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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
5
The text recalls Sir Henry Layard engaging youths with questions about Cimabue Giotto and Daniele da Volterra, asserting that Mortadella da Bologna surpasses them in art, while a stray note mentions a sausage and an era of ignorance.
A fragment quotes Anatole France describing readers as keepers of libraries and hashish eaters who live in a dream. It warns that books are the opium of the Occident and that a day will come when all are librarians, signaling an end.
The Alabama arctiacea moth is a serious cotton pest in the Gulf states. It develops at least seven generations yearly and, by the end of the fourth generation, one moth’s progeny could reach over 300 billion if all survived.
A gray low roofed house with blue-green doors and window frames stands amid an emerald lawn and dark evergreen shrubs. Delphinium borders the gravel walk, creating a vastly pleasing scene.
Marcel Mauvais sent a Paris postcard to La Nature carrying 28 154 words and 125 000 letters. The text is legible to the naked eye. By standard page estimates the message equals about seventy seven pages of a book.
A classroom analysis of Tennyson's The Brook prompts pupils to craft a sentence using the words coot and hern. One young writer submits a line about a girl and an awful coot doll, noting it wasn’t hern.
Quotation from George Eliot on the value of shared feeling and the power of brief words to connect minds across distances.
A London Punch quip about a writer asking space questions in a crowded street car. It notes the humor of the era and the casual mockery from the publication.
A Georgia philosopher muses that future clarity may make people long for their current place, warning there will be no return ticket. The quote appears in the Atlanta Constitution as a wry reflection on perspective and choice.
Op and Im are described as twins in remarks, but they differ in character. Op never lingers or insists as Im does, according to the Boston transcript.
A concise reflection on occupation and growth credits the idea that work elevates the practitioner. The author argues that an occupation failing to elevate its practitioner isn’t truly occupied.
Icebergs in the Arctic are fewer and smaller than those in the Antarctic but tend to be taller and more ornate with spires and domes. The description notes Arctic bergs as lofty and beautiful despite their lesser numbers.
A collection of gag lines from Jud Tunkins about detectives readers and writers. The notes mention a detective staying awake all night like a reader and give tips for typists and desk setups. Cartoon captions reference uninvited guests and grandma’s day whip for consolation.
A reflective line from the Boston Transcript cautions readers about self knowledge and overconfidence, urging skepticism toward those who claim complete understanding. The aphorism serves as a moral reminder rather than a reportable event.
A brief quotation attributed to Jameson Gem notes that an optimist always sees the bright side of the other fellow's misfortune. The remark reflects a hopeful perspective on adversity.
Flood waters virtually wiped Hatch New Mexico, destroying homes and infrastructure. Messages from Hatch report continued high waters and widespread devastation. Women and children suffer exposure. relief is urged with doctors, food, and medicines sent to the stricken town.
A 19th century note promotes Mentho Sulphur for soothing skin irritations and rashes. It claims the preparation can ease itching and redness and suggests applying it like cold cream, with a note on obtaining a small jar from a druggist for improvement.
John Smith a colored boy, an alleged adopted son of the late Wash Smith, remains in jail awaiting transfer from the colored industrial school at Hanover Virginia. He had worked for Mrs Franck Baker on West Piccadilly street and was found with automobile accessories. He attempted to flee police on City Hall Plaza and implicated Russell Adams in thefts. Adams denied knowledge but admitted taking trousers from Gray and Sheetz. charge withdrawn after payment. Police say additional colored youths are under surveillance for petty larceny and further arrests may follow.
Harold Williams of the county was arrested in police court for passing worthless checks. Joe Nachman, East Water street clothing dealer, claimed Williams bought clothing for over $20 and paid with a bad check drawn on the Commercial and Savings Bank. A second check for $5 was given as the merchant cashed it after Williams allegedly returned to cash it. Bank staff returned both checks due to insufficient funds. Williams was released after friends covered the amounts and court costs. Authorities noted a $4 check cashed in Martinsburg and $2 deposited.
A fragmentary reflection on life and art compares existence to a celestial orchestra guiding careers and exits with gentle tears and cautious love. The tone laments folly and misadventure, noting a transient, carnival-like world filled with lights, shadows, roses, and vices.
The piece argues for drastic pruning of family pictures with weak value. It suggests moving only worthwhile studies into view while relegating many to the attic to refresh decor and beauty in the home.
Anatole France argues criticism is the youngest literary form and will absorb others. He praises its fit for a civilized society with rich memories and traditions and notes its need for culture, curiosity, learning, and politeness.
In Terre Haute Indiana a preserved target rifle tells how Logansport gained its name. Frontier men could not decide on a name so they shot at a target to settle it. The marksman who proposed Logansport hit the bull’s eye, deciding the town’s name.
J. W. Corey, M. D., notes that human brains differ little from chimpanzee and orang brains compared with the gap between chimpanzee and lemur. He suggests the chimpanzee and human brains are almost alike in significant terms.
A church supper tip suggests writing your name on adhesive plaster and sticking it to any dish or tin you take to church dinners or to neighbors. The label stays with the dish, avoiding mixups since it resists washing.
An English scientist has found evidence suggesting Romans burned coal. The evidence is incomplete and so far does not prove Romans faced strike problems. Kansas City Star reports on the tentative discovery and its limitations.
