This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1916
Page
2
The Saturday half holiday traces to old planter customs. Professor Sanford notes enslaved workers were released from field work on Saturdays or parts thereof, often earning money by hiring out on weekends and Sundays, with some buying freedom for themselves and their families.
Quoted call to seek friends worldwide to defend free institutions in the hemisphere. It urges acting as a desirable ally, not a burden, so nations will help uphold liberty rather than pull chestnuts from a fire.
The piece argues that being happily busy with enjoyable tasks prevents worry. It notes idleness dulls life and that thousands of semi invalids regain health by pursuing a hobby, which restores purpose and energy.
The article describes a catfish called arges that strongly tends to go against the current. It grips with its mouth and uses a toothed ventral plate as a lever to ascend torrential Andean streams, climbing many feet up smooth rock.
Medical practitioners now treat restlessness anxiety and nerves by prescribed baths and exercise. They say deep breathing corrects nervous irregularities of heart and circulation and helps relieve morbid fears and apprehension.
A matter of fact man asks if women possess humor and Miss Cayenne answers yes but notes women must curb it to avoid spoiling attempts at proposals by good men.
A young wife scolds her dissipated husband who laments reform. He says he will change like the prodigal son. She replies she will rise and go to her father, echoing the biblical parable.
In a playful chat, Mr. Sharp asks Mr. Dense what animal he would be on a cold day. Mr. Dense muses aloud and proposes he would like to be a little otter and adds a further question about preferences.
Quote pair shows Algernon asking for encouragement and Cholly reporting a plan to call, with mention of a Philadelphia trip. Reflects light, domestic humor noted in the Somerville Journal clipping.
The Khasia hills, about 200 miles north of the Bay of Bengal, are described as the rainiest region with annual precipitation commonly over 400 inches.
The Macon News notes that many men contribute to public movements while wondering if the money would better serve daily needs like a butcher baker or grocer, highlighting a clash between civic giving and personal finances.
A world foods survey finds one half of the viands are sweetish in taste one third salty and one tenth sour or bitter.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes a distinction in flirtation tones. Calling a woman a vision flatters while calling her a sight invites backlash, illustrating nuanced social language.
Austrian regulations mandate new dwellings and business buildings be constructed from solid materials to guard against fires, enforcing safety standards across the country.
Nigeria has been added to lands where valuable coal deposits have been located in recent years.
A focused phrase about turning adversity into chances. The message asserts that a great man creates opportunities even from ordinary or challenging circumstances. It emphasizes initiative and resilience as keys to success.
Ice is applied in a Texas orchard to retard the budding process until growers choose to advance growth. The method aims to protect blossoms from early warmth and align harvest timing with market demand.
The article notes that English dominates world communication with about two thirds of international correspondence conducted in the language. It highlights its wide reach across business travel and education as a global link.
Many suffer winter and spring from blood maladies leaving them weak. S S S is promoted as the pure vegetable blood tonic curing catarrh rheumatism malaria skin diseases and other blood problems. Get S S S from drug stores regain health letters offer free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
Winchester resident W W Sowers praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney regulation and relief from backache headaches dizziness and nervousness. He notes years of satisfactory results and minimal kidney trouble now. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y markets the product.
Mrs J M Gaskill of Etna Green Indiana reports severe head ache and sharp pains preventing stooping. Foley Kidney Pills gave relief she cannot praise enough and are safe with bladder and kidney ailments sold everywhere.
A collection of brief statements emphasizes hygiene and public health ideas. Items warn against mouth pollution and advocate open air exercise, discuss tuberculosis bulletins, and claim airborne and water quality impact on health and lifespan.
An ad on the fifth page highlights Moling and Seal's exclusive style suits. The feature emphasizes tailored design and premium fabrics aimed at a discerning male clientele. Individual tailoring and modern silhouettes are promoted to attract fashion-conscious buyers.
The Kansas City Star laments the endless routine of feeding and letting out a persnickety cat, remarking that even when one life ends there will always be more cats to tend. It ponders the futility of resisting a perpetual cycle of cat care.
A family doctor advises that high pillows harm sleep by misaligning the spine and neck. He urges setting pillows so the head and neck are level with the spine to improve blood circulation and sleep quality.
A novice on a brand new golf course in southwest London battles a hole cut across a plowed field. He repeatedly hits the ball into the ground behind it while his caddie quips that the man would not cost much if he played with new laid eggs.
A Louisville Courier Journal quote flags a quarrel between Congressman Flubdub boasting an $800000 post office and Congressman Wombat favoring personalized aid. The exchange highlights differing approaches to constituent benefits and emblematic political posturing.
Miss Joy asks her Sunday school class what they are thankful for. Mabel thanks her blue eyes and Dorothy her wavy hair, while Bill freckle-faced and redheaded laments that God seems to have ruined his looks.
In the early hours a city border meets a rural dairymaid with two foaming milk pails. He asks how the milkmaid is, she bluntly answers the milk comes straight from the cows.
Banana plantations will yield a continuous harvest for years without replanting. Nearly 200 hills with 900 stalks per acre produce about 300 marketable bunches annually, with average profit around $50 per acre each year.
Cartoon dialogue from Yonkers Statesman notes a humorous exchange about the human body composition. Bill asserts two thirds water with one third solids while Jill asks why the solid part ends up in the head.
The executor will publicly auction the late David S. Glaize's property at Nos. 23 and 27 E. Piccadilly Street Winchester Va on Saturday October 7 1916 at 12 o clock. The parcel fronts Piccadilly about 56 feet and runs 159 feet to an alley with 90 foot frontage and includes a nine room brick residence bath modern conveniences a store room large stable and more. Terms are one third cash with balance in two equal annual installments secured by purchaser bonds deed of trust and property insurance. Possession given immediately. Maurice M Lynch executor Elizabeth B Glaize dec d Duvall Dunn auctioneers 9-9-4w
The known coal regions of the United States cover about 310000 square miles with an additional estimated 160000 square miles believed to contain marketable coal.
The text urges sipping cold water slowly when very warm. Hold a sip in the mouth until it warms, then swallow. This practice is advised as more beneficial than taking a large gulp.
A humorous exchange from the Washington Star features Plodding Pete joking that he is not acquainted with work, prompting a quip about fear of labor. The light column reflects the newspaper’s playful tone and character humor.
An Attchison Globe aphorism advises balancing prudent business judgment with emotional insight to avoid discomfort, suggesting caution in ventures and relations. The adage frames practical concern and personal perception as parallel guides for wise choices.
A field guide warns adders are irritable after hibernation and bites can be dangerous. It urges caution for walkers and outdoor workers during early season activity and highlights first aid steps for bites.
The English sparrow has eradicated the thistle and the caterpillar from New Zealand, marking a notable ecological impact.
The Japanese language uses three salutation forms to address inferiors equals and superiors. Each form reflects social hierarchy and relationships. The system guides politeness with variations in verb endings and honorifics. Usage depends on status age and context.
One seventh of Tibet's population are monks, reflecting a strong monastic presence in the region. The data point highlights the historical religious influence shaping Tibetan society and demographics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.