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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
4
The Frederick County Democratic Committee urges voters to note that the Democratic primary held on the date stated was legal under state law. It clarifies ties in the primary must support the Democratic party nominees in November.
The Petersburg Index Appeal reports that the official cannot be spared from his post and should not receive any appointments or assignments that would remove him from the Canal Zone until danger of further slides has passed.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer extols spring bulbs planted in autumn and kept through frosts and snows. Crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils awaken in March, followed by other blooms. The piece links patient planting to hopeful anticipation and beautifies winter grounds.
The United States and Latin American republics weigh recognition of General Carranza as the leader of the Mexican revolution. The argument centers on his improved military position and legal standing, suggesting recognition could stabilize the political and military situation despite concerns over rights and governance.
The article details state rules for western counties west of the Blue Ridge, prohibiting hunting or possession of wild turkeys grouse pheasants woodcock quail or partridge and rabbits outside the November 1 to December 31 season. Rabbits on one’s own land may be killed to curb nuisance. Deer season runs October 1 to December 31, shorter than in prior years, per 1914 legislature.
The migratory game law recently established by the Federal government takes precedence over state laws and is being strictly enforced. Those involved in hunting snipe wild ducks wild geese and other fowls should ensure full compliance and note that many proposed changes conflict with existing laws.
Mr Delvin Parish of Gore suffered the loss of one toe and severe injuries to two other toes while hauling apples days ago. Doctors N R Smith and C R Anderson treated the injured youth. Foster Gray and Miller accompanied them on a business trip through Streit or the Shenandoah Valley.
Reports from Copenhagen note five German merchant vessels sunk by British submarines in the Baltic. The Bulgarian attack near Nish stalls. Semendria fell giving Germans control of the Nish Sofia Constantinople railroad termini. Halizones sinks. crew saved. Petrograd says Russian forces break through at the Stripa river with advancing lines. Romania’s war stance grows closer to Entente participation.
Postmaster General Burleson orders postmasters to bar from the mails any material bearing unneutral slogans or imagery such as "Goat Strafe England" or depictions related to the Lusitania plot, deeming it unneutral and reflecting poorly on certain citizens.
General Goethals resumes work on the Culebra Cut as revolutionary slides began to move, with the return of the project deemed fortunate since only he understands the resulting situation.
A diarist laments relentless rain that saturates streets basements and homes. Windows jam and doors stick as people recall when rain was prayed for. The soaked narrator curses the weather and the weatherman while recalling earlier days.
The heirs of Jesse Fries announce a public auction in Winchester Virginia offering six Frederick County farms and four Winchester properties on three dates in November 1915. Listings include the Home Farm and Gold Tract near Winchester, plus several Nain plots and two brick houses in Winchester with terms on occupancy and rent to start in late 1915 and 1916. Houses, tracts, and orchard holdings are detailed with acreage and timber values.
One fourth cash on day of sale with the balance in three equal annual installments. The deferred payments will be evidenced by three bonds at 6 percent interest, due in one, two, and three years, payable annually, secured by a deed of trust and a property insurance policy. Purchasers may pay more than one fourth in cash. Auctioneer Wm. Bowen. parties D Lemon Fries, Florence A. Glaize, Rosa Eb. Fries, Minnie M. Jackson. for more info contact the above or M. M. Lynch.
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