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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
4
A 1916 Virginia excerpt blends a satirical tale of a beard’s might and political fate with local notices from Bloom Virginia. The piece follows a strong figure mocked for his whiskers and political schemes, ending with community updates and a county convention report.
Local reader R E Fox of Norfolk reports one dollar investment in Tanlac yielded health and happiness adding ten pounds and better sleep. The ad urges readers to visit Miler's Drug Store Winchester or Charles Blencowe Berryville for a trial bottle as the “Master Medicine” for indigestion kidney and stomach ailments.
A Sunday gathering of the Y P C E Society was led by Mr James A Williams on the topic Carelessness and thoughtfulness. The meeting included special music and lively discussion. Next Sunday's topic will be The Consecration of Home Life and organizers hope for large turnout.
Mrs. Hammond of Baltimore visits her daughter Mrs. C. V. Van der Linden in Gainesboro. Miss Lula DeHaven visits Winchester friends. Miss Maya Elliott of Lincoln Illinois leaves after a week with Mrs. Leotan Moore. Rev. and Mrs. C. V. Van der Linden attend a Stephens City convention. Miss Katie Evans stayed with Mrs. L. Moore last week.
Mount Pleasant notes from September 1 describe local social visits and travels. Ollie Snapp and Jacob Rosenberger with son James journeyed to Highview West Virginia to visit relatives. Numerous residents attended a Gore picnic and hosted or visited neighbors, including Lampl, Renner, Cadwallader, Boyce, Spillman, and Russell households. Confederate monument fund treasurer Lucy W Russell acknowledges new contributions from several donors.
Snapshot of Virginia insurance state of 1915 shows in force coverage as of December 31 1915 and gross premiums collected during the year 1915. Data highlights policy counts and revenue from fire life and other classes reported by the state insurance department.
Railroads including Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington, and West Jersey and Seashore announce staged embargoes from Aug 31 to Sept 2 1916 on explosives perishable freight and all freight. Delays and restrictions to curb congestion ahead of anticipated nationwide engine crew strike.
Advert cutout offers a Foley & Co trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for colds and croup. Miss Emma E. Hoffman departs for Altoona to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs W Hoffman.
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