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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1916

Page

4

A Call for Sleeping Car Service Winchester NY Bound

The Star urges the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to back Cumberland Valley Railroad in launching through sleeping car service between Winchester and New York via Harrisburg. A passenger could depart at 6 30 PM and arrive at Pennsylvania Station next morning, skipping transfers and luggage hassles. The plan would spare Berryville travelers a long drive, rely on a late NY train, and aims to be self sustaining if not profitable. President M C Kennedy of the Cumberland Valley Railroad is praised, and the chamber is urged to contact him to turn this into reality.

Winchester. “Chamber . of . Commerce Cimberland Valley Railroad Company Winchester New York Harrisburg Trav- Giller Pennsylvania Station Berryville Cumberland Valley Railroad M. C. Kennedy Chamber of Commerce Kennedy Hape

Taft for the Supreme Bench Endorsed by New York World

The New York World urges William H. Taft for the U S Supreme Court vacancy. It praises his service as cabinet member governor general of the Philippines and president, saying Taft has long desired a seat on the Court and would be a fitting choice. Justice Lamar is noted as a potential contrast.

New York World America William H. Taft Supreme Bench United States Supreme Court Taft Philippines New York Justice Lamar

Taft's Fitness for Supreme Court Unmistakable, Broad Service Cited

A public appraisal credits William Howard Taft with exemplary judicial fitness based on a career as judge in the Circuit Court governor general of the Philippines secretary of war and president. The writer argues Taft would best embody the dignity and traditions of the Supreme Court and should accept appointment.

Mr. Taft Frederick N. Judson William Howard Taft Circuit Court Taft Philippines United States Amercan Supreme Court

Power in God's Word Mirrors Miracle Work in Churches

A sermonist argues that true preaching gains miracle power only when it delivers a supernatural utterance from God. He laments tame vague messages that fail to rouse, strengthen, or guide people, blaming human philosophy and higher criticism for diminishing divine influence. Sunday School Times.

Sunday School Times

Lincoln’s Assassins and the Booth Conspiracy

A New York dispatch reports General Henry Lawrence Burnett’s death and discusses Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth as the sole perpetrator. The piece notes public inflamed opinion blamed a vast conspiracy, though Booth acted alone and others faced punishment.

New York Henry Lawrence Burnett Lincoln John Wilkes Booth North Booth Per“Sone Norfolk Ledger- Dispatch

Selfishness in Jim Rickshaw’s Touring Car

A fragmented verse about Jim Rickshaw preferring to ride with wealthy dames over others. It contrasts his selfish choice with the plight of disabled and aging riders left behind by luxury travel, ending with an incomplete closing thought about his refusals.

Jim

Storing Vegetables and Chicken Coops from Farmers' Mail

Instructions describe indoor and outdoor vegetable storage with ventilation, straw and soil coverings, and seasonal adjustments for cabbages root crops and celery. The article also details a chicken coop design using soft pine boards, 23 by 18 by 18 inches, hinged floors, wire ends, and cost about $1 per coop, noting long-term reuse and no poultry losses.

Fen Pearce M. Pephart

Market Gardening Tips From A Cambria County Grower

A Cambria county grower stores Danish ball head cabbage in unused barn stalls with good ventilation to keep them in fine condition. Swiss hard roots planted in a cellar show strong growth. A Williamsport farmer sold golden bantam sauce corn at 25 cents a dozen last year, asserting uniform high quality. R L Watts notes rhubberb plantings in winter cellars for ongoing supply, suggesting coal ash as a soil substitute. A Potter returns home from Hotel Emari in Hagerstown Maryland.

Cambria County Mme Williamsport R. L. Watts National Stockman and Farmer

Civic League to Meet at Stephens City School

The Stephens City School and Civic League schedule a meeting in the high school building on a booming night in January at 7 o clock. All members are urged to attend.

Stephens City School and Civic League Ovdlook

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