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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
4
Tart apples are peeled and quartered then chopped and cooked with brown sugar lemon juice and rind and grated ginger. A little water is added to prevent burning, then the mixture is covered and simmered for four hours. The dish can be stored for several weeks.
A Charleston News and Courier item urges action over words as the new year begins. It contrasts busy weather woes with the optimism that effort yields tangible results, noting people talk of Plans while delaying work and praising the wheat during hardship.
Advertisement promises quick relief from nasal congestion and flu symptoms with Page's Cold Compound taken every two hours for three doses. It claims to open air passages, stop discharge, ease headache and feverishness, and is sold for 26 cents at drug stores.
A motivational poem recounts a brave person who ignores skeptics and attempts the impossible. He removes doubt with action, starts singing, and by tackling the task proves doubters wrong. The piece encourages bold effort despite naysayers and fear.
Mrs Charles Jefferson of Brucetown spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs Mary Cunningham who has been ill. Mrs Sarah Smithey returned from weeks with her daughter Mrs Laura Orndorff in Hagerstown. Mrs George Scillack out again after a week of illness. Ernest Sargeant listed. Stipe and Dunn of Stephenson loaded a car of wheat here yesterday. Sunday school at 10 am preaching at 11 am and Epworth League at 7 30 pm at Paynes Chapel next Sunday January 23.
Nain Virginia notes report Dr. Alfred Jones of Kernstown preached at Burnt Church Sunday afternoon. Earl Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin, has been seriously ill for a week. Bryarly band oyster supper cleared 25 dollars. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hawkins hosted Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Braithwaite. Several locals recover from grip. Civic League met at school house with vice president Miss Carrie Pidgeon presiding in the president's absence. Lost silver card case mentioned.
Har risonburg residents and visitors conduct meetings and travels in town. Robert A Van Pelt of Har rigonburg sets as traveling salesman for Taylor Brothers of Winston-Salem while Charles E F Edmondson of Middletown and Lewis Oppenheim of Richmond register at local hotels Evans and Jack. Mrs W R Lucas and Harold depart for Washington to visit relatives. Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd leaves for Washington then Richmond to see kin.
Torrytown West Virginia January 20 annual social notes report Mr and Mrs William Murphy visiting Mrs Roberts Raceburg with Laura Walker ill from grip Margie Weidman and Adah Busey listed as ill or recovering Zeph Morgan and children ill but out, Rev Myers preached Mt Pleasant, others visiting kin in Martinsburg Gerardstown and Cedar Hills area noted with several trips and illnesses mentioned among local families
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy supposedly works through the blood on mucous surfaces, expelling poison and healing diseased tissue. The notice urges immediate use, promises health improvement, and invites testimonials from Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for 76 cents.
The Hagerstown Mail argues that Americans may name Chicago for its feared reputation, but the paper says the true wickedest city claim is not Chicago.
Relief from nasal congestion and head pain with Ely's Cream Balm. Applies inside the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, clear air passages, and provide instant comfort for cold or catarrh symptoms.
The piece urges turning cold into a habit to avoid sickness. It recommends a warm sponge at 90 degrees Fahrenheit each morning and sleeping with a window open to reduce colds. If a cold starts, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and remove it quickly. Obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. Martha A. Harper, widow of a war of 1812 veteran and longtime Methodist preacher, is 108 and expects more birthdays. Living near Tre Villians, Louisa County, she recalls her husband who died late in the Civil War era and notes many gifts each birthday. She once was Miss Bibb, related to former Senator Bibb of Louisa.
The Mount Williams community reports Sunday visits by several locals. Guests included Carson and. Mrs Dyke from Cham bersville along with A L Brewer and E C Allemony. Also present were Mrs Charles Williams and Bertha Williams. The group prepared for ice house filling and other social visits.
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