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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
4
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A farm tale recalls giving away ripe apples to hungry passersby. By sharing imperfect fruit as samples, a simple gesture boosts appetite and trade, teaching a lesson about generosity and demand in daily life.
Professor H. Gibson, famed for valley lectures, returns to Frederick County for a three week campaign. He draws enthusiastic crowds and delivers “A Democracy” urging world sobriety and cooperation. He speaks at Ridner and Bartonville venues before continuing tours.
A first person narrator recalls a shop job where he was fired for long fatigue and swelling pride. He describes the boss’s harsh dismissal and his belief the store would fail without him. He laments lost customers and the crowd’s restless whispers. The narrator emphasizes his humility after the setback.
Miss Katie Graber-Webster hosts a Saturday evening informal entertainment for the summer music class of 1919. Notable pieces include Miss Anna O Connell’s What the Flowers Say and Wedding of the Fairies. Students O Leary Browne Stine Bayliss Richards etc perform piano recitals vocals and readings in a varied program.
London observers criticize women in uniform urging a return to normal roles. Critics argue uniformed women should exit public service and welfare groups to restore prewar norms and aid former service members.
Instructions emphasize following safe directions on Bayer aspirin packaging The Bayer Cross marks genuine aspirin prescribed for many common pains and colds The product is sold in 12 tablet tins and larger packages with Bayer as the trade mark of the Bayer Manufacturing Company.
Miss Retha B. Athey came home from an extended visit to friends in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. She was in Pittsburgh during the steel strike and saw thousands of idle men in the streets.
An old remedy extols hot water foot soaks with antiseptic powder to relieve sore tired feet. The ad notes a telephone to order, praises rapid relief, lists price 35 cents or $1.00, and references Waroouse Chemical Co of Lynchburg. Local society notes mention visits and social events in Front Royal and surrounding areas.
Local notes list visits and social calls by Henry Franklin Bean and family from Inkerlan West Virginia visiting Miss Larrick near Heifeld. Other travelers include Charles Dellinger and friend from Woodstock, Nettie Clapsaddie from Washington vacationing with the Clapsaddies near Buckton, and several families attending events in Martinsburg and Strasburg.
The Valley Convocation at Eade Memorial Church in White Post, Virginia drew strong attendance for talks on the world wide campaign and the prayer circle. Frederick County schools superintendent Leslie D. Kinney praised education in a fine address. Captain Balthis of Gastonia spent the weekend at the rectory. Miss Jane C. Moore of Berryville was a guest at the Meade home last week.
I thank my friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of my wife Sallie Carper. Also for the beautiful floral designs and music. By her husband.
The Star reports its paid circulation is listed as a bona fide figure between 3,864 and 4,000 copies.
The passage notes that neglect after application leads to rapid tire injuries and failure on the road. It describes watching customers' tires, reporting their condition, and helping conserve mileage through service.
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