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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
The essay debates Bishop Fallowes's claim that humans could live 120 years with a strict diet. It argues such self denial would not be desirable for most and contends temperate indulgence supports growth and longevity. Meat eaters are deemed physically mentally and morally dominant, while grain and fruit diets yield shorter lifespans.
A New York World reporter interviews Madame Mehmed the Turkish minister's wife in Washington. She describes veiled living, strict seclusion, and the yashmak, saying only her husband may see her unveiled. She notes divorce stigma, disapproval of smoking and drinking, and pride in her roles as wife and mother.
A romantic tale of marriage and divorce unfolds with Mrs Randolph and Harry Neilson in California. A box of letters reveals a prior wife and a forbidden second marriage. The discovery forces a separation, annulment, and a reflection on prudence and public virtue.
A fragmented speech argues against intemperance after the Lincoln assassination. It contrasts Carrie Nation’s zeal with the need for peace, warns against aiding the wrong side, and urges readers to choose the right. It cites Grant’s call for peace and reflects on the Civil War’s costly toll.
William Robinson, American amateur champion, set a new mile record on roller skates with 2.24 in Chicago. He beat Ons Moore's pro mark of 2.27, passing the field before five of eight laps in the final heat of the handicap race.
In the Trough area of W Va Amos Dean’s family suffers four recent deaths linked to measles and complications. The sequence began with the mother in law dying, followed by two children, then Mrs Dean herself. Amos Dean survived and two daughters remain ill.
Berryville April notes list residents and visitors including Misses Annie Stribling and Mary Clagett. Prof. Montague and Mr. Herbert Whiting attend Winchester minstrels. many locals visit relatives, presbytery, or travel to Charles Town and Hagerstown. Alpheus Nichols plans permanent relocation from Columbus, Ohio. several attend church events and funerals.
Yainesboro Virginia April 18 Mr B V Shade of Washington DC on business and visiting his parents near Reynolds Store Mr Samuel Brown and Mr Archie Robinson have been grading North Frederick turnpike with a road machine pulled by an engine improving the road Fine horses bought in the vicinity by dealer Finfrock of Pennsylvania Berger visits her cousin Miss Jessie McNee and Miss Ethel McNee at Rosenberger respectively
A Charlottesville message reports the man who stole a horse and buggy from a Hagerstown liveryman was arrested yesterday in Charlottesville and jailed. He refused to give his name. The liveryman recovered his team and will prosecute.
A hired man attempted to move a china closet at the Woodstock home of Hon. M. L. Walton. The accident shattered Dresder china and caused extensive damage to elegant sets, with some pieces beyond repair.
The Grand Lodge I O O F awards the Elkins West Virginia home project to C P Howell of Clarksburg for 64280 dollars. Howell, native of Clarke county, has many Winchester friends.
A Oswego woman describes coffee related eye problems improving after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She reports reduced pain and light sensitivity within three months, crediting coffee cessation and nervous system rebuilding with Postum for her eye health and her nursing baby’s well being. A friend also sees quick relief from dyspepsia and headaches after abandoning coffee for Postum. There is the slogan There’s a Reason.
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