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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
4
A humorous poem by Walt Mason rejects grand grave markers and ostentation after death. He advocates a simple three foot slab and a plain board over his uncle’s grave rather than costly memorials and sculpted tombs. The speaker mocks people who seek pomp in death.
In Stephens City Virginia patrons gather to inspect the new high school building and hear Rev Sydenstricker and Rev R H Cline speak on teachers duties to pupils and community uplift. Local residents Totty Scott Arnold Krider Cadwallader and others are noted with various household updates and plant completion.
A consolidated report notes a September 4 1915 resolution adopted by the Frederick County Democratic Committee. It declares the August 3 1915 Democratic primary was held under state law and calls voters to support Democratic nominees in November.
This old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for children with stomach and bowel issues. It claims a teaspoonful clears foul waste and fermenting food within hours, touting a fruit laxative effect and easy directions for all ages.
The governor sees little hope for many Puerto Ricans under current wages of 60 to 70 cents a day in sugar fields. The surplus of unskilled labor drives wages down, pushing emigration as a remedy. He urged President Wilson to extend federal aid to move 200 000 to 250 000 Puerto Ricans to nearby islands, while over 4 million remain. The idea, startling to Americans, could bring economic relief and a steadier influence through migration.
BURNT FACTORY Virginia October program notes that Rev. and Mrs Clinton Bush, recently back from Africa, will speak at the local church Sunday morning. Miss Ridgely Jackson joins Kauffman school as a teacher. Other residents and visitors are listed with recent surgeries and health hopes. Protracted services continue nightly with a $65 rally offering recorded.
Fragmentary text discusses Puerto Rico's Americanization under the governor and public reaction. It notes a growing Puerto Rican population and questions the pace and impact of cultural change on the island.
The piece discusses Britain's wartime manpower, arguing England could field three million additional troops if recruitment continues. It cites Sir Eric Sway and Kitch as advocates for larger forces, notes Germany may mobilize nine to ten million, and questions the purpose and scale of the deaths and destruction in the war.
Local market page lists corrected quotes for corn barley hay and dairy items with per bushel and per pound prices. New York and Baltimore markets follow with wheat corn butter eggs poultry and apples pricing, plus a brief note on the Hohenzollern Luck gold ring sighting.
The heirs of Jesse Fries deceased offer for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on three dates in November 1915. Listings include the Home Farm 182 acres north of Winchester, the Gold Tract 67 acres with large apple production, and the Stone House tract 139 acres with a stone dwelling, plus multiple Winchester town plots and farm tracts with timber, orchards, and houses. Possession designated for March 1916. tenants may occupy Winchester properties until March 1 1916 with rent to purchaser from December 1 1915.
J H Cooper of 3188 Braddock Sr Winchester testifies the medicine is a long trusted household remedy for kidney disorders and backache. He notes a few doses regulate kidney action and relieve back pain. Price five sixty cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
A deed of trust sale on November 15, 1915, in Winchester Virginia offers a five room brick house with a large stable and laundry building on Fairfax Lane near National Avenue. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a trust deed and insurance policy on the buildings.
A garbled extract mentions Tomdix, Greene, and a girl who declines life. The legible parts suggest a dialogue about a trouble or decision, but specifics are unclear. The fragment provides limited names and no clear event or location.
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