hellfire Ends as Love Becomes Guide

The speaker contrasts old fiery sermonizing with modern church teaching that emphasizes love over threats. He notes pastors now urge paths of virtue through compassion rather than fear. The piece reflects on shifting religious rhetoric and the aim to unite souls across creeds.

Hell Canman Elysian Aidena

Prohibition Advocates See Nationwide Ban Nearing Realization

The convention united congressmen bishops professors labor and settlement workers in a resolve to push constitutional prohibition. Speakers warned of the liquor traffic’s harm and cited wartime evidence from Europe and Canada showing prohibition gains as the movement expands across states counties and municipalities.

United Labor United States

Local Merchants Sponsor Pony Contest for Boys Under Sixteen

The Winchester Commercial Pony Contest starts today and runs to October 2, 1915. A Shetland Pony named Midget with harness and vehicle will be awarded to the eligible boy or youth 16 or younger who earns the most votes through purchases at listed merchants.

Winchester C. M. Solenberger S. H. Hable Clothier Airdome Price Sely Royal Blue Barr Agency Brown Miller & Anderson Plumbing Funk & Son Geo. F. Norton Pub. Co Harry L., Laivick, Ph. G Livick’s

Prohibitionists Aim for Federal Ban by 1920 Sweep

A 1916 vote trend favors prohibition with about twenty four states likely in the anti liquor column. The Hobson Sheppard bill to amend the Constitution to ban manufacturing for sale of intoxicants will be re introduced in Congress. If approved by two thirds of Congress and three fourths of states it becomes law.

France England Germany Russia Alberta Canoa New England United States Congress Hobson-Sheppard House of Representatives

Hall's Catarrh Cure An Inward Remedy Promise

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as it affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and claimed to purify the blood while acting on the mucous linings. Marketed as a prescription remedy by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with testimonials offered. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F.J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo

Yard Party August 13 14 By Willing Workers UB Church

Willing Workers Class of Boys of the UB Church sponsors a two day yard party on National Ave east of National Cemetery Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14. Proceeds support purchasing a church rear lot. Free religious entertainment includes vocal solos quartets recitations and addresses by notable speakers. Enjoy the fresh air and support the boys cause.

National Ave National Cemetery UB. Church National Avenue

Notable Visitors and Local Tidings in Town

Mr. Edmund P. Hunter of Washington, assistant cashier to Southern Railway treasurer H. C. Ansley, arrives for a weekend with Major Robert W. Hunter. R. Stuart Hunter plans a visit tonight. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Butts return from Winchester after visiting Mrs. Butts' mother. Mrs. Ella Me Jenkins and daughter Maggie depart for Frederick, Maryland to visit Clyde Jenkins.

Edmund P. Hunter Washington Southern Railway Company Robert W. Hunter Washington Street R. Stuart Hunter Ella Me Jenkins Maggie Jenkins Frederick, Md Clyde A Jenkins

Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

Sol Williams of Jesse Tennessee praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he sells more of it than similar preparations and that it provides greater relief both in his business and personal use. Obtainable everywhere.

Sol Williams Jesse Tenn

Trustee's Sale of Limestone Land Details

Trustee announces sale of valuable limestone land on August 5. The notice outlines property rights and sale terms for interested bidders.

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