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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1917
Page
4
A Star columnist urges the city to oil streets to curb dust nuisance and protect public health. The piece argues oiling should be a municipal duty, not a private subsidy, and hopes the Common Council includes it in the current year’s budget. The writer says a dustless town would be a local honor for any council member.
A quirky verse by Walt Mason contrasts slow workers with energetic hustlers. It mocks lethargy in daily tasks like mowing, gardening, and chores, arguing employers seek liveliness, function, and visible effort in the helper who prints energy into every action.
Fragmentary text discusses democracy, equal duties and rights, and the role of the majority in shaping democracy. It cautions against relying on voluntary sacrifice in peace for wartime military needs and references the volunteer system and duty.
A critique advocates compulsory universal military training with two years of service for each youth, followed by periodic field duties, combined with education in engineering. It argues this would unify citizens, deter foreign labor competition, and project national strength, warning of decline without such reform.
Macedonia Virginia January 29 Mrs Ss Violette has recovered enough to be up in the house after two weeks illness The infant son of Mr Guy Lind once stricken with pneumonia shows improvement under Dr C C Dearmont care
A York mother reports her four year old son cured of a cough after using Vicks VapoRub on the chest for two nights. She describes VapoRub in salve form releasing vapors that ease breathing and loosen phlegm. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
Mr. John A. Ritter will move on the snapp farm near Stephens City. Mr. Lynch has bought the Solen berger farm near Stephens City and will move this week. Mr. George Armel has had a well killed and will build a handsome new residence on his farm this spring. Mr. Eppa White is building a fine new house on big farm. Mrs. Hugh Funk of Bartonville is visiting friends in Maryland.
Diplomatic chatter grows over recall of a key envoy as mails and ship detention are cited. While Col. B V House denies any London mission, White House calls reports premature yet persistent in circles. The President seeks a trusted emissary to convey his views as Britain emerges as a major peace negotiator.
Wanted 26 men native born white for olfing mill work. Wages 25c per hour and higher. Permanent position guaranteed. Apply in person or by mail to D. M. Pitcock, Supt., The Massillon Mill Company, Massillon, Ohio.
Citizens of Edinburg in Shenandoah County form a movement for a new seven mile road from Liberty Furnace across the county line to Lost River West Virginia. Mayor Ray urges action. George E. Irvin and Joseph C. Hutcheson named to solicit subscriptions for the project.
The article outlines Marco Polo 1254 to 1324 a Venetian traveler born into a merchant family. It covers his father and uncle’s journeys to China and his own travels through Asia to the Khan court and back to Venice. It notes his captivity in Genoa era and dictation of travels to a scribe. It mentions translations and a subscription pitch for The Star.
Several robins and bluebirds have been spotted in local areas in recent days. The sightings suggest spring may be at hand, though it is unclear whether the birds are advancing the season or simply wandering as February remains ahead.
Cut out this slip and send five cents to Foley Co in Chicago to receive a trial package with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs cold and sore throat plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere. Advertisement in the Want Ads runs.
Sub-agents named in Frederick Clarke and Shenandoah Counties in 1918 seek additional life insurance. The firm reports 1915 Virginia premiums of 1 026 007 12 with 542 371 67 in death claims and 216 779 26 in agent commissions. Applications welcomed through W A Willis in Winchester or Thos P Morgan in Washington DC.
The Martinsburg Business College has installed instruments and secured a teacher to train young men for positions created by promotions. Starting salary is $75 with an eight hour day. Courses include telegraphy English spelling writing and typewriting. Terms on application. Third Floor Ramsey Building Martinsburg West Virginia.
The Star lists forthcoming farm sales near Winchester with dates from January to March. Entries name sellers such as John Larrick Chambersville Emanuel Baer Clearbrook and Harry J Flowers with items including live stock farm implements household goods and horses.
A double wedding occurred Thursday at the home of Rev. A. M. Evers a United Brethren minister in Hagerstown. Miss Harie Lillian Shiflett and Jesse T. Stoutamyer both of Augusta County Virginia wed, along with Miss Evi Bly and George D. Neff both of Shenandoah County Virginia.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Lewis H McGruder seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimonii for desertion against Annie McGruder. The affidavit shows Annie McGruder is not a resident of the state. She must appear within fifteen days after publication to protect her interests. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks. Clerk J B Beverley. 1.23-4w
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