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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
6
Readable text shows a damaged fragment likely referencing a farm, store, or individual named Jolliffe in Chester Wisconsin. No clear event, date, or outcome is established in the legible portion.
A meeting of the W. W. and B. will be held Tuesday January 2 at 10 o'clock in McKowp. Treasurer will present financial details and plan for the year.
An excerpt notes a lecturer, Cadman, a pastor, speaking on Reconstruction at Bridgewater College. The fragment mentions IRG, Va, Jang, and a 14 year reference, with a recovering individual and a phrase about six brown race in a patently unclear context.
Rev. Walter B. Preaching at Greenwood notices he will not preach in the Episcopal Church this Sunday, January 16, 187?. Parishioners advised to note the change and seek services at alternative locations.
A report notes an average efficiency of 99.9 percent during October across divisions including Cumberland Tyrone Trenton Nor Biniira. Forty failures were recorded among 37,427 assessments, with five divisions earning a perfect score.
Sunday schedule lists preaching at 11 by the pastor, a 6 45 oclock people's meeting led by Boyce, preaching at 7 50, and an evening service at 7 30 by the Rev pony of Dayton Ohio. The Virginia conference members were not notified to attend.
Continued from page 1, Paul carries majorities in Shenandoah and Pace counties with Mt. Crawford singled out for alleged improper Democratic registrations. Harrison's camp counters Republican registrations in the same precinct, while Paul supporters in Rockingham are cited for potential irregularities. George N. Conrad says charges will be proven or shown as ordinary errors by election officials.
An anonymous letter to Police Chief Doran reveals Marty Chapman and John Wei admitted taking fourteen hens from Thomas Hicks's hennery two miles east of Winchester after Hicks allegedly said they could take them. Hicks later paid a reward to Officer Armel and the youths were dismissed from custody.
Rockingham county officials announce a carload of government road working machinery, funded through a War Department program and supported by a bill in Congress introduced by Congressman Wythe Harrison. A second carload of high explosive is also arranged as part of the negotiated aid.
The article explains the saying red rag to a bull comes from Spain where red cloths provoke bulls in bulls rings. It notes horses and turkeys may react to red, while stating color differs in effect and urges caution in attributing temper to color alone.
The text discusses Porto Rico as a penal colony used by Spain and the fate of convicts released when public works ended. It notes convicts fled to the mountains forming a persistent poor white population. It argues that later generations became more criminal amid hunger and overcrowding.
The passage describes hand kissing as an old practice in Rome used to seek favors. Romans would salute even equals before asking a favor, while soldiers showed respect by kissing the hands of generals. The custom also extended to consuls and praetors.
Folklore links parsley to luck and misfortune. Parsley seed was thought to visit the devil nine times before sprouting. Sowing on days other than Good Friday was believed to delay growth. In ancient Greece graves were strewn with parsley, and transplanting parsley was considered unlucky. Children were told babies were found in parsley beds.
A dusky chauffeur recalling a Detroit to Youngstown trip describes riding part of the way on a hard gas tank seat. A companion questions the endurance and Henry answers with stubborn resolve. The anecdote highlights plainspoken persistence amid rough travel.
A reflection on ambition and selfhood from Theodore Parker. The text warns that craving power and titles can strip away humanity, urging balance between professional greatness and personal integrity. It contrasts roles like doctor lawyer minister politician with the desire to remain truly human.
A humorous exchange recalls Mr Dubwaite finding his office boy lounging in his chair. The response is a vow to quit if it happened again, hoping to set a better example.
A concise note on efficiency as a balance of mind and skill. It argues that true efficiency arises from thoughtful habit, not mere mechanical effort, and warns against turning workers into lifeless automatons.
A Richmond Times Dispatch line evokes a man betting on a lame horse and finding inspiration in shouting for the latest gain for his wife and children, reflecting themes of family duty and perseverance.
