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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
4
Frustration with judicial conduct fuels calls for reform as Emory Speer of Georgia faces accusations of favoritism and tyrannical methods. The House committee reviews his long delayed bankruptcy case, while public sentiment questions divine rights and urges tempered criticism of judges.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch advocates forthcoming new styles to uphold American decency. Edward Bok of the Ladies' Home Journal criticizes Parish fashions citing French designers and commodified trends. He denounces writers who mock humane dress and art in pursuit of sensational style.
A fragmentary report notes Mme Suv ernhardt remarking on American women seen in Paris with Parisian demimonde fashion. The description suggests shock at the sartorial display on the boulevards and race courses as she spoke in America.
The Baltimore News argues that rising prices and growing bank deposits reflect healthier prosperity. It notes more people saving, buying, and investing as prices climb, while those with less spending power cut back, and asserts increased ownership of autos signals economic strength.
A West Virginia man declares a plant bears potatoes from roots and tomatoes from branches. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes similar visions of fertile invention and hints at experimental varieties and exotic sap content.
Wardensville events note guests of Mrs Carter and Mrs Hardesty while Mr Kenney visits Cavetown and Mr Pidgeon builds a concrete silo with local stonemasons. In Boston, friends dispute the engagement of John Bross Lloyd and Miss Mary L Sullivan, claiming no real affection and alleging manipulation to end guardianship. Lloyd reportedly left his printing business to move on April 22.
Mothers advised to monitor water milk and diet during hot months to prevent constipation and summer diarrhea. A small nightly dose of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended for children and adults. free samples offered by Dr W B Caldwell.
Bowles Brothers of Millwood Clarke County won many first and second prizes at the Yastbraay horse show linked to the Rockville Maryland fair. They took top honors in several leading classes.
Miss Susie Davis Little travels to Berryville for a several day visit. She is hosted by Mrs Edith McCormick daughter of Dr and Mrs A M D Gormick.
Rev H H Sloop of Wardensville preached at Fairview Church Sunday. May Clipton Johnson was called home due to his father J E Johnson’s illness. Mr and Mrs H E Oates attended the picnic. Mr Gore visited relatives. Mr and Mrs B F Keller were guests of Mr and Mrs J M Miller. Mr J L Sirbaugh suffered a painful accident Monday while hauling grain on a farm.
A wagon on a hillside toppled losing wheels and injuring Mr Sirbauzh who sprained his ankle and bruised the side. Friends sympathize as he recovers and may be unable to use his foot for some time. A nearby house repair by Mr L Oates is noted, and visitors Miss Annie Miller of Harrisonsburg and Miss Laura Miller of Baltimore visit their brother Mr H D Miller.
Kernstown Va August 29 The great revival meeting at the Methods Church will close Sunday night. Up to now 55 conversions are reported including many adults and many young men and women. Pastor Absalom Knox will lead Sunday services with a special morning session to unite new members and a music program planned for both services.
Mrs. James Winkfield who has been ill at her home on National avenue is in a precarious condition. Her mother Mrs. Thomas Fritts of Success Virginia and sister Mrs Charles Bowman of Bridgewater Virginia arrived this morning to be with her.
The Winchester Presbytery schedules its regular fall gathering at the Presbyterian Church in Davis West Virginia beginning September 9 and to run for several days.
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