Eugenics Lecture Tour by Dr. Aspinall McCuaig in Winchester
New York educator and university lecturer on eugenics Dr. Aspinall McCuaig will visit Winchester for a week of talks on personal purity. He will address mixed audiences at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church and Market Street church and hold daytime women only sessions. Local dignitaries praise his work.
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Aspinall McCuaig
New York
National League For the Promotion of Purity
Winchester
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Presbyterian Church
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
McCuaig
Sylvanus Stall
America
Newell Dwight Hillis
Winchester to host Virginia Militia summer encampment
The Virginia Militia is expected to hold a two week summer camp in Winchester from August 5 to August 19, hosting 3000 to 4000 soldiers on the Equity Grounds. The event promises economic and social benefits for Winchester and surrounding county, attributed largely to Captain Robert Y. Conrad of Company I, Second Regiment, whose lobbying secured the site.
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Virginia
Winchester
Gayety
Robert Y. Conrad
Comrad
Would a World of All Men or All Women Endure
An excerpt discusses Eugenia asking if happiness would rise with a single romantic pair per person, while a Richmond brother dodges the query and Providence seems wiser. Commentators debate whether a wholly single-sex society could last or prove desirable, as echoed by the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
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Eugenia
Times-Dispatch
Richmond
Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot
Why gasoline is going up and who benefits
The piece argues Standard Oil controls supply to raise profits. It cites disputed figures on Oklahoma oil stored and rising retail prices. It warns motorists bear the cost while manufacturers gain short term, with garages and suppliers likely to suffer as drivers economize.
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Standard Oil
St Louis
Oklahoma
Two Mothers Test Vinci Health Claims For Children
In Iola Kansas and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania mothers recount sickly children becoming strong after six Vinci bottles. The testimonial notes improved appetite sleep and vitality. The Winchester Virginia ad from Geo F Millers Sons Drugists offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to restore health.
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Vinci
E. Linot
Pittsburgh
Winchester
Geo. F. Millers’ Sons, Druggists
N. Main St
Standard Oil Monopoly Harms Consumers Says Philadelphia Ledger
The Philadelphia Public Ledger condemns Standard Oil for escalating price grabs and monopoly power. It argues the firm uses traffic as leverage and profits at the expense of gasoline users, noting a shift from benevolent to abusive dominance.
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Standard Oil
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Weary World Satirized by Walt Mason Poem
A humorous verse by Walt Mason bemoans a weary world plagued by faulty luck and human foibles. It contrasts self pity with hypocritical praise and mocks the notion that everything is wonderfully fine. The piece lampoons social norms and language of optimism.
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Walt Mason
Tiz Fixes Aching Feet and Soothe Sores
An advertisement touts TIZ as a remedy for swollen sore feet corns bunions and burning pain. It claims immediate relief reduces shoe size and lets wearers use smaller footwear. A 25 cent box is offered at drugstores with claims of drastic comfort.
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Srussist
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a miracle corn and callus remover claiming application in two seconds and universal, lasting results. The copy emphasizes dramatic before and after effects and ends with an odd global note about night in the world.
Shenandoah Valley women elect officers at convention
The convention closed with Rev R J Parret of the Colorado Springs conference addressing attendees. Ladies from Shenandoah Valley towns lingered in Winchester before returning home. Officers elected for another term include President Miss Jn Funkhouser Harrisonburg, First Vice-President Miss Ida M Judy Dayton, Second Vice-President Mrs Rush Rhodes Dayton, Secretary Mrs H B Richardson Cumberland, Md, Treasurer Mrs N F A Cupp Singers Glen, Va, Secretary of Literature Mrs J H Ruebush Dayton, Va, Secretary Otterbein Miss Edna Swank Singers Glen, Va, Secretary of Thank-Offering Mrs BE Fy Millard Martinsburg W Va, Delegates to Wichita Board meeting Miss Ida Funkhouser and Mrs Richardson.
