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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
4
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The piece credits a Virginia senator for pushing a policy allowing dark tobacco to be shipped from neutral countries to Germany or Austria without hindrance, expecting price gains. The Petersburg Index Appeal notes his persistent efforts and enables the credit to fall largely on him.
A poem by Walt Mason laments the fall of magazines as news, entertainment, and home life shift to moving pictures and automobiles. He notes dropped circulation, fewer print runs, and publishers facing a market that prefers speed and novelty to print reading.
An advertisement endorses Mother’s Friend a remedy for pregnancy comfort and muscle pliancy. It claims benefits for ligaments natural expansion and reduced strain. Readers are urged to contact Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta Ga for a free information book.
Mr FE Goldstein of Chicago, a large wholesale clothing representative, stayed at Hotel Vans and drew remarkable comparisons to William Jennings Bryan the peace advocate. Goldstein and Bryan differ on issues as Goldstein favors war readiness.
There will be preaching at various places on Sunday December 5. Carpers Valley opens at 10 a m with a church conference followed by Macedonia at 3 p m and Relief at 7 30 p m. E W Brubaker is the pastor.
Businessmen busy at Christmas prompt only one December meeting of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce. Tonight’s gathering aims to press Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for better passenger service, urge government to establish an army school, and plan a local talent concert for Citizens Band benefit. An officer says a core group may quit if broader support isn’t shown. slogan urges civic effort with the line It’s Your Town It’s You.
The New York World accuses Taft of being duped by Philippine carpetbaggers and argues Wilson and Taft share similar objectives in the islands. It claims Taft praised or aided de mor alization efforts while being misled by mercenary writers and confederates within the Department of War. The piece condemns misrepresentation of U S policy in the Philippines and questions Taft's judgment and influence.
The press agrees Senator Martin secured rescinding the British order in council that cut tobacco from neutral countries since the war began. Britain had listed tobacco as contraband and claimed the right to prohibit importation into neutral areas neighboring Germany.
Cross Junction Virginia residents share holiday greetings with relatives and friends. C B Briggs and family spent Thanksgiving with C D Braithwaite family. Smith Clark of Washington visited relatives. B J Braithwaite planned to visit Inwood West Virginia. J S Braithwaite ill. E W Braithwaite and Smith Clark guests of Robert and Mrs Shade in Siler. Howard Stotler and mother Sarah Stotler from Clarke County spent Sunday night with Stotler family.
ARMEEL Va Dec 2 Mr G D Gray returns from Leesburg and Prince William county for Thanksgiving. Charles Grim and sister of Boyce visit Mrs Arthur Armel. J T Fries spends Thanksgiving with parents at Cedar Grove. William Perry of Winchester visits relatives. Pawar Madigan family move to Stephens City for work at Lime Company. Ernest Armel and family of White Post visit Charles Armel. Ritter spends time with Winchester relatives. Walter A Cox Jr a Baltimore businessman visits town for firm business and stays at Hotel Tack. J L Whalen of Baltimore visits town and stays at Hotel.
The sale at Mr. H. P. Whitacre’s drew a large crowd with good prices realized. Berkeley Springs visitors I C Roe and Lawrence Michael came by on Sunday. Protracted services closed with some success as Rev. Vanderlinden began another meeting at Wesley Chapel. Local residents prepare for hog cholera precautions as they butcher soon. Miss Katyc Tel Evans resumes teaching at the graded school after Thanksgiving.
Town of Stephens City Virginia adopts an ordinance authorizing a company to use public streets for poles and conductors for thirty years subject to non exclusivity and town supervision. Bids to be opened April 4 1916 at 8 pm in the council chamber.
The Summit Point Circuit pastor will preach at Union Bethel AME Church in New Jersey Sunday morning. A platform meeting and sacred concert are planned at night. Saturday December 4th features Old Folks’ Night with the Jolly Lads’ Night on December 11th.
Mr and Mrs J Hartley Mrs Wilson and Miss L J Stewart all of Greensboro North Carolina registered last night at Hotel Jack while on an extended motoring trip through the Shenandoah Valley and other Virginia regions and adjoining states.
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