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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
5
Mrs J B Whiter of McDuff Virginia says Black Draught cured long illness in her family. She notes relief from head ache and stomach trouble after ten years of use. Thedford's Black-Draught is a vegetable remedy claimed to regulate weak stomachs and aid digestion. Sold by druggists for 26 cents per package.
The Star reports a drastic rise in paper prices from 2 1 4 to 6 1 2 cents per pound and notes federal probes have failed to curb costs. It outlines new subscription rates, offers two year prepay deals, and warns of operating losses in 1917 while asserting most papers have raised prices.
An ad likens a cough to a fire bell urging immediate action, recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to cure the underlying disease. It cites Mrs. Thomas Isthstoned of Andrews Indiana praising its effectiveness for persistent post cold and grip coughs and notes availability everywhere.
The blackberry cane borer damages crops nationwide. Cut and burn swollen cane sections during winter or early spring pruning, then destroy young shoots before June to kill grubs. Do not save galled canes. burning early prevents spread as borers cannot crawl to new canes.
The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station explains that leaf blight causes spots on strawberry leaves and weakens plants, with Aroma and Gandy showing strong resistance. It recommends Bordeaux mixture sprays after harvest, plus two week intervals, and burning infested residues before replanting.
After pruning, remove and burn all cut branches to deny pests and diseases a place to breed. Cover wounds with lead paint to keep water out and prevent decay. Spray trees with lime sulfur mix—one gallon lime sulfur to nine gallons water—immediately after pruning to reduce costs and suit the season.
The article stresses that pears require no surplus water on surface or soil. It recommends artificial drainage where land lacks natural drainage, preferring subdrainage with tile for thoroughness. Subsoiling offers temporary relief but eventual recompactment necessitates repeated work.
Office desk offered by Star Office with a quick sale appeal. Sues. ie ae.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven remedy for scrofula and humors, claiming forty years of testing and urging readers to obtain the medicine today.
An advertisement touts a female clairvoyant offering love and marriage guidance, business and travel advice, and help with separations and reconciliations. It promises confidential sessions, insights into rivals and true love, and claims to reveal who is honest or dishonest. Personal magnetism is hailed as a universal tool for success.
A facility will be located at 137 South Main Street after Tuesday January 2 for an indefinite stay in Winchester. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 30 p.m.
Jette arranged a false fire alarm from the South End Hose Company engine house causing the whole department to respond. Brown and Stewart rang the bells, were identified by passersby, and magistrates fined them and others. Officials warn of prison for future offenders and suspend involved youths from five companies for years. Frank Fansler seeks to reopen his case claiming innocence.
Friends of the young men say the false alarm resulted from youthful exuberance during the holidays, not any vicious intent. They note the youths did not consider the seriousness of the escapade.
Miss Thompson, a Baltimore native and descendant of early Virginia settlers, died while preparing for Christmas. She devoted years to Christ Church and its activities, leaving a legacy of kindness and influence. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Gertrude Waller Massie and Mrs. Malvern C. Patterson, with cousins in Virginia.
Rest news recalls holiday visits and church events. Families such as the Mouldens and Rubecks gather with relatives near Bruce town and Hagerstown while Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Pultz host a Christmas dinner. A box social and a village church program feature Santa Claus and treats for the school.
Rosenberger notes list visiting relatives and holidays gatherings. Mrs C H Snapp visited Winchester. Miss Dorothy Miller Martinsburg visiting family. Miss Julia Phillips Cher ry Grove teacher traveled to Charlestown for holidays. Mr J N Frye visited Washington. Otis Bradfield and Grochenour returned to Lost River West Virginia. Norman Cooper and Ida Hall with father J W Hall spend holidays in town.
The Incas influence in Chile brought the llama into use as a working animal valued for wool and burden carrying, marking a notable exchange between cultures. The text notes that llamas appeared only after Inca presence became felt in the region.
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