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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
4
The Evening Star publisher Harry FLoop Byrd files 2s 2nd class mail matter with the Winchester post office in Virginia. Telephones: Bell 33 United. Subscriptions rates are listed for readers.
The Honorable James Hay leads the Military Affairs Committee in a battle over army strength. The House rejects Senate pushes for 260,000 regulars and a volunteer reserve, preserving Hay's plan for 140,000 to 250,000 troops and restoring his authority amid public criticism.
On the eve of his execution Joseph Plunkett wed Grace Gifford in Dublin. The firing squad followed next morning. The piece argues treason must be punished and questions long-term impact on Ireland’s resistance and memory of the lovers.
The Richmond Virginian notes England will endure hard times following the Irish uprising, calling it a festering sore that will take years to heal. It acknowledges praise for Irish troops alongside the allies while the rebellion erupts.
A comic verse by Walt Mason lampoons modern talk about surgery and doctors. The speaker derides boastful surgeons and outrageous procedures while neighbors share snippets of medical mishaps and bizarre remedies.
The New York World salutes the Eleventh cavalry under Major Howze for a 571 mile desert march in 21 days with five days of rations. The column, cut off from communications, faced harsh trails, scarce water, and no relief, fighting several engagements with only one death.
Martinsburg High School baseball defeated Martinsburg team 7 to 3 yesterday. Taylor pitched well and homered in the first inning, Breckenridge made a one handed foul catch, and the locals stole several bases. Friday will host Elinburg High with 3 oclock start and 25 cent admission plus season-ticket reminders.
Letters from women across Wisconsin Oklahoma and Massachusetts describe relief from displacement ulcers bearing down backache and irregularity after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They cite improved health and offer testimonials urging others to consult the confidential advice service.
A historical bank statement from Virginia shows capital stock and undivided profits, with figures for circulating notes, deposits, and time certificates. The document records sworn statements by cashiers Wm. G. Hardy and H. D. Fuller, notarized in 1916 with commissioners and directors’ attestations.
Fragmented OCR reads as an advertisement with numerous numbers and a cashier name W. Ek. Coffman. The legible element is the signature-like line indicating a cashier. The rest appears as garbled financial figures and codes, offering no complete context.
Mount Williams notes Mr and Mrs Robert Baker of near Marlboro spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs G W Dyke. Milton Williams and Mrs W M Tevalt drove to Winchester last Saturday with plans to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs B S Williams spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Martin Williams. visitors at Mr James home.
A historical display features models of war ships and torpedoes costing 4000 to 8000 dollars, machine guns, soldier dummies, and new gas masks. A wireless base station streams baseball scores and news. A canary named Goldie is highlighted for gas detection in mines, with an oxygen cage to revive the bird and warn workers.
The display includes George W. Riggs leading mine rescue efforts in Utah with oxygen gear and long dives, mining safety devices, and first aid demonstrations. Reclamation services promise land settlement for millions, park service beauty displays urge appreciation, and Coast Guard shows life saving craft amid agency exhibits. Over 1,500 people were saved with $11 million in property protected last year.
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