Speed record at motordrome piques isle interest
A motor cyclist reportedly rode around the perpendicular wall of a motordrome at high speed, described by Mechanics as a notable feat in the regular isomet park for automobiles.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
6
Expression of the Eye Examined by Sir Lauder Brunton
The great London doctor Sir Lauder Brunton argues expression depends mainly on eye setting, not the eyeball. He illustrated with pictures including a Madonna and a figure of Anger from Lavater, using ordinary eyes to test how expression changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauder Brunton
London
Lavater
Restrictions Grow on Liquor Use by Major Employers
Major firms including C W Blabon American Sheet and Tin, Midvale Steel Link-Belt Iron Delaware Lackawanna and Western Sillside Coal and Iron forbid intoxicants among workers. The Harrisburg Typographical Union bans liquor at official dinners. Pennsylvania Templars oppose liquor in the order and Red Men urge bar whiskey in Philadelphia quarters. Atlantic City convention attendance expected from Winchester and Frederick. railroads offer discounted tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S An Company
C. W. Blabony
American Sheet and Te Company
Midvale Steel Y Company
Link-Belt
Link-Belt Company
Ce Iron Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Sillside Coal and Iron
Harrisburg Tymphical Union
Ts Templar
Pennsylvania
Red Men
Philadelphia
No Sizzling Hot Weather Expected This Summer
A Washington dispatch explains that pressure systems moved from the Atlantic to the Southeast in April causing cooler conditions no hot weather is expected. June ranks as the second cool month with a mean around 65 degrees and records show June 23 1898 was even cooler at 63 degrees. Professor James H Scarr of the Weather Bureau says the cool pattern may persist into July with slight easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Washington Dispatch
James H. Scarr
Weather Bureau
Miss Senger to sail for China as Church of the Brethren missionary
Miss Nellie Senger, granddaughter of Mrs. Jane Senger of Dale, Des Moines resident Martin J. Senger for forty years, has returned from Hershey Pennsylvania to Des Moines and will sail to China in October as a missionary representative for the Church of the Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Senger
Church of the Brethren
Hershey
Virginia Valley
Des Moines
Iowa
Jane Senger
Near
Dalenterprise
Martin J. Senger
Miss Senger
China
Edison Invents A Giant Searchlight
Edison unveils a 3,000,000 candle power portable searchlight powered by storage batteries. First tested at Thomas Edison’s Llewelyn Park home in East Orange New Jersey. Residents alerted by the bright beam note its potential for mine rescue, fire response, and maritime use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Llewelyn Park
Patient’s Recovery After Stomach Trouble Reported
A letter from Mrs. Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio describes four years of stomach trouble and extreme weakness. She credits a course of tablets with her recovery, noting she has regained strength and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Gans
Zanesville
Ohio
Empire Tonight at Your Favorite Playhouse
A feature night presents The Exploits of Elaine with Craig Kennedy outsmarting Wu Fang in a gripping two reel setup. Also shown are The Winged Message a Keystone side reel and other offerings featuring Rich ard Stanton Elizabeth Burbridge and ard Hickman with admission at 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
Craig Kennedy
Wu Fang
The
Domino Company
Richard, Stanton
Elizabeth Burbridge
Ard Hickman
Beatriz Michelena Stars in Mignon at the Empire
Beatriz Michelena stars in Mignon a classic photoplay praised for flawlessness in photography and acting. The Empire Theater presents the Paramount Travel series with Keystone Comedy and other attractions for ten cents next Tuesday night, June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uate
Beatriz Michai¢ys
Empire Theater
Beatriz Michelena
Paramount
Tin Shortage Prompts Substitution in Metal Use
The piece notes tin ore reserves are insufficient for current and future demand and that new sources are unlikely. It cites Bolivia as the only promising source and highlights aluminum, iron, and steel as potential substitutes to meet ongoing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Engineering Magazine
Frequent Eating and Snacks Keep Endurance Steady
A correspondent notes that while one large daily meal may suit some, even advocates admit an occasional snack is needed. Athletes know strenuous work requires frequent fueling. The motto “little and often” helps prevent fatigue as energy dips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guar
A Child of God Film Review At Empire
Francelia Billington stars in A Child of God directed under D W Griffiths eye with Sam de Grasse and Cyrus Brady. The drama follows a rough lover conquering a refined woman as scenes of a railroad wreck unfold. Empire screens the Mutual Masterpiece Monday night with four other reels at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francelia Billington Charming
Sam de Grasse
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Saturday Evening Post
Nones
Francelia Billington
D. W. Grifith
D. W. Griffihh
Mutual
Empire
Telephone Exchange Worker Breaks In New Job
A shopgirl named Mande SAe ACA Mande lands work in a telephony exchange. Her first call reveals a distressed caller asking for a number. The operator tries to manage the line and offers alternative numbers amid the confusion in a London Sketch style vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M
London
Uncalled for Balances in Banks
The Birmingham Age-Herald argues banks should publish in a newspaper every five years a list of their inactive accounts. The piece notes many accounts remain uncalled for for years due to death or other causes and urges a public record to ensure fairness for business people and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Red Meat and Appendicitis in Human Diets
The piece argues that only humans suffer appendicitis and links red meat consumption to this condition. It claims humans overeat highly nitrogenous foods, causing undigested matter to poison the intestine and cites a stronger link between red meat and appendicitis than gluttony.
Ocean Crossing Reveals Ship’s Hidden Marine Toll
The crossing voyage is described as a peril to countless sea life as the ship’s motion and light lure and kill many fragile organisms. Nighttime phosphorescence highlights the vast swarm of life drawn to surface illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Ambitious actor entertains servants after dining in rare visit
An English actor visits a nouveau riche home for an entertainment. He dines with the household in the servants’ hall and performs after the meal. He is surprised to find guests assembled in the drawing room waiting for his show, only to learn the host’s order ends the affair.
Glass family plans Mountain Lake Park excursion
Mrs. W. W. Glass and her daughter Miss Katherine R. Glass left this morning for Mountain Lake Park Maryland where they will spend about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Glass
Katherine R. Glass
Mountain Lake Park
Mdi
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