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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1915
Page
4
Shenandoah Herald editorial endorsement supports modifying the state aid road law as proposed by H F Byrd candidate for the State Senate. The piece notes $50,000 spent on local roads with limited maintenance and argues for a more economical, effective road-building system and endorses Byrd's suggestions.
A note on the power of kind speech to lift downtrodden souls and brighten life. The author urges daily greetings and smiles as inexpensive tools to improve the world, citing enduring influence beyond material wealth and dynastic collapse.
The excerpt recalls distrust of “peace at any price” with praise for military readiness and Wilson’s stance. It recounts Li Hung Chang’s visit, the 1763 county court origins, and a romance of old Virginia legal life, interweaving civic memory and cautionary tales about deceit and marriage customs.
A 19th century style advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel, warning calomel harms health and salivation. The copy urges readers to buy the product for liver performance, noting no griping and suitability for children. The piece ends with a local town mention of Mrs M A Huffman arriving from Roanoke Va and staying at a hotel.
The piece urges resilience during extreme heat, urging readers to avoid complaint and instead focus on the farmers who benefit from sunny weather. It champions hard work, cheerful persistence, and community spirit to persevere through a hot season.
The Winchester Commercial Pony Contest awards a Black and White Pony Midget with harness and a buggy to a 16 year old or younger. It runs from June 29 to October 2, 1915. Merchants list includes S. H. Hable Clothier, Price's Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store, Barr's Studio, The Farmers and Merchants Natl Bank and others. Votes are earned by cash purchases or paying accounts. one person with the most votes wins.
A series of declarations by multiple candidates for the Commissioner of Revenue positions in Northern and Southern Districts of Frederick County. Names include Charles H. Harper, Avalond Orndoff, C. C. Brannon, Sluther R. Baker, W. Shenk, Isaiah Croe, and Herbert H. Shull. They announce candidacies under Democratic primary rules with promises to faithfully perform duties if elected.
Democratic primary set for August 3 1915 to choose the nominee. T Russell Cather pledges a thorough efficient administration if elected, outlining his commitment to the office.
John M. Steck and Boyd R. Richards announce their campaigns for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary action. They state their intent to seek another term and urge support within the party.
Incumbent announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. He notes continued assistance from R S Smith and respectfully seeks the support of all qualified voters.
A slate of Democratic primary campaign notices from Frederick County announces Luther Pannett for Sheriff on August 8, 1915, and others including F. D. Good and J. T. McIlwee seeking Board of Supervisors Back Creek District Creek District seats. Also Byrd fields a State Senate candidacy for the Tenth Senatorial District covering Frederick Shenandoah counties and city.
Mrs. O. F. Gettys of Connellsville Pa and her children visit sister Mrs. B G Mellwee at the prominent home. Miss Gertrude Himelright of Star Tannery Va has spent some time with them and other relatives during the stay.
Mr and Mrs Webb and children of Esboro Pennsylvania visit Mrs Patrick Murphy as host family. The fragment mentions hospitality and a guest arrangement with no further details.
Warren County Board of Supervisors will offer for sale at public auction at the courthouse in Front Royal on noon of May 24 and 31 bonds totaling 20000 dollars for permanent road improvements in South River District. Bonds dated May 1 1914 bear 5 percent interest, mature in 30 years with 20 year redeem option, tax exempt, smallest bid par. John M. Lake chairman.
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