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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
4
A short poem by Walt Mason extols old-fashioned virtues such as honesty sobriety and thrift. It laments flowery political rhetoric and urges plain voters to embrace virtue avoid debt and live honestly. The piece contrasts sturdy values with giddy campaign oratory and ends with a moral call to conduct.
The article outlines Romania under Charles of Hohenzollern’s line after Plevna, noting a 63,489 square mile kingdom, 7,508,000 people, and a land system with state and crown lands. It notes fertility and past conquests, with land ownership patterns showing small farmers and large proprietors.
Ex-Secretary Bryan urged renewed mediation offers as Roumania’s agrarian economy is described, detailing peasant life, farm practices, women's crafts, compulsory military service, army strength, and national resources including salt, oil, and grain exports.
Mr T. W. Bradfield of Kernstown claims the county record as champion corn shucker. At age 164 he shucked 65 shocks in eleven days, with each shock averaging three fourths of a barrel.
Fred of Green Bay Wisconsin reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved back soreness and restored strength. The ad claims cold weather worsens joint and muscle pain and promotes the pills as helping kidneys eliminate poisons, sold everywhere.
Isaac N Beery a well known Rockingham county farmer and business man died Saturday night at his Wenger s Mill home after a week long pneumonia illness. He lived eighty years and learned to drive an automobile late in life. Funeral services were held at Lindale Mennonite Church near Edom and he leaves a large family including daughter Mrs S L Hoover now of Harrisonburg.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia a suit to construct the last will of Jacob Baker deceased and Portia B Baker an estate proceeding to fix interests settle accounts and order sale of real estate for distribution to devisees and legatees non resident defendants are required to appear within fifteen days after publication to protect their interests. Dated 12-6-40.
List of unclaimed letters held at the post office with recipients including Miss Virginia Gibson Mrs Louie Myers Earl Shirkey and others requiring recipients to pay one cent per letter. Signed by J W Sibert Postmaster.
Lieut. John Magruder of the United States Army arrived in Woodstock to spend a two month leave with his mother Mrs. J W Magruder after service near Manila for two and a half years. He has been transferred to Fort Sam Houston Texas.
Local newspaper reports new legislative proposals printed in full at the Grand Opera House, with officials announcing access for residents to study the measures. Citizens are urged to review the documents and submit comments before the stated deadline.
A Shenandoah Circuit Court jury at Woodstock found for the City Produce Exchange of Harrisonburg in a four day trial against W A Wrenn of Edinburg. The verdict awards the exchange $1 17 million for a shipment of eggs though the defendant claimed some eggs were unfit for use. Judge T W Harrison of Winchester overruled the motion to set aside the verdict.
Under authority in a Frederick County Virginia chancery case the Trustees and Special Commissioners will offer for sale at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 12 o'clock noon a dwelling on Valley Avenue Lot 26 fronting Valley Avenue and Braddock Street, conveying from Alice Hillyard et al. Terms include one third cash and balance in two notes secured by deed of trust and insurance. Signed by J W Baker Jr and others December 6 1915.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children's stomach and bowel issues. It claims a spoonful cleanses stool, relieves constipation, and restores energy, urging mothers to keep the product at home and to verify the 50 cent bottle is genuine.
Reliance Virginia residents report brief updates with moves and visits. Will and Clayton Sargent return from Chester Pennsylvania where they were employed. Ed Rinker visits his parents J C and Mrs Rinker. Rev and Mrs J R Collis conduct revival at Greenway. A S Rhodes and John Earle, Cedarville district trustees, visited Cedarville school. Bertha Grover returns from Richmond State Teachers Convention praising the session. Mrs G H Gruver returns from ten days visiting relatives in Washington.
Advertises Foley Cathartic Tablets as a remedy after overeating to relieve distress belching gas and bloating. Claims to cleanse stomach and bowels regulate digestion sweeten the stomach and tone the liver. Sold everywhere.
A large Washington crowd, including many supporters of woman suffrage, has gathered as Congress opens today to begin its session.
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