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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
A labor grind poem by Walt Mason contrasts Willie pulling weeds in a yard with others fishing. It laments toil across trades from loom to plow and mocks the idea of finding joy in hard work by imagining a system that makes labor feel pleasant.
In Carpers Valley Virginia May 27 news mentions Paul Kelchner of Martinsburg visiting family, several local residents visiting relatives, and teachers heading to the University of Virginia summer normal. Prof Charles G Maphis announces the Lyceum course for the coming summer session as the best in the university’s summer program.
John C. McLaughlin writes in the New York Times about patriotism and national resolve as Woodrow Wilson leads in wartime. The poem envisions unity, the Brotherhood of Man, and a hopeful dawn when the torch nears danger and victory nears.
Summit Point records a series of Sunday visits and family events around Bal timore Md. and Rock Glen with Mr and Mrs J W Marshall Mr and Mrs Thomas Keckly and George Glasscock families. Mrs Charles Marshall returns from Charlestown hospital after a successful operation.
Gen. J. Thompson Brown named grand marshal announced the June 3 parade route and alignment of veterans. Preparations for the United Confederate Veterans reunion underway with decorators stringing Confederate flowers and bunting along Franklin Street and Monument Avenue. Crowd arrivals and holiday spirit fill the old capital of the Confederacy.
Cross Roads Va May 27 Rev Peter Miller of Rio W Va preached two instructive sermons in Fairview Church at 11 a m and 7 30 p m He will return on the fourth Sunday in June at 11 a m with the Lord's supper to be celebrated A second service time will be announced later Also Rev Mr Smith of Whitacre Va preached in Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church last Sunday at 3 p m and will speak again next Sunday morning Local residents visited relatives and guests gathered for social visits including Mrs Kate Marple and Mrs L B Barrett and Mrs J B White with other relatives and friends mentioned including Mr H P Barrett Dora Morgan A J Marple and Mr and Mrs C Fenton Giffin
Torrytown West Virginia on May 27 reports Dernard Busey visiting sister Mrs A G Legg. Families of Walker Gladden Morgan visit Martinsburg and Raceburg while Mrs Henry Busy is ill. Rev Charles Durkee preached at the Episcopal Church in Bunker Hill at 3 PM.
The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in Memphis voted to remain with the Christian Endeavor Society and approved broadening missionary work while refusing to set an educational standard.
Detective Sergeants Wily ang Kel lam arrested twelve Richmond merchants on warrants by the State Dairy and Food Bureau head F.C. Breageal for exposing unprotected foodstuffs. A similar case had been tried recently, with officials promising enforcement of the law despite concern for local dealers.
An ad for the Southern Farming weekly newspaper promises farming topics markets and more. It offers a map of Virginia Maryland North America a complete war map and a history of the Panama Canal with the subscription.
May 27 report describes the Eitel capturing wireless messages via an eight foot kite and a Lord Thompson sounding wire to extend reception beyond the ship's normal 900 mile range. The kite system allowed interception up to 2,500 miles and the Germans’ news Bulletin was copied and displayed.
The British battleship Triumph was sunk in the Dardanelles after being torpedoed by a submarine while supporting Australian and New Zealand forces on the Gallipoli shore. Most officers and men, including the captain, were saved as destroyers pursued the sub. A Constantinople dispatch confirms the sinking in seven minutes.
The American steamer Nebraskan was damaged by a mine or torpedo off the coast of Ireland. No lives were lost and the ship was being towed to port.
Short quotation from Addison about mutual influence of health and cheerfulness. No additional facts or context provided.
A reader claims catarrh cannot be cured by LOGASMARPLICATIONS and that treatment must reach the disease site. The note touts a so called Catarrh Cure with direct action on mucous surfaces and promises testimonials and free Bend dor results. The advertisement cites Toledo Ohio as the prescriber and mentions constipation remedies.
Notice to stockholders announces a meeting or action for the Wi W oe suet and fe eakehe Light company. Details unreadable in OCR but indicates official stockholder notice with potential meeting, vote, or corporate action to be addressed.
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Several residents announce bids for public office in Frederick County. Names include ISAIAH C. ROE and C. BRANNON, with candidacies for Commissioner of Revenue Northern and Southern Districts. The statements pledge faithful duty if elected and note the actions are subject to the Democratic Party.
Sub. to. the Democratic duties of the office. Herbert H. Shull is named in relation to official responsibilities and party duties, reflecting a local political notice and appointment context.
The text announces T Russell Cather as a candidate for the Democratic ticket in a 1915 race. It states commitment to utmost efforts to make client administration and mentions the election context on pages of the newspaper.
Subject to the action of a Democratic primary I announce my re election to the House of Representatives Richards seeks renomination amid party readiness and support for another term.
C R McCann announces candidacy for re-election as County Treasurer subject to the Democratic Primary on August 8 1916. He states plan to continue assistance from R B Smith and respectfully solicits support of all qualified voters.
A formal declaration announces a bid for the office of Sheriff of Frederick County. The candidate, Pannet, seeks party backing and states readiness to submit to party and county processes during the August 8, 1915 period.
Fragments of a telegram announce F D Good and T McIlwee as Democratic candidates. The message pledges faithful duty, county interests, and public service for Frederick County.
Candidate Byrd announces bid for the fifteenth Senatorial District comprising Winchester City and Frederick and Shenandoah Counties. He pledges faithful administration and will represent the region if elected.
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