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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
2
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain’s Tablets when feeling discouraged, claiming relief within a day or two as despondency is linked to indigestion and biliary issues. It presents Chase tablets as a remedy.
Gordon recalls a summer hotel romance with Lolita as he faces his looming wedding and a restless ache for the gray eyed woman. Lolita reveals she earns wedding lace while Gordon learns she later marries Captain Mateer, prompting him to pursue a new life with the nurse of his dreams.
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky credits Cardui for restoring her health after months of illness and paralysis. She says eleven bottles enabled her to work and gain strength, and urges other women with similar ailments to try the tonic, noting it has aided thousands over 50 years.
Public sale of a one acre property with a five room house in Bridgeport, Winchester. The sale, under two deeds of trust from Jennie Haymaker and Mark A Armel, occurs in front of the Court House at noon on November 4, 1916. Terms: one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and insurance. M M Lynch, Trustee. Wm M Bowen, Auctioneer.
E Newton Hardy notifies heirs of James W Sirbaugh that on April 6 1917 he will apply to the Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk for a deed to two acres of land bought at a tax sale for delinquent taxes for 1908 09.
Land listing for 135 acres with good soil location and buildings. Bargain price for a single buyer. Address inquiries to U Woodward at 16 31 E T Wadeville Virginia. SS
The article recalls opium use in England noting the extensive habit in De Quincey’s time. It reflects on antique vice and mentions De Quincey as a source with intimate knowledge, inviting acceptance of his account.
The piece notes Gen Winfield Scott commanded 104000 troops in the Mexican War, with only 12000 militia. It cites short enlistments as a flaw and states Pueblo revealed seven of eleven regiments would end service by year’s end, a problem resolved only by weak Mexican forces.
A highly emotional man loses his third wife and faints at the grave. Friends fear for his life while a German observer, breaking English, leans down to check his pulse and quips he will “re alive” suggesting revival.
A courtroom exchange unfolds with a lawyer remarking McGuire could have built a stronger case if he acted defensively. McGuire concedes the law might have favored him if he had endured, but he feared a brutal firsthand beating.
A description notes a small greyhound shaped dog raised for eating among the Chinese. The elongated muzzle distinguishes it from terriers. Black dog flesh is favored for believed higher nourishment, guiding culinary choices.
Goethe speaks of burden and duty to rise above hardship. A police deposition records a prisoner insulting an officer in hospital settings, with the oath concluding All of which I swear is true.
National Flag discussion notes that each star represents a state and the 13 stripes honor the original states, while Jones is said to have first flown it at sea though this is disputed. Italian immigration shows northern to southern ratios around 1 to 5 or 1 to 6 with northerners noted as larger and heartier. A motorist quips about car costs and the discrepancy between downtown and home expenses with children’s mischief adding to the bill.
City girl Doris visits her grandfather’s farm and rushes to tell her mother in the morning that the pigs have a hog for a mother, a curious and humorous family moment.
Briggs praises a dance while Griggs notes the girl he impressed has been limping since. The brief exchange appears in the Christian Register.
A quotation from Chesterfield urges wearing learning like a private watch kept in a pocket and not flaunting knowledge by striking it publicly. The maxim emphasizes discretion and quiet demonstration of intellect rather than showy display.
An optimistic maxim proclaims that tougher challenges yield greater triumphs. The harder the obstacle, the greater the sense of achievement in surmounting it.
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is dangerous mercury causing salivation and weakness, while Liver Tone detoxifies the liver without side effects and improves digestion and energy.
Mrs. D. H. Anderson of Winchester Virginia praises Doan’s Kidney Pills for curing back pain and restoring kidney function after a severe strain. The testimonial claims lasting relief with no further trouble and notes the 50 cent price at dealers, from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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