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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1917
Page
4
The piece quotes German statesmen claiming the war was forced on Germany and that it arose from mistaken pride. They say they built a vast navy for sport and pomp, not conquest, and that Britain’s pressure forced them into conflict. Wilhelm’s era and public sentiment are referenced.
Virginia officials pressed for enforcement of state laws. The court denied regard for the defendant's planned movements and warned him that the law would be applied, even if it interrupted a reunion with his father in Appomattox county. It is unknown whether he returned to Ohio or proceeded to Appomattox.
Mr and Mrs Henry R Bryarly and their young daughter came back Saturday night by car from Atlantic City after a 700 mile journey with no mishap to the car or tires. A new hammer is described that feeds nails with a trigger and drives a nail in one stroke, reducing the need to carry many nails by hand.
The article recalls animals famous in stage and circus lore earning large sums for their handlers. It notes a boxing kangaroo first taught to box brought wealth to its trainer, with other kangaroos earning weekly pay. The piece highlights the original fighting kangaroo as the prize leader and mentions Walter B. Krebs of Mercers Mig as a related figure.
Women who signed July 10 11 registration cards receive home cards from the United States Food Administration. The cards urge saving food, reducing waste, and daily service to win the war with practical tips on wheat meat milk fats sugar and local supplies.
Rev. Dr. Lewis G M Miller of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of South Carolina preached at Market Street M E Church for Rev H G Spencer who assists in Cumberland Maryland. The Chicago News remarks on Rolland and the concept of a womanish soul as part of character formation.
The governor's term of office varies by state. One year in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, two years in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North and South Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Four years in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Pantaloons originated in France and became a morning lounge costume during Louis XVI era. They gained popularity among democrats at the start of the French Revolution. Race breeches remained formal male wear until the early nineteenth century. Beau Brummell popularized trousers in England, leading to widespread use in America.
An advertisement promotes S. S. as fifty years of use against rheumatism. It claims to purify blood by eliminating disease germs and strengthening the system. Readers are urged to write to the Swift Specific Co. department in Atlanta, Ga for advice on treatment.
The piece traces cat domestication from ancient Egypt about 1300 BCE, noting the animal’s revered status as a deity. It follows its spread worldwide as a pet, then cites Middle Age beliefs accusing cats of sinister influence and reincarnation of evil spirits, contrasting with modern science’s view.
In a well equipped laboratory for original research the platinum dishes crucibles and stirring rods have an aggregate weight of 2600 grams with approximate value stated. Vessels measure two percent inches in depth and are described as worth about a noted amount. The text references March 5 in The Star composing room.
Final hearing on Louis Lapiner estate ends a nineteen year mystery about the Gerald Lapiner kidnapping. Court finds Annie M II of Plainesville Ohio abducted the boy to obtain her missing son back, eight months after his disappearance.
A woman divorces and travels to Chicago to find a boy to replace her husband. She abducts Gerald from an orphanage one night and boards a train with him. On a train she meets James Collins and they marry. A schoolgirl later identifies the boy as Howard Collins, the missing child renamed. Authorities arrest the couple and return the boy to his parents after confirmation that he calls his sister Hoogie. The elder Lapiner reportedly spent nearly all his fortune to find the boy.
The Winchester Cold Storage Co offers 30000 first mortgage bonds on September 1 as part of a 115000 issue. Bonds of 100 500 and 1000 dollars secured by first deed of trust on a modern storage and ice plant. Capacity 120000 barrels 25 tons daily. Stockholders to supply apples in normal years to cover interest. Reservations with C R McCann treasurer.
Pitt freshman Carl E. Neher won the affirmative in the debate on abolishing freshmen rules but lost his hair in a scuffle after leaving Memorial hall. Teammate Elmer G. Thumm fled the melee as about fifty upperclassmen pounced on the two freshmen. Neher was carried off with a bald pate at last sight.
In Watertown New York Louis Williams a street car driver was snagged by a trolley rope when a branch struck the car. The rope looped around his neck and dragged him about 30 yards before the car halted. He suffered a twisted neck and bruises but no serious injuries.
A special commissioner will sell at 2 p.m. in front of Middletown State Bank Middletown Virginia the house and lot on the east side of Senas ny Avenue fronting 43 feet and extending 184 feet 7 inches with alley access. The sale follows a 1917 chancery decree in Edmondson et al v Edmondson et al. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with annual interest plus insurance. Bidder provides bonds as directed by the decree. Witnessed by J W Baker Jr Deputy Clerk and Herbert S Larrick Special Commissioner.
Annie Calato could not find her fiancé Samuel Mule for their wedding and learned he and his brother and cousin were unconscious from gas. doctors expected recovery.
Notice states the partnership between E. M. Steele and J. D. Steele trading as Steele & Brother in Stephens City Nag is terminated and the business to continue as J. D. Steele trading as Steele. The notice mentions change of interest in the grid business.
Public sale announced in Frederick County Virginia for the estate of Preston L Anderson Heirs. The 214 acre tract near Gore Post Office will be sold in two equal annual installments with bonds and a trust deed, under a 1917 circuit court decree. Special Commissioner J M Ward will conduct the sale at the County Court House in Winchester on September 8, 1917 at 11 a m.
Winchester Virginia August 22 1917 The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad Company will be held at the office of R Gray Williams Winchester at 12 15 p m Friday September 7 1917 for the election of a President and Board of Directors and for other business as may be transacted.
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