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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1916
Page
4
The report notes Americans wear silk hosiery buy automobiles fuel up gas, attend movies, eat grapefruit for breakfast and install modern comforts like plumbing, heating, porches, fireplaces, pianos, and phonographs. It argues income pressures are only partly to blame for economic struggles.
Peel six apples and slice. Simmer in water until tender. Mash and strain, add lemon rind and juice, sweeten, fold in stiff egg whites. Chill and serve with whipped cream.
The Valle Sentinel quotes federal figures to claim Virginia’s Valley will soon be the nation’s top apple region. Orchardists are urged not to be discouraged by bad years as acres have expanded and prices rise. Virginia apples rank with the world’s best and face fewer pests, boosting optimism for growers nationwide.
Department of Commerce investigation shows Americans increasingly wear silk hosiery, affecting cotton and silk manufacturers’ profits. The commentary notes a rising cost of living and changing consumer habits, with debate over the true causes behind the higher living costs.
A historical note portrays a weary world worn jay vowing to quit drinking. He describes gilded temptations, job loss, and public misbehavior before a moral rally to Swetch off alcohol. A plea to join Hydrantgrad and reclaim self respect and honor ends with WALTMASON’s signature.
Frederick county ranks high as an apple producer and has the most Virginia society members in the state. The Star calls for a strong county showing at the Charlottesville convention and urges undecided members to attend this week. The Virginia State Horticultural Society's advertising committee released an Apple Cook Book of Virginia with 207 recipes. copies are free from secretary W. P. Massey, printed by The Star.
Nellie Flowers visits with Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson. W A Orndorff and friends spend a day in Winchester. Mrs John Thwaite visits son and daughter in law Fred Thwaite. B F Lineburg visits Hottel family in Winchester. Bessie Greenwalt from Winchester visits Janneys.
The list shows letters unclaimed at the Winchester post office for the week ending January 8 1918. Callers must pay one cent for each letter received. Names include Mrs E R Batson Miss W Russell Miss Lelia Carpenter James W Grim Mannie J.
An old advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier for pimples and skin eruptions. It claims the tonic cleanses the blood, revitalizes red cells, and relieves symptoms like itching and burning. Advises readers to obtain S. S. S. from the manufacturer and contact Atlanta firm for expert advice.
Slogan style ad touts 25 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil for back pain lumbago rheumatism and sciatica. Claims soothing penetrating formula eases soreness within fifty counts and requires only one application to end misery.
In a Rio de Janeiro public park a well dressed American widow named Eugeni Phillips lures a rival into a pistol duel with her legal defender Roger Stone acting as second. One man dies, the other survives, and Stone is changed by the incident as the widow sails to the United States.
The British battleship King Edward VHT was sunk after striking a mine. The crew was saved.
The Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia appoints A J Tavenner as Master Commissioner to determine Lucy Barrett estate details including property debts taxes and beneficiaries. Notice to all interested parties to attend public proceedings on February 5 1916 at 10 am at R Gray Williams office Winchester.
Store rooms Nos. 12 to 14 on the east side of South Main street, known as Faulkner Dry Goods Store. tp-tt)- Hansbrough & Carter.
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