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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

4

The Evening Star Publication Details in Winchester

The Evening Star published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Company in Winchester Virginia. It is consolidated with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror. It is a 2nd class mail matter with subscription rates listed for various terms.

Evening Star Publishing Company Winchester Virginia Morning Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror

The Fish That Got Away in a Fisherman’s Tale

A poem recalling a long tradition of fishing yarns about the biggest fish that slipped away. The speaker notes the lure of luck on a sunny day and the familiar boast of the world famous catch, with a freckled boy awaiting a bite by the brook and a bold fisherman’s triumph.

Walt Mason

In Memoriam Clinton Grim 1914 Obituary Poem

In sad remembrance of Clinton C Grim who died June 7 1914 aged 48 years. A devoted wife writes of tears and grief and longing for reunion beyond the river to the shore.

Clinton C. Grim

Dr McCuaig to Speak on Delicate Sex Topics

A lecture by Dr. McCuaig attracts broad support from Ohio clergy and leaders. Reform and sociological insight are highlighted as ministers weigh how to address sex and marriage with broader audiences. The discussion includes endorsements from Rev M B Fuller and praise for McCuaig’s expert approach.

McCuaig Ohio Newell Dwight Hillis Old Plymouth Church Brooklyn N. Y Hillis

Hammer Imagery Reflects Power of Divine Eloquence

A historical passage compares a speaker’s forceful delivery to a hammer strike weighing 10,000 pounds. The text likens McCuaig’s treatment of his subjects to a serene touch followed by denunciation, delivered with divine eloquence and irresistible conviction.

McCuaig

Frank B. Robinson Is Much Improved

Frank B. Robinson of this city, manager of the Ranson plant of the C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp., is reported much improved after a surgical operation at Charlestown Hospital. He is under Dr. Venning care and underwent the procedure four hours after admission. The operation was successful though complications existed prior to it. He has rallied and is improving daily.

Honor Immortal Bard Parade Crowns Harrisonburg Anniversary

The Shakespeare pageant parade for Harrisonburg’s three hundredth death anniversary drew nearly 1000 participants, mainly students, in Elizabethan garb. Mayor Downing received Queen Elizabeth, portrayed by Mrs. Saylor D. Myers, who gifted the city keys. Mrs. Myers, a Harrisonburg native, wore a grand gown and was supported by Sir Walter Raleigh and a court of costumed ladies. Mrs. Campbell departed for Charlestown, West Virginia, to visit friends.

Harrisonburg Broadway State Normal School William Shakespeare Court Square John H. Downing Queen Elizabeth Saylor D. Myers Sir Walter Raleigh Queen’s Court

Doan's Kidney Pills Praise From Winchester Resident

Mrs. J. H. Cooper of 318 S Braddock St Winchester testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her Bright's disease severe kidney and back pain. doctors said her kidneys were well after treatment and she still endorses the remedy over six years later. Price 50c at all dealers.

Winchester Doan

Careless Spraying Warned By Oklahoma Station

The Oklahoma Station cautions that spraying must cover the entire surface with a fine mist. Partial spraying leaves disease entry or pests and can wash off in rain, reducing effectiveness. Emphasizes full coverage to protect foliage and fruit.

Oklahoma Station

Apple Indian Pudding From Old Recipe Card

A historical recipe describes Apple Indian pudding with Indian meal molasses brown sugar milk salt butter cinnamon and ginger. Scald milk pour over dry ingredients add apples bake slowly for three hours to finish.

Ways to Seal the Silo for Fresh Silage

The article outlines methods to protect silage from air and spoilage after filling. Techniques include covering with straw and watering, sowing oats on top, and removing last ear to feed stalks through ensilage cutter, minimizing waste while preserving corn.

Irish Apple Pie

Pure and core apples cut into quarters or eighths, arranged in a baking dish. Season with brown sugar and spices, add quince marmalade for a De Neto flavor, splash of water, cover with puff pastry, and bake one hour. Free 209 apple recipes from the Virginia State Horticultural Society in Winchester, Va.

