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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists publication details and prepaid subscription rates. Rates shown include 2.50 for one year, 1.25 for six months, with additional amounts for three months and one month.
A conference marked the one year since The Star launched a Valley division service campaign. General Manager Galloway and General Passenger Agent Buckgins assured Valley businessmen that fall 1914 schedule curtailments would be reinstated when business conditions revived. The Valley accepts this pledge and suspends potential protests as railroads nationwide enjoy prosperity and the Valley awaits improved service.
In town now a speaker imagines becoming sturdy adults who improve conditions for children. They believe an individual effort can grow into a lasting impulse for positive change in their community.
The Sun recalls its famous Santa Claus editorial reply to Virginia O’Hanlon from 1897, noting the doubt of a little girl and the newspaper’s answer. It mentions The Sun’s then editors Charles A Dana and Frank P Church and previews the historic response published on September 21, 1897.
A reader urges civic effort to improve the town for children and pledges to contribute positively. The Sun prints Virginia O Hanoln’s famous query and a confident defense that Santa Claus exists beyond sight, highlighting belief, imagination, and enduring childhood joy.
The speaker expresses exhaustion from repeatedly explaining to agents that their efforts waste time and fail to improve articles. They describe visitors bringing various dubious remedies and odd machinery, ending with distracted thoughts and stray phrases.
J. T. W. Mason reports that British forces abandon the western Gallipoli gains from Suvla Bay and Anzac regions while southern Gallipoli remains under British defense. The move signals a shift to defensive operations and acknowledges German victory influence, with potential redeployments to Salonika if needed.
Marlboro Virginia reports a string of brief items. Preacher from Woe Presbyterian will preach next Sunday at 11. Ethel Linaburg visits aunt in Washington. John Booth and DS Brill attended Winchester on business. Virginia Mitchell returns from Bartonville. H E Shull and Thomas Cover at a dinner and farm event. M Funk of Middletown and David Ambrose of Clary visit for business. Christmas time noted with little preparation.
Messrs Aiken and Taylor of Winchester who ran a marble yard on the Hawkes coach factory lot in Charlestown sell the business to W F Baker of Charlestown. Poling remains in charge as manager.
Another smallpox case is reported near Kearneysville the victim Mrs Sampsell lives on Bardane road near that place and the case is described as very severe.
The Springs Virginia hosts President and Mrs Wilson on a honeymoon trip. The valley town in Bath County famous for mineral springs at 106 degrees and a golf course draws society figures and visitors since 1764. Local resident S L Hoover of Harrisonburg arrived to conduct business during the visit.
An old time home remedy for coughs and colds praises Piney Pine extract mixed with guaiacol and sugar syrup. It claims fast action on throat membranes, loosening phlegm, and healing irritation. The ad warns against imitations and guarantees satisfaction or refunds. Includes local note about Harrisonburg News-Record manager and visiting Balt imore businessman.
A health note promotes laughter as aiding digestion and endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a more effective remedy for indigestion. The ad claims they cost a quarter and are obtainable everywhere.
A wartime devotional verse laments global bloodshed while urging forgiveness and a Bethlehem spirit. The speaker calls for mercy toward enemies, echoes Calvary, and imagines eventual peace led by divine compassion amid a world torn by conflict.
Mrs. R. G. Neff of Crookston Ohio says she was invalid two years ago from stomach trouble. After taking three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she has enjoyed good health ever since. Obtainable.
Trustee announces sale of valuable city property fronting Highland Avenue Winchester comprising houses 513 515 527 and the Ashley Flats eleven apartments in a two story frame building with metal roof to be offered separately or as a whole. Terms require one third cash with balance in two equal annual payments at 6 percent interest with bonds and deed of trust and insurance policy. Warren Rice.
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