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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1915

Page

3

More Fine Attractions Delight Crowds at Local Fair

The society's attractions drew large crowds with encores for the Four Bards the Hay Ladder act and Laurette Sisters. Fireworks lit up the grandstand area described as the most magnificent yet with rockets Roman candles fountains and streamers. A fuse block burned out briefly but revelers kept enjoying the night until lights were restored.

Misread Letter Sparks Bank Name Confusion

Mrs. Pollard worries Adelaide’s London letter will reach the wrong bank. The couple debates British Linen versus misread phrases like British Line or British London, consults friends, and finally confirms the correct name.

Pollard Adelaide Philadelphia Herg British Linen Bank British London Mrs. Pollard Violet Reg British Line London Tucker Loncon Jane

First Old Age Pensions Proposed in Parliament in 1772

The record notes that old age pensions were first proposed in the British Parliament in 1772. It highlights early debate on state support for aging citizens and marks a historical milestone in social welfare discussions.

Uric Acid Solvent Promises Relief For Kidney Trouble

Advertisement offers Williams treatment for bladder and kidney troubles claiming relief from nocturia and joint pains. Promises a free sample bottle by mail with 10 cents postage and states no alcohol or habit forming drugs. Requires sender name and address and promises parcel post delivery.

Williams F Ms . m Williams Company Dept New Post Office Mast Hampton

Sawed Off Sermon and Rose of Hell Essay Note

A fragment quotes an Indianapolis Star joke about elves and virtue and defines temeness as absence of vice. It also mentions a “Rose of Hell” flower blooming on a large tree on Mount Aqua in Central America.

Blackie Hell Mount Aqua Central America

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Winchester Resident

Waiting leads to trouble says Miss Julia Jenkins of 115 S Main St Winchester. She reports kidney backache relief after a few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills and notes family use with splendid results. Branded at 650c and sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY endorses.

Doan Dean Miss Jenkins Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Bride Uses Spy Skills on Husband in Lakewood Mystery

Emil Braun a German immigrant in Lakewood New Jersey disappears leaving a wife who probes his past. She uncovers initials on silverware and a store photo labeled Helmuth Schmidt and a hidden coded letter suggesting fraud accusations and German connections.

Emil Braun Lakewood Braun America Germany New Jersey New York Sandy Hook Helmuth Schmidt Berlin Gertrude Gertrude Schmeldt Hig

Great Truth About Sorrow From Carlyle

A fragment reflecting on exile chaos and sorrow. It asserts sorrow is given as a lesson to learn from, and once learned it ceases to be sorrow. Quoted from Thomas Carlyle.

Thomas Carlyle

Eve Eats Forbidden Fruit In Orchard Curiosity

Report notes Eve sampled other fruits after tasting the apple to see outcomes. No further consequences are detailed in the brief.

Eve Indianapolis Star

Local Man Credits Remedy For Back Aches

O D Wright of Rosemont Nebraska reports relief from kidney area pain and back ache after using a 60 cent bottle of a popular remedy. He claims the product eased his discomfort and reduced his ongoing symptoms.

Rosemont Neb

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