A quote from Heary Ward Beecher on forgiveness contrasting forgiving and forgetting. It argues forgiveness should erase the debt entirely as if a canceled note torn and burned so it cannot be used again.
A wry jab contrasts endless business talk with endless golf chatter as a social quip about shop talk. The quoted exchange notes the irritation of hearing a businessman drone on about golf while in a shop setting.
The Romans introduced cabbage to England, and Cromwell’s soldiers spread it through Scotland and Ireland, making it popular there according to tradition.
A Chicago couple visits the Boston Public Library with plans to view the exterior first and then the interior. Helen and Wil intend a quick tour as they stand before the landmark.
A Brooklyn Eagle note argues the fourth dimension is real since it cannot be seen heard felt tasted or imagined, suggesting proof lies in its unknowable nature.
The rose family includes apples cherries plums pears almonds peaches nectarines apricots strawberries raspberries and similar fruits highlighting a diverse group of edible species.
A Billville resident dismisses the idea of misfortune after a house wutter hatch fire nearly costs him his life while attempting to cave in last year's almanac. The remark appears in an Atlanta source describing a local incident.
Commentary notes how rising humidity makes physical seat comfort easy yet figurative commitment harder. The piece uses witty contrasts to reflect workplace inertia and relatable annoyances.
San Francisco reports dock facilities able to accommodate 250 vessels of average size simultaneously. The capacity reflects the port’s readiness to handle peak traffic and fluctuations in shipping demand.
The Boston Transcript remarks that the only obstructionist tolerated is the friend who places a good thing in our path. The quip frames obstruction as a paradoxical ally in pursuit of shared benefit.
The passage lists historical names for Ireland in classical sources. It notes Diodorus and others referencing Iris, Irisi, Irenae, Trinus, Tréne, Hibernia, Juverna, and Ogyeta among Celtic forms, with scholars debating origins and attributions.
The quotation urges writers to pursue a blend of excellences and opposites in prose. It argues a busy age challenges correctness and calls for treating English as a learned language to elevate linguistic standards toward the author’s ideal.
Plato notes the line from Hesiod that the road to wickedness is smooth and short. Virtue, the gods decree, requires sweat and labor. The path is long and steep at first, rugged but hard, yet once the summit is reached, the ascent becomes easier.
The Corean language is classified with Mongol Tatar Japanese and Chinese. It borrows many words from Chinese due to centuries of Chinese diplomacy. Its sounds differ from modern Chinese, and its grammar closely resembles Japanese.
A cleaning mixture for marble combines five parts water based soda, two and a half parts powdered chalk, and two and a half parts pumice powder. Apply as a thin paste to the marble and wash off with soap and water.
A concise reflective message asserts that the world mirrors a person’s character. If one is loving, friendly, and helpful, the world responds in kind, proving the world to be a reflection of the self.
A Yonkers Statesman note recalls a dramatic exchange where a young woman asks about a marriage proposal and the reply dismisses the moment as two costly Cigirs. The quip frames a sharp moral tone around romance and money.
A Paris L ilustration caption recalls a husband ordered to stay quiet and his wife suggests returning to business as a playful reply. The exchange highlights domestic humor and social tone of the era.
The guide advises avoiding water on ivory handles and hints at restoring shine with wet baking soda then drying promptly with a soft cloth. It warns that soaking ivory in water darkens it and should be avoided.
A worn-out clock remains useful in a sickroom. After giving medicine, rotate the hands to mark the time for the next dose. The practice helps caregivers track dosing intervals and ensure timely administration.
A quotation notes that in conversation humor matters more than wit and ease more than knowledge, as people seek to be pleased or comfortable rather than learn or think. Sir William Temple’s remark comments on social preference for charm over intellect.
A brief cryptic note from The Fleur de Lis hints at social wit about people who laugh at others pain. It contrasts the hopeful idea of relief with the critique of those who mock others misfortune.
A compact reflection on how silence can counteract falsehoods, noting that restraint must avoid providing grounds for slander. It frames quietude as a strategic virtue in defending reputation.
A quotation from Longfellow frames critics as sentinels in the grand army of letters guarding newspapers and reviews against new authors.
A succinct reflection on how art and power persist, transforming day from night and redefining time and space, attributed to Emerson. The line captures enduring creative force shaping perception across eras.
A whimsical exchange about bathing in famous springs references 1886 and a tramp speaking to a tourist. The line playfully notes bathing in historic springs with a splash of orange humor.
A Boston Transcript quote notes that many men miss chances in life due to shyness. It underscores how hesitation prevents seizing opportunities and potential success.
Miss Nellie Cleveland of Washington arrived last evening for a visit as noted in a cartoons magazine item.
In Wytheville and Richmond reports list expense accounts for state races. Lee Trin shows total costs of 9 433 62 including postage and printing. Junius B West of Suffolk records 9 472 77 overall with 2 570 81 for traveling and hotels and 1 666 25 for clerical work and 1 620 51 other costs.
An advertorial touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a home hair darkening remedy. It promises gray hair becomes glossy and luxuriant by morning after regular use, urging purchase from drugstores and stating it is not a disease cure.
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