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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
4
The notice lists daily publication details and prewar consolidation with other papers. It notes postal class and contact lines with subscription prices: one year $2.50, six months $1.25, three months 65 cents, one month 25 cents.
A 1920s style United States political notice argues that Repuplican fears of Wilson era policy caused dire predictions, while claiming prosperity and economic growth under Wilson. It states imports up 7 percent and exports up over 60 percent, and credits the U S as banker of the world, preventing war fallout.
The article denounces the Carrizal attack on the Tenth Cavalry as a treacherous massacre. It blames the Mexican commander for deceit after safe passage was promised, and honors Captain Boyd and Lieutenant Adair for their valor at Winchester. The piece calls for decisive action to defend national honor and avenge the troopers.
The cry from the New York American implores rescue and calls for war in a patriotic plea. The New York World answers that sentiment as loyal to a longstanding Mexican conflict, provoking response echoed by the Lynchburg News.
A brief editorial emphasizes gratitude to the National Guard with the nation mobilized in service. It notes domestic tensions and calls for continued support for troops and veterans. The piece frames duty as shared by citizens, communities, and state militias beyond wartime needs.
An advertisement touts Cardus as a remedy for womanly troubles including headaches backaches and fatigue. The copy asserts quick improvement after six bottles and urges readers to consult Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a 64 page home treatment book.
The piece thanks officers and men who kept the organization strong through trials and calls for public support. It urges employers to ease the burden on those serving the country and lessen the hardship of absence from work.
In memory of Josiah Shade who died June 24 1915. One year later his wife and children recall a life of love and loss. They speak of his memory never fading and hope for an eternal reunion on the heavenly shore.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured only by internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood purifier acting on mucous surfaces, marketed as a regular prescription, with testimonials available. Sales are through druggists at 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
A dialogue notes a chorus girl’s appeal and a suggestion to feature her. The producer doubts her ability to learn a part while considering a subtle stage gesture she could perform. The exchange hints at the tension between talent and star presentation.
A school record notes a student was voted the most popular in his class and set to graduate. The write up hints at future roles as best man and participant in team coaching and glee club activities.
Quote exchange on politeness and suburban life contrasts country manners with city pace. Two speakers speculate about free time and small courtesies in suburban settings.
A humorous exchange features a hostess praising her husband’s love of fishing. The caller gushes over him while the hostess quips that he is becoming a perfect anglophobe, highlighting light social banter and character observation.
A humorous exchange as a magazine writer asks an almost hundred year old man how he stayed healthy. The Old Man simply replies that he kept living, implying plain longevity through survival.
A wry reflection notes that time, like money, slips away while men struggle daily to borrow funds. It frames the act of seeking loans as a comic, almost futile, process.
A Judge cites a confidential remark about a woman reaching a level where she can snub her best friends without injury. The dialogue underscores social authority and reputation in a cautious, era-appropriate tone.
A sharp jab labels a western statesman as Tornado Bill, popular with local voters yet diminished in federal circles. The quote portrays him as a big wind at home but a feeble whisper in Washington.
In a domestic exchange a wife complains her new dress is not neat and stylish. The husband asks why. She answers that it is too comfortable, sparking a light hearted dispute about appearance and comfort.
A light exchange shows a couple debating their future housing. She favors a change while he cites salary limits. The judge suggests weighing options between suburbs and city life within their means.
In a brief street encounter Retort Courteous remarks on a bargain sale. She shows off her purchases while he notes the items bought, calling attention to the sale. The exchange captures a transient moment of shopper chatter and amusement.
A cartoon caption notes a young Faker making money by teaching rope climbing at an athletic school. The joke centers on his knack for turning a niche skill into income and the curiosity around his method.
A discussion about destined compatibility turns toward finding a gift made abroad to suit a partner, reflecting differing tastes and a preference for an international creation.
Fragmentary notice appears as a want ad in The Star. Details are unreadable, but the item references assistance or listing services typical of classifieds. Further specifics are not legible in the provided text.
Katharine Lang watches a transient inventor, Homer Braden, through daily library ads and a sudden windfall from a patent. He returns transformed, reveals wealth, and asks Katharine to share a future. She consents with a shy, warmed admission of love.
The library acquired many out of print Civil War works for circulating use. Titles include Life of Philp Sheridan by Burr and Hinton, Autobiography of Benjamin Butler, Life of Gen R E Lee by Easten Cooke, Stonewall Jackson by John Aston Cooke, and more by Dabney, Dana, Eggleston, Greeley, Johnston, Forrest, Pickett, Pollard, Pollard, Russell, Scharf, Sherman, Stephens, Swinton, Weyth, and Wise.
Twenty families are identified as needing necessities while militiamen who quit work are paid only when mobilized. A committee led by Mrs. Barton aims to organize donations by early next week, with deliveries to soldiers in Richmond and camps in the southwest. The Star will send papers daily to the mobilization camp and post offices.
The British Journal of Children's Diseases notes that many infant squints are temporary but warns that brain control weakness can cause permanent squints with schooling or illness. Even after straightening the eye, vision may be lost.
A quotation emphasizes that true happiness comes from simple, enduring joys that expand the heart rather than material wealth. The author contrasts money pleasures with quiet, lasting joys and warns against missing subtle enriching moments.
A doctor argues that the practice of drawing in the breath sharply, called iki no hiki, acts as a grip prevention method. The author notes Japanese politeness, caution in whom and where they breathe, and claims the habit helps keep germ distribution low.
If a small clock is beyond repair set it aside for illness use. Place it in the sick room to indicate the next medicine time. After giving each dose, turn hands to the hour for the following dose to prevent errors.
A simple cat fur cleansing method uses a large cup of granulated corn meal with a pinch of finely ground grape seed. Rub gently over the cat on a cloth or apron, gathering the meal and repeating several times to clean skin and fur. It leaves fur soft and may remove fleas.
A cement made by mixing glycerine and litharge to a thick paste consistency resists oil. Useful for repairing cracked oil reservoirs or making oil-tight joints between metal plates. Apply immediately as it hardens quickly.
A young boy Alfred notices sparkling red cider in the ice box and, unable to reach it, contemplates asking his sister directly. He admits to feeling oddly shy and awkward every time he glances at the cider.
The report notes Siberia yields the best graphite for lead pencils and supplies German pencils, with Australia also producing material for indelible pencils. It adds America has a fair amount of lower grade graphite.
Norwalk Conn earned its name from a colonial boundary claim. The northern edge of the land was to extend northward from the sea one day’s walk as marked by the Indians.
The fingernail grows about one and a half inches per year with faster growth in warmer seasons. The middle finger nails grow quickest while the thumb grows slowest, with overall variation by finger.
Bangor News warns that four national railroad unions may strike, potentially involving up to 400,000 employees and halting traffic on about 250,600 miles of track. A stoppage could paralyze American industry and cripple exports, risking a national economic standstill.
A brief item notes that RIDS 2S 2S explores value of classified ads as a source of income and job leads. The short column highlights the payoff possible from smart ad placement and persistent follow-up.
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