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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
4
A quirky verse by Walt Mason lampoons superstition about the east wind causing rheumatic pains. The speaker mocks the idea that wind predicts illness and urges defiance against germs and disease with practical wisdom rather than fear.
The article discusses sewage disposal in rural communities, explaining natural decay by bacteria and the use of septic tanks for preliminary treatment followed by soil-based final disposal. It covers tank capacity, placement, discharge intervals, and sub-surface tile distribution, with design details for a typical six-person family.
A concise overview discusses minimal cost exterior sewage system setups and directs readers to authoritative texts for full instructional details. It notes the importance of consulting reliable sources such as works by William Paul Gerhard and Ogden and Cleveland and Rural Engineer bulletins from Washington, D. C.
Classified ad notes a desirable residence with wells and cistern on a large Brucetown VA lot. Mentions contact Mrs. Annie in Brucetown for details and sale instructions. Also lists multiple rental offerings including a five room house on Washington Street and two adjacent houses with a phone contact.
An oblique notice lists items including ip Solo selene Goal Gay of gelears and a five dollar amount. Details are unclear and no further context is provided.
A declarative notice declares the candidate’s candidacy for Supervisor Gainesboro District, subject to the Democratic primary in 1915, with a pledge to perform duties to the best of the candidate’s ability. The text references the individual Smith Wittratt and a local political contest.
A sequence of campaign notices from various candidates for the Northern District Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County. The statements pledge to faithfully perform duties and seek reelection, naming Brannon Brannon and Brannon Baker as party figures and addressing voters in Stonewall and Gainesboro districts. The text reflects candidacy declarations and promises from multiple individuals.
Herbert H. Shull declares his bid for the Revenue office in Frederick County Southern District. He vows to faithfully perform the duties if elected and submits to Democratic Primary action.
A candidate announces for the Democratic primary to be held August 8, 1915 seeking the position of Frederick County attorney. The message emphasizes intent to push for a fiscally responsible administration and notes ties to the House of Delegates.
A declarative notice announces re election to the office of County Treasurer to be held August 8 1915. The candidate pledges to continue managing the office and seeks the support of qualified voters within the Democratic Party.
A candidate announces for Frederick County Sheriff subject to Democratic primary in 1915 and seeks support from voters. Another candidate, Helenedy Ball, seeks election to the Board of Supervisors for Back Creek District, pledging to fulfill duties to the best of ability. McIlwee adds a personal candidacy note.
H F Byrd declares candidacy for the State Senate tenth Senatorial District covering Winchester Frederick and Shenandoah counties subject to the Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful and efficient administration if elected and expresses diligence in serving Shenandoah and Chester counties.
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