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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
4
A humorous verse by Walt Mason depicts a mistreated wife venting about her unlucky marriage. She laments poverty and bad luck, recalls a failed wedding, and rants about a lack of a wealthy husband while maintaining stubborn dignity.
A speaker contrasts bleak views with buoyant optimism proclaiming joy depends on attitude. The piece questions life’s meaning, death, and escape, noting some mock gloom while others seek delight despite hardship. It frames life as a matter of choice and outlook.
A Petersburg delegation representing a wo organization argued before the House committee against repealing a fur tax. Mrs Ethel Parer urged that furs are a necessity and should not bear a luxury tax while noting many women must manage without furs. She warned taxes on necessities could bankrupt governments and drew comparisons to tobacco taxation. The piece criticizes tax laws as unjust, emphasizing essential living costs and income limitations.
A reflective column recalls tragic love stories from Francesca and Paolo to Keats, musing on loyalty, marriage, and memory. It weaves in Memorial Day recollections, poems, and reminiscences of wartime loves, plus a Scout tribute and a Saturday night meditation on service.
A historical notice lists numerous illnesses including Anemia Appendicitis Arteriosclerosis Asthma Biliousness Bladder Disorder Blood Disorder Catarrh Constipation Consumption Diabetes Dropsy Drowsiness Gall Stones Gastritis Headache Heart Disease Indigestion Nervousness Neuralgia Rheumatism Run down Condition Sciatica Sluggish Liver Skin Diseases Stomach Trouble Tuberculosis. Consultation Free.
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