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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
4
The article argues that without a concrete Republican leadership and policy addressing core American needs, the party risks decline in the 1920 campaign. It notes the rising sentiment for change and the difficulty of maintaining support for the incumbent stance.
An elderly critic mocks a traveler with a red boat, listing misfortunes from faulty engine to stubborn brakes. The dialogue pivots on pessimism and the old man’s harsh verdict that even valued possessions bring trouble, ending with a blunt jab at not owning a boat.
The company will locate its general offices in the former residence of the late David S. Glaize on East Piccadilly Street in the city. President Cornwell stated construction had begun quietly with no publicity sought, and the road’s details were being worked out as the project progresses.
An old fashioned advert promises rapid relief for coughs chest colds and hoarseness with Pinex a concentrated extract mixed with syrup to create a pleasant tasting pint for family use. It claims prompt easy relief from croup bronchial asthma and winter illnesses with a money back guarantee and urging readers not to accept inferior substitutes.
The Winchester and Western Railroad Company a West Virginia corporation is merged with the Winchester and Western Railroad Company a Virginia corporation. Capital stock set at 350000 dollars and principal office listed as Winchester Virginia.
Marlboro notes report visits and minor social news. Virginia Mitchell visited Middletown last week. H B Shull was a business visitor midweek. John Omps Bloomery and Richard Omps Good visited E W Knee. James B Smith spent Sunday with James Boggs. Henry Roe igill partially paralyzed at home. Stickley and Gussie Stickley visited Strasburg. Omer Pangle visited James McFarland in Relief. M W Orndorff traveled to Winchester on business.
The ad claims internal derangements cause pimples boils and disease, praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for forty years as the most effective remedy and suggests Hood's other medicines aid its effects.
Mr and Mrs Charles Barr of Martinsburg West Virginia spent the weekend with relatives in Stephens City and with Howard Boden Mrs Evy Brown and Henry Brillato. Howard Whetzel and Mrs Whetzel visited Mrs Swimley Sr. S J Swimley Sr and Mrs Sadie Snapp are sick. Thomas S Timberlake of Washington DC fell on icy streets and fractured his wrist receiving treatment at a hospital. Charles Boden and Charles Wetferson remain ill.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications but must be treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, not a quack medicine, and was prescribed by a prominent physician. It combines trusted ingredients with blood purifiers to produce results.
The article urges off season orchard work including pruning dead limbs to avoid sun scald, clearing debris to deter pests, scraping rough bark to reduce borers, and encouraging natural predators like nuthatches and woodpeckers. It notes fall and spring dormant sprays for San Jose scale, midwinter spray equipment prep, and potential lime sulfur concentrate production to save costs and possibly sell surplus to neighbors.
Dry climates show little alfalfa injury from heat but high temperatures with abundant atmospheric moisture severely harm the crop, making successful cultivation difficult in such conditions.
Correcting soil acidity equates one ton of burned lime to about one ton of slaked lime or two tons of ground limestone in purity. The three forms are treated as equal in effect for neutralizing acidity.
The article outlines practical methods for pest control including poisoned bran baits for grasshoppers and crude petroleum to eradicate red mite in poultry houses. It mentions a hot water treatment for wheat and barley smut, and plant pathology work on crown galls caused by a bacillus. It urges studying markets and soils to identify reachable markets.
Mrs. J. Tyler Smith of Baltimore has been visiting relatives in Frederick County.
Miss Hackney's will directs a burial tombstone for Miss Aiken and designates Alfred W. Wright to pay 500 to Bethany Church at Welltown for graveyard repair. It would also leave to Mrs. Pansy Wright two Heterick bureaus and silver items, with the remainder as per the aunt Margaret Heterick. The heirs are linked to North Braddock and Winchester.
Buffalo Bill's resting place on Lookout Mountain may be marked by a monument funded by American schoolchildren. The proposal urges every child to contribute at most five cents, ensuring wide participation in paying tribute to the famed scout who inspired generations.
An ad for Tassco tablets from Harry L. Livick promises a simple method to reduce flesh without dieting. It claims the pills are harmless, non habit forming, and may be mailed if not in store, with a 50 cent price and a free box offer.
An advertisement invites readers to receive a 650c box of obesity treatment by mail from The Tassco Co in Boston Massachusetts. It asks applicants to enclose 10c in silver or stamps to cover postage and packing.
The Southern Methodists of Jefferson Circuit express optimism over a new church at Kabletown after a protracted fundraising effort. Rev. Joseph Cooley of Winchester has led the circuit for years as the drive continues to complete the building project.
Nebraska's new governor Keith Neville, a 36 year old millionaire sportsman, coached Brack North Platte High School football for 12 years winning several state titles. He led Nebraska Sportsmen's Association as president for two years and inherits over 1 million dollars.
Madison Wis January 16 Billy Sunday will join William Jennings Bryan in a mass meeting January 22 to discuss the statewide prohibition referendum bill. The Wisconsin federation is to be organized that date.
Chicago braces for a fuel shortage with only 48 hours of coal supply as the Norfolk and Western embargoes shipments west of Columbus. The looming apartment house janitors strike on Wednesday adds pressure while officials seek price safeguards amid congested coal cars.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets for liver and bowel cleansing. It promises relief from headaches coated tongues and bilious feelings, claiming quick regularity and a clear head by morning with a 10 cent dose, urging care for children too.
R B Leatherman of Winchester has developed a steel wire fence stay and plans to manufacture it with an organic stock company in Keyser West Virginia. The board of commerce will hear the proposition and a factory may be built. He offers a ten dollar reward for a thief jailed for breaking into a box car and stealing a tool case valued at twenty five dollars.
Hon Harvey W. Harmer of Clarksburg issues a revised edition of Thompson's Manual for justices of the peace and others. He dedicates the book to Daniel I. Bendit of Shepherdstown with an inscription praising Daniel Rentch, the aging senior WV justice seeking reappointment after forty one years service.
The story of B C Brown Cleveland traveling man used to clear Bernard W Lewie of artist Grace Roberts murder collapses. Captain Tate of the detective bureau says Brown's account has numerous flaws and cannot be trusted. Brown claimed a man jumped from Roberts apartment on the night of the murder, but the description does not fit Lewis. Miss Nannie Hess of Boyce is visiting Brunswick friends.
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