Virginia State Horticultural Society Winchester

Good Crops Expected In Frederick County Fields

Farmers report general optimism about crops with wheat uncertain but likely similar to past yields. Grass and timothy hay promise strong output, and corn doubles as rains soften soil. Some fear soft ground invites cutworms. binders should harvest wheat by late June or early July as winds return.

Frederick County

State funds urged for emergencies and local revenues

A fragment notes that funds should flow into the state's strong box for emergencies and that license fees and other money are expected from cities and counties immediately.

Symbol of Health Star on Chamberlain's Tablets

A five point red star on each package is described as a symbol of health dating to ancient Greece. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion biliousness and constitutional upset and claims quick relief. Available from druggists everywhere.

Ancient Greece

Valley Lutherans Conference Held Near Winchester

The Valley Lutherans gathered near Winchester in Shenandoah Valley with twelve ministers and fourteen lay delegates. Topics included Baptism the Lord's Supper church development and world view. The meeting featured generous local hospitality with daily dinners and plans to meet next in Rio West Virginia in October.

Rio W. Va

Port Personals and Humorous Juxtapositions From Newspapers

A collection of comic blurbs notes Jess Willard demanding 30000 dollars to fight win or lose Tom Edison doubting Nobel prize value James Whitcomb Riley's estate shows Hoosier pride over Milton and Richard Harding Davis interviewing a king causing fluster and apology for unpolished crown contexts.

Jess Willard Philadelphia Press Tom Idison Washington Post James Whitcomb Riley New York Evening Sun

Banks Come Over With Their Taxes

Richmond Virginia May 27 The cash balance in the state treasury stands about 1 200 000 auditor Moore says the state is ready to meet bills outstanding and to have funds for interest payments due July 1 about 425 000 will be needed All banks state and national are required to pay their state taxes before June 1 and many are bringing in cash today this will add about 180

Richmond Moore Ada

Nitrate of Potash Deposits Found in Nevada Region

Extensive deposits of nitrate of potash are reported in Nevada's northwest corner with potential finds across California and southeastern Oregon. If commercial, this shifts reliance from Germany and Peru or Chile, prompting federal aid for water-powered plants to extract nitrogen from air for cheap nitrates and wartime explosive supply.

Nevada California Oregon Germany Peru Chile United States Congress Orange Judd

Miss Henning to Marry Mr Lowry in June

Miss Morenge Elizabeth Henning will wed Ernest Basil Lowry of York South Carolina in Winchester late June. The Henning family of the city announces the engagement. Lowry is son of J E B Jewry, prominent York residents, and works in the cotton trade.

A. D. Henning Morenge Elizabeth Henning Ernest Basil Lowry York South Carolina J. E B. Jewry Winchester Cie Lowry

Trustees Sale of Desirable House and Lot in Winchester

By virtue of two deeds of trust from the late John W Stevenson the undersigned will offer for sale at auction in front of the house in Winchester Virginia at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday June 24 1916. The property is No 124 north side of W Leicester street adjoining William T Barr and others, front 24 feet depth 111 feet, the same occupied by the late John W Stevenson at death. Terms One third cash day of sale balance in one and two years with interest, secured by deed of trust and insurance on buildings. M M Lynch Trustee Wm M Bowen Auctioneer.

John W. Stevenson Hochester Seth Hipubite Winchester Virginia Leicester’ Street William T. Barr Tohn W.' Stevenson M. M. Lynch Wm. M. Bowen

Willards Wellters to Speak on Southern Christian Convention

Rev. Willard T. Wellters of the local church will occupy the pulpit tomorrow morning and report on the Southern Christian Convention held recently in North Carolina. He attended as pastor. No evening service will be held tomorrow.

M. B. Fuller Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Lima Ohio Pittsburgh Williard T. Wellters The Christian Church Southern Christian Convention North Carolina Mr. Walters Theer

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