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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
4
A New York Times article highlights that Boy Scouts focus on character building and self-reliance rather than militarism. Scouts learn woodcraft and campcraft and are taught duties to others, especially the duty of service, often acting on their own initiative.
A poem by Walt Mason urges dropping bloodshed talk and shifting to gentler subjects. He laments war's toll on orphans and hungry Belgians, urging readers to seek lighter topics like sealing wax or shoes rather than endless battle chatter.
The Rev Tazewell M McCorkle aged 77 a longtime Virginia Synod Presbyterian member died at his Lyndhurch home Monday evening from heart trouble. A Confederate veteran he served as past commander and chaplain of Garland Rhodes Camp. His wife Miss Susie Dannington of Farmville survives.
Preaching on Frederick circuit next Sunday December 13 at Lamp's Memorial 11 a.m Paxton's 3 p.m and Relief 7 30 p.m Gore Ga P A Morgan recently used a liver medicine Foley Cathartic Da eee ay cigansedt.
The President defends a policy of no large standing army and reliance on citizen volunteers for training and arms use. He argues for moral insurance against war and urges preparedness without turning America into a military camp.
An order of publication in the Circuit Court of Frederick County directs defendants not residing in Virginia to appear within fifteen days after due publication to protect their interests. The notice requires posting at the court door by November 30 1914 and publication in The Evening Star Winchester Virginia for four weeks.
Advertisement by Bird Bros offering Mammoth Bronze Turkeys from first prize stock at Winchester Fair 1913 14 and Berryville 1914. They claim Berryville stock Bird Bros strain and aim to be sold out by the end of December. Contact Miss Lau Kline Vaucluse Virginia for orders.
A 4,000,000 peach tree sale promotes direct to planters at wholesale prices with June buds. The offer stresses disease free stock and true to variety qualities, noting no agents will travel.
The speaker argues for a strong navy as defense not aggression and urges a permanent, steady defense policy aligned with world peace. He emphasizes self restraint, national unity, and using strength to foster friendship and justice, seeking peace in Europe and reconciliation among nations.
Pursuant to a Frederick County Virginia chancery decree the executor sells at public auction in Winchester in front of the County Court House at noon Saturday January 2 1915 the five acre Stephens City property once owned by C M Peery. Terms: one third cash at sale and two thirds due in one and two years with interest six percent. Purchaser may pay all cash.
A public auction in Winchester Virginia follows a 1914 court decree in the Annie Smithey V Clara Burner case. The 4 acre tract near Mt Williams east of Wardensville Grade, adjoining Culler Brumback Snapp and others, will be sold by special commissioners with one-third cash and the balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance, date November 19 1914 at noon.
Advertisement for a free trial of Castoria instructs readers to cut out a slip, enclose five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago Illinois, and send name and address to receive a sample. The copy imitates old patent medicine marketing language with urgings not to miss the opportunity.
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