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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
5
Railroad schedules note a may timetable for Cumberland Valley with trains arriving from listed stations around 9:20. The document lists daily services with exceptions on Sundays and includes supervisor initials HA Ripoun Gen P and references to Fiji and Ashy stations.
The timetable details daily trains on the Southern Railway between Strasburg and Harrisonburg and Alexandria, with No. 73-Daily and No. 49-Daily locals, arrival times at Harrisonburg, and a limited service to Washington. It lists parlor car No. 24 and a Westbury, Gen Agt, Washington DC office.
At Governor Slaton’s home in Georgia a crowd of hundreds of men and boys gathered, stones were thrown at militia, and Major Calron’s forces dispersed the mob after martial law was proclaimed at 11 o clock. No shots were fired.
Washington reports indicate Robert Lansing, currently counselor and interim secretary of state, is near confirmation as Secretary of State to succeed William Jennings Bryan. The decision is seen as likely, with President Wilson to discuss with Colonel E. M. House before any announcement. House has also been mentioned but has repeatedly declined public office.
Governor Pierpont criticizes the bobtailed Legislature with grand slogans about loyalty and lasting allegiance. The central recommendation emphasizes a notable regard, though details remain unclear in the fragment.
University of Missouri explains chinch bug disease is a parasitic fungus with spores that sprout in warm damp weather during wheat cutting. Do not rely on the disease. prepare with chemical barriers when bugs migrate. Also guidance on smut control for oats, seed treatment with formalin, and proper manure handling with a manure spreader.
A Richmond observer questions the legal standing of the bobtail and expresses little hope that any of its actions will endure or be recognized as valid.
A Baltimore doctor endorses Resinol ointment and resinol soap for itching skin and eruptions. The treatment claims instant relief and quick healing at little cost, with years of use by thousands of patients. The ointment and soap are available at druggists.
A vintage ad copy claims Resinol clears blotchy skin in a week and freshens the appearance. It highlights a soothing healing resinol medication and promises a livelier, healthier complexion.
Virginia health officials report no current hydrophobia outbreak but warn of infection risk from stray and sick dogs. Farmers should confine sick animals and keep domestic dogs restrained to prevent bites. Free anti rabies treatment remains available for people to avoid costs at regular clinics.
Social notes report the engagement of Miss Maria Calvo daughter of Senor and Madame Calvo to Thomas D Harrington of Boston Miss Calvo who debuted in Washington two years ago is a popular society figure Her Costa Rican diplomat father served as minister for many years The Calvo family summers in Winchester and their children were favored guests at the Winchester Inn
A Hancock Maryland posse armed with shotguns and clubs hunted Sunday for suspects after several cases of whiskey vanished from Charles L. McAfee’s burned storage. Bottles were found anchored to trees along the Potomac bank as town residents discuss crime and tramps.
A Winchester resident testifies that after six years doctors diagnosed Bright's disease and she was bedridden for nine weeks. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she recovered and has remained well, urging others with kidney troubles to try the remedy. The statement was given on March 26, 1909, and is part of a promotional Doan's Kidney Pills advertisement.
The twenty sixth annual convention of the Frederick District Epworth League began a three day session yesterday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Lonaconing Maryland. About two hundred delegates from league branches across the district are expected to attend and hear speakers from Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia deliver addresses.
Junk mail style notice promises a trial package of Honey and Tar and Cathartic Tablets in exchange for a name and address plus five cents. It urges immediate action and mentions Fol ey & Co of Chicago.
A fragment notes Uncle Eben saying a man who likes to talk about his gain tends to make others discuss. The line hints at social critique in a Folksy voice.
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