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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1917
Page
3
The text argues religion arises from inner awakening not external forces and condemns those who refuse this view. It claims life, institutions, and progress rely on an inner divine energy whose fruits include kindness, courtesy, love, peace, and joy, making the Spirit visible.
The piece notes rapid rock disintegration in the desert southwest despite ongoing warlike conditions. Extreme daily temperatures exceed 125 degrees F, cooling to below 40 degrees F at night, with seasonal shifts stressing rocks and accelerating erosion.
The text critiques early artificial rain schemes proposing electric data theory to induce condensation and explosions to trigger fires. It notes the schemes failed and never gained support from qualified scientists, diminishing interest in artificial rain control.
The Pettinia taverns landlord laments rising provisions and dwindling customers as drivers critique menus and a restless staff debates merit. A wary public senses a struggle to sustain business amid shortages and shifting tastes.
The piece details a 26 hour Senate filibuster led by La Follette and allies against a bill to arm American merchant ships, with 12 Senators obstructing action and the House already approving. It describes the President's appeal, the unanimous backing of the public, and the Senate's collapse as the Sixty-Fourth Congress ends without passage.
The Star's Sales Directory lists numerous farm auctions around Winchester with dates from March 6 to March 27. Executors, sellers, and auction sites are named, detailing cattle, horses, mules, hogs, corn and hay, farm implements, household goods, and dairy stock across multiple farms and rural routes.
President Wilson faced questions on arming American ships as debates continued on executive action and policy power. The page fragment hints at a continuation discussing the administration's approaches and potential pressure on maritime defense decisions.
A fragment recounts the early years of the British Museum with funding notes. It cites £35,000 raised, Sir Paul Sloane’s £20,000, Oxford endowments of £10,000, and £1 for Montagne Houst, along with the opening ceremony on January 15, 1750.
An imperfect text explains that snails serve as cleaners in aquariums. It notes sunlight balance and shade affect plant growth and describes a snail’s tongue like a ribbon of teeth that rasp algae and carry it to the mouth, aiding control of growth.
John Muir reflects on the Sierra Nevada as the Range of Light after a spring visit. He recalls vivid scenes from the Pacheco Pass to the Central Valley and Yosemite, describing sunlit peaks, alpine glow, waterfalls, iridescent spray, and a sense of divinely beauty beyond all others.
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