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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1917
Page
5
Train arrivals in Winchester daily except Sunday with times 920 am from stations and 7222 pm service. Superintendent A Rispore and Gally listed for non Sunday operations.
Rail timetable fragment lists sleeper and dining car service on the Roanoke Bristol line with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Memphis special. It notes trains to Hagerstown Philadelphia and Harrisburg with intermediate stops and interchanges.
McDuff Virginia resident Mrs J B Whittaker recalls years of sick headaches and stomach trouble before adopting Thedford s Black-Draught. She says it keeps her family healthy, aids digestion and relieves indigestion, colic and nausea. The remedy is veggie based and has helped over a million people in 70 years with a 26 cent price tag.
Newspapers face a paper price surge claimed at 800 percent as mills restrict supply. The Star announces a 25 percent rise in subscriptions while warning many small papers have folded. A two year renewal offer at old rates is offered to retain loyal readers before February 1, 1917.
Season the chops with salt pepper and sage powder. Dip in breadcrumbs and fry until done. Make a gravy from part of the pan drippings. Fry sliced apples two thirds inch thick with cores removed and brown one side before turning. Serve apples as a garnish with the chops.
A faded scene shows a forty five year old bachelor and a forty year old spinster recalling a past proposal. She asks if he remembers refusing him and he replies that it remains his happiest memory. She walks away alone.
A dealer tries to peddle items claimed as historic artifacts. A customer replies with skepticism and jokes about obtaining genuinely ancient tools, noting a biblical Noah's Ark set, highlighting the vendor's overstatement.
A curious resident Hank Hayface peers over the fence whenever cars pass. Locals joke the clangor triggers memories of his ailing wife who yells Hank, sounding like an automobile horn. The exchange hints at a quiet domestic tension in the neighborhood.
A reflective note on fashion contrasts a light trouser look with a coat and vest in black. It humorously observes that the subject has yet to adopt garments that button down the back.
A suburban homeowner boasts a new bungalow with a personal invention a periscope to see from bed if the cook is approaching in the morning. The exchange jokes about privacy and convenience in suburban living.
Hyker calls Jollyboy a philosophical type while Byker questions him. Hyker notes Jollyboy is married to a prominent movie actress, yet his obscurity does not seem to bother him.
A seasick passenger pleads for relief from the voyage and sighs that he longs for solid ground. The steward offers assistance as the weary traveler searches for earthier comfort during the trip.
Omar reports a theft of a plugged nickel by a scoundrel, prompting a police response. Henry remarks on a fight mood as tension arises from the early incident.
A playful exchange shows a child learning the phrase pale of civilization as a joke about a new face powder. The light dialogue suggests humor around language and misinterpretation.
The snippet defines procrastination as putting off an action. It notes a prior delay from a train, illustrating the term in a casual dialogue.
A Baltimore doctor prescribes resinol soap and resinol ointment with warm water baths to treat eczema ringworm and itching skin. Bathe the area twice daily until crusts soften and skin clears. cover with a light bandage if needed. Any soap cleanses, but resinol soap aids complexion and hair.
Washington reports United States national banks have $15.25 billion in resources as of November 17, up more than $4 billion in two years. The figure surpasses the combined resources of major European banks and doubles the level from a decade ago, signaling rapid banking expansion.
Gore Virginia reports a peaceful Christmas with masquerading youths and small gatherings. Notable visits include Otis Maury and his bride, George Householder and Walter Dunlap in town, plus relatives staying with Mrs. Kern and others visiting family in nearby towns. Chile's debt to the Incas is noted with the llama's import.
A couple argues over gas flame pressure. The man boasts of his strength and dismisses danger. The woman, citing a newspaper warning of asphyxia from low pressure, turns off the gas, choosing safety over bravado.
Wedderly jokes that fiction fakes nature while Singleton urges an explanation. Wedderly notes the hero’s sudden proposals meet real life resistance as he recalls proposing to his wife who replies she’s been expecting him to break for six months.
A humorous exchange compares marriage to negotiations for board or rail transport, then jokes about appearances versus depth and a doctor patient scene about diagnosing pain. The piece ends with a quip about fighting the devil with fire given vast ammunition.
A harsh exchange unfolds as a hobo begs for spare change from an uncharitable citizen. The man refuses, warning of a pursuer, as a police officer or "copper" is seen approaching down the street.
Waggs questions discovery of fault while Naggs explains that declaring right prompted his wife to agree. The exchange uses humor to show relational dynamics and miscommunication in a light, quotable moment.
A humorous paradox unfolds as a satirist claims he cannot think of a joke while a religious editor responds with a contrary remark, highlighting tension between humor and belief in a brief dialogue.
A man jokes that a customs inspector was not surprised by hidden items. He credits his wife for stowing the cargo so well she cannot even locate it herself. The quip highlights a lighthearted reflective tone about sneaky packing.
A terse verse sketches a man who ran for trains boats office business lunch debt and finally disappeared. The piece hints at a restless figure chasing movement and money across unknown locales, leaving questions about his fate and motives.
A playful exchange follows as two characters tease about a kiss, noting the speaker has kissed many lockers before this moment. The scene centers on bold banter and light flirtation amid a school setting.
Fragmentary notice reads for sale a flat-top office desk offered at a cheap price to a quick buyer. The remainder of the text is unreadable but implies a hastily advertised sale of office furniture.
An amiable straphanger expresses strong support for English, responding Count me in bo with a confident endorsement of the language. The brief dialogue shows casual public sentiment about language policy through a brisk exchange.
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