Evening Star Entry at Winchester Post Office
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
A baptismal prayer asks almighty Father to guard the child through life and keep him from sin. The supplicants seek health strength and a life in service to God and others with vows kept and angels guiding the infant.
The article explains the Staunton plan with a general manager as a full time executive overseeing city business. It compares municipal and private corporations, detailing the mayor council structure, finance and auditing, and the general manager’s duties, reports, and accountability.
The article argues the city manager plan is outdated and should have been abolished years ago. It criticizes councilmen as businessmen preoccupied with private affairs, unable to give city interests proper attention.
An old advertisement warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safer, plant based liver remedy. It claims calomel is dangerous causing salivation and sickness, while Liver Tone starts the liver without upset and is harmless for children.
The city touts a shift to open accounting and centralized public business under the Staunton Plan. Proponents claim improved street, sidewalk, sewer, water main projects, higher real estate values, and stable debt with no tax rate increase despite revenue losses from a saloon ban and two disasters. Details cite 23,287 feet of macadam, 15,083 feet of sidewalks, 4,925 feet of water mains, and 215 new connections.
A fragment notes amounts expressed as five dollars in a column day context. The readable text mentions currency and a value of five dollars but lacks full context or events to outline.
William E. Smith and Charles H. Harper announce their bids for a Frederick County District seat, subject to Democratic primary rules in 1918. They promise to faithfully execute duties to the best of their abilities if elected.
Multiple fragmented declarations from candidates in Frederick and Teevate districts announce bids for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District. Voters are urged to support Brannon Avalland Bakl to uphold duties and earn reelection, with scattered misspellings and garbled names throughout.
A candidate announces running for Coroner of the Revenue in the Southern District pending Democratic primary action. The filing declares intent to faithfully perform duties if elected.
Subject to the Democratic Primary I announce my candidacy for the South district commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County. If elected I will faithfully perform the duties of Herbert H. Shull.
T Russell Cather announces bid for the Democratic nomination for Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney in the upcoming August 3 1915 primary. He pledges to pursue an efficient administration if elected.
Boyd R Richards announces his candidacy for re election to the House of Delegates subject to the action of the forthcoming democratic primary. He presents himself as a continuing representative seeking another term.
A candidate announces intent to seek re election as County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. The statement notes expected continued assistance from R S Smith and respectfully seeks broad support.
Luth Pannet announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary on August 8, 1916. He asks all supporters of the office management to back his bid.
F D Good announces candidacy for one of the Back Creek District supervisor seats. He pledges to faithfully perform all duties of the office if elected.
A formal pledge from J.T. Pg announcing his intent to uphold duties as supervisor of his station in Crock district. He commits to fulfill the office to the best ability and to prioritize the interests of Frederick County residents.
Candidate declares run for the State Senate representing the City of Wines and Frederick County areas. Emphasizes faithful and efficient service and dedication to duties of the office in a Democratic primary context.
Fragment mentions division and friction among city forces, urging unity to improve operations and achieve best results.
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