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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
4
The article reflects on William Jennings Bryan’s stance on peace and accountability amid wartime rhetoric. It critiques calls for strict accountability and suggests the press leans toward war, contrasting with sincere Christian peace ideals as the author ponders who will restore order from chaos.
A historical notice urges timely preventive actions to combat flies. It emphasizes keeping stables clean and foods covered, protecting households from disease carriers and enlisting families and communities in fly control.
A public figure, Mr. Bryan, has reportedly taken his own life, described as a drastic political sacrifice. The account discusses reactions and the impact on public opinion and political discourse.
An advertisement touts a free trial of double strength ethine to remove freckles and brighten complexion, claiming money back if it fails. The text shifts to a brief editorial note on Mr. Bryan’s resignation and its wartime implications in the United States.
A poem praising the modern educated girl while mockingly dismissing traditional domestic duties. It extols scholarly achievement and public speaking, contrasts it with outdated gender roles, and ends with a playful jab at critics who doubt her practical skills.
A large crowd attended the children's service at Pine Grove in Greenspring Virginia despite rain. The Children Day services are planned for Mt Pleasant on June 20 and Greenspring on June 27. Several local residents are mentioned for visits and personal news.
Mrs W H Smith and Mrs Hunter Strawbridge visited Carrie Brown on Sunday. Children’s services at Pleasant Valley and a quarterly meeting at Pine Grove drew many locals. Nellie Anderson and Ira Sanger visited Miss Lillie Smith. Addie Keller and Cather Ewing returned from Spayton after attending school. Mr and Mrs Lee Smith visited his mother in Gore. Georgia Shade and children, from Martinsburg, visited sister-in-law Mrs William Lamp in White Hall.
Cal vin Cooper and family from Davis West Virginia visited Mrs A E Cooper in Bloom Virginia for a few days. Joseph Bean from Winchester and J D Wright with daughter Margaret visited relatives in the area. Lola Fearnow stays with grandmother Annie Cooper while Annie Crabill and others spent time in Winchester. Parsonage gains a new coat of paint by J B Snapp and Milton Williams.
Relief notes from Relief Virginia report Mr Harry Hicks visiting friends at Cedar Grove on Sunday. Lester Branner has returned home after attending the University of Virginia last session. A children's day service will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church on June 20 at 8 PM and the public is invited.
Hicks on Sunday were Miss Edna Carpenter and Messrs. Raymond Pickeral and Wilbur Craig. Miss Mabel Rinker and Mr. Linden Line spent Sunday with friends near Lebanon Church. Mr. Carl Rinker has gone to Harrisonburg Virginia to attend the normal school.
Grimes Virginia records a wave of local business callers including J H Hancher C Watson and J Schlack. Residents report visits from Rev C W Hutzler Wilbur of Martinsburg and Mr Forester of St Louis. Church services at Galilee Church planned for June 20 by Rev James A Hopkins.
Mabell Ayres, a Stone Moon druggist, testifies that Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap cured her lifelong face pimples and blotches after trying many remedies. She notes spending $2.00 and claims full relief and a beautiful complexion.
An obscure quotation from the Houston Post uses a biting political metaphor referencing the Constitution, a nickel, liver, salt mackerel, and the Declaration of Independence to critique modern behavior.
Miss Perley Bennett visits Hagerstown friends. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hess stay with Nelson Henrys near Charles Town. William Dunn and son visit Hagerstown. Vernie Anderson spends Sunday with Jennie and Anna Marshall. Lester Teets and Lee White dine with Wilson Henry. Eleanor Wyndham visits grandparents George and Mrs. Wyndham. George Glascock family and Thomas Keckley visit Mrs Henry Carper group. Lewis Peer visiting relatives in Winchester. Ernest Carper and son visit mother in law. Alpha Peer with Smallwoods. Frances Roar spends Saturday nearby.
Public auction in front of the courthouse on Tuesday June 16 1915 at 110 oclock for valuable city real estate. Comprising property tied to the decree in Rutherford vs Huffman et al and related cases. Commissioners and trustees oversee the sale per court order.
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