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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
4
An old ad-like fragment promotes eating apples daily with various advance-order prices and includes a September 28, 1916 era political speech excerpt praising patriotism and invoking Lexington Concord Saratoga and Yorktown as national rallying symbols.
The poem by Walt Mason laments urban temptations and the lure of city life. It contrasts rural chores with flashy town offerings from smiling merchants selling cars, goods, and illusions. The speaker pledges to return home tomorrow, leaving the city behind.
The article argues the Mann Act should not be repealed as it has curbed interstate trafficking and protected vulnerable individuals. It notes blackmailers used the act to pressure victims, but maintains public support for the law and condemnation of those who abuse it.
Staunton News argues that catching offenders does not justify removing protection measures. The piece contends safeguards defend the public from grave wrongdoing and should remain in place.
The Marquette Tribune profiles Frank Waller a unique figure whose wealth and frugality defined his life He earned wealth but gave little to charity and avoided social ties He died leaving riches but few lasting ties reflecting a solitary creed and strict adherence to law and thrift
The attorney general bans any mail ballot applications received after October 8 for the November election. Voters must request ballots by registered mail with 12 cents postage. Applications require clear name and post office. ballots are witnessed by officials and must reach the registrar before election day. Many Winchester and Frederick county soldiers abroad expected to vote by mail if sent home soon.
Minnie Wood notes from Chapel Virginia detail weekend visits among Rutherford Evans Wenton Wyndham and Erb families. Miss Ruby Rutherford enters Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester for winter while Edyth Milligan remains ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital with appendicitis. Mrs Harry Shopland and children visit relatives in the neighborhood.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe herbal remedy for bilious symptoms and constipation while decrying calomel’s dangers. It promises a money back guarantee and claims the product cleans the bowels without salivation, suitable for the whole family.
The notice lists local social visits including Mrs J M Rutherford guests and Mrs William Hardesty hosting at Crums. Frances Duvall stays with Aunt Mrs George Baker. A wedding invitation is issued for Viola Willian Keckley to Walter Neill Rutherford on October 8. George Garvin of Bovee buys seed wheat in the area.
Mrs. Dr Morrison and Mr and Mrs H S Clendening have returned home after visiting Mrs A C Clendening. Celebrities motor to Martinsburg including Mr EB Gardner and party. Mrs S S Grantham of Lakeland Fla visited Mrs FR A Rogers. James Webb from Chambersburg spent time here. Connie McKown of Martinsburg visits Mrs Mabel Henson. Mrs Charles Cross spent Wednesday in Martinsburg. Dr M G Hoffman has built a silo on his farm. Chicken thieves are operating in the area.
Siler Virginia news notes report H. P. Whitacre Jr. traveling to Front Royal for Randolph Macon Academy. Nora Maury returns from Whitchester. Encie K. Hyde goes home to Piedmont West Virginia. Irvin Heironimus and family return to Washington.
Whitacre Virginia September 28 Miss Caroline Whitacre at Fort Loudoun Seminary returns home weekend with her parents. Dr Charles Miller and Mr Milhouse of Strasburg visited W C Whitacre on Sunday. Mr Wilkin family from Woodstock are in the area for a time.
United States Marine recruiting officers report to headquarters that men south of the Mason Dixon line average four to six pounds lighter than those north of it. They propose lowering the minimum south weight from 124 to 120 pounds, noting the lean southern build is common and that many effective marines are leaner hikers.
Sept 28. Mr and Mrs Bradely Z Johnston of Nineveh FM and Mrs G L Carter and Mrs Harry Pifer of Berryville spent Friday with Wickliffe relatives. Mr and Mrs Broderick Whitehead of Washington visit Mrs Whitehead's mother Mrs R M Powers in Auburn. Mrs Alice Grifffs returns home after time with aunts in Rappahannock county. Mrs J W Symons and Mrs BE L Writt of Roxbury and Boonsboro Md visit Mr and Mrs William A Johnston for a week. Mr Walt Bell near Berryville visits brother James Bell.
A short civic style note argues the best advice comes from a good example. It suggests people imitate your actions such as recovering from a cold using Chamberlain Cough Remedy. The remedy is described as long used and widely obtainable.
Richmond Va September 28 Twenty two cases of infantile paralysis have been reported to the State Board of Health since September 1. The cases span thirteen counties and cities with only two showing potential epidemic concern. The board issued a bulletin explaining the disease and regulations and will mail copies to homes on its mailing list and to anyone requesting them.
Trustees for the owner offer 26 acres near Winchester Virginia for public auction at the courthouse on Saturday Sept 30 1516 at 12 o clock. Property includes a four room dwelling outbuildings and an 11 year old apple orchard. One third cash day of sale balance in six and eighteen months via purchaser bonds secured by a deed of trust. Immediate possession. W Fisher Strasburg Va contact for details.
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