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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
4
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues that U S withdrawal from expeditions would show restraint toward Mexico. It credits recent actions for proving capacity and resolve to defend the border, while urging Carranza to act against Villa and improve relations with the republic south of the border.
The speaker, Walt Mason, extols the prudent village banker who warns against risky ventures and schemes to get rich. He credits the banker as refuge and anchor, guiding him away from flawed get rich projects and unsafe investments.
Rescuers freed Mr Strickler after his right foot was crushed and wedged in a machine 46 feet from the ground. Crew unbolted and disassembled the equipment, taking fifteen minutes to release the foot, while onlookers watched the tense effort. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
A damaged text fragment mentions cacti of value and varnish, with unclear references to extraction and Arizona. The readable parts hint at potential mineral or plant material notes but lack concrete details or context.
Marysville Pennsylvania resident Mrs George R Naylor reports twelve years of painful cramps eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She attributes relief to the remedy and recommends it to others seeking regular cycles backache and indigestion guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn MA.
The Valley Brick Yard at Charles Town West Virginia under Frank B and C L Robinsons of Winchester will become a permanent enterprise. They will enlarge capacity and install new brick machinery to improve the plant making it among the best equipped in the country.
Fragmented text discusses plant defenses and venom, mentioning spikes and prickles as protective traits. It references reptiles, skunk-like odors, and other defenses, but content is garbled with many unreadable phrases and misprints.
National bird status noted as scarce in many states with Michigan and Indiana households reportedly relying on local options. Rhode Island supply described as limited and less common than more abundant varieties in surrounding regions.
Winchester readers urged to take Vinol a tonic containing beef and cod liver peptones iron and glycero phosphates to rebuild blood and vigor after grippe pleurisy pneumonia or weakness. Testimonials from North Adams and Winchester praise improved strength and vitality with Vinol with a money back guarantee if not restored. Geo F Miller's Sons and Virginia drug stores stock Vinol.
The piece notes California France and Michigan seed production for celery carrot radish beet cauliflower and other crops. It highlights seed quality local advantages and that farmers often save their own seed while Michigan and New England produce large cucumber and sweet corn seeds.
United States Department of Agriculture reports experiments by the Bureau of Entomology showing that heavy insulation of bee hives causes no detrimental effects in winter or other seasons. A hive packed with sixteen inches of sawdust remained healthy through winter and rebuilt quickly after brood rearing. Bottom insulation proved crucial to overall benefit, while any common insulating material such as shavings leaves or chaff performed satisfactorily.
Popular Mechanics describes a temporary method to stop leaks on water pipes using a sheet rubber patch and a curved wooden block held in place with a notched stick and twisted wire. The illustration shows two leak scenarios and notes the fix is watertight to prevent damage until a permanent repair.
Auction notices list numerous farm stock items across Virginia and nearby areas. Entries include buyers and sale dates with horses cattle hogs implements household goods and live stock from locations such as Whitt Hall Opequon Wadesville Brucetown Stewartstown Winchester and Berryville with dates Feb 6 Feb 8 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23 Feb 26 Feb 27 March 6 March 7 March 8 and March 19.
Southard forged a Frank Reed check drawn on Shenandoah Valley Bank. He enlisted in the army aviation corps and was sent to Columbus barracks. A consent signature by Frank Reed’s name allowed Reed’s son Lee W. Reed to enlist, while the forger remained in custody as the case unfolds. Sheriff Podinett leads the investigation.
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