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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
6
A 19th century health ad touts SUSTO a concentrated tonic food rich in vitamins from Yeast Rice Eggs Milk and Iron. It claims to restore weight and strength in undernourished children and convalescents citing Dr Philip Hawk’s report and multiple cases, urging readers to seek at Miller's Drug Store.
A garbled notice warns readers that hunting turkey and partridge out of season is illegal and subject to fines. The message urges compliance with wildlife regulations and implies enforcement by game wardens.
A garbled report notes a hog on Apple Pie Ridge weighing about sixty eight pounds alive. Local details on the farm and caretaker are unclear though mentions a butchered animal and a possible holiday break.
Golder Stuart of Clarke county was arrested Saturday by local police and given a hearing in police court. He was fined $20 and costs of $5.25 after being charged with carrying a pistol not concealed. Stuart, town sergeant of Boyce Virginia, is authorized to carry in his own community but allegedly displayed the weapon in a threatening manner.
An opinion piece doubts the official 7 to 0 Shenandoah Valley Academy victory over Winchester High School on Thanksgiving day. Fans dispute calls, alleging a key fumble and a questionable touch, with money wagers noted and the referee's decision questioned.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pitcock of Frederick county announce the arrival of their ninth child. The infant weighs nine pounds and was born a few days ago to Mrs Pitcock formerly Katharine Hutle. The Pitcocks reside at the Postmaster J W Sibert s ran and orchard home.
Mr and Mrs Harry F Byrd returned from Washington where they attended the funeral of the late Representative Henry D Fidod of Virginia s Tenth District held yesterday morning at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.
John Feuchtenberger, former Harrisonburg Beck's Bakery employee, was convicted last evening in Mayor Morrison's court. He was fined 64.90 dollars and sentenced to 35 days in jail for brewing "old hen" in a basement. Police confiscated about four gallons of the concoction and materials procured from a manager.
The Dr Fahmeys boast over a century of focus on chronic diseases and offer to study each case before treatment. A paragraph mentions Miss Estbraibet Sumption of Campaimist Virginia visiting relatives in Harpers Ferry and Esonburg, Va.
Abner P. Kline a Fredonia stockman and well known citizen near Waverly leaves no will. Snowden B. Kline is named as administrator with Miss Mamie B. Kline as administratrix after bond set at 10 000.
The Clark County Sunday School Association will hold its convention in the community building at Boyce on Thursday December 15 not on the fifth as a Star headline stated. The article’s date line shows December 5.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this bank will be held at the Banking House in Winchester on Tuesday January 12 1922 at 1 o clock for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting.
Washington reports a new pacific security pact signed by plenipotentiaries of the United States Britain France and Japan in the secretary of state office. The American reservation ties the treaty to a Japanese Yap settlement and mandates parliamentary ratification before full effect.
National Legion officials announce a forthcoming congressional move to aid veterans within 90 days. Commander MacNider and Senator McCunn, with Rep Fordney, report plans at the national headquarters in Indianapolis. Public notices note travel to Virginia Valleys and Baltimore related to the policy update.
Dublin reports Cardinal Logue and bishops convened to discuss the Irish peace treaty. They are expected to express strong, likely unanimous, backing, boosting the Dail Eireann vote when it meets to act on the treaty.
Charles W. Morse, New York shipbuilder linked to Shipping Board dealings, arraigned on charges of conspiring to defraud the United States. He pleaded not guilty, waived a hearing, and posted 59,000 bail for grand jury appearance. Warrant cites false statements and contract claims involving Morse and his sons.
Roger D. Eastlake naval petty officer stands trial in Westmoreland County Circuit Court for the murder of his wife Margaret Eastlake. The body was found in their Colonial Beach home. nurse Sara Knox, Baltimore, stands trial next as co-defendant. Authorities call the case among the state’s most hideous crimes.
In loving memory of Martha Bradham who departed this life one year ago. The message expresses sorrow and reverence, noting her devoted motherhood and enduring faith. Family members reflect on her gentle nature, suffering, and the pain of loss while awaiting reunion in God’s mercy. Her sister and family send greetings from Washington.
Staunton Virginia officials and business leaders attended a banquet where H M Moore and Company presented plans for a new $500000 hotel to be built on the corner of East Main and Market streets. The project aims to attract local capital and will be reviewed with the Chamber of Commerce for support.
Richmond Times Dispatch reports an American Legion home purchase in Winchester valued at $20,000. State Adjutant W. TL Price received the news from Past State Commander R J Barton as national and state officers convened. The Westmoreland Club hosted the executive meeting where plans for the General Assembly agenda and publication committees were discussed. Mrs. F W Boland returned from Washington after several days away.
A vintage health warning urges readers to test for iron deficiency by blood count or self test with iron rich foods and Nuxated Iron. It touts organic iron as superior to metallic iron and warns to look for the Nuxated Iron brand.
The cubeb is a small aromatic cherry from Piper cubeba, a climbing shrub native to Java and Borneo. It is cultivated in tropical countries. the dried fruit is used as stimulant and expectorant, with inhalation of smoke said to affect the respiratory passages.
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a cold congestion and pain remedy. It claims rapid heat penetrates congested areas, easing aches in joints neck and muscles, with use for rheumatism backache and stiffness.
The excerpt notes Persians exchange eggs for Now Year, comparisons to Easter, Christmas gift giving, and New Year greetings in the U S Scotland England and America. It humorously contrasts outdated calling on New Year’s day with shouting Happy New Year as a goodwill gesture and ends with a quip about ostrich egg breakfast foods and swearing off new items.
Stew chopped pumpkin with a calendar reference, beat with four egg whites until stiff, fold in, then fill a puff pastry lined deep pie plate. Add milk sugar nutmeg and cinnamon, bake in a moderate oven until done.
Fragmentary lines reflect on life stages from birth to old age and the fleeting nature of human existence. The piece muses on growth and time with literary tone and dated phrasing.
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