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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
3
Rockefeller Institute warns that frying an egg on one side leaves bacteria on the unfried side. Cooking both sides kills the bacteria, making the egg safe to eat.
The term favorite son has deep roots in American politics. Early references label Washington as the favorite son of liberty in 1789, and John Randolph of Virginia as the favorite son of that commonwealth in 1825. The expression spread after that.
The passage explains Carolina turpentine practice where orchards of pines are boxed early season. Cuplike cavities cut into trunks hold about a quart, with two to four boxes per tree, leaving uncut bark strips between boxes to allow sap flow for the tree’s life.
A reflective excerpt traces life as a journey along a great road. Youth sees rosy hilltops, midday plains brighten the path, and later valleys cast long shadows like memories across the heart.
A description of the police deadline in New York City noting its historic use as a line around a prison or stockade. The text explains the term originated in Civil War times to denote a guarded boundary where crossing troops could be shot. It mentions Manhattan and the financial district near Fulton Street.
The article recalls early poetic beginnings of Alfred Lord Tennyson with poems written from age five and nine and a remark by his grandfather after an early elegy. The grandfather gives ten shillings, suggesting the earned first poetry is the last earnings.
An amusing exchange recounts a child asking why Mr Wilberforce is called Soapy Sam. The bishop ponders and replies that he gets into hot water but always comes out with clean hands, a tidy retort that amused observers.
The article explains that the term seven seas refers to all major oceans. It lists the North and South Atlantic, North and South Pacific, Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian Oceans as the encompassed waters.
Philosopher Professor Pate and Judge reflect on the three stages of life youth, manhood, and age. Youth is the rising sun of life as a young man imagines greatness, manhood the full meridian of self belief, and age the setting sun bragging about past glory.
A remark from Lord Petersham, famed for snuff, about a light Sevrés snuffbox being a nice summer box but inappropriate for winter wear highlights his fastidious taste in collecting and carrying snuff boxes.
The annual stock losses on national forest ranges in the West exceed 500000 dollars. About three quarters of sheep losses are blamed on coyotes. Mountain lions are cited as killing only a small share of cattle.
Robin meets Eleanor Belle on the tennis court and falls for her, while his childhood friend Betty Wright remains his confidante and ally. Betty helps him plot a quiet courtship as Eleanor plans to marry Craig after Christmas, forcing Robin to confront his true feelings.
Initiation activities begin as Baltimore readies for the Elk’s Convention and grand lodge session. City officials report elaborate decorations and a large turnout expected, with prominent Winchester Lodge members traveling to attend.
The 815 foot submarine Deutschland, the largest yet designed, sails from Bremerhaven with 29 crew, 14 knot speed, 5000 mile cruising range, and a cargo of dye stuffs mail gal and possibly an imperial letter. It sails toward McLean pier near Fort McHenry, off Sandy Point, aiming for a historic voyage site near Annapolis.
Captain W. 8. Woodruff of the United States Army, stationed in Porto Rico for eleven years, was selected by the War Department to instruct tactics and maneuvers at the citizens training encampment at Plattsburg New York. The event draws business leaders and veterans from across the United States including Major Pope of the Shenandoah Valley Academy. Mrs Woodruff will reside with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl F Massey near Winchester for the summer.
Prof J M Ruebush of Dayton Va spent over Sunday at the home of J D Rinker. Several locals and visitors shared Sunday at Benjamin Mastic's with Kathryn Grove Edna Bramback Mary Tevanit and others. Louise Shull Marlboro visited Lelia Rogers. Bonnie Murray's wedding attended by Mrs Ben Massie and family.
The Heine monument at Montmartre tomb of the Liberated Prussian in Paris has lost its visitor card tradition. German tourists once left their cards in a small basin at the pedestal, but now none remain, though birds drink there and the idea that Germans no longer visit Paris would be an error.
The page lists wholesale and retail prices for corn, oats, hay, butter, eggs, potatoes, poultry, and meat. It also notes overnight market activity and a brief mention of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wonrand leaving town.
Public auction to sell 200 acre Hicks farm in Frederick County Virginia lying on the Winchester to Front Royal road. Sale includes dwelling and improvements with limestone grazing land. Terms: one third cash, two thirds via two notes due one and two years from sale at six percent, with a trust deed and fire policy. Auction at county courthouse steps, Winchester on August 26, 1916 at noon.
Prominent Virginia physician Dr C Wright and two boys aged nine and ten were killed when their car was struck by an Atlantic Coast Line train near Owens Store in Sussex County. Wright, a board member and leader in regional medical groups, had taken the boys on a professional visit. The wreck left the car destroyed and bodies found nearby. The article also lists his civic roles and affiliations in state medical circles.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Graham and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strieby drove from Washington and spent several days with relatives around Stephenson Virginia. The trip included friends such as J. W. Stipe, Grace Clevinger, Charles Clevenger, Ber The Serenser, and Mon, with the Emman Ladies Aid Society noted.
Church interior gains new paint and carpet, boosting appearance. Miss Ann Brewer spent Wednesday in Charlestown West Virginia visiting her brother and sister Mr and Mrs H H Swimley.
The article notes returning soldiers from Company I including First Sergeant J Franks whose passing deeply affected Captain R Y Conrad and the unit. It highlights the soldiers’ dedication, shared hardships, and the strong bonds formed during state service and prior campaigns.
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