An Indiana court ordered a man to restore the false teeth he had taken from his wife, echoing the ongoing debate on women’s rights and the privilege to hire. The Cleveland Plain Dealer comments that women still retain certain prerogatives.
Questioning the object of the inquiry in a Philadelphia Public Ledger piece about a contemporary book on longevity. The item probes meaning and purpose behind living beyond a century.
Dreaming of skating signals uncertain success tied to personal effort. Seeing others skate suggests a pleasant time. The text hints at purchasing or honoring matters related to the dream imagery.
The discussion centers on why diamonds symbolize commitment, noting the diamond as a tangible expression of love and status between a man and a woman. It explores cultural expectations and evolving perceptions of spending on an engagement ring as a signal of dedication.
A Hawaii report reveals weed control by covering sugar plantation fields with paper. The method suppresses weeds and helps crops grow with less manual weeding.
The note suggests urgency and caution about outcomes, implying that failure to meet expectations may be tied to being in a difficult situation. The fragment hints at resilience and the belief that preparation affects results.
The article notes that the custom of separating words by blank spaces was not used until the tenth century. It emphasizes the evolution of writing practices and how early texts appeared without modern word gaps.
A truncated OCR snippet hints at a reading and writing conference with unclear context and dates. The readable parts mention Reading, maketh a full man, and a possible TEADY or Teady reference with scattered words. Further details unreadable.
Investigation of alleged election frauds in New York last November nears 30 indictments by the grand jury. Reports say 109 ballots for Governor Miller or Smith were transferred or altered, ballots mutilated, and Socialist candidates cheated of about 150 votes.
July 10, 1918, Death Valley California saw 134 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest official air temperature recorded worldwide. The reading, noted by the American Meteorological Society bulletin, confirms a historic heat event as July ends.
Translation notes describe Maetuvaises Terres as unconsolidated sands and gravels eroded into bad sands on arid plateaus. Regions occur in the Missouri basin upper areas near the Blae hills with others in Colorado Arizona New Mexico and Texas.
Musicians report an Indian drum whose parchment head carries a central iron compound. A ring-shaped outer membrane is tighted around the edge, and the loading yields enhanced harmonic overtones for a more complete tone.
Philadelphia Public Ledger criticizes the claim that millions of people knowingly write for photoplays and stories. The piece argues those responsible for motion pictures should seek out actual writers rather than relying on assumed talent.
Fragmentary notes describe cooks failing to meet demands of American soldiers and mothers in the country during the war. The text mentions breakfast served in France with coffee and eggs and references to Paris and American expectations.
The text notes Bermuda as a group of islands with a British English character. It lists main islands and settlements and highlights steady population growth. It emphasizes Bermudians as the oldest self governing colony in the empire and their proud civic identity.
A coral island is an atoll, ring shaped with breaks forming channels. The water inside the ring is the lagoon, and the land itself has a distinct shape and pleasant names.
In Plymouth Massachusetts a cradle once kept safe honors Peregrine White the first white child born in New England. The cradle’s claim to fame is edged by the Mayflower voyage when Hopkin’s baby Hopkins was born aboard Oceanus on the voyage.
Dr. E. Escomel reports in Anatis de la Facultad de Medicina Lima that natives have long used pseudo beetles’ blood to treat warts. The preparation allegedly whitens the growths as if cauterized by acid.
The earliest known machine, centuries before Christ, served to drill stone vessels. It featured a vertical shaft with a top crank and a forked base to hold a sharp cutting edge stone.
A Grand Rapids Press quip notes the idea of traveling light by women is to stuff everything into a steamer trunk and carry items in separate boxes, observing the crowds of luggage.
A Sage notes clothes do not define a man and the Fool comments that others avoid you when you look seedy, a brief wry exchange referenced by the Cincinnati Enquirer about appearance and judgment.
A simple home method uses a lemon halved, dipped in kitchen salt, to rub brass until stains vanish. Rinse in warm water and polish with a soft cloth to finish.
