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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
3
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic is praised as safe, pleasant tasting, and effective for sluggish bowels and constipation with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
A garbled theater notice in a Brunswick town piece describes dramatic seating changes for a public show. The misspelled entry was pasted at the Brunswick theater and now sits among museum curiosities in the Christian Science Monitor style.
A wry observation suggests the average miser possesses a soul smaller than a boarding house gas burner, using humor to contrast frugality with moral breadth.
The article discusses a long standing belief that white cats are deaf, noting some students’ skepticism and the idea that show cats are often long haired and aristocratic. It mentions imported long haired cats and the rarity of hearing white cats, while acknowledging some can hear.
Brine A GCebh the rex authority on zool oxy states there are hundreds of thousands of nematode species, most unknown to science. Parasitic nematodes in vertebrates exceed 80 000 species and other groups are also heavily infested. Free living nematodes outnumber parasitic ones, and their prolific nature implies astronomical population sizes.
A farm hand risked the train to prevent a wreck and received a gold watch in a red morocco case at a banquet. The railway chair presented the gift and waited for thanks, but the man opened the case, examined the watch, and asked where the chain was.
Rev. Dr. Falian Broddus longtime Berryville Baptist Church pastor dies at home after brief illness. He served Clarke county for 23 years and fought for local causes. Confederate Army veteran born in lower Virginia leaves a large family. funeral held at Berryville Baptist Church with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
A dialogue captures a patient obstinately denying severe illness while a young doctor urges realism. The patient insists he remains strong, despite medical doubt, clinging to hope that he will not fail here. The scene highlights tension between optimism and medical prognosis.
A fragmented report discusses mountain district water sources and their watersheds. It notes residents rely on these watersheds for supplies and hints at advanced knowledge of volume and storage capacity.
A gaunt man enters a London hotel and offers top floor lodgings. A coil of rope is revealed as a fire escape the parson plans to use during Zeppelin raids or fires, paying in advance. the landlord notes wartime policy.
A reflection on envy from Schopenhauer noting that outward beauty of others’ lives often hides inner emptiness and uncertainty when examined closely, as people misjudge others based on appearances.
A Pittsfield nun recalls a landlady who trimmed lamp wicks to save oil, causing the lamps to glow dimly so as not to waste fuel. The economy aroused suspicion, leading to the phrase poaurders and the lamps being trimmed to suit the situation.
Quotations for butter eggs poultry hay corn and livestock updated as of the prior day's close. Prices show butter 0.25 to 0.47 per unit, live chickens 0.30, flour retail, cracked corn 1.90 per bushel, and steers 7.75 to 12.25, with calves 8 to 13.75 and extra veals 14.00.
The pastors will be away over next Sunday June 10 attending the Virginia branch Y P C F U and the Bible conference at Broadway. Preaching service at Mount Pleasant Salem and Pikexide recalled for that day. J S Myers Pastor.
The Star reports its wire service is greatly curtailed as lines around Washington and Maryland remain down after yesterday's severe storm. Some small lines have been repaired, but the primary feed is still dead at late afternoon.
The article describes the danger from curing salt piles causing collapses and injuries to workers. A safety device using an electric drill bores into piles to release pressure and protect crews, preventing bar rels from tipping and eroding. It mentions a book on improving carriage and an automotive title as related reading.
The piece traces the term sabotage from sabot wooden shoes used by peasants in Europe. It notes heavy single‑block footwear as weapons during riots and links sabotage to French Socialists and labor movements. Examples describe easy vandalism by workers to disrupt mills, garments, or sales, framing employers as enemies.
Stormington Barnes boasts of a successful one night stand in Arizona saying the audience home's value reached ten thousand dollars. Walker Ties asks what is being offered and Barnes replies the one man in attendance was worth that amount.
A domestic exchange between Mrs. Newpop and Mr. Newpop on bread and molasses for the baby. He asserts bread is essential while worrying the child wastes molasses on chairs and door knobs.
A critic and partner discuss a new book titled The Editors Purse. The critic claims little content while the opposite character hints at a brief skim.
Fragment mentions tents lasting longer with tar coats and people always pitching tents. The text shows informal debate between hiker and piker about camping practices.
A playful exchange explains that a man of untold wealth is often a tax dodger, with paw and son dialogue framing the joke. The line suggests wealth attracts scrutiny and humor about fiscal evasion.
A fragmented quotation urges immediate surgical operation and proposes a payment plan of one dollar down and one dollar per month, implying a medical or financial arrangement. The text mentions staying up to date and a doctor, suggesting a scenario of medical treatment with installments.
A historical note on cars shifting from curiosity to common danger as motor vehicle fatalities climb, with dozens killed weekly in recent years. The piece traces the evolution of public concern and safety focus as automotive travel expands.
Pyker notes the man at the corner resembles a prize fighter named Hyker yet claims he is only a silent partner. He clarifies the other man does not cover expenses, only foots the bill.
A chatty scene shows Sapleigh advising Miss Hitts to avoid interfering with plans. She thanks him, and a plan to proceed is implied, with a light, theatrical tone about personal arrangements and enjoyment.
The hostess compliments Mrs Blinkers on her charming attire and says the costume beggars description. Blinkers replies that it almost beggared him, noting the strong humor in the witty exchange.
A good farm located in Warren County Virginia or will exchange for city or town property. Address J. care Star Office. 5-w
The Philadelphia Ledger notes variety in state symbols with Alabama Kentucky Missouri Nebraska adopting the goldenrod as state flower while Georgia Iowa North Dakota and New York favor roses. Other states pick violets bitterroot rhododendron and mountain laurel. the magnolia is linked to the Confederacy.
An unidentified quote explains how the word bank evolved in several languages. It traces the bench used for money exchange to the modern term bank and describes terms like banque and banca. The text notes that a stressed money changers’ bench could fail and a bank could become bankrupt, yielding the term bankrupt.
London Tit Bits notes the United States paid Spain over four million pounds following victory in the Caribbean and Pacific wars. Washington even returned Spanish soldiers with arms and covered transport costs. It cites earlier generosity after the Mexican War, when California and other lands were ceded.
A speaker compares Fred to an immigrant entering a new world and another replies that he was just landed, blending sense with poetry in a brief exchange about belonging and arrival.
Readable lines show a debate on women's perception of men. A speaker asserts women seek adulation, while another quips about love making a woman blind and senseless. The text reflects dated attitudes in a dialogic snippet.
A brief dialogue notes Maudle recounts plans while Harold suggests without talk he would have nothing to report. The exchange highlights a chatter over action versus words in a concise public remark.
A study estimates that every square mile of the sea holds 120,000,000 tad. The figure prompts discussion among marine scientists about biodiversity, harvest potential, and ecological balance on a broad, international scale.
A clipped notice hints at social expectations during hospitality scenes. The piece mentions a nervous man with false teeth and a curant phe as odd details, implying unease and social constraint in hosting behavior.
Extract from 1917 chancery order in Winchester Virginia. Master Commissioner to determine real estate of Timothy O Conner deceased with debts liens taxes and heirs. Notice by publication four weeks and attendance required June 2 at office with papers to comply. Jas P Amardon Commissioner in Chancery.
Larry Boyle, a prominent man from a thriving Wisconsin town, reputedly swam the Snake River while others fired at him. A ferry operator later asked a soldier about a rich local named Boyle, confirming the feat with a wry remark about past shooting during the swim.
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