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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
5
A rejected suitor quips that a 32 year old woman might tire a twenty five year old husband, sparking a sharp exchange. He exits with a remark about the "freezing point" and hurries to catch a downtown bus after leaving by the front door.
A flirtatious exchange revolves around Miss Gadder and the observer of her gaze. The dialogue hints at admiration for her eyes while suggesting they reveal interest only when directed at costly objects, prompting a cautious distance.
A witty exchange has a servant questioning Walter about serving a dish of peanuts to a man who claims to be famished. Walter replies that the guest boasted an elephant’s appetite, justifying the snack.
A wife discovers a perfumed note in her husband’s pocket and queries fidelity, reflecting on the broader idea that a person’s reputation can be scrutinized even when not publicly accused.
Farmer Corn tessel praises Josh for learning a lot though joking he may know more than his father. The dialogue contrasts Josh’s knowledge, the horsedrawn era, and the rise of the automobile in a humorous rural setting.
An eminent diplomat asks about mind reading and a clever reply from Miss Cayenne. She says attentive listening and careful analysis can give a glimmer of another’s thoughts. The exchange highlights skeptical curiosity about mental telepathy.
Last night many spectators watched a lunar eclipse across the United States. Washington time marked the moon entering Earth's shadow at 10 11, eclipse peak at 11 37, and complete exit at 1 04 this morning. The moon was full five minutes before the eclipse began and reached maximum size at 11 32.
A historical bank ledger fragment shows overdrafts and deposits from various sources. It lists amounts for national and state banks, private bankers, and trust companies, with figures for paper currency, fractional notes, and coin. It also includes totals for deposits and undivided profits after interest and taxes.
The document lists assets including loans and discounts 263293.71, bonds and securities 16233.70, banking house and lot 14000.00, and other items totaling 356314.21. Liabilities show capital stock 100000.00, surplus 10000.00, deposits 239726.28, and other items totaling 356314.21 with directors Jas. Reardon Herman Hable and Geo. W. Kurtz.
Miss Kittish admits shyness and avoidance of men while Miss Sharp teases whether she runs from or toward him, revealing tension and humor in a social scene.
Poem fragment notes that fate mocks human hopes and critiques clinging to old mistakes kept in stock. It questions preserving past errors instead of letting them go. The verse invites reflection on novelty versus repetition.
A joking exchange reveals one man stayed awake during Professor Diggs' lectures because his wife forced him to attend and he resents the obligation. The quip hints at a domestic motivation behind the attendance.
A special commissioner advertises a public sale of a Middletown house and lot in Frederick County Virginia. The sale is set for Saturday August 5 1916 at 11 a.m. in Winchester in the Chancery case Edmondson et al. Terms include one third cash and balance over one to two years secured by deed of trust and fire insurance.
The School Boards of Stonewall Geinesboro and Back Creek districts will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester at 11 o clock a m. The sale concerns school houses and lots in Frederick County Virginia.
Saturday July 22 1916 through Stonewall Gainesboro and Back Creek school boards a list of five parcels with schoolhouses is advertised for cash. Properties include old Round Hill near Chambersville Frederick County Gainesboro suburb with Whitacre further Cross Junction land and Hudson school two miles southwest of Gainesboro plus Roanoke in Back Creek district east of Mt Williams land to revert to grantors.
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina and his wife report Chamberlain's Tablets ease for constipation and indigestion. The ad touts the tablets as mild and gentle with a mild laxative effect and wide availability.
A brief page notice highlights an advertising offer in The Star urging readers to invest in promotions as a payback incentive. The item emphasizes monetary gain and the publication’s endorsement of the scheme.
Open4Door Bible Class invites members to a morning talk by Rev Dr J Gray McAllister described as very instructive and entertaining. Full attendance requested and all are welcome for a pleasant hour. A humorous rehearsal anecdote follows about stage supers and a mislaid concept of convictions.
A humorist in New York placed a large cigar box in a Liberty Street shop window with a sign reading 1 Cent. Enough Said. The stunt aimed to draw attention with light humor as window dressing.
A critic argues that those who abuse confidence deserve contempt as they betray a core social bulwark. The piece notes the law presumes innocence until guilt is proved and urges scrutiny of men’s intentions to avoid deceit in business and society.
A formal note attributed to a judge emeritus mentions a duty call and a refusal to respond. The message references Sant Just and uses archaic phrasing to convey absence. The fragment suggests an official communication or archival citation.
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