The Star Refuses Liquor Ads in Winchester Policy
The Winchester Star notes its Eight year old policy of not publishing liquor advertisements aligning with local prohibition and the temperance movement. It cites a 25 percent national rate of papers avoiding liquor ads and lists Virginia colleagues sharing the stance. It also reflects on the value of small, persistent ideas and the pace of progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
The
Star
Temperance Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Amelia
Virginia
Lynchburg Advocate
Staunton, Leader
Staunton News
Charlottesville Progress
Winchester Star
Richmond Virginian
Lynchburg News
Watchful Waiting and Detention of Huerta in New York
The piece portrays General Huerta as a peaceful figure awaiting resolution near the Mexican border, contrasting his detention by Washington agents as a guest. It notes his reputed love of liberty, law, and quiet pursuits on Long Island, while lampooning his role in the surrounding crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Washington
United States
Mexico
New York
Long Island
Wall Street
Fragmentary Phrase From The Little Things
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a quote about small things being worthy or not, mentioning minds and Saeed in a unclear context.
Wet Weather Destroys Crops and Critters in Odd Rhyme
A humorous verse laments relentless rain throughout spring wrecking peas beans onions and spuds while weeds thrive and even the hopeful greens die. It contrasts rotten luck with stubborn crops and odd creatures clinging to life amid floods and decay.
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Relief
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, cures biliousness, and avoids sickness, with a money back guarantee if not effective. It also asserts children can take it and that it does not cause salivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Local Notes On Family Visits and Town Happenings
Mrs BR P Ward and daughter visited relatives in Stephens City returning Sunday. Rev W G Wood left for Nineveh to fill an appointment. James Teetz of Lost River blew up his engine on Linburg Hill damaging his car. Wilbur Keeler broke his arm while picking cherries and Dr H M Brumback set it. H G Shull and family and H B Hite traveled to Winchester Saturday. Wheat cutting is underway with expected good yield. HN Clagett cut and threshed barley at 26 1 4 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Keeler
Robert Keeler
H. M. Brumback
H. G. Shull
B. Hite
Winchester
H. E.shull
H. N
Clagett
Miss Gus sie Stickley and Miss Pearl Kneis ley depart for Charlottesville
Marlboro Virginia on June 29 reports that Miss Gus sie Stickley and Miss Pearl Kneis ley left Monday for Charlottesville to attend the normal school. Mr H G Shull bought a Ford last week. Mrs B C Shull of Winchester and Mrs Godfrey Shull of Lexington mo spent Tuesday night with Mr B CO Shall visiting his sister Mrs S G Janilson ow Pri ke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Gussie Stickley
Pearl Kneisley
Charlottesville, Va
H. G. Shull
B. C. Shull
Winchester
Godfrey Shull
Lexington
Mr. B. CO. Shall
G.” Janilson Ow Prike
Remedy for summer distress becomes widely available
This remedy is a reliable, widely obtainable solution for summer illness. It promises relief without the need to wait for medicine to be sent, saving families time and suffering. Abundant availability is noted, with broad access for all households.
Local Merchants Offer Pony Harness and Buggy Prize
The Winchester Commercial Pony Contest awards a Shetland pony harness and buggy to a child. Votes are earned by shopping at listed merchants and paying accounts. Participation limited to non-relatives of business owners. ballots sealed until contest end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child
Winchester
C. M. Solenberger
THE
Evening Star
S. H. Hable
Clothier
Airdome
Price
Selz Royal Blue
Barr’s
Brown
Miller & Anderson
Funk & Son
Geo. F. Norton Pub, Co
Harry Te Livick
Livick’s
Gray & Streit
Geo. Sonneborn, Jr
Co. I
Brumback
Beck’s Steam Bakery
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Winchester Residents
Winchester residents report kidney trouble and backache relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. B. Harlee of 720 Braddock St praises the remedy, noting quick benefit after a few doses, and the ad urges buyers to insist on Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
W. _B. Harlee
Braddock
Doan
During World War I naval losses mount and alliances shift
The article notes heavy Allied shipping losses totaling millions of tons with many vessels sunk by submarines. It traces the escalating crisis from Britain and the Lusitania to the July Serbia ultimatum, Russian mobilization, and Germany’s actions in Belgium and Luxemburg, leading to Britain’s demand for Belgium's neutrality and President Wilson's neutrality proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fear Au Warves
North Sea
Holland
Germany
British Isles
United States
Prinzip
Serbia
Russia
Luxemburg
Belgium
Great Britain
Ces
Lilege
Wilson
Bank Closing Notices for Independence Day in Winchester
Independence Day notices state Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Union Bank of Winchester will be closed Monday July 5 1915 a legal holiday. Payments due that day will be payable Tuesday July 6 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Val. Natl Bank
Winchester
INO
W. Rice
Union Bank of Winchester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening Star Publishing Company
Harry Flood Byrd
Bell 33
Unite
Morning
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
the Star
Newton
Watt
Shakespeare
Hugh Miller
Miller
Blackstone
Someborn
Shetland Pony Contest Store
Palace of Horticulture
Plant Wood’s
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
Chamberlain
Chichester
Pers
Pepsi-Cola Co
Amyl-Kijo Chemical Co
South Main Street
R. A. Denny
Nat'l Bank
W. E. Huntsberry
Huntsberry
Garner Water and Braddock Sts
Dean
S. F
Fred. L. Glaize
W. L. Kuhn
Coney TO
Ward & Larrick
A. van Wright
Wipwenies
Conner
Eats
Dena Huffman
Frederi Eclehe
Burg
Wm. P
K, Va
Ti.c
Carl F. Massey
Rydgewood Orchard
Shenandoah
B. Guyer
Strasburg, Va
Burpee
Franck Baker & Son
I. N. Con‘ner
Vaucluse
Frederick County
HOTEL
Richmond
Rexall
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