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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
4
An era ad urges mothers to switch from calomel and castor oil to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. It touts a pleasant taste and states bottles at 50 cents with clear directions for all ages. The message warns against counterfeit products and directs buyers to the California Fig Syrup Company.
A recipe instructs to boil 1 quart cider with 1 teaspoon allspice and semis teaspoon cassia buds for three minutes. Then pour over beaten eggs and serve hot.
A Charleston Post reflection notes that wartime Europe tests genius across fields. It cites Puccini and D Annunzio as examples of artists serving armies, Paul Cret applying architectural skill to war, and performers earning gallantry decorations. The piece questions public exploitation of medical cases for sensationalism.
Fragmentary scan notes ethics and advertising rules. The item references opinion pages and limits, implying regulation discussions in a local paper. The text hints at policy debate and journalistic standards for sponsored content.
A cryptic verse fragment presents a monologue on self hatred and social contempt. The speaker urges endurance of public hostility and warns that self loathing erodes virtue, contrasting external scorn with internal remorse as a driving force.
The Common Council would retain the right to remove the General Manager at will. The General Manager would receive compensation set by the Council and devote full time to city business, controlling executive work, department heads, and city employees. The Clerk would serve as Clerk to the General Manager and carry duties as directed.
Mrs J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia credits Thedford s Black Draught with keeping illnesses away for a decade. She says it helps family digestion headaches and stomach trouble and is a staple medicine for both young and old. The ad notes the product is vegetable and widely used for indigestion colic and related symptoms and costs 25 cents. The text then shifts to city governance details about a General Manager role and duties including reporting and bond requirements.
Text states the General Manager will issue instructions to all department heads and handle labor contracts and administrative work previously performed by the standing offices. It outlines centralized authority and duties under the manager.
Auction at Hopewell Ground Annex sold about 120 lots spanning 12 acres. Prices ranged from 85 to 140 dollars, with total proceeds around 15 to 16 thousand dollars. Buyers came from Richmond Petersburg Hopewell Prince George County and Rocky Mount N C.
Harrisonburg correspondent reports the largest car in years was driven down Friday afternoon in Briery Branch Gap after a chase by six men and several dogs.
In Collinsville Virginia a Thanksgiving dinner was held for Mrs Charles Light with a large guest list. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Donard Heironimus of Collinsville Mr and Mrs Tob Loy Mr and Mrs George of Cross Junction and others from Whitacre Light and Cross Junction. The gathering followed by well supplied baskets and best wishes for future holidays.
Residents list Thanksgiving and weekend visits across Torrytown Mount Pleasant and nearby towns. Names include Laura Walker Benjamin Busey Henry Busey Floyd Walker Eliza Day Elizabeth Mullen and families visiting relatives in Raceburg Martinsburg and Inwood. Local clubs held gatherings with leaders S Randall and church groups meeting.
An old advertising blurb touts Dr King's New Discovery as an effective cough and cold remedy. It claims rapid relief from feverish symptoms and irritated mucous membranes, urging readers to buy a bottle from druggists today and feel better tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs John Walker and Mr and Mrs William Collis spent the day at the Walker Home. Mrs Clara Shipley visits her mother Mrs Walter Gano. Misses Maggie Lulu Boyles Virginia Aiken Lena Crim Lou Bell Randell spend the day with Miss Mary and Josephine Morgan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John T Hott spent Monday night and Tuesday with his sister Mr and Mrs Turner Sencin diver Welltown. Miss Agnes Busey spent last week with relatives in Gerardstown. Mrs William Trimble visits her husband Mr William Trimble.
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