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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

3

Community notices from Nineveh and surrounding areas

Aug 25 notices report Mrs Wade Eee and her son returning to Washington DC after time at Wheatiana the home of Mr and Mrs J A Miller. Mrs Alonzo Fuller back after ten days with Chester friends with other local movements and illnesses. Miss Caprie Kern and Miss Blanche McCauley among visitors. Layton illness and improvements noted as Mrs T Reese Miller and McCailey family are mentioned along with trips to Luray Caverns and Berryville horse show.

Masons Honor New Royal Arch Masons in Banquet

John Dove Chapter No 21 held a ceremony elevating several young men to Royal Arch Mason status under H R Homer oversight. A midnight banquet followed at the Masonic Temple on North Main Street Clam Fritters served, and a passerby overheard two youths plotting with derisive humor about an old devil. Rev Dr Donald C MacLeod returned to Washington after attending the Anti Saloon League convention.

Masonic Temple Main’ Street

William Parks Buried in Local Church Service

The funeral of William Parks, longtime local figure, was held at 3 p.m. today at John Mann M B Church. He died last Saturday and is buried in the colored cemetery. he was 47 and a Mason and comradity member with ties to Kansas City.

William Parks John Mann M. B Mierber A. Carter Darkesville W. Va Parks McCormick David McCormick West John’ Turner Masonic Lodge Kansas City Comimaridity

Good cold storage well as substitute for ice on farms

The article explains turning a well into a milk cooling storage by suspending a wooden box from a windlass, using two ropes to keep it steady and galvanized iron at corners. If cooling milk, lower into the water. otherwise cooling is too slow and may sour the milk.

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The Milk Flow and Season Effects on Dairy Cattle

The article explains how season changes alter cow milk through diet and nervous system effects. It notes that turning cows to grass initially raises serum milk while cellular growth lags, causing briefly poorer morning samples. It highlights tethering, calm exposure, heat, dogs, fires, and thunderstorms as excitements that reduce milk quality and can cause calf scours.

Jersey

Know a Farmer by His Stock

A farmer's character shows in how animals react to him. Gentle handlers earn calm cattle and braver animals, while cruelty spurs fear. A well treated cow yields better weights and milk as she matures, improving market value.

Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Claims Spotless Linen

An advertisement proclaims Winchester Steam Laundry offers spotless linen care. The copy references the former Winchester Steam Laundry location on Water Street and includes Bell phone contact.

Winchester Steam Laundry Ater Street Bell

Plumbing and Electrical Work advertised for plants and heating

Chas E. Seal advertises plumbing electrical work and steam fitting services at 28 E Piccadilly, offering steam and hot water heating plants and electric light as specialties.

Chas E. Seal Piccadilly

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North Main Street Winchester Nineveh Mre. Wade D. c Wheatiana J. A. Miller James Rouzee eMomepere McCailey Luray Caverns Mr. ‘A. S. Jett Luray Emma Bertha Elkins Berryville Blanche McCaulty Riverton Jennetta McCauley Jesse ‘Armel W. F. Watson Fairfax Tayome H. R. Homer Jack Devil Donald ‘C. MacLeod Washington Mrs James Cornwell Post Postum CerealGo., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich John J. Lawler Exchange Building Union Stock Yards Chicago Live Stock Exchange National Bank H. F. Byrd Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of Virginia Business Directory T. T. Wall Kodaks Eastman’s Miller’s Drug Store Toto. & W Seabright Dresand Rithaes South Mata'st, Waolesate and Retali Winoweerca Main Street Bluemon Carlton Heaters Good Macadam Wed Shenanaoan River Ateel Staavi-Easthound Waerhoumn Hotel Hyans Jordan Springs Jenetton Ras Battle Inn Chatteman Perry Bluemont Southern Ry Liuenant Wine Maurice F. Gastleman Castleman’s Ferry
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