A fragment from the Hamilton Herald laments how a harsh work world would punish each fool with revenge and sourdness, expressing a weary view of labor and consequence.
A fragment shows Peggy forbidden to approach her brother Teddy who has measles. She begs for his recovery with a plea to God to keep her distance. The note reflects concern and longing within a family facing illness.
An unsettled line from a Junior World report quotes a director urging bold display as he commands performers to “open the window and throw your chests out,” signaling provocative rhetoric amid gymnastic coverage.
Brief note on wicker weaving as a traditional hand industry facing renewed attention and modernization challenges, highlighting its long history and current pressures.
Springfield West Virginia man J H Makin credits Tanlac with restoring his strength after the flu left him weak for weeks. He says he can now work daily, eat well, gain twelve pounds, and feels as good as in his fifties. Tanlac is sold in Winchester by Boyd Drug Co.
A visitor notes South American home life filled with music where newsies sing wares and vendors advertise peanuts fruit and cold water. Itinerant scissors grinders announce their arrival with a piccolo while workers relax with guitars and phonographs in most households.
A seven year old girl describes her geologist father mother and sister naming her pet in playful terms. The daughter says the pet is called a segregation from an intrusive magma of doubtful genesis a basement complex and a typical example of secondary impoverishment, but she simply calls it my dear little kitty.
A report notes three manganese forms in Japan: metallic over 50 percent purity used in iron and steel. manganese dioxide up to 90 percent used for chemicals drugs paints and batteries. and carbonate ore previously discarded as waste.
Martin Luther describes Eve as mother of all living, praising the title mother as the most sanctified and glorious appellation. He emphasizes that she is not called wife but mother of all, highlighting the glory and precious ornament of woman.
The piece emphasizes the critical role of food supervision by public health authorities as a preventive measure. It argues average citizens underestimate this protection, noting that without supervision poisoning and related harm would cause widespread suffering and death.
The term Salt River refers to a mythical path for defeated politicians and parties to be sent away. Its origin traces to a Kentucky stream whose tortuous course and many shallows made passage difficult and laborious.
A treaty concluded after the first Punjab war grants the maharajah of Kashmir the right to prohibit imports of pork pies into his territories. He exercises this right.
Native travelers in Liberia rub garlic on their bare feet to deter venomous reptiles, a practice noted for its strong odor that drives snakes away into the surrounding glades. Ohio State journal reports the bizarre method observed during exploration.
The article notes 70 English butterfly species with varied rarity. It mentions some butterflies being costly to import from France to England each year.
A designer unveils a spring bumper rated to rise to the vehicle’s front sill level at railroad crossings to improve stop street car and motor man safety by reducing collision risk with passing trains.
A reflective note contemplates publicity as a social force. It argues that public confession exposes not just real faults but also the folly and ridicule surrounding them. The passage urges restraint and integrity in public discourse.
A Dallas News item argues a married man should finish chores before leaving for a taxi ride. The short quip frames domestic duties as a social rule in a Texas context.
Camp Lee, once the costliest and most prolific WWI training camp, will be scrapped by the War Department. Despite Petersburg interests lobbying for retention, the camp’s buildings will be salvaged and land held for future disposition. The Light Infantry Division and the Twenty seventh Division trained there before moving to City Point.
White Post Virginia residents share social visits and travel. A list includes Mr and Mrs H M Snell and others who attended Look Who’s Here in Winchester. Local attendees to Berryville league meeting and visitors to several homes are noted.
The under signed offers for sale at public auction in Berryville at 12 o clock M on Thursday Dec 80 1920 a desirable limestone tract about one and a half miles east from Wadesville on land owned by Irene Carter and others. The lot features good limestone in a fine neighborhood near a railroad. Purchaser receives landlord's share of growing wheat crop. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by two bonds and a deed of trust. John M Fishpaw, Agent, Berryville Virginia. 12-10-1pt Bell Phone 126-12.
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