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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
4
The Handley Board warns of costly lessons and urges regular audits of public funds as Winchester considers a general manager plan. A responsible committee should study external examples but tailor the plan to local conditions, focusing on qualified personnel and city finances before salaries and powers are set.
A Cleveland Dealer report notes physicians increasingly test even small pests for disease spread. While rats and flies were previously studied, scientists now consider cockroaches ants and bees as potential carriers. A stingless bee in the canal zone is cited as visiting garbage and moldy honey, possibly linking to illnesses in those who consume the honey.
A clipped reminiscence notes Mexican generals posing for cameras while they balanced hay, minerals, and small plays. Journalists turned each scene into a big daily story outlining their boastful rides and prancing steadiness.
Regular one dollar value clothing described with a white galatea body blue and tan color scheme. Available in sizes 3 to 8 years with straight pants and blue or tan collars matching the tones.
A whimsical verse by Walt Mason laments Europe’s great menagerie and the Villas joining in and failing to hit the spot as readers wait less and care less about time.
July updates from Cedar Grove note Mrs. D. A. Smith visiting Middletown Virginia. Numerous relatives and friends from Miller Fries Fries families, Whitacre and Grimes areas spent Sundays with O. C. Miller and neighbors. Beulah Roberts returned to Washington after visiting Cedar Grove relatives.
Minnie Wood Chapel Va July 15. Mrs William Keeler and sons of California stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Keeler for several weeks. C B Locke and daughter Lillian visited Balti more last Sunday. Mrs G R Evans and Miss Nellie May Evans attended a reception at Mr and Mrs W T Ramey in honor of Mrs D N Scanelon of Mississippi. Mr Logan Ballangee and daughter of Pennsylvania visited relatives here last week. Mrs J M Rutherford and sister Edyth Hook were guests of their father in law Mr and Mrs T H Will
An advertisement promotes a free Shetland pony contest at Someborn’s store. It touts better merchandise for less money and urges shoppers to buy now while stocks are complete across all departments.
Extra specials in ladies union suits offered in sizes 5 to 9. Torchon lace trim, knee length, V neck with a higher back, silk-taped neck and arms, fine gauge, bleached, priced 23 cents per suit.
Description of a fine Nainsook dress featuring a six inch embroidery beaded yoke, drawn silk ribbon and bow of one and a quarter inch, lace edging on the bottom neck and armholes. The note calls them dainty conveniences and much appreciated.
Complete ladies corset cover and drawer combination suits described in good quality nainsook with an embroidered yoke of four medallions. Features three rows of Val, drawn silk baby ribbon, 3-4 inch lace along neck and armholes, and 1 inch lace on drawers. Items priced at 46c and 69c.
Sonneborn's advertises wholesome candies and cakes at 10 cents per pound. It lists Cocoanut Picnic Lumps Mixed Butter Creams Assorted Bon Bons Dixie Caramels P-Nutt Kisses and various cakes like Spiced Wafers Ginger Snaps Nic Nacks Sugar Wafers Grandma's Jumbles.
A newspaper item advertises men silk wash ties priced at 10 cents each. The notice notes various color patterns such as striped and solid designs and mentions a selection with multiple yard lengths available.
The notice claims union suits priced at 46 cents each with crepe fabric noted for quality. Describes full sizes from 34 to 44 with elastic waist back and sturdy buttons.
Classified item notes Mens auto hats priced at 46 cents each, regular value 75 cents. Describes a brown khaki duck hat with cap wire screen ventilator in front and leather sweat band for comfort.
Regular 35¢ values highlight white poplin and white duck crown hats with navy and white duck bands and brims offering standout quality and style. These affordable options showcase durable fabrics and classic design for versatile wear.
In stock items include Boys Washable Hats at 46c each and Boys White Duck Pants at 46c per pair. Mens Khaki Trousers priced at 92c per pair feature tan heavy quality fabric with side buckles and cuff buttons.
A study of lawn ants notes their nests are unsightly but do little direct harm. For small areas pour boiling water or spray with kerosene emulsion or strong soap wash. Larger nests respond to bisulphide or carbon injected via oil can, with care to avoid fire hazards.
Instructional excerpt describes driving a stake of eight by eighty three inches with an eighteen inch length into the ground leaving three inches above surface. An auger hole is bored in the top and an iron bolt is inserted.
The article covers using potatoes for stock feed, noting costs, regional practices, and methods. It cites German studies on pigs, cows, and other livestock, recommending cooking potatoes for swine and mixing with grain, plus mild caution on dairy cow digestion. It also mentions a wartime-era social note about Mrs. Reuel Hook visiting Berryville, Virginia.
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