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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
4
A letter from Rev. O D Lambert in the Southern Methodist is reprinted by the Winchester Star with a subhead praising the gifts showered on him by his flock. The text questions whether the editor misread “gifts” as “girls” during printing.
A Cumberland Times in Salem Massachusetts mocks Salem Oregon’s push to rename itself after the historic Massachusetts city. The piece notes Salem Massachusetts’s three centuries of fame for witches sea captains and traditions while questioning how an Oregon town could adopt the name and urging it to keep its own identity.
Walt Mason reflects on a vow to avoid shocking words but encounters a run of misfortunes. A car wreck, ditch placement, broken windshield, flooding, sleet, and lost coal unravel plans before spring. He notes human foresight cannot pierce the future.
The piece notes winter lacks spring lushness yet reveals clear views where objects are exposed. Bird watchers may find interest in local feathered residents and casual readers can imagine possibilities from their presence. Even brief night walks reward the observer with new perspectives.
Mothers urged to give California Syrup of Figs for coated tongues and constipation in children. The ad praises its gentle action on stomach, liver, and bowels and warns to avoid counterfeit products while directing readers to buy the genuine 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
The excerpt notes January skies display stars in close paths, with heavenly grandeur easing earth’s bareness. It invites contemplation of Creation’s marvels and suggests winter fears fade as thoughts turn to the creator and the coming renewal of life with spring.
William B Bromley of Clarke County purchases a full bred Shorthorn male calf from W C Rosenberger of Tiffin Ohio for 350 dollars. Bromley maintains one of Virginia's finest registered Shorthorn cattle herds.
The State Board of Education announced teacher exam dates for spring and summer: April 12 to 14 inclusive and July 18 to 29 inclusive. The Pullman Auto Sales Company of Winchester has taken over the Oldsmobile agency, expanding its territory to five counties and continuing its Pullman and Maxwell lines.
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment with mustard oil. It promises relief for sore muscles joints back throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup neuralgia and colds with soothing warmth and no blisters.
A Detroit firm settles a dispute over a ton of apples sent to Miami in October 1914. After wrecked cars and multiple railroads, blame ping-ponged until attorney A. Nadenbousch secured recovery from Cumberland Valley Railroad. Mr Stewart finally receives the check.
City Manager Field announced a genuine leak was located yesterday afternoon in Winchester. No immediate risk to residents was reported and officials are assessing repair timelines and service impact.
An old health notes ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe gentle laxative for children aiding bowels without opiates. It claims a pleasant taste and includes a money back trial offer, urging mothers to ensure authentic packaging with Dr Caldwell's signature. Also lists farm sale notices around Winchester with dates and items such as horses cattle and livestock.
A water main on North Market Street near Fairfax Lane leaks about 90 000 gallons daily, flowing into sewer pipes and not surfacing. Repairs are underway with costs of pumping estimated at 2.70 dollars per day, about 1000 dollars yearly, but the leak's duration is unknown.
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