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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
4
A pattern showcases a wrap in velvet with white fox or sable trim. It presents a simple line with hanging ends in Oriental embroidery. Designs emphasize violet tones and gold thread, with sizing 34 to 48 and yardage listed for fabric and banding.
A fragment notes racing events in Winchester with trot races at 9.70 seconds for 4 meters and later times listed as 11.53 am and 7. daily. The text references Traime and Lamed with a Sunday exception.
Rail timetable from Junction to Harrisonburg and Washington for May 25 1918. No. 178 mixed daily departs 6:05 am for Harrisonburg arrives 2:56 pm with buffet car. No. 49 departs 12:43 pm for Harrisonburg arrives 2:56 pm. No. 217 buffet car departs 8:30 pm for Harrisonburg. No. 218 departs 6:05 am for Alexandria and Washington arrives 10:30 pm. No. 14 limited to Washington departs 8:27 am arrives 11:65 am. No. 282 departs 4:56 pm for Washington arrives 9:15 pm with buffet car. No. 216 local from Harrisonburg to Strasburg arrives 8:30 pm. Text signed by L. S. Brown General Agent Washington.
Middletown Virginia bank reports assets totaling 73 857 69 with loans 55 833 70 and deposits 59 306 10. The cashier W E Coffman swears to the accuracy of the statement dated Oct 21 1913 and sworn before Jas W Ripines notary public on Dec 27 1913.
A large Virginia delegation joined over 1 000 signatories in presenting a national demand to President Wilson and Congress. Led by Ernest H. Cherrington of the American Issue, the Anti saloon League urged prohibition, arguing that legal curbs reduce crime pauperism and insanity while boosting legitimate business and public morality. The speech cited Supreme Court authority on crime linked to retail liquor saloons.
Minnie Wood residents hear that Rev. Julian Broaddus of Berryville will preach Sunday at 3 PM. The column notes visitors, a pony accident injuring Nelson Bromley, and local movements including Rutherford visits and Keckleys pending medical care.
A health notice stresses kidney role in overall wellbeing and cites Bright's disease deaths in New York in 1910. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as an ideal herbal remedy for kidney and liver health and invites readers to request a free sample by writing to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
Shenandoah City in Page County votes 73 to 72 against licenses in a local option election ordered by Judge Haas. The dry result follows a closer race than two years ago when the town went wet by 24 votes. two saloons remain. Campaigns were peaceful and organizers anticipate further contest if Staunton also goes dry next Tuesday.
iMr and Mrs Hugh Hardesty and son Gordon visited the parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Carter near Swimley Station last Sunday. Miss Delia Hook visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Rutherford last Friday. A large crowd says meat spoilage fears fade with the cold weather. Uncle Lewis Williams, a respected colored citizen, is quite ill.
A long time hoops mentor Gary Setiogyne steps down after guiding PSpPjoep Afes to a full season. The year ends with notable losses and a final team tally.
Mrs. Mary A. Dean of Taunton Massachusetts writes