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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
3
Structural iron offerings including beams channels angles anchors truss rods stirrups sidewalk plates and coal miner related items from Snapp's Foundry and Machine Shops in Hester VA. This ad promotes fabrication and casting services for construction needs.
N L Strickland of a Chicago commission firm reports favorable peach prospects this year due to crop failures elsewhere and reduced supply. Michigan weather hurt, Delaware down, Colorado Utah Maryland West Virginia and Virginia to supply, with prices around 3.75 a 6 basket car. Strickland may place an agent in Hagerstown. large growers expect higher profits. W D Zinn warns against selling farms to seek better living elsewhere. moving often harms returns.
A small storm caused minor damage in Rest and nearby areas with uprooted trees and corn blown down. The report also covers local social visits and travel, noting guests from Falls Church Brucetown Martinsburg and Ohio, plus stock movements and upcoming sheep shipments.
An essay extols Essentials of happy homes through information on proven products. It highlights a known laxative Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a recommended, ethically endorsed remedy manufactured by California Big Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
A fragment explores fear of loss and the urge to break ties with an old home before a person risks losing their mind. The prose hints at emotional bonds, attachment, and the resolve to act decisively to avoid regret.
It is unlawful in Virginia to shoot thrushes goldfinches orioles robins blue jays mocking birds and other song birds including game birds. Penalties range from 2 to 10 dollars for each offense and any person aware of a violation must report it to the nearest magistrate to ensure the offender is brought to justice.
Representative James Hay predicted a strong Democratic win in Virginia siding with Bryan over Taft. He cited Virginia’s traditional lean and said Bryan could win decisively if conditions shift, expecting a possible landslide though not certain. He dismissed rumors of Taft supporters among Democrats as false.
The Shenandoah Rod and Reel Club left Gibson's on August 1 for a two week camp. They report a good time and fairly good catches given water conditions. About 101 fish have been caught, the largest weighing £ pounds. Rev T K Romer and Captain R L Gray from the city visited the cannypers last week and enjoyed a day outing.
The Front Royal horse show opens tomorrow after entries closed yesterday. Higher purses, more classes, and more horses mark the event with remodeled stands and grounds. Stables already on the grounds include E. H. Weatherbee of New York and George Zinn of Somerset, KE. C. Clapp of Petersburg, Julian Day of New York, Wallack and Benner of Warrenton, and Okie Stock Farm among others.
Mr and Mrs J J Gublett hosted a gathering of young people in Harrisonburg for guest Eleanor Curry from Staunton. Attendees included Elsie Miller and Alice McCarty from Stephens City and nurse Miss Asper from Washington, while Edna Henson remained ill with typhoid fever.
Miss Dudley Powers departs Warrenton for Berryville to take part in a hose party associated with the nearby horse show. This note from the Richmond News Leader confirms her travel and participation in the event.
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