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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
4
The readable lines discuss police in American cities and a practice of rapid speech, mentioning pronunciation and a day's work. It notes a fragmentary dialogue about saying words and welcoming a situation, with unclear dates or names.
Narrator recalls bygone days and ancient seers as he laments aging. He reflects on old jokes and chestnuts, the charm of dead days, and the weight of lost progress while confessing he tires friends with nostalgic chatter. Walt Mason voice.
An improvised piece in Columbus honors the eightieth birthday of the First Aid president as a buck and wing dance demonstrates the hand has not rested heavily on him.
G M Hauptman and family stay a few days with relatives near Winchester before continuing their journey by automobile.
4 A Price the coal operator at Germania West Virginia was sentenced by Judge Baltimore to 60 days in jail and fined 2500 dollars in a Lever act case. The case was handled by Assistant District James A Latane.
At the home of Dr George E R Sr in Bluemont a family reunion celebrated his ninety third birthday and reflected on health and years past with several of his old associates attending.
A testimonial touts Nerv Worth as a strong family tonic from Miller's Drug Store in Winchester. The customer claims indigestion, urinary trouble, and nerves improved after six months, with daylight work resumed. the ad promises a dollar back if no benefit.
The Mount Vernon Orchard Company sells 280 acre apple and peach orchard in Berkeley County West Virginia to a large fruit syndicate for 80 000 dollars. Immediate possession transfers with personal equipment included. The deal follows two other recent orchard acquisitions totaling 250 000 dollars.
Broadway producers complain the luxury tax on night gowns over five dollars hurts shows. Farces rely on costly costumes with lace ribbons and collarettes and fear audiences may reject cotton nighties.
The Patrons' League of Boyce High petitions Clarke County School Board to expand the agriculture department under the Smith Hughes act. The plan aims to pattern the program after Middletown Agricultural High School in the county.
Prohibition Commissioner Peters told Dr. J. E. Harris in Berryville that physicians cannot prescribe a quart of liquor for patients. He said prescriptions must request doses actually needed at the time and doctors cannot anticipate whiskey needs as medicine. Mrs. H. D. Albin and Mrs. B. Koontz drove to Minentee Md. to visit friends.
A letter from Major S. Porters House, a Fort Lauderdale fruit and vegetable dealer, notes tomatoes command high prices this winter and spring. Fancy tomatoes fetch 4.55 dollars per crate on the tracks while choice varieties sell for 3.35 dollars per crate. Weather and production factors are shaping uneven supply and market movement.
Informally the secretary of war Baker expressed approval for rebuilding the National Guard along pre war lines. The remark suggests a return to the structure and practices in place before the great war.
Attorney General Palmer advised Internal Revenue Commissioner Ro per that beer with 2.75 percent alcohol is illegal but officials said the ruling would not halt production pending the Federal District Court of New York decision in a related case.
A noted authority argues stomach trouble mainly comes from excess hydrochloric acid, not lack of digestive juices. He advises four ounces of rad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and stimulate digestion and eliminations.
Diverse individuals including Robert Shade H C Reynolds Hugh G DeHaven and Isaiah C announce candidacies for Commissioner of Revenue in multiple districts subject to Democratic primary. mentions prior service, education mentions Shepherd College and labor background.
Several candidates announce bids for County Supervisor Gainesboro District and Sheriff in anticipation of the August 5 1919 Democratic Primary. Names include Dick Good Marshall Lewis Elon D Shenk William E Smith A R Rinker Luther Annette and John M Massie.
A set of candidacy notices for local offices includes T Russell Cather seeking re election as Common wealth's Attorney Frederick County, Phil H Gold seeking re election as County Clerk, and C Brannon announcing candidacy for County Clerk all subject to the Democratic Primary. The notices express intentions to run and acknowledge primary process.
A candidate announces bid for the post of Treasurer in Frederick County subject to the Democratic Primary. The statement references the election process and the party designation.
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