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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
Consolidated with Morning News Itom Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror and The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as 2nd class mail matter.
A historical recipe describes layering buttered bread strips in a mold, preparing apples with sugar lemon juice and water until soft, mixing in chopped almonds and butter, filling the mold, topping with buttered bread slices, and baking thirty minutes to serve with lemon or hard sauce.
The State Highway Commission report argues limestone can produce durable, low cost roads without water bound macadam. Limestone roads cost about 600 to 700 dollars per mile, lasting as long as 4000 dollar state aid routes, and the valley shows quick pulverization that binds into a smooth surface. The present law is criticized for failing to unify road improvement efforts across counties.
A 10 cent Cascarets box promises to cleanse and regulate the stomach by morning. The ad urges men women and children to use Cascarets to remove sour undigested food and toxins, improve bile flow, and promote regular bowel action for health and cheerfulness.
Citizens urge the General Assembly to radically overhaul the state aid road law after eight years with little change. They seek to bring Virginia’s road improvements in line with other Southern states, noting only a portion of main roads are improved.
Newport News Press notes Mrs Norma Galt engaged to President Wilson with her mother Tildie serving as maid and Ant Tildie the former nurse of Edith Bolling. The piece praises class and heritage while reflecting racial attitudes of the era.
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot summary notes Solomon’s warnings about fools meddling in others’ affairs and doing mischief for sport. It highlights that even a fool may seem wise when silent and that fools justify their schemes as correct, portraying a current American figure as perilous.
A fiery peace activist is described as defiant and confrontational in the neighborhood. He argues for lasting peace, denounces arms buildups, and challenges anyone who disagrees with his pacifist program. The piece portrays his stance as unwavering and confrontational.
A J Showalter formerly of Stephens City is ill with pneumonia for a week at the home of his daughter Mrs Ila Painter in Dayton Va His condition was reported improved today His son Claude M Showalter of Baltimore was sent for Also Mrs Wo NX Bemis and her daughter Miss Bemis who have been visiting with Cadet Bemis of Shenandoah Valley Academy left for St Louis Mo.
Shenandoah Valley inspector Mr. A L Lincoln along with County Superintendent M M Lynch toured Stonewall district schools in Frederick County this morning. He plans further visits in Winchester and the county and will address the Teachers Association Saturday morning at the county school building.
A brisk column quotes Walt Mason on peace as a shield and balm. The piece lists local travelers and visitors with residents such as Mr. George Shepard in Charlestown and Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson of Martinsburg, plus other guests and registrants at Hotel Evans and local stations.
Fragmentary entry from a 19th century record notes mileage, possibly a ledger item for trustees in Rick County. Includes cryptic numbers 12 2 4 and refers to a record office with limited legible content.
An advertisement touts Danderine claiming complete dandruff removal and halted hair loss after use. It promises new hair growth within weeks and describes immediate effects of shinier, fuller hair, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
Lewis Armstead son of the late Rev. Robert Armstead died at Central State Hospital Petersburg on Tuesday December Tth aged 4 years He had lived in Columbus Ohio for years and leaves a wife land and two brothers Rev Mere and Webb Armstead and Blanche Armstead his mother Lydia Armstead The funeral will be held Friday at 3 PM from St Pauls A M E Church with Rev John R Augustus officiating The remains will be brought to Winchester tomorrow morning by the Cumberland Valley Railroad
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are required. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is recommended by a physician. Proclaims testimonials and a Toledo Ohio address for F J Cheney Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
There will be preaching at St James A M E Church Smithfield Wa Va next Sunday morning and night. Sunday school 2 30 p m Everyone welcome Pastor J Luther Martin
An old health note claims laughter aids digestion and recommends Chamberlains Tablets as an effective remedy. The ad suggests indigestion relief with a quarter cost and notes availability.
David Hamilton of 120 F. Cork Street Winchester reports lifelong kidney trouble and disrupted sleep. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills he says his back pain and kidney issues disappeared and his health greatly improved. Price 50 cents at dealers. Tester Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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