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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
3
A Yaquima River incident in Oregon describes a dramatic struggle between a large trout and a kingfisher. The bird dives, the trout fights back, and the fight ends with the trout snagged in the bird’s net as waves and distress unfold.
In Part Paraguay an unusual custom called contra ac counts emerges. A wholesaler buys from a manufacturer then sells to interior small dealers and bills the manufacturer as collateral. Credit length is stated as six months.
A historical note explains news derives from a custom of printing the initial letters N S E W in newspapers to signal intelligence from all four compass points. The practice connected reports from four quarters of the globe.
A celebrated author described his daily schedule noting a fixed routine. He spoke of rising at 11, breakfast at noon, attending to mail, a few errands, a ride in the park, dinner, the theater, and bed. When asked about his literary work he replied that he writes the next day.
A grandmother visiting notes Lucille would not stay still in bed admitting she learned to kick from her mother who failed to teach her otherwise.
A student quotes a Scotsman in the Christian Register about a Greek library cornerstone inscribed with 4000 B C. The Scot solemnly says it canna mean but one thing before Carnegie, suggesting a puzzle about historical dates and philanthropy.
The article notes rainbows appear in the mists of Niagara Falls and are distinct enough to be called a rain bow rather than a perfect or distinct rainbow, reflecting a local observation of natural phenomenon.
The government entomologist argues there is no reason people should not eat insects, comparing them to birds. The main obstacle is that most people are not near starvation to compel such a change.
A brief, domestic moment as a wife bids farewell to her husband and recalls his earlier self while she assists him in shaving. The scene sets a gentle, intimate tone before the day begins in a Louisville setting.
The Panama Exposition Carnival Company promotes a weekend program at House Square with Prof Capria’s Italian Band, Matt Gay the diver, a 112 foot shark exhibit, and Panama canal in operation. Frank Zeraga’s arena features all star wrestlers and boxers, a Dip of Death in the motordrome, and a fifty strong old time plantation show. Entries are streaming to Lupton’s office on Rours Avenue, with space nearly full at the exhibition buildings.
The Star lists today’s local market quotations with a notice that prices are offered by buyers and that the newspaper accepts no responsibility for possible errors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions poultry and potatoes with unreadable filler. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible. The readable items imply a local agricultural or market note but lack concrete details for a full summary.
Markets close with creamery price figures for The Paney and Choiée in Virginia, dairy and livestock quotations including timothy and clover hay values, fat sheep and lamb prices, and per head bids. Local resident Ruth Watt Norris departed for New York City after visiting friends here.
A terse ad copy suggests Chamberlain's Tablets relieve constipation and strengthen digestion. It claims noticeable bowel movement improvement and widespread use, urging readers to lift advertising in The Stwar-t page.
Fragment from a historical text reflecting dissatisfaction and aspiration quoted as Robert Louis Stevenson. The excerpt discusses disaffection arising from a sense of bulliness and the need to pursue higher tasks to grasp true heights.
A guard recalls a violent incident at an insane asylum where a patient was restrained with a straitjacket. A facetious visitor quips that this is "putting it in a nutshell" in light of the scene.
A brief quote from the Richmond Times Dispatch shows a back and forth about faults and daily new ones. The exchange highlights a conversational dispute over blame and improvement.
The quotation urges asking what one would wish to have done tomorrow when uncertain what to do. It promotes prudent action and moral reflection as a guiding rule for daily choices.
A concise aphorism on attaining wealth through strong effort and prudent management. It links vigorous pursuit with steady wisdom and refined skill to maintain wealth.
The piece presents a reflective aphorism about recognizing personal weakness as the initial step to repairing loss. Attributed to Thoas a Kempis, it emphasizes humility and self awareness in facing hardship.
An abstract reflection notes that mutability governs the world and that change is unavoidable as events move toward an inevitable future. It contrasts incoming time with fixed certainty, implying a philosophical stance on inevitability and transformation.
A crowded roster of arriving guests includes Mr. and Mrs. J. E Edwards Mrs. and Mrs. J. D. Darnell Mrs. Cooke and others from Richmond Suffolk Waynesboro Cumberland Baltimore Branwell Norfolk Mt. Dove Louisville Chicago Richmond Lookout Lynchburg Hagerstown and Charlottesville.
Oranda reports the driest time of the season with gardens cornfields and pastures drying up. Notable visits include J H Finley hosting Walter Stickley and family Rev M Allen Stickley and family J W Keener and Ll angle at Finley’s home. Bessie Little of Middletown stayed with Mary and Katharine Orddorft. P Miller and family from Washington visit J H Miller’s family.
A grandmother writes in memory of her two grandchildren Hilda Tronary and Wilton Carper. She expresses hope of a joyful reunion beyond sorrow with songs and harps in heaven.
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