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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
4
The article argues the 1910s to 1920s era marks the rise of silos as cheap feed sources. It states corn at high prices would limit livestock feeding, while silos store fodder and release surplus for market growth, transforming farm productivity and efficiency.
The piece notes Japan expanding Pacific trade despite U S seaman's bill, with 40 Japanese ships now in Pacific routes and more expected. It argues Japan will capture much of the traffic as American lines retreat, predicting continued growth by year’s end. A second item mocks burglars and laments crime and punishment.
In five minutes Pape's Diapepsin promises relief from indigestion and sour stomach. It claims to digest all foods, prevent gas and belching, and leave the stomach sweet. Available in fifty cent cases from any drug store.
Mr. Ward Newell has become principal of White Hall school starting Monday. Florence Guard visited her parents from Mount Jackson. Attendees from Frederick County met in Winchester for the Teachers Association. Hagenbeck show drew many. Rev. R H Cline recovered and resumed duties. Dr. Montgomery traveled to Berryville. Mrs. Ella Cadwallader visited Winchester relatives. The White family and Mrs Haight toured Maryland and Pennsylvania en route to Gettysburg and Washington.
New Orleans reports 353 dead known and reported along the Mississippi and Louisiana coasts from last Wednesday's hurricane. Dozens remain unaccounted for as relief supplies—fresh water, food, clothing, and medical aid—are sent to stricken districts.
A trade publication reports immense growth in the American automobile sector with over 25 million dollars in new building and equipment demand and more than 7 million square feet of added factory space. European firms focus on war production with no new models or designs, implying a postwar restart. The poker editor notes that triplets and twins in 16 months equal a poor man's full house.
The Ladies Aid Society of Mt Pleasant met at Mrs John Randalls home with a large crowd attending. The Christian Endeavor Society led by Miss Virginia Aikin of Racebur Va held a successful Sunday meeting at Carrie Roberts home. Members Cora Hott Mollie Crim Ruth Crim and others visited Winchester Gerrardstown and hosted guests Ruth Crim and Kathryn Morgan at their homes.
Winchester Virginia bids invited for five years for street lighting including 75–100 arc lamps at 1200 candle power, 25–100 incandescent lamps at 80 candle power, and 150–200 incandescent lamps at 80 candle power with current. Bids due October 29 1915. security deposits required. city retains no title to lights or equipment.
The special committee chair Mr Jones presented a motion for a new ordinance giving the mayor power to appoint a Board of Censors. Filmmakers must submit a 24 hour prior synopsis to the chair for any potentially immoral exhibits. Fines range from 10 to 500 for noncompliance or censors’ orders not followed. A separate note mentions Lieut Robert T Barton Jr seeking to erect a rifle range on.
The ad touts Resinol Ointment as a doctor prescribed treatment for itching burning and skin humors. It claims rapid relief and healing, with Resinol Soap also marketed for pimples dandruff and chafings.
An ordinance offered by Dr. Bell passed first and second readings to authorize leasing land to a military company. The measure requires sub lease consent from Mr. Bowles and involves Mr. Jose’s leased property.
J Cleveland of Ga reports his two children suffered croup and struggled to breathe. He tried Honey and Tar with no effect until lately when they were cured.
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