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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
3
Mrs Affleck of 20 S Braddock St Winchester Virginia recommends Doan’s Kidney Pills for weak back and kidney issues. She reports splendid results after taking the remedy on several occasions. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo NY.
In Frederick county Virginia trustee R Gray Williams will sell at public auction at Winchester County Court House on Saturday August 26 1916 at noon. The 200 acre farm once held by Annie E Hicks lies on the Winchester Front Royal road and includes a dwelling and improvements with limestone soil suitable for grazing. One third cash and two thirds on bonds due in one and two years bear six percent interest.
A guide for small farmers on building a poultry business. It covers incubators, flocks of around 100 hens, egg timing, and expected monthly profits from eggs and broilers. It also discusses feed costs, scavenged foods, and balanced rations for hens and chicks.
Guidance on timing and methods for cutting clover for hay. Cut when blossoms brown, start early if yield is large, harvest in late afternoon or morning after dew, cure in shade, turn frequently if exposed to sun, rake into windrows to improve air flow and reduce sap damage. Minnesota Red
Services will be held at the Episcopal Church at Stephens City tomorrow evening at 7 o’clock in this county.
Daily market report lists prices for timothy hay mixed hay butter corn clover sheep lambs calves pigs and poultry. Items include creamery butter wholesale 28 cents per pound retail 18 to 26 cents and various feed grains with corn spot and futures noted.
Customers seek Edward Williams of 27 East Water Street who vanished weeks ago after leaving his shop with doors locked and his belongings behind. Neighbors report no reliable leads. he is said to have arrived from Staunton Virginia and may have gone to an unknown location.
A Countryside Magazine excerpt argues that educated minds seek nature's harmony, not wealth-driven farming. Professor Hylan notes it is a misconception that farming is degrading labor and that many teachers fear non sedentary work jeopardizing vitality and family support.
The text describes a theater stage manager watching audiences and timing laughs with a stopwatch. He treats a laugh as a measurable contribution to a performance and may boast about recording it. The piece contrasts volatile amusement with the manager’s view of it as a fixed, meaningful element.
Historical note traces quinine from a 1545 Jesuit discovery known as Jesuit's Dark to its first public use when the Countess Chincon of Peru cured of fever. The bark came to Europe in 1639 and quickly commanded high value, with price measured in silver as its fame grew.
Harvard seismograph records note occasional winter shocks called frost cracks. Professor Woodworth cites Shaler who linked a Cambridge tremor to a crack in frozen ground. The idea of frost shocks is widespread in New England.
Centenary Reform Church at Markets and Cork streets led by Rev T K Cromer with Sunday school at 9 45 am and services at 11 am and 8 pm. Christ Prondsant at Water and Washi Streets led by Rev Smith with morning prayer at 9 30 and evening address at 8, musical programs by a vested choir. Holy communion on the first Sunday each month at 11 am.
Corner Main and Cecil streets church led by Rev. John MéVerty holds first mass at 7.30 a m and high mass at 10.30 a m except the second Sunday when only 7.30 a m. Vespers Sunday 7.30 p m except second Sunday. BukST Baptist East Cork street Sunday school at 9.30 a m with W A Sale superintendent. preaching at 11 a m and 7.30 p m.
Grace Lutheran on West Water Street lists Rev. George S. Bowers D D as pastor. Services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. J E Cooper is superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
First Christian at Branford and Clifford streets with Rev. W. T. Walters as pastor. Services at 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor society meets with evening preaching at 8:00. Sunday school at 2:15 p.m. with Rev. W. T. Walters as superintendent. Weekly prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
Corner Market and Cork streets church with Rev. H. G. Spencer as pastor. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 2:15 p.m. Hunter N. Kern superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Preaching at 11 am and 8 am Sunday Reverend W O Talbert pastor Sunday school at 9 46 am supervised by W B Snider Men’s Golden Rule Bible Class at 9 30 am Epworth League 7 pm W G Hardy president Prayer meeting 8 pm Wednesday
Presbyterian church on South Main St led by Rev J H Lacy offers preaching at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 30 am and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm Morning sermon by Rev A S Moffatt no evening service Pentecostal Mission on Highlands Avenue led by Rev F Ashley holds services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
Sunday services at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 3 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m.
Unclear text notes Rev G W Stover of Unithd Brethren preaching at North Brad Dock Street on Sunday morning and evening with the number 9546 appearing in the fragment.
An unusually large crowd filled the Ridgeway camp meeting over Thursday and Friday. Rev J H Haley of Middletown preached from Daniel chapter 5 verse 22, with Rev O D Bert following in Isaiah 53, and Rev J H Bean delivering a sermon from Revelation chapter 3 verse 20.
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