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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
3
Lady readers faced with stomach and skin issues may seek Edwards Olive Tablets as a dependable liver remedy. The ad claims the tablets improve digestion, purify the body, and clear up blemished complexions, urging readers to start treatment with 10c or 25c sizes from any druggist.
In Frederick County Circuit Court a complaint seeks an absolute divorce and alimony from Edward Perry. Flora Perry cannot locate the defendant and the court orders Edward Perry to appear within 15 days of publication. Publication is set in The Evening Star Winchester for four weeks and postings at the courthouse by October 16, 1916.
In The Circuit Court Of Frederick County Virginia the Master Commissioner R. Cather will execute the decree of reference at his law office on Rouss avenue Winchester on Saturday November 11 1916 at ten o clock a m. All parties in interest should attend to present evidence.
The decree from October 1916 refers to a Master Commissioner to gather evidence and report a distribution scheme for halaghe in the hands of a Special Commissioner R Gray Williams. It requires publication notice in Winchester Virginia newspapers and sets a sale time for November 11 1916 with John M Steck as commissioner.
Fragment describes the condurango plant in Peru producing seedpods about five inches long packed with seeds. The oval pods burst when mature releasing hundreds of seeds that disperse on a gentle breeze up to half a mile.
An unclear clipping advises washing and soaking vegetables in vinegar to kill typhoid bacteria. It mentions raw watercress and immersion in vinegar for a quarter hour, claiming typhoid will be removed without harming the produce.
A mythical tale reports that the demon urged feeding serpents of Zohak on human brains. Two youths condemned to die were saved by substituting goats brains, becoming a noted culinary motif in Kurdish culture.
Article notes a Pharaoh's museum room with ancient weapons and ornaments as a curious symbol. It cites Youth's Companion and discusses U S disease tolls with typhoid scarlet fever measles and infections causing deaths and ill health nationwide.
A brief vignette about Andrew a small boy prone to temper when his brother breaks his toy wagon. His mother asks why he won t answer and he sobs that he cannot think of enough to say revealing a quiet moment of child frustration.
The Amblypoda were a curious extinct mammal group about the size of an elephant with five toes on each foot ending in hooves. Remains have been found in England, but the best specimens come from North America.
Caution against those who pry into private affairs for sport or mischief. The quote notes such curiosity is more harmful than incidental theft, urging vigilance toward individuals who seek secrets they have no right to know.
A neighbor who recently bought incubators asks how they are progressing. The reply notes two weeks with no eggs hatched and no stops producing an egg yet, reflecting a slow start in the venture.
The text notes envelopes were rare before 1725 and mostly seen by 1850. By 1844 envelopes began to come into use, with letters often sent folded and sealed. envelopes may be said to have become common shortly after 1844.
A fragment reflects on the value of truth in speech. It questions praising a speaker who is not telling the truth, labeling such false rhetoric a horrid kind of object in creation.
A brief humorous exchange shows a niece explaining that Jack cannot work yet while they are engaged. The uncle probes what he does for a living, prompting a witty response about restraint before marriage.
A fragment from Browning’s Magazine describes a sudden alarm as a mouse runs up a clock and a girl cries out in astonishment thinking the brute may have a wrist watch. The excerpt captures a whimsical, perilous moment.
The notice instructs to pour out ink from all wells at week’s end and wash the wells in hot water to maintain cleanliness and proper operation. It emphasizes regular maintenance and sanitation for the ink storage system.
An upbeat note describes a relief guard finding solace in a pastime to escape daily burdens. The brief emphasizes mood improvement and personal respite through simple activity.
An estimate states that about 4,708,000,000 wood screws are used annually in the United States. The figure underscores the scale of domestic woodworking and construction activity.
An old home remedy recommends Jad Salta from a pharmacist to neutralize urine acidity. Take about four ounces in water before breakfast for two or more days to relieve bladder irritation caused by uric acid. Jad Salta is described as inexpensive harmless and made from fig and lemon juice with lithia.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick will sell at the Frederick County Court House Winchester Va on Thursday November 2 1916 at 1 o'clock A M a 5 acre 3 rood 34 pole parcel on the Hite Road near Benjamin Massie and Ashby Wigginton with limestone land and an apple orchard reserved. Terms: one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance.
The undersigned offers for sale at the Worcester Court House steps in Witchester Virginia a one acre lot with a five room residence and outbuildings in Bridgeport. Property last occupied by Mark A Armel. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds and deed of trust and insurance. Conducted by trustee M M Lynch with avetloneer Wim Bowen. 10-5-4.
