Auction notice for barrels near Shenandoah river
Between four and five hundred barrels offered for inquiry to Thomas Elsen east of Shenandoah river one mile south of Castleman's Ferry dated 9 5 61.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1923
Page
3
Between four and five hundred barrels offered for inquiry to Thomas Elsen east of Shenandoah river one mile south of Castleman's Ferry dated 9 5 61.
A collage of brief sayings and anecdotes from the Boston Evening Transcript with comments on Nadine and Muriel, morality without religion, Mozart’s early talent, Atlanta bachelor hall, and a witticism about London’s sky. Includes miscellaneous maxims and observations from various sources.
Fragmentary text describes polishing silver with a plain cloth and shallow pan and mentions a process to boil water briefly. A second part contemplates unhappiness as arising from an ideal of greatness that cannot be fully buried by finite reasoning, referencing Carlyle.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes reflections on youth and ambition, with a quote from Joseph H Choate about cheerfulness as a virtue. It references a great trio in a city, hinting at moral or social themes and humor associated with urban life.
Overheard remarks at a meeting mention concerns about expenses and truthfulness. The fragment references signs of insincerity and deception, noting phrases about being genteel and the value of truthful yet colored statements.
A plan advancing a "minute man" organization of 9,000 independent bituminous operators aims to keep the soft coal supply ready in any crisis. The proposal would require a Congress enabling act to empower the President to declare an emergency and draft coal resources.
A brief aphorism notes that a man smart enough to lead in politics can also earn an honest living if he wishes. It frames political ability as potentially compatible with straightforward work.
A clipped quotation from the Allentown Record notes a married man’s misperceived actions by his wife, asserting that many suspicions are unfounded and suggesting humor in marital perception.
The item notes J P adds to earlier eye stunts by novelists and references Vanity Fair quote about Clare Lo obstructed vision and night gaze as if unable to see through darkness.
A fragmentary collection of phrases about a famed Roman who burned his arm to prove fearlessness and a critique of courage. It cites a Richmond Times-Disputed lesson on enjoying ordinary life and a misprint noted by a proofreader in a New York Algerican item about a wedding announcement.
Miss E Wisecarver won the diamond ring offered by M B Clowe Jeweler to the purchaser holding lucky ticket No 1716.
Rev. F. A. Strother with Rev. G W Gaither and Rev. Jas. McDaniel led the funeral for Mrs. Chipley in Stephens City last week. She was a longtime member of the M. E. Church South in Stephens City.
A benedict never realizes how complete is his fall until he is sent to match a piece of silk.
A brief note from the Boston Transcript emphasizes cheerfulness as a duty and obligation owed to others, framing it as a civic and personal responsibility. It argues that a cheerful demeanor supports societal harmony and individual conduct.
The Norfolk and Western Railway seeks approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission to acquire a branch line in Cumberland area. The proposed purchase would extend the railroad’s network and service offerings.
Miss Catherine Anderson plans to move to Newcastle Pennsylvania with her aunt Mrs. Georgia Anderson and Miss Frances Anderson. They will join Mr. Douglas Anderson and Miss Carolyn Tenley in the week ahead. Nearby relatives visit Miss Helen.
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