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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1919
Page
4
A fragmentary verse from The Day Times reflecting on thirst and liquor. It rails against booze, contrasts human joy with demon pain, and hints at economic harms from drink. The piece invokes rivers and distant places to underscore themes of excess and folly.
The discussion revisits Victor Hugo's youth romance with Adela, their secret marriage after her mother’s death, and Hugo’s letters. It notes France’s constraints on paternal consent for marriage under 25 and recalls the emotional arc from young love to disillusionment. The piece contrasts Adela’s life with Hugo’s enduring fame and ends with reflections on memory and mortality.
A Sunday column rails against revealing attire and tight skirts, proposing a ten cent tax on hobble skirts and high heels to curb what it calls a dangerous wiggling walk. It urges allowing children ice cream and promotes a philosophical night reflection on seeking goodness.
Orchard listings include 40 acre plots within 1.5 miles of Winchester at $300 per acre, an 80 acre tract 1 mile from a station with 40 acres orchard priced at $10,000, a 42 acre bearing orchard 1 mile from a station on Apple Ridge, a 170 acre tract with eight rooms and barn plus 40 acres bottom land and 22 acre orchard offered together for $6,500. Also other orchards, limestone farms, homes from $2,000, three water mills, city properties, and a Chevrolet car for sale by C. P. Bailey & Co at Bailey Bros. Store in Winchester, Va.
Multiple candidates announce runs for Commissioner of Revenue in Frederick County districts subject to Democratic primary. Names include Robert Shade Hugh DeHaven Isaiah C. etc. Former deputies and college association noted with prior service and stated pledges to discharge duties faithfully.
Announcements show candidates for supervisor and sheriff in Back Creek and Gainesboro districts. Names include Dick Good Marshall Lewis William D DeHaven Elon D Wm E Smith A R Rinker Luther Pannett John M Massie with primaries set for August 5th and 6th, 1919.
Commonwealth Attorney and County Clerk candidates announce re election bids subject to Democratic primary. Names include T Russell Cather and C Brannon with support from local friends and citizens.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society assures government support to soldiers and sailors for continuing War Risk Insurance. For information or service contact Daniel W. Lupton, Resident Agent, or Harry H. Cookus, Supervisor, Winchester, Virginia.
A notice announcing the race for Frederick County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary held in 1910. The county seeks to fill the treasurer post through the primary election process with details on eligibility and voting action.
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