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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1916
Page
4
The Children s Home Society of Virginia appeals for funds to support placing neglected and parentless children into private homes with loving foster parents. The article extols the societal and personal benefits of adoption and urges readers to donate to the treasurer Robert M Kent Jr and the order of the charity.
A Brooklyn family credits Grape Nuts with resolving a child’s weak digestion and appetite, noting the boy’s rapid improvement and growth after starting the cereal. The husband also gains health benefits, and a friend reports two rickets cases improving after use. The Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan promotes these letters as genuine human-interest testimonials.
Des Moines Iowa resident Blanche Jefferson recalls severe illness four years ago and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. Her husband opposed surgery and she urges others to try the remedy before operations. Comment from Richmond New Leader referencing fundraising plea by Robert M Kent Jr. and urging generosity.
A humorous tale contrasts a boy's honesty with blaming others after he cuts a tree. It notes George Washington would own his mistake, declaring to his father, I cut down your measly tree I did it with my flobert rifle, showing a gold like spirit.
An old quotation from Walt Mason extols the link between one’s status and universal respect and admiration, asserting that high or low standing still commands esteem. The lines reflect a classic perspective on social value.
A lively gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dick in Reynolds Store Va on a Saturday night featured games and refreshments in the large dining room. Attendees included Misses Natie Gover Eitha Reynolds Clara Dailey Naomi Brannon Golda Gano Annita Gano Chaffie Annie Viola Hovermale Nellie Cather Edith Bohrer Bertha Dick Tressie Dick and Messrs. Lester Dailey Roy Harry Bageant Clarence Roy Bohrer Lloyd Listen Reynolds Marvin Adams Joe Leith Fred Mauzy Raymond Willie Shenk Albert Butler Austine Hover male Troy Mervil Purcell Dick Dewey Hutsler Brandell Ira Bageant Mr and Mrs Frank Helsley and Mrs Margie Bohrer. Roy and Harry Bageant of Berkeley Springs W Va visited.
Mrs. B M Knight returns from Allentown after funeral of her brother in law Ambrose F Peters. Peters, treasurer of Peters and Jacoby Company, was a respected Allentown businessman with strong integrity. The Union Star notes the public grief and cancer of sympathy from the community and supporters for the Confederate Monument fund.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a quick fix to darken gray or faded hair. It claims the product darkens naturally after one or two applications, makes hair lush and shiny, and removes dandruff and itching, urging readers to buy a 50 cent bottle at any drug store.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy to kill cold germ and ease coughs. It claims quick relief once touched by the medicine and advises careful eating and habits for a speedy recovery with availability at druggists.
Local residents report moves including Mr. Robert Rodeffer relocating near town and the Spitler farm being vacated. William Chapman improves after illness at Mr. D. B. Newcomer’s home. Odie Newcomer returns from Stephens City. Mrs. J. D. Cox leaves for Wheeling to visit friends. Thomas H. Lewis of Luray on business stops at Hotel Evans.
A. J. Tavener Master Commissioner of the Corporation Court sets a February 5 1916 hearing at 10 am in the office of R Gray Williams Winchester Virginia. All parties in interest must appear. Dated January 7 1916.
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