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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
3
A macaw mascot named Jimmie caused a mill engine room accident by flying into ropes, knocking out the steam drive. He fell but was unharmed, recovered on his perch, and was admonished not to repeat the stunt. He later chased a cat from the engine room.
An English traveler recounts staying with a dockyard official in Trincomalee Ceylon. The host’s wife calmly orders milk placed on a deer-skin, signaling a hidden cobra. The snake emerges after the milk is brought, is killed, and the hostess faints, while all in the room stay motionless.
A tense scene unfolds as a wife declares she will leave immediately and a husband calmly dares her to report him. She lists threats and quirks as he asserts he will reveal her disappearance to the police, turning the confrontation into a silent standoff.
Brave Fire Laddies at the local automobile factory faced a mock emergency when the captain gathered the crew after they grabbed what they thought were extinguishers. It was found each man carried a gas tank like those used in cars.
Captain William Hunter Winkley a longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor on the Harrisonburg Virginia line died suddenly at his Harrisonburg home after months of illness He was a native of Clarke County Virginia and served 33 years On his deathbed he suffered from a goiter Surviving are his widow Miss Mattie Ambrose and daughter Mrs M D Switzer Funeral services will be held tomorrow at his late residence conducted by Rev Dr M L Weekly United Brethren Church membership
Harvey A. Bush associate news editor of the Martinsburg Evening Journal died after a weeklong bout with Spanish influenza. He was about 44, a native of Williamsport Maryland, survived by his widow, three children, three brothers and two sisters. He was a popular Martinsburg resident and member of St Josephs Church.
Mr. Herbert S. Larrick will deliver a Liberty loan address at the Methodist Church in Middletown tomorrow night. He is highlighted as a strong speaker, and residents urged the publicity committee to assign him to the large gathering.
The Valley Turnpike Company requests all stock owners to file proof of ownership with Secretary D B Dinges at Middletown Va. Original certificates should be sent. those without certificates or out of name must submit a sworn statement. Claims will be reviewed promptly with minimal delay to distribute funds.
The document presents rediscount liabilities for a Virginia bank in Frederick County. Wm G Hardy, cashier, swears the figures are true to the best of his knowledge. Attest by John W Rice, Lewis I Cooper, KK Gray Williams.
Miss Agnes Turner of Chicago describes a drastic recovery from overwork and poor meals after two months of Chamberlain’s Tablets. She credits the medicine with cleansing her stomach, energizing her system, and restoring appetite and sleep. For sale by all dealers.
A brief item notes an advertising expense figure of 550 dollars and a large 743 68 eee 4 76 percent reading, reflecting budget movements in a mid 1970s commerce context.
Short-term labor notice for Co. L Nicodemus offering fruit picking work at $3.25 per day with meals not included. Duration five to six weeks. Likely a small 1910s employment classified snippet.
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