Notice to the Heiss of Jas W Sirbaugt that on April 6 1917 a deed will be sought from the Clerk of Frederick County Circuit Court Va for two acres of land bought at tax sale for delinquent taxes for the year 1908 09. E Newton Hardy. October 16 4w.
A quip from Uncle Eben notes that a man with an ax to grind may be more useful than one who merely wants you to listen to funny stories. The remark appears in a colloquial exchange as the Want Volume advertising is referenced.
A historic funeral barge on the East River reemerges, known as the sdelit white barge. The vessel transports bodies from hospitals and institutions to the morgue where they wait up to ten days for a viable release. About 120 bodies per week, 5,720 per year on average.
An OCR fragment attributes a quote to George Eliot about angels, destruction, and a vision of a calm bright land. It references land, a gentler path forward, and a child’s gaze toward a hopeful horizon. The readable bits imply a literary reflection on humanity and renewal.
The Rhine frontier between Germany and the Netherlands appears as a single line cutting boats in two. Each pontoon is split by color, with the eastern half in German colors and the western in Dutch, creating a striking visual boundary.
The article notes about 150000 kinds of stamps used and unused, 80000 distinct varieties, and 16 collections in the country not held by government or dealers valued around 100 million dollars. An exhibit in New York City three years ago under the Collectors' Club was valued at 3 million dollars.
The judge and jurors spark a tense moment as the panel finds both defendants guilty. The judge quips that men with atrocious whiskers are capable of anything, while jurors, including women, silently concur despite the odd interchange.
A brief care tip suggests placing bricks in a washing tub, adding about two inches of water, and resting the plant pots on the bricks. Set the tub in a sunny morning spot so ferns and flowers stay hydrated while the caretaker is away.
A doctor made rounds in a hospital wearing an operating apron while Ruth recovered from an operation. Upon her mother’s arrival to visit, Ruth asked if the doctor had seen her. Stath replied, “Oh yes, mother,” and he entered in his carving.
The Columbus Ohio Journal comments on a woman’s happiness tied to silver items. It suggests men ignore concerns if things run smoothly, while a woman’s happiness supposedly depends on silver being sterling.
Text reads as a garbled diary fragment where a speaker asks about God and pie, and an aunt or Sethen responds with unclear phrases about making a baby sister. The meaning is obscured by corrupted OCR.
A pharmacist face to face exchange questions a mixed medicine and its preparation as ordered by the doctor. The discussion notes confusion and a stray page reference while a patient or attendant insists on following the doctor's directions.
A Boston Globe fragment records a witty exchange in which a chauffeur admits his education focused on cars biplanes and submarines while asked about ranking lawn mowers. The brief line playfully contrasts expertise and expectation.
A brief philosophical reflection notes the futility of chasing endless desires. It suggests contentment by limiting one's aims, likening excessive longing to overreaching one's own fortune and implying practical restraint as a virtue.
Fragmentary note discusses a fresh mind and body with references to yesterday’s drain and a Turbinite term. Includes names Bylwer and Lyt ten in unclear context.
Brief quotation noting that quiet at the proper season is wiser than speaking. Reflects Plutarch’s philosophy on restraint and prudent communication.
Fragmentary text hints at a nostalgic column or notice about hopeful reflections on history and daily life. It reads like a stray editorial snippet with garbled phrases and stray words.
An article argues parcel post boosts rural commerce near Chicago. Farmers within 150 miles send up to 25 000 packages monthly, cutting costs and expanding direct-to-consumer sales of produce like maple sugar and eggs. It promotes female-led marketing, direct orders, and winter housing of staples to build a steady farming business.
Warning to refrain from pasturing stock in fields treated with poison mixtures. Do not graze until three weeks after application. Advises waiting period after heavy ratte has fallen and before use. emphasizes safety and delaying livestock exposure to contaminated forage.
A historical note explains that gold weighs about twenty times as much as an equal volume of water, illustrating why gold is so dense and valuable in practice.
A. T. Ritenour of Winchester testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after Grippe illness. He cites a 1903 back pain and urinary issues improved, and by 1915 notes rarely any kidney trouble since using the remedy. Price 50c at dealers. Rostrum-Milpurn Co. props Buffalo NY.
A clipped circulation notice offers a trial package from Foley & Co. Chicago Illinois containing To ley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs and colds along with Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The pitch targets stout persons and promises free samples in exchange for a filled slip with name and address and a 5 cent return postage.
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