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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
6
A mother and child walk a street where straw blankets the pavement to dull noise from a sick neighbor. The girl notices hay and the mother explains a baby just arrived, prompting the child to conclude the woman must have given birth.
The article argues Cook may deserve glory if he reached the pole, or be exposed as a fakir if not, noting his $3,000 per lecture tour and lack of published data. It contrasts Peary’s cautious approach, saying he presented his claims to scientists to prove his pole expedition.
English poet Watson and American poet Le Gallienne have exchanged sharp jabs over a poem about the Prime Minister's wife. Le Gallienne responded with a mocking verse, and readers speculate the rivals may resolve their feud with a physical duel rather than words.
The Front Royal paper urges public transactions be published for county and state to show tax funds’ use. Key items to publish include bids for contracts and the proceedings of town councils and boards of supervisors.
An advertisement asserts Cararrhatis is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. It promotes Cheney's Patent Medicine from Toledo Ohio, claiming a hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and urging readers to buy and use their Pills for constipation.
The article discusses fiduciary notices delinquent Tarida merchants licenses insolvent lists and school board meetings and transactions. It urges adherence to general laws enacted by the legislature and hopes the next session will consider the question seriously. The Eastern Shore Freratd is cited.
Hickman built a fortune by selling sandwiches on Baltimore and Ohio trains stopping at Washington Junction. He bought 1,000 acres in Loudoun County, Virginia from John A. Paxton for 31,000 dollars. The land is split into three farms while Hickman and his aides profit from onboard sales during each five minute stop of main line trains.
Special to The Star reports Stephens City Methodist Church will extend revival services next week led by Rev. Charles Lynch and Rev. Harry B. Gordon of Washington. Twelve conversions have occurred so far, with nightly preaching scheduled. Tomorrow’s services include Stephens City 11 a.m., Kernstown 11 a.m., Fairview Church 3 p.m., and Stephens City again at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs O W Borden and daughters Grace and Mattie returned to Toms Brook Va after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Benton Shenk of near Tiwray visited relatives in Winchester and vicinity. Mr and Mrs Estes Kline of Vaucluse Frederick county spent a week in Lexington visiting relatives. Lewington Gazette reports Mrs William EF Cooper returned from Washington accompanied by Mrs Thomas Brown of Winnington Det.
Miller's Drug Score in Winchester Virginia advertises Hindipo a kidney cure with a positive money back guarantee. The ad claims it benefits most users and costs nothing if it fails to help, offering refunds rather than payment.
Union Bank of Winchester and Shenan Valley Nail Bank deliver the November 16 1909 financial statements showing total assets near 1 834 180 06 with deposits of 1 254 524 35 and capital stock 200 000 00 plus surplus 160 000 00. Both banks report loans and discounts and note sworn attestations by their cashiers and directors.
Mrs. Shirley Carter and Mrs. Alexander Barrie returned from Baltimore. Katharine Haddox visits Washington. Miss Emma Wight of Middletown visited Fort Goudoun Seminary. Several residents, including Mr. Grey Williams and Capt. W. B. McChesney, were seen in town for meetings and travel. New assignments and trips to Baltimore and Woodstock marked the day.
An advertisement touts a remedy that allegedly prevents lung inflammation and pneumonia by soothing congestion and inflammation. It claims rapid relief for croup and coughs and markets under a drugstore name, priced at $1.00 or 50 cents.
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