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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
4
An attack on Hon. James Hay of Madison County appears in a World’s Work article. The piece cites an uncredited World interview and presses Virginians to choose between peace at any price and pork barrell politics. The paper condemns the misrepresentation as ignorant and careless.
A Walt Mason meditation on fame and lasting legacy notes that grandees fade yet humble workers may endure. The verse questions the certainty of fame after death and urges to strive so the memory survives beyond time.
An advertisement claims catarrh is cured only by internal remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface medicine. It states the remedy is a regular prescription from top physicians, combined with tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered upon request. price is 75 cents.
Secretary Daniels states the Navy has grown by 50 vessels since March 1913. The expansion breakdown lists 27 battleships and armored cruisers, various cruisers, destroyers, monitors, submarines, gunboats, transports, supply ships, converted yachts, tugs, tenders and special types across 1913 to 1915. Total counts appear across multiple categories, totaling a significant fleet increase.
Fragmentary reminiscence on leaving a mark and the fear of fading memory. The speaker contemplates how to endure beyond youth and time, yet acknowledges uncertainty in predicting lasting legacy.
The piece playfully surveys a hen and her eggs with humor and longing. It contrasts the coop’s bustle with the wish for omelets and soft boiled eggs while noting the loss of a tender, addled eye and the passing of a remembered grace.
Star Tannery notes good corn prospects after rains. A Gravel Springs picnic drew many visitors from North Carolina Pennsylvania Washington D C and Roanoke. Local families hosted guests and Rev Shenk preached to a large attentive crowd on Sunday.
The text outlines egg quality criteria including size, shape, shell color and texture, fullness, and yolk and white condition. It notes that uniformity in size, shape, and color matters and air cell size indicates fullness. Prizes include a year’s Evening Star subscription and a suitcase valued at $1.00 from local shops.
World War I dispatches report a Berlin raid on London and eastern counties with ten dead and 46 wounded, mostly women and children. Dutch forces allegedly fired on a German airship over Dutch territory, while other fronts note gains for German and Austrian forces and stalled Allied advances.
Rosenberger Virginia notes list visits and gatherings around Aug 19. Ot ton Prefitt and family visited relatives. Eugenia Snapp from Winchester stayed with J H Snapps. Paul Good and son Freddie visited Winchester. Bessie Whittington and Mary Williams linked to local families. A Gravel Springs picnic drew many locals. Rev Ceper preached at St Johns with services next Sunday. St Johns Sunday school picnic planned for Saturday the 21st. William Wise and Mrs Henry Wise visiting James A Bean family.
Mrs. Gertie Peery of Opequon is spending time with her daughter Mrs. Mabel Heishman.
Special Commissioners under a 1915 decree will auction 173 acres of limestone land near Middletown, Virginia. The sale, in Winchester court house front, occurs Sept 8, 1915 at 11 am. Terms require one third cash and balance in two annual payments with deed of trust security.
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