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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
6
Clipped prose recounts Cole Blease era sentiment and clemency debates as criminals and parolees walk in and out of freedom. References to sheriffs and U S marshals hint at tension between justice and mercy in a troubled period.
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses meanings of love honesty courage courtesy and fulfillment of a living law. It contrasts loving candor with active positive love that adorns life and inspires others including family and neighbor. The excerpt reflects moral ideals stressing love as central to true living.
Captain de Leon praises world naval deeds and argues the Federal navy decided the Civil War in the North’s favor. He notes Confederate seaports fell to blockades, and many Southern officers joined the Federal navy. The piece discusses supply woes and the personal cost of service, with references to Farragut and Byron.
A retrospective tribute recalls Confederate naval and army officers, their struggles after the Civil War, and the sacrifices of veterans. It highlights Lee’s loyalty to Virginia, poverty among aging officers, and chosen heroes like Semmes and Taylor while praising Southern ladies and regional memory.
A fragment from KF. Kizer in the Chicago Record Herald recounts a woman watching a man depart and vow to roam and win hearts. He leaves to seek Cathay and glory, later finding new love while she endures and remembers his pledged steadfast affection.
Milkwood Virginia residents report Mrs. Eliza Woolfolk has gone to Macon Georgia to spend the winter. Miss Ethel O Pallon is visiting friends in Norfolk, with Miss Mont remaining in town.
Winchester Virginia October 27 1913 H D Fuller cashier swears the bank statement is true The document lists assets including reserves at the U S Treasury notes and deposits and liabilities such as capital stock time deposits and bills payable The signatures of directors R T Bartong J Ridgeway and Wm E indicate official attestations.
The document presents assets totaling 337 154 69 including loans and discounts 254 039 62 bonds securities and other items. Liabilities show capital stock 100 000 00 surplus 10 000 00 undivided profits 8 577 17 and deposits 169 25 due to various banks and private firms. The record is sworn by cashier Lee R Grim on Oct 28 1918 with signatures from directors and notary.
America held its annual banquet Friday night with the Woodmen's String Band providing music. M T M C Garvin hosted an old time shucking bee at his place with about thirty attendees. Joseph A Potts, postmaster, returned to Valley Home after eight months at Hampton preparing to oversee Winchester National Cemetery. Mrs M W Cooper went to Winchester for a surgical operation and is reported to be recovering well.
Missionary rally at the village church drew a large crowd with music and recitations. offering totaled 110 dollars. Various social items follow including visits, birthdays, Thanksgiving gatherings, a school closing, and local health and family updates from Rest and nearby communities.
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, thorough laxative for children. It claims to ease constipation, promote quick relief, and restore playfulness, urging mothers to buy a 50 cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs and beware counterfeits.
Winchester residents report Dean's Kidney Pills ease back pain and urinary disorders from years of heavy work. Joseph B. Rainsberger of Market Street credits a complete cure after suffering lasting kidney trouble and weak kidneys, saying he can work again and endorses the remedy.
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