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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
4
Publisher Harry Flood Byrd announces consolidation of the Morning News item Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror for one year in advance at 2.50, six months at 1.25, three months at .65, and one month at .25.
A jagged passage contends with aspirations for public office and the peril of public backlash. It hints at tax fears and political friction as rhetoric builds toward participation in local governance.
Pare and slice eight apples then layer with buttered bread crumbs and sugar mixed with cinnamon. Top with crumbs, add water, bake until tender, and serve hot with cream.
An authority cites the apple as a healthful refreshment for professionals and brain workers. Malic acid, the germ destroyer, is prominent, and its salts or phosphates balance in stimulating the liver stomach and intestines for healthful activity.
The piece extols French endurance and sacrifice as the northern front endures occupation. It notes France’s donations of artillery and munitions to Serbia, French households sustaining war effort, and colossal war loan subscriptions surpassing four billion dollars, with a projection toward five billion, signaling unity and resolve from a small nation.
A satirical poem laments taxes with cheer and scorn at the treasury. Citizens mock the system as the treasurer pockets funds while readers contemplate civic burden and reluctant compliance.
Burnt Factory Virginia reports a social visit gathering at the Fishpaw home with relatives from Crums Chapel and near Baltimore. Cholera challenges hog herds persist as farmers butcher due to disease. Miss Mary Schlack visits Clarke county, and Mrs. Charles Wood returns to Maryland. Loyal Workers Bible class plans oyster supper at J. M. Fishpan residence on December 16.
The advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild non narcotic laxative that relieves constipation and aids digestion. It claims rapid relief from stomach waste congestion and regularity, notes it sells for fifty cents a bottle and cites a testimonial from Mrs Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin.
A household note promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for easier work and appetite return. Readers can obtain a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at 454 Washington St, Monticello, Illinois, with the druggist advised to stock the product.
White Post residents arrange electric lights with contractor Harpers Ferry agent. Louise Manning and Bradford sisters visit Judith Thomas and Sommerville cousins in White Post. Mrs Sowers and Thomson visit Baltimore. Mrs Johnson returns from Leesburg visit. Mrs Tom Gorham improving at mother’s house. Zetta Gardner visiting Mount Jackson. Ernest Meade Ronalds Green and Sowers children attend Winchester entertainment. Thomas Moppin acts as night agent at Norfolk and Western due to Hughes illness. Maud Kennerly hosts Bridge Club with Mrs Kendrick and Miss Weaver from Front Royal. R K Meade and Grymes Custis Meade visit John Lee. Robert Ward returns from Richmond Supreme Court appearance.
Thanksgiving visits described include William Turner of Columbus Ohio and Rodger Turner of Wheeling West Virginia spending time with their mother Mrs Nannie Turner. Other notes mention visits by Dave Moore and son from West Virginia to J W Cammer, Mrs Arthur Morris returning from Front Royal, Rodger Edmondson breaking his shoulder at school, Mrs Asa Crisman recovering from grip, and Miss Alberta Osbourn visiting her sister Mrs M Chiles in Loudoun County.
Star Tannery notes show Mr. and Mrs. Butler and children from near Winchester visiting relatives. visits by Mrs. Quincy Ponton, Miss Madge Heishman, Miss Margaret Kump, and others. Attendees include Jesse Stine Hershman and Lonas day at Mountain View conference. family visits to Mount Pleasant and Capon Springs noted.
An executive committee of the Virginia Creamery Men's Association met in Staunton to set dates for the next convention, with Harrisonburg hosting events in February and 9. The gathering will align with the State Dairymen's Association and feature expert talks and dairy farming motion pictures. The region shows rapid dairy growth and rising investments in creamery operations.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad reports the Susquehanna River bridge near Harrisburg is 350 workers strong with the Robert Grayce Construction Co in charge. The double track concrete arch will be finished by January 1 1916 and will replace the old mile long steel span moved eight feet upstream on stone piers by the Pennsylvania Steel Company.
Local residents report visitors from Bethel Jubilee Front Royal and Winchester. Household moves include Mr Atkins relocating to Double Theate and Mr Dill Butler moving into the vacated home. The area continues harvest activity with corn fodder and pork butchering underway.
Russell as treasurer of Miss Lucy re-Confederate vests The Star acknowledges contributions to the Monument Fund. Noted donors include Mr. Robert T. Barton Sr. $50 and Mrs. Charles Hardy 25 cents.
Miss Carrie Hunter closes her Washington Street home for winter and spends several days with Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Ward before joining her father Major Robert W. Hunter in Washington.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless stomach regulator. It promises relief from indigestion gas and sour stomach within five minutes and offers a money back guarantee with a fifty cent bottle.
A car broke a rod in first gear causing it to veer off the road at Ridgway and Lane Jones to Charlestown. The vehicle left the pike and crossed a fence into a neighboring cornfield. both occupants escaped injury.
Two Frederick county girls Mary Greenawalt and Emily Hadleman attend the normal session. Thanksgiving festivities included church services, a large dinner, and a dance at Mrs. Brooke’s. The Eternal Moving Pictures shown at the theater, a sewing bee by W. G. A., and a Stratford Literary Society program followed. The Sophomore class will present Pegs O’ My Heart next Saturday.
Classified note states Reese security pass cards priced at 5 cents each or 50 cents per dozen, available at Star Office.
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