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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
The Clarke Courier rails at Clarke County Democrats for endorsing Hon. James Hay at all district conventions except one. It accuses them of lese majeste and calls for harsh punishment to preserve institutions and right forces, urging swift justice and punishment.
The Frederick News argues prosperity boosts buying power and advertising value. With big crops and war munitions demand, circulation is high and buyers are eager. Merchants should invest more space and detail to double trade, as publicity brings the bulk of spending in the next six months.
A Louisville Courier-Journal summary reports that Wit ewski, head of the German Health Department, says 20 million people enjoy compulsory health insurance delivering prompt medical care and family protection. The bulletin links insurance to a tb mortality drop from 84,066 in 1890 to 56,583 in 1913, a over 32 percent decline, with only 0.88 deaths per 100,000.
A speaker contrasts longing for woodland flowers with a farmer’s town life and moviegoing. The scene shifts from daffodils and cowslips to the farmer’s daily routine and his preference for evening entertainment over meadow delights.
G W Sowers retired farmer of Winchester testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills regulate his kidneys and reduce backache headaches dizziness and urinary disorders. He has used the medicine for years with satisfactory results and notes it costs 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.
Berryville Virginia reports a busy period with visitors from Vermont Washington and Missouri staying at local homes. The Berryville High School finals begin with a sermon by Rev D W Meciver and an address by Dr Heck of the University of Virginia at the Clarke Opera House. Memorial day observances at Green Hill Cemetery draw large crowds with a full program of hymns prayers and psalms.
Reports from the Argonne and Verdun regions describe French artillery duels west of the Meuse near Dead Man's Hill and repulsed assaults on Cumieres. Austrian forces seize a long ridge in Trentino while Rome notes Italian resistance and limited Austrian gains near the Astico and Assa valleys.
A newspaper promo urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it with five cents to Foley Co in Chicago. It promises a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for bronchial coughs colds and croup and says the product is sold everywhere.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans to convert the historic armory site at Harpers Ferry into a park. The company owns land between its tracks and the Potomac River and will plant flowers shrubs and shade trees to enhance the area.
Trustee will sell at public auction in front of Frederick county Virginia courthouse on Monday June 5 1916 a tract of 23 acres near Kernstown with three roads. The land, conveyed by William H Galliday and wife to C M Meyer in 1911, is subject to a deed of trust dated January 21 1911. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in one year with six percent interest, secured by deed of trust.
At the state conclave of the Wah Splar of West Virginia Charlestown men were honored B W Gravatt elected prelate and Thomas Bowling named deputy stand commander. Next Grape Commandery meeting will be in Martinsburg in May 1917.
Public auction to sell the property at 124 Waketoe Street Winchester Virginia on June 24 1916 at noon. The sale follows two deeds of trust from John W Stevenson and wife dated 1900 and 1903 with terms requiring one third cash and balance due in one and two years with interest. Trustee M M Lynch arranged the sale with auctioneer Wm M Bowen and the property adjoins William T Barr and others.
A fragment notes finery for Dir Gouret of Predérick County with unclear details and a date code 5-9-4w. The readable text hints at a ceremonial setting or display but lacks full context or names. Further readable text is needed to confirm event scope and participants.
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