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Philippine Islands
R. J. Parret
Colorado Springs
Shenandiooah Valley
Winchester
Jn Funkhouser
Harrisonburg
Ida M. Judy
Dayton
Rush Rhodes
H. B. Richardson
Cumberland
N. F. A. Cupp
Singers
Elderly Women Guarded by Pinkham Remedy Across Town
Durand Wisconsin and Blackstone Massachusetts share testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from Change of Life symptoms. Middle aged women describe hot flashes headaches backaches and dizziness improving after use. The ad warns readers to heed warning symptoms and consider the remedy.
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Durand
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Ridgway
Massachusetts
Blackstone
Mass
Cournover
Trustee's Sale of Frederick County Land
By virtue of a deed of trust from Nelson Ashton dated April 20 1915 recorded in Frederick county Deed Book 139 page 150 the trustee offers 18 acre tract at public auction in front of Court House Winchester Va 12 o'clock Saturday June 1 1916. Land mainly woodland lies about 2 miles east from Gainesboro along Togd from North Frederick Grade to Bethel Church adjoining John Lauck and other owners. Cash terms. M M Lynch Trustee. William M Bowen Auctioneer.
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Nelson Ashton
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Gainesboro
North Frederick Grade
Bethel Church
John Lauck
Ees
Mission Meeting Closes in Martinsburg Virginia Conference
The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Association of the Virginia conference United Brethren Church closed last night in Martinsburg W Va Delegates from Winchester included Mrs Reokk Hodges Mrs John S Brown Mrs Ella Boyce and daughter and Mrs Viola Cather. Attendees were entertained by local hosts and the session concluded with praise and remarks.
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Woman’s Missionary Association
Virginia
United Brethren Church
Jim Martinsburg
W. Va
Winchester
Reokk Hodges
John S. Brown
Ella Boyce
Viola Cather
Oe Ee
Ane Coe Se Societye
Saat
Manons
Shone
Foley Kidney Pills Advert Worded Slogan
An old advertisement urges readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for dullness fatigue back ache rheumatism sore muscles stiff joints and other kidney trouble indicators. It claims wide urging use and cites strong recommendations from households.
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The
Evening Star
Harry Flood
Byrd
Evening Star Publishing Company
Morning New From
Weekly News
Weekly Times
Weekly Mirror
Bell
United
Captain Conrad
Kansas
Michelin
Rouss Garage
Cressinl D
Grasselli
Grasselli Chemical Co
Cleveland, O
Baker & CO
Winchester, Va
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Lb Wwinchester
Corp
Livick
Frank Baker & Son
Panama- Pacific
the. Clicquot Club Co
Millis, Mase
Virginia Trust CO
the Safe Executor
East Main Street
Richmond, VA
M. M. Lynch
Wm. M. Bowen
Martinsburg
Little Mountain M. E
Cedar Grove
This County
Revis
DeVries
Cook
Amherst Street
Apt
A. Ee. Shirley
DeHaven
Star
Smallees
Stewart Gray
South Main St
Peclkner Goods Building
Same & Carter
Chas. A. Latham
Calomel Ave
Ford
Braddock Ste
Water St
Bushnell Apartments
Drew Store
Bath
H. R. Kennatty
Star Office
Arch R. Smith
Water
Henry H. Slonaker
Dillons Run
Iso
C. C. ‘Bauserman
Stephens City
Smapton & Kooches
Crompton & Looms
Care Star Office
J. Russell
J. D. Pine
Berryville
Hee Pers
Powhatan Lime Company
Strasburg Junction
Child’s Iron Bed
Kent St
Town Table Works
Hagerstown
D. L. Wyndhawm
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Co
Jas. B. Russel
J. Fred. Goss
Security Cement & Lime Co
Berkeley
Postoffice
Security
Maryland
Winchester Inn
I. G. C. Shepard
Owen & Trenary Glove Co
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