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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
2
Mae Reid of this place confesses that Cardus Tonic relieved her fatigue and digestive woes. She claims long standing female ailments improved after using Cardus, praising its ingredients and urging others to try it with a druggist's sale.
Ysleta Texas Capt John R Hughes the state s oldest ranger in years to retire after continuous service since 1887 He enlisted as a private in 1887 and was promoted to captain on July 4 1893 after superior officers were killed in border fights He recounts early raids on horse thieves Garza war and arrests and notes a wish to avoid writing a life story or seeking notoriety for himself.
Chicago reports show entire car loads of peaches from neighboring states dumped into garbage heaps due to no market. Merchants say shippers face losses as freight and cartage costs exceed any profits. One commission man said a shipper owed 18.50 for cartage and promised another car for settlement.
Tomato byproducts and oil extraction have emerged as a significant industry development in Italy. The report highlights rising interest in processing tomatoes for oil and related byproducts, signaling economic opportunities for Italian producers.
Yom Kippur is being strictly observed today by the Jewish population with services at 22 North Braddock Street led by Rabbi Isaac Fedders assisted by Rabbi Leipsstein of Baltimore. Jewish business houses will reopen about 6.20 PM after the services conclude.
The fifteenth anniversary of Woman's Day will be celebrated at Saint Pauls A M E Church on Sunday led by Lucy Ellen Parker. The morning sermon, Women, the Power Behind the Throne, will be preached by the pastor. Elderly women will conduct the 3 30 p m services and a special program is planned for the 8 o'clock service with participants from many cities.
A farmer near Albin reported a sick hog and cholera was confirmed. Anti cholera serum was used on the herd and all hogs were treated and confined. The county reports the disease in one herd so far and urges strict surveillance and sanitation to prevent spread.
A collection of sensational headlines recalls strange incidents. A man forgets to remove tobacco before church and is sat in the front seat. A reader snips part of an ear during a haircut. A young man suffers a hiccup spell while visiting his fiancé and engagement ends. A society leader recounts finding a cockroach on garments after a call.
Three little girls recount their Christmas silver spoons. Georgia has a spoon engraved From your papa on the handle. Margaret shows a spoon inscribed To my loving daugh ter. Mabel proudly notes hers reads Hotel Auditorium.
A dialogue sample shows one speaker dismissing poetry while the other retorts that poetry can be sold. The exchange suggests broad sales versatility, proposing even high value items like bonds or steel bridges as possible targets.
A stage actor, facing his fourth divorce, asks an actress to marry him. She expresses interest but cites widespread rumors about him. The actor dismisses the tales as old wives’ tales and the judge comments on the exchange.
A quip contrasts strict physics knowledge with necessity driving invention. The dialogue hints that practical need can outrun formal laws, a nod to the timeless dynamic between theory and invention.
A light verse on bedbugs depicts their busy nature and a cautious speaker hoping the insect will not alight on them. The poem plays with entomology themed humor.
A quote suggests Mr. Chuggins aims for prominence and police acknowledgment by running for local office, arguing a man with a car desires authority to influence how he is treated. The dialogue frames politics as a path to status and ease with law enforcement.
A judge recalls an odd scene involving Suffragette hobos Weary Millie and Dustina Rhoades aboard a Santa Fe east bound train. Millie allegedly toppled to adjust her hat as the journalists noted.
In a playful exchange Judge Borleigh notes the old adage about novelty while Mrs. Borleigh hints that Robert may be sitting on Borleigh's new opera hat. The banter blends wit and a domestic mischief over a singular prop.
A street dialogue features the Wise Guy and the Simple Mug trading quips about sin and consequences. The exchange hints at hidden faults resurfacing and the humor underscores urban slyness.
A lighthearted exchange questions whether dictionaries mislead spelling with a witty remark about relying on dictionaries when unsure. The quip contrasts everyday spelling with perceived dictionary errors, reflecting humorous views on language accuracy.
A quip about street paving stalls with a reply about blanket bills. The exchange questions why bills should cover bedwork on streets, calling for broader coverage of paving expenses.
Consul Schultz reports 18 fuses found on the Fabre liner Sant Anna which arrived safely at the Azores after catching fire at sea. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discuss the note to Britain. Anglo-French lenders in New York clash over munition inclusion. Ambassador Gerard meets Dr Von Jagow over the sinking of the Arabic. Austria aims to recall Ambassador Dumba per Vienna intimations to Penfield. Austrian submarine sinks four large British transports in the southern Adriatic. German foreign minister Von Jagow promoted to major in reserve. Russian steamer Kursk reaches New York after Archangel voyage via White Sea. Bulgarian opposition leaders vow to explain the crisis to the country. Swiss cyclist Doerflinger sentenced to death as a spy by a German court martial.
Special commissioner Herbert S. Larrick will auction a 67.78 acre tract near High View in Frederick County Virginia at 11 a.m. in Winchester in the chancery case Lula V. Elliott et al vs James W. Elliott's Heirs. Terms: one third cash, balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance on the property. Clerk Phil H. Gold certifies bond and security. August 14, 1904.
Agricultural notice explains Hessian fly damage in wheat from maggots rather than adults and urges plowing under infected stubble after harvest. It notes flaxseed stage exposure, burying stubble, destroying volunteer wheat, late sowing to avoid fall brood, and avoiding wheat following wheat to reduce infestations with dates from Ohio Kansas and Iowa observations.
A Missouri Valley farmer article describes a rack made of 1 by 2 inch strips set four inches apart. The shelf can be mounted on posts as shown by T. L. Bailey, and vessels inverted on it will catch air from underneath for ventilation.
A. C. Amy of the Minnesota experiment station says the best time to cut corn for silo is when ears are well ripened but leaves not yet dry. Experience shows feed value rises with maturity, though practices have shifted. The optimal approach appears to be corn cut at the right stage of ripeness.
A fragmentary note reflects on fear and danger in daily life, describing worry as a blade that shaves at men’s resolve and hints at caution amid hardship. The tone implies a critique of persistent anxiety affecting work and safety.
The document lists assets including loans and discounts, bank reserves, and cash items. It shows capital stock, surplus, undivided profits, dividends unpaid, and various deposits. Liabilities include due to National Banks, certified and cashier's checks, and certificates of deposit.
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