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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
4
An Evening Star advertisement from Winchester promotes Cascarets as a universal remedy for liver stomach and bowels claiming quick relief from headaches biliousness and indigestion. It urges daily use and notes a 10 cent box with guarantees of healthier digestion and clearer heads for adults and children.
An amendment to the Philippine Island bill proposes independence in two to four years with evacuation ordered within four years if unrest occurs. Senator Clarke of Arkansas chairs the measure with President Wilson's approval noted. Senator Borah argues against quick self rule, predicting continued tutelage for decades. The State Journal comments on potential risks of Japanese influence.
An unsigned dispatch from Washington notes President Wilson planned to speak plainly during a speech tour. He rejected claims that war preparedness agitation came from munitions suppliers, urging audiences not to misread motives while signaling possible stronger statements later. The Milwaukee remarks challenged critics including Mr Bryan while stressing sincerity and good faith in defense plans.
A fragmentary critique condemns college students who prize oration over practical work. The author laments loud speakers and winded talkers as unhelpful to a nation needing workers for plows and saws.
Fragmentary OCR yields Colusa area brief items including civic updates and public notices. Readable fragments reference local agencies and community topics without clear detail or dates.
A wartime verse by Philander Johnson contrasts the so called gentle germ with human aggression. The speaker notes fear of disease from the germ yet condemns mortal men for attacking one another with rage and harm.
Summit Point notes report residents and visitors in the Charlestown Middleway and Baltimore areas. Mr James Marshall and Mrs Jennie Marshall are mentioned with various relatives and visits. The column covers travel, family visits, and reentries from Baltimore and Washington.
A meeting of the Missionary Union of the Ladies Aid Social will be held at Gerardstown. Members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming charity activities and arrangements.
The town of Charlestown chose to hold the upcoming meeting in April at Gerards residence located in Berkeley County.
Local notes include visits from Harri onburg and Winchester residents to the Rhodes household and Edmondson home. Family members travel for funerals and illness. several guests from Winchester Moorefield and Newport News return home after gatherings.
Eph iliam Cook of Pittsburgh visits his brother Samuel Cook who bought the O Neal homeplace at Stephens City. Mrs George Inskip visits Fred Inskip near Middletown. R L Petrie and sons Ken neth and Richard visit mother at Home Beauty farm. Petrie sells Bartonville farm to William Inskip of Middletown. Mrs W H Huber and Miss Inspik visit Winchester. Kenneth Petrie visits Meadow Brook farm. Eunice Welsh visits Mrs Dora Plank.
By decree in a chancery case of William R. Hillyard assignee against William Massie and others, a Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction on Saturday March 4, 1916 in front of the County Court House Winchester VA. The property sits on the east side of South Market Street fronting about 112 feet and running east about 84 feet, improved by a double frame dwelling once occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Virginis Massie. Terms require one-third cash day of sale and two bonds for the remaining two-thirds, secured by a trust deed and insurance policy, with interest at 6 percent from date.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is described as a blood purifier acting on mucous surfaces, prescribed by top doctors, and superior to local applications.
The owner of a life estate offers the Rutherford farm near Martinsburg Pike in Winchester for a one year lease starting March 1 1916. The 147 acre property includes 50.4 apple trees with 16 acres bearing, a dwelling and outbuildings, good land quality, and a wheat crop reservation for 1917. Payment terms require half rent by July 1 1916 and the remainder by March 1 1917. negotiable notes with security and no bid unless able to comply. The sale is set for February 12 1916 at 11 am in front of the County Courthouse, with Farmers & Merchants National Bank handling.
New seven room house with reception hall city water and electric lights. Includes good garden and choice lots for sale. Local listings suggest flexible terms and potential for rent or sale.
A National Geographic Society statement in Washington portrays Egypt's transformation under European leadership. Irrigation, expanded farm holdings, and rising agricultural output put Egypt on a path to compete in European markets as a potential breadbasket and garden for Britain.
Miss Virginia Pierce returns from Crums neighborhood visit to Burnt Factory. Mr. Bartow Cunningham of Hagerstown stays at his parents home. Miss Mollie Wood and Miss Maggie Logan depart for extended eastern city visits. Many attend funeral of the late BF Clevenger at the family residence, reflecting strong ties. News of Mrs Etna Cochrax death in Philadelphia hospital saddened friends here.
Bunker Hill West Virginia February 8 Rev ce Bacon superintendent of Fred odist Poldocast Church preached Sunday night and led the quarterly conference Monday morning. Miss Emma Staley of Martinsburg and Mr McClure of Hagerstown visited Mrs EF Gardner Sunday. Prayer meeting services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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