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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
4
A humorous column reflects on signs and portents amid a presidential election year. The writer muses on everyday life, quirky omens, and a world where ordinary things often fail yet nothing truly changes, ending with a wry note on awaiting a calmer, duller year.
Stephenson Virginia notes show Fred Hardesty of New York visiting and planning a return to Akron after accepting a job. A Stephenson house party hosted by Anna and Florencé Albin brought together Lyda Hendricks Eva Felker Mami e Livick Minnie Keen Ruth Brown.
Poem narrates two salesmen and a rival dealer, contrasting loud shouting and smooth persuasion. The speaker laments failed attempts to sell a dubious gold dolar while Nestor Newton Nester quietly prospers selling pewter dollars. The piece ends with a reflection on failed effort versus clever sales.
Mr Edward Golf of Revereford, Pa visits Marlboro resident Mr D Stickley and Mr and Mrs Frank Pangle. The visitors are hosted by local residents during the current stay in Marlboro.
Sunday at 11 Mr Harry Clagett of Brunswick Md and Dr J B Clagett of Hamilton Va visit Mr and Mrs N Clagett at Winter Hill. Mr and Mrs H E B Shull shop in Winchester. Bronard Campbell of Stephens City visits Mr and Mrs James Boggs. B & Shull of Winchester spend Friday night with Mrs 8 G Jamison. Booth and family return to Ferran Va after visiting Mr and Mrs James B Smith. Gussie Stickley in Winchester Friday shopping. Dora Campbell and J Ambrose of Stephens City visit Mr and Mrs Smith. Bessie Smith goes to Wadesville W Va for camp meeting and relatives.
A farm pond with no fresh water can harbor typhoid germs in milk from cattle and stomach worms in sheep. Beef cattle may drink and seem fine, but outbreaks tie to this source. Unless water is continuous, draining the pond or restricting stock access is advised for profit and health.
The First Troop of Boy Scouts plans a benefit show at the Empire Theater on August 24 featuring colored slides from summer camp and troop activities. Proceeds help fund the scout cabin while they complete a fall schedule and host talks by local officials.
The best farm size depends on farming type capital and the manager. Too small a unit raises per acre costs. too large burdens one person due to distance and oversight. Generally 300 to 500 acres may be too large for optimal results, while 20 to 40 small farms under one management differ in efficiency.
A short lyrical plea asking the Lord to bless loved ones with relief from weariness and sorrow. The speaker prays for release from pain and a return of joy, asking scarce but meaningful content to be shared with all in need.
L R Dettra of Stephens City and Valley Turnpike Company supervisor inspect the Valley Turnpike to mark locations for prominent danger signs. Large signs will be erected at hazardous points and at tollgate approaches to warn motorists. Red "Fatal Accident Has Occurred Here" signs proposed at sites of fatal crashes.
Mrs. Mary A. Zirkle of this city and Mrs. J. W. Shedrer of Philadelphia have returned from visiting her son William J. Zirkle in Stephens City Virginia.
Milk and cream from cows can be more easily handled in regular milk cans than shallow pans and wide mouth buckets. Larger cans simplify collecting at the barn and transferring to the house. The shotgum can is convenient for cream and skim milk, especially with separators and souring for buttermaking.
To curb cutworms mix twenty five pounds bran plus a half pound lead arsenate or paris green and a quart of molasses. Dissolve in two gallons water, add the juice of two lemons or oranges, and scatter at dusk to keep moist. The orange or lemon juice attracts worms but may attract chickens and other farm animals with fatal results.
At Gravel Springs VA on August 12 Gravel Springs and Fair Mont defeated Lebanon Church and Capon Springs. Gravel Springs routed Lebanon Church 19 to 7 in seven innings with a strong early showing.
Advertises Mildredina Hair Remedy promising renewed hair growth and vitality. Letters from users nationwide praise its effectiveness with testimonials from Chicago and Jefferson City. Product details note mail order availability and prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar, with Miller's Drug Store as a local seller.
Former resident Mr and Mrs S N Hoover and their daughter Miss Virginia Hoover and son Mr Beery Hoover arrived in Winchester by motor and are registered at Hotel Jack. Hoover is a director of the Northern Vir Pull Power Company.
A reader from Buford Illinois recalls a severe two year ago diarrhoea episode. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the writer reports quick relief and restored cheer.
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