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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
5
A Royal meeting discussed red hearted people as a possible separate race. An institute in London notes 5.1 percent of upper class and 48 percent of lower class have red hair. Professor Johns cites red hair prevalence in southwest Ireland.
The passage traces a cultural lineage from the 4h atosh progenitor to the English boot. It criticizes the top-heavy design of boots as frayed and ungainly, noting the bastardized cut and oversized tops. A Puritan observer condemns the improper style as much as the act of wearing boots.
The saying to bury the hatchet traces to American Indians who, guided by the Great Spirit, honored a peace pipe and laid down war weapons on the ground to signify ending hostilities and restoring harmony. The gesture reflected a belief that weapons once vanished could prevent renewed conflict.
Virginia educators receive a new bulletin to co relate thrift with arithmetic civics and language in elementary grades. Miss Mary G Shotwell of the Government Savings Organization prepared practical lessons and a thrift bibliography for use in state and city schools and summer programs.
The article warns against keeping flowers or plants in bedrooms especially at night as colored parts release poisonous gas and green parts do so after dark. It suggests placing plants in a sleeping chamber or using a window box to avoid the problem while noting flowers may be acceptable in a guestroom.
The Dominican Republic lies on the eastern portion of Hispaniola between latitudes 17 86 340 and 19 28 20 north and longitudes 68 218 and 74 51 west. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north the Mona Channel to the east the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Republic of Haiti to the west.
A historic recipe describes melting white soap in hot water to create a cleaning liquid. Add ammonia, mix to form a powerful lather, and use a small amount per large tepid water bucket. Wipe the carpet with clear water after scrubbing.
The world’s largest quill toothpick factory near Paris produces 30 million quills annually. It began as a pen mill but shifted to toothpicks after quill pens fell from use.
The codfish diet includes crustaceans, small fish, and sea moss, with stomach contents revealing diverse items such as small scissors, corncobs, rubber dolls, and clothing pieces.
A new idea for hen nests uses shredded cedar bark to repel insects. The bark may include cedar buds, since bugs strongly object to cedar, offering a natural pest barrier for poultry nests.
The Crimson Cliffs of Greenland stretch for miles and rise about 2000 feet above water. The Golden Gate in Yellowstone gets its name from the yellow lichen covering its sheer walls.
A reflection on generosity noting that the heart of the giver makes the gift precious. The excerpt emphasizes not the gift itself but the giver's spirit among friends and loved ones.
An eminent professor asserts daily tiptoeing for a few minutes may extend life and boost health. The claim appears as a light health trend discussion without detailed scientific backing.
A dialogue snippet features John denying gambling openly saying he never plays for money while the other man insists the other player is the one who actually gambles. The exchange hints at concealed betting and social attitudes toward gambling.
The term Golden Rule is applied to Christ's ethic of doing unto others as we would have them do unto us referenced to Luke 6 31.
A brief reflection in the Boston Transcript notes the uncertainty of the future and the impossibility of visiting other stores, framing the idea as a call to consider present limits and choices.
Kansas City Star notes ministers likened to stars for dating their duty as spiritual alarm clocks face abuse amid church roles and public scrutiny.
A civil service examination for the position of clerk carrier will be held June 18 at the Winchester post office according to an official announcement made this morning.
Mrs. Joseph A. Massie of Newport News Virginia returns with her two children to reopen their Amherst Street home for the summer.
The Society of Friends holds two meetings next Sunday at Ridge Meeting House in the morning and Gainesboro in the afternoon. Isaac Wilson of near Philadelphia is expected to speak. Local residents arrive and depart for various visits, including Mrs. Catherine B. Dosh and Miss Olive Dosh visiting relatives on North Braddock street and others planning travel to Brunswick Maryland Clarksburg and Raleigh.
Rumsey Smith of Hanging Rock West Virginia advertises hundreds of young ewes for sale this breeding season. Fifteen top ewes available with lambs at five dollars and fifty cents each. twenty lambs averaging fifty six pounds priced at eight dollars and fifty cents each. Lambs included with the ewes.
A court ordered sale in Winchester Virginia offers a tract of 91 acres in Gainesboro District with orchards water and a good house. The sale by public auction is set for June 4 in front of the Winchester court house with payments split into thirds and two equal annual installments, secured by a trust on the property and fire insurance policy. Postponement notice included.
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