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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
4
To the voters of Frederick County and Winchester Boyd R Richards announces his candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary to be August 7 1917.
The speaker told an audience that dried huckleberries make an excellent substitute for currants and can be mistaken for real currants when labeled as such. She noted many interesting canning tips and concluded with informal chats with club members.
Charles Russell Ridgeway son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ridgeway prominent Ridgeway Berkeley County West Virginia died after a week long illness at home age 17 years 6 months 29 days due to typhoid fever complications He survived by parents three brothers Victor Harry and Paul Ridgeway and three sisters Esther Ruth and Mary Ridgeway He was nephew of John J Ridgeway stock dealer and farmer Funeral is at Rest Church Sunday at 3 o clock with burial there Relatives meet at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers named Hugh Crim Harry Carter Harry Schlack Harry Pierce Russell Herrell and Thomas Bowers.
Poem-era verse questions the Kaiser’s submarine pledge and German strategy. It notes Britain’s resilience, Haig’s units, and doubts about German promises to end the fight. The speaker imagines German morale and wonders about neutral or punitive responses.
Miss Agnew urged focused war work by women balancing city and country roles. City women should sew and knit while country women conserve, preserve, and grow foods year round. She warned against lazy shopping for canned goods and emphasized continual garden work through winter.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary A. Spurr wife of Andrew L. Spurr followed a lengthy illness and was held at her home on South Kent Street. Rev. Frank M. Richardson conducted the service. Pallbearers included George H. Eagle Edward Conner J M Spurr John H Seal William H Hal yard and Wesley Grim. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs William Spurr Mrs Elmer Brown and Mr and Mrs Letman Spurr of Washington.
Local market prices include winter wheat flour at 12.00 retail, spring wheat flour at 13.00, cracked corn 2.06 per bushel, middlings 2.83, baled timothy hay 16.00, mixed hay 0.60, butter 28 for country, 39 wholesale creamery, potatoes 1.60 per bushel, retail 2.00, chicken 18 cents, bacon 23, bran 2.40, oats 1.35.
Market listings show butters, creamery and dairy prices with corrections. Live poultry, corn, hay, and cattle values are detailed with varied grades and bids, reflecting regional supply and demand.
A Philadelphia Ledger piece argues table scraps are a superior mixed diet for chickens. It notes celery tops beet tops stale bread and dairy leftovers provide balanced nutrition and improve health over single grain diets.
Lee Lanham of this city who has served in the radio branch of the United States Navy for years is expected to quit today as his term of enlistment has expired. He may take a rest and then re enlist. Lanham was a telegraph operator here before joining the wireless service and served on several battleships before being stationed at the Arlington station and later at the Navy Department in Washington.
Rev W O Tolbert formerly pastor at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South spent yesterday in town with his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Eawin C Yost then left for Edinburg Va to preach at a camp meeting for Rev F A Strother Tolbert now pastors Salem Va Miss Hilda Miller returned to Baltimore to resume duties at Johns Hopkins Hospital Mr David McCormick left for Boston and Chicago after visiting his sisters Misses McCormick at their North Washington Street home Miss Marie Fries of Spokane Washington is visiting Miss Ade Streit at North Braddock Street home
An old guide explains that a varied diet prevents jaded appetites in fowls and suggests grinding table scraps to improve intake and reduce waste. It notes that scrap portions like steak fat must be minced for easy eating and warns eggshells should be ground to avoid egg eating habits.
A veterinary note explains crop bound in poultry. It details obstruction or swelling from grain, signs include droopy posture and purplish color, with liquid at the mouth. Treat by kneading the crop with castor oil, then invert the bird to drain contents.
The article urges providing shade and cool water for hens during hot sunny days. It argues shaded areas help the flock thrive and reduce stress, framing it as simple humane care.
Messrs. H. C. Borden and Frank Shhenk spent today in Frederick Michigan for an unspecified visit or business.
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