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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1915
Page
3
New York Sept 18. Differences arise between Angl Ou dit commissioners and American bankers on a billion dollar loan. A compromise is seen next week. Allies seek full billion, not half. Proceeds restricted to munitions only. loan not to aid Russia rejected by bankers.
English Life Guards were organized just after the Restoration. Recruited from old cavaliers who fought for Prince Charles Stuart, they were formed into three troops in 1661.
A lectern address by health students drew attention to public health advice on reducing crowd exposure. The speakers urged precaution despite some observers seeking uplifting rhetoric from the platform.
A rural anecdote notes that a man who prides himself on talking about his self often drags others into idle chatter and gossip, as observed by Uncle Eben in a conversational sketch.
Daily market bulletin lists assorted prices from local buyers. Wheat 2.27 a bushel, oats 4.40, corn 4.50, timothy hay 16.00, hay 15.00. Butter wholesale 1.25, fresh country 1.50, potatoes per peck 0.20, beans 2.05, bacon 7.05, spring chicken 12 cents per lb, milk 1.00.
Markets correct as of the prior day close listing Wheat No 2 Reid at 1.101⁄2, Corn spot at 86? 1⁄2, Butter creamery 27 1⁄2 to 28, Virginia prints 10 rolls 18, Eggs Virginia nearby 24. Live poultry prices show chickens at 18 for young large, 17 for medium, old hens 14, roosters 10. Hay No 1 Timothy 20, light clover mixed 19 59, clover 18 50, No 1 27 50. Sheep fat 4 4 1⁄2, fair 8 23 1⁄2, spring lambs 9 fat, 7 1⁄2 fair. Calves heavy head 18–20, rough 10–14, small rough 8 9.
A timid suitor tries to win a widow with romance but is gently rebuffed as she recalls a more handsome former husband, turning his plea into a humorous or ironic moment.
A late message to The Star reports Hugh Mortimer Nelson owner of the Long Branch estate near Millwood Clarke county is dying at home within hours. Mrs Nelson and their son Hugh M Nelson Jr remain at his bedside while daughter Huideko per of Romney Virginia is ill at home.
Mr. John O. Boyce of the county is confined at home after a fall from a ladder while picking apples in the orchard of John Larrick at Chambersville. He suffered a broken nose and a badly sprained ankle, was rushed to town by automobile, treated by Dr. Swimley, then returned home.
In Baltimore on September 18, Harrington leads the Democratic governor nomination with 78 to 81 votes over Blair Lee. Ritchie dominates attorney general race statewide. McMullen defeats Cooper for comptroller. Republican Duer nominated for comptroller, with Macklin unopposed for attorney general. Warburton weak in GOP primary. Weller wins most counties. Lewis backs Warrington, signaling future gains and possible Senate run.
Pan American envoys and Secretary of State Lansing met in New York to debate a Mexico Carranza proposal for border representatives. Brownsville officials deny responsibility for a cross border clash with Mexican forces as the dispute unfolds.
A roundup of church services across the town lists Centenary Reformed Church, Church of the Sacred Heart, Christ Protosant Episcopal, Last Baptist, First Christian, Grace Lutheran, and several Methodist and Presbyterian congregations. Details include service times, pastors, Sunday schools, and prayer meetings for each church, with notes on Holy Communion, vesper schedules, and special midweek gatherings.
The second day of the Frederick county Sunday school convention closed with a large parade through the city’s principal streets around 3 3 o clock. Devotional services opened the morning session led by Rev J Goode followed by an address from president L A Adams. Afternoon duties were led by Rev Vandentinder with committee reports and business before adjournment and the parade.
Uncle Eben notes that suspicion often arises from imagining what one would do if given the other fellow's chance. He implies temptation drives mistrust, urging caution in assuming others' motives.
The directive describes applying glycerin and flour to a wound, with flour heaped on the area to keep air away. A pad of rotten wool is placed over the wound and secured with a bandage to protect the injury.
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