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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Thedford’s Black-Draught as a proven remedy for nervousness nausea heartburn and fullness after meals. It claims 75 years of success and urges use for quick permanent relief with safe pleasant action and no bad after effects. Sold everywhere for 25c.
By 8 W in Fire Prevention. The piece warns of fire as a great destroyer and calls for proactive habits and workplace precautions to prevent fires. It argues carelessness leads to higher insurance rates and urges constant effort to combat fire-starting conditions.
P. P. Claxton argues for equal education opportunities by standardizing the school term to 185 days nationwide. He notes current rural terms average 138 days vs 185 in cities, with Rhode Island and several states already near or at longer terms. He cites longer terms in California New York Connecticut and urges extending rural schooling to match urban lengths.
Professor T N Carver argues rural areas need agricultural councils similar to urban chambers of commerce to study opportunities and coordinate investment. He cites Germany and notes that joint discussion by leading farmers reduces mistakes and improves use of capital for increased production and farm profits.
The article by W. D. Lewis of the Texas Farmers' Union argues against woman suffrage, claiming elevating woman while not dragging her down is impossible. He describes descent as an awful tragedy that will darken civilization and shake society as she declines.
A concise reflection argues that optimistic thoughts without action can mislead. It warns against passive hope and urges practical steps to address a problem, noting that mere optimism without effort yields no benefit.
I John W. Rice cashier of Mid labore named bank swear the figures show total deposits 1 473 718 35 U S bonds borrowed without collateral security for some State of Virginia City of Winchester. Signed MO W Rice Cashier. Attest W H Baker R Gray Williams William S Hiett.
Financial figures appear as scattered numbers and codes without context. Key items include amounts like 61 594 and 54 581 28 along with sums 12 731 78 and 3 410 00. No identifiable events or entities are present to anchor a full summary.
An advertising notice extols Foley Kidney Pills for kidney health, claiming the pills help kidneys cast out poisons causing backache rheumatism and other kidney and bladder troubles. It notes the product is sold everywhere.
Fragmentary ad text requests information on rates for subscriptions or renewals and mentions THE STAR AGENCY in Times, Va. The legible portion notes inquiries about papers or magazines and care for them, with a contact line referencing a phone code.
A pithy reflection states the mind is a kingdom for the man who finds pleasure in ideas. It emphasizes inner sovereignty and intellectual contentment as a personal ideal.
Fragmentary OCR shows numbers and tokens: 22 1,264 5 1,460 and 4 146 15 $325,976 16 across six resources. The readable items lack context, making full meaning unclear.
Readable fragments warn guardians that kids may hide issues from parents and caregivers. The note urges vigilance in monitoring behavior and seeking help when concerns arise. It emphasizes open communication and timely intervention to protect youths.
The column lists market prices for butter eggs vegetables poultry and hay with live poultry and lamb figures. It also includes quirky notes such as an Indian egg dance and humorous quotes about women versus men from Atlantic Monthly and New York Sun style snippets.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick will offer the stock of groceries dry goods and other merchandise in the Oscar Barr Property store room on Main Street Winchester Va The sale includes viewing dates bids and public auction with cash payment and transfer of possession upon full purchase price. The notice is dated July 21 1915.
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