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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
3
A concise extract argues that the tense bracing of the will is the chief differentiator in purposeful action, claiming that the necessary firmness enables any worthwhile task to be accomplished. The speaker emphasizes personal resolve as a defining force in achievement.
An old advertisement claims Vinol cures chronic coughs and colds citing W. E. Carlisle and tonic iron effects. It mentions oil emulsions and ineffective prior remedies, and inserts unrelated tidbits about poison from Mexican history and a humor panel about marriage secrets.
Salt cleans willowware and prevents yellowing. Scrub willow furniture with a coarse brush and water saturated with salt, then dry with a soft cloth. The same method works well for straw matting.
The passage discusses how geographic names evolve from historic roots such as Galicia from Halicz and Rex Galatiae. It notes nearby features like the Carpathian range and Mediterranean proximity. It then shifts to practical advice on moths, stating they affect stored items little if airings and sunlight are used, with airing as a key remedy.
A satirical note on a man chasing nomination petitions and pledging duty when called. Also a practical tip from Ladies' World says ink stains can be removed with a salt and milk solution, soaking white or colored fabric.
The Winchester City Hall session appointed J Hunter Williams as administrator of the estate of the late Miss Jacy Barrett. Williams, by marriage nephew to Barrett, qualified and posted a $1500 bond. Court declined to accept any of Barretts wills after expert testimony, anticipating sale of property and distribution to heirs.
A man accused of stealing jewelry valued at $30 000 argues his failure stemmed from trying to master three risky pleasures pinochle poker and pool He notes that in modern times specialization makes a true all rounder unlikely to succeed and hints at his courtroom strategy.
A Good Housekeeping tip suggests using a shoe box to shade a lamp by cutting a slit for the cord, creating a three sided enclosure to direct light and reduce glare. Leslie's urges youths to remember their fathers' struggles and thrift, warning that the world does not owe a living.
A stout Philadelphia Record reader at the zoo was surprised by how little meat the lions received. The attendant joked that the meat is ample for the Hon. and the moment shows the gap between perception and reality.
A collage of remarks and anecdotes cites Ed Howe on courts as tax collection hubs, a barber shop dialogue about safety razor sales, and Sir Walter Scott in Ireland with a beggar incident. The items illustrate humorous or reflective takes on justice, commerce, and social exchange.
In a brief anecdote Charles II is praised for gentle rebuke as the Earl of Rochester notes his balanced temper. When William Penn faced the king with hat on, the monarch offered his own hat back saying the custom allows only one to be covered.
In a lively old time setting a tenderfoot asks if Bill Busher is around Bitter Creek. A local replies no, noting he was last week and that he had hold of the rope, implying a hangman or feared outcome in a frontier scene.
A reader observes that if a father relies solely on prayer to achieve all goals it burdens the mother who must work early to provide for the children. The writer clarifies they are not against prayer but oppose praying for things obtainable by effort.
The remark attributes that poetry is a kind of ingenious nonsense to Sir Tseac Newton after being asked for his opinion. The playful jab reflects a historical wit challenging poetic value.
The Atkina Chronicle notes town officials should improve the calaboose as it has become a shoddy sight. Residents doubt any self-respecting man would spend a night there in its present condition.
In a quoted reminiscence, a wife recalls her husband as a good man who preferred not to attend church, joking that church attendance “takes my mind off religion.” The remark appears in an American Magazine feature.
A Buffalo Express quote shows Mrs Nurich challenging a man who insulted her by suggesting her husband lost his suit on a technicality. She retorts that her husband pays cash for his clothes, asserting dignity and independence in the exchange.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger quotation shows a man refusing to seek a divorce from a wife who abused him and neglected the home, fearing Henrietta would not permit it. The exchange features Henry Peck and a assertion about the wife’s club.
A farmer Corntessel rebukes a visitor claiming farming expertise after reading scientific literature and debt for machinery. A contrasting vignette shows a teacher in eastern Indiana using a hippo kiss analogy to illustrate love.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote recalls voters rising in a town ward unity. The defeated speaker notes how far public effort has shifted from single workers to collective turnout and action.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a prisoner speaking to a judge about a young lawyer assigned to him. He says he would be sorry if that lawyer had to defend an innocent man. The line highlights distrust of defense counsel.
In the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County on July 9 1915 Herbert B Larrick Trustee sues T M Barr and others.
The passage describes Borneo timber, noting extreme hardness and color change with age. It states the timber sinks and cannot be rafted, with the outer two inches of the trunk being worthless while the interior yields durable wood for practical use.
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