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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
4
A Petersburg Index Appeal column notes rapid aviation terms entering English such as Nancy for the NC seaplane and blip for an airship balloon. It traces borrowing and evolution from Greek and French roots to chauffeur and auto names amid war, cabs, and jitneys.
Mrs. Taylor of Winston-Salem is in the city on a brief visit en route to Staunton. She will stay with friends here and be the guest of Clifton for the time, renewing city acquaintances.
The text reviews a book detailing Empress Frederick and Queen Victoria era tensions, the Prince of Wales flirtations, and aristocratic rivalries. It notes Empress Augusta’s counsel, Nellie Grant’s marriage, and lavish spending on gowns and jewelry, plus lines on temperance and social warnings.
Poetic lament on alcohol’s destruction of family and society. A 10 year old boy’s death after escaping guards sparks notes on prohibition era woes, the Hope diamond’s curse, and sermons attacking modern women. Mentions Rev Dr Stratton, Florence Richards, and moral panic over fashion and drink.
Paris May 24 The Chinese delegation at the peace conference is understood to have decided to sign the treaty with reservations regarding Arrao Chau and Shantung. The decision reportedly does not affect the treaty overall and reserves the terms for China.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent rheumatism by reducing uric acid through daily Jad Salts. It claims the product stimulates kidneys, purifies blood, and aids skin excretion, with a lemon lithia formula described as inexpensive and harmless.
Classified ad offers a pure bred young Jersey bull for sale. Contact John Harmer at Pair Ground near 6-3-m for details.
A series of announcements states candidates for local offices in Gainesboro and surrounding districts. Robert Shade aims for Northern District Commissioner of Revenue, Hugh G. DeHaven and Tah C. Roe seek Commissioner and others announce for Southern District Revenue, Deputies, and Board of Supervisors. Sheriff candidates include A R Rinker and John M Massie, Commonwealth Attorney and County Clerk posts fielded by Phil H Gold and C C Brannon, all subject to the August 5 1919 Democratic Primary.
Subject to the action of the Democratic party and other legal steps, S Smith seeks the office of Treasurer of Frederick County. The filing appears to reflect party processes and eligibility considerations for the candidate.
For the House of Delegates re election bid in Frederick County and Winchester with a primary slated for August 5, the candidates announce their intent to run again subject to the party primary.
For sale 45 acres of limestone land with 12 acres in bearing apple orchard and a small dwelling. On asphalt three miles from railroad. Price $12 000. Also 198 acres with fine buildings on eminence macadam road 18 acre apple orchard 25 acres virgin timber suitable for fruit growing. Price $21 000. Suburban pager house with 2 rooms concrete foundation $5 500. ME and v2 to Rivtaguaysy.
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