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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
6
Prof. W. B. Alwood, in Staustog, reports severe peach losses in Augusta and Albemarle counties due to warm late December followed by snows. He notes many buds have dropped and warns that apples may escape unless February brings subzero temperatures.
A medical note explains severe bilious attack symptoms such as headache coated tongue loss of appetite constipation and vomiting. It promises relief by taking three Chamberlain's Tablets noting their prompt effect.
A sensational plot follows a girl who steals her rightful inheritance and elopes. In a dream she becomes Eve with Adam Montague and travels the world learning wealth does not equal happiness. The tale contrasts twin dreams at awakening and highlights Belle Valentine and Miss Vivian Martin in supporting acts.
Gore Virginia February 8 reporting the Gore Camp Modern Woodmen of America held its annual banquet Friday night February 4. Members and many invited guests enjoyed oysters salads cake and ice cream served by a well returned orchestra provided delightful social hours and remarks on the camp's strong growth with Americas order increasing 80126 members in 1915.
Paris reports a Matin feature on a new class of Zeppelins used in raids on England. These craft measure about 2 000 cubic metres, resemble a huge cigar, carry eight 20 horsepower motors, reach 75 mph, and stay aloft twelve hours. They rise to 12 000 feet in under ten minutes and are coated with cerentific aluminum paint for near invisibility.
Police investigate a dynamite blast in front of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Berkeley Springs. The explosion shattered large stained glass windows and damaged the building as officers seek those responsible.
Davis Cooley and Hazle Pangle married at the bride’s parents home in Marlboro on February 8. Rev. J. H. Haley officiated with only immediate family present. Cooley is a fruit grower and farmer. The couple has many friends in the county.
The Senate committee on roads and internal navigation reports revisions to the state aid road law. Local authorities gain power to choose road type, with greater flexibility to suit regional conditions. Maintenance for state aid roads funded by the automobile license tax, prorated by county, with any unused funds reverting to the county building fund.
Bereaved note marks two years since Robert Dunn died on February 7. The message recalls sadness and love, asks for peace for the departed, and signs as sadly missed by four nieces and nephews.
At the Hudson County Bar Association Senator James Lewis warned that all nations will oppose the United States as it pursues commercial growth. He predicted a Britain Germany alliance against America in the East and South America and a roaming struggle to enforce the Monroe Doctrine. He warned of a Japan Russia alliance opposing American expansion.
The Indianapolis News announced it will no longer accept beer whiskey or other liquor ads in its columns. With about 135 000 circulation it is a leading central west daily edited by Delavan Smith and independent Republican in politics. The Times has also refused liquor money for some time.
Reports of fierce artillery battles on the Franco Belgian front between La Bassée Canal Arras and south of the Ri j Somme with heavy bombardment of Lens by allied guns. French airman Sergeant Perrot Guynemar earns honor for fifth victory. Changes in British war command place Sir William Robertson above Lord Kitchener. Berlin says French crater loss at Hill 285 Argonne. British denial of Zeppelin raid ship losses in Humber stating Caroline and others were not struck.
Brucetown Virginia notes H B Montgomery returns home after hospital treatment for a crushed hand under Dr Compton. Albert Clendening comes home after over two months in Pennsylvania. Mrs Etha Cochran dies in Philadelphia, shocking local friends and acquaintances.
Miss Frances Stipe visited Miss Sadie Snapp while Mr. Charles Boden and Mrs. Kate Samuels spent time with sister Mrs. Helvestine who is critically ill near Berryville. Mrs. Timberlake returned from Reading after six weeks with relatives. Several residents hosted guests including the Shanholtz sisters and Misses Rena and Ruth Mayiden.
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