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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1915
Page
4
A Richmond Times-Dispatch piece reprints a discussion from the play War Brides in New York. Nazimova portrays a plea against marrying women to soldiers to ensure future generation strength amid Europe’s war, arguing birth restriction could reduce cannon fodder and prolong conflict.
Dayton Ohio has issued its first year of experience under the city manager form. Dayton, with 130000 inhabitants, uses a five member commission for legislation while a city manager handles administration. Reported benefits are striking, citing Staunton and Fredericksburg as examples of success.
The report highlights savings in published materials and oil, strict contract adherence, street repairs funded from revenue rather than bonds, and extensive cleaning. It notes a new rubbish removal system, $23,000 more street work, expanded health, police, parks, and a new municipal court, with total operating expenses at $1,067,000.
A light verse by Walt Mason counsels readers to forget troubles and keep calm. It wryly covers tricks, injuries, quarrels, and family noise, urging resilience and dispassion in the face of everyday woes.
The Woman's Civic League announces its first year directors and general members. Names include Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad Miss Nina Shepherd Mrs. E. C. Stuart Mrs. William T. Barr Mrs. Lily Baker and many others detailing the organization’s leadership and membership.
A long list of women names appears, including Mrs Ida Cather, Mrs Edward Contee Johnson, Mrs W Alexander Baker, Mrs Belle Clark, Mrs W B Tanquary, Mrs Julian Ward, Mrs Warren Rice, Mrs Herbert Larrick, Mrs Robert Ward, Mrs S B Perkins, Mrs Bentley Kern, Mrs S Rosenmyer, Mrs H C Schultz, Mrs James Grant, Mrs Franck Baker, Mrs T M Barr, Mrs Lizzie Horsey, Mrs J W Sibert, Mrs Richard Bryarly, Mrs James B Russell, Miss Mary Buchanan, Miss Ida Baker, Miss Minnie Baker, Mrs J A Richard, Mrs Bessie McCann, Miss Adele Affleck, Mrs George F Norton, Mrs J H Lacy, Mrs Holmes Conrad, Miss Mary McFadden, Mrs Harry R Kern.
Miss Annie McGuire. Mrs. Arthur Leafe. Miss Nan Leafe. Mrs. B. B. Sartelle. Mrs. Harry Sartelle. Mrs. G. O. Miller are highlighted in a social notices column. The brief item records names likely tied to a event or function and reflects society pages style of names and titles.
Mrs. F. S. Grimes of Crooksville Ohio reports her daughter recovered swiftly from a severe whooping cough after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad notes the remedy is available everywhere and mentions Mr Charles L Bowly leaving Willow Lawn for a western business trip.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Ruby Miss Annie Ruby Miss Sallie Wolf and Mr. Ralph Wolf of Shenandoah county were called home by the funeral of their cousin W. H. Ruby. He died suddenly of heart disease last Wednesday at his Mount Jackson Virginia home.
Miss Isabel Turpin daughter of the late ex Senator William Turpin and Robert Wheat of Clarksburg West Virginia announce an engagement. The wedding is planned for the latter part of June at the Turpin ancestral home near Centreville Maryland. Wheat is son of the late Leo Wheat, noted musician, with his mother Mrs Florence Wheat living at Morgan's Spring in Clarke county Virginia.
Sage 2 column announces five dollar entries noting the day of the primary. The item lists the price and schedule of the announcements to be posted before the primary election.
William Be. Smith declares candidacy for Supervisor Gainesboro District in Frederick County. vows to uphold duties and people's interests. Charles H. Harper also announces Democratic nomination for Gainesboro District Supervisor in 1915. pledges faithful service if elected.
A collage of candidate notices from the Northern and Southern Districts announces bids for Commissioner of Revenue. Names include Avalond Orndoff Luther R. Baker F W Shenk Isaiah C Roe Herbert H Shull. Promises pledge faithful duties if elected and subject to Democratic primary.
Team scores from an Americana, TM New York event show Philadelphia 2 over Brooklyn 3, Boston 2 over Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 1 over Baltimore 7, Kansas City 6, Pittsburgh 3 7, Brooklyn 1 8, Chicago 7 over Buffalo 4.
Jacob H. Hillyard of 606 S Kent St Winchester Va reports backache relief after damp weather pains and irregular kidney secretions improved after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy and notes continued faith in it. Price 50 cents at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
The document announces T Russell Cather seeking Commonwealth Attorney in the Frederick County Democratic primary on August 3 1915 and pledges hard work. It also notes John M Steck seeking re election to the House of Delegates and Boyd R Richards as a candidate for the House of Delegates, all subject to Democratic primary action.
A set of candidacy notices announces runs for County Treasurer Sheriff and Supervisor in Frederick County Democratic Primary on August 3 1915. Luther Pannett backs continued office help from R S Smith. F D Good seeks Back Creek District supervisor with pledge to perform duties.
Notice to breeders. Grimsley, a 5 year old reg Percheron stallion over a ton, dark gray, insured at 12 dollars, will stand the season at home. JOE, a 3 year old reg Percheron stallion black and about 1800 pounds, insured at 10 dollars, sired by Favorite. Season at Boyd miles north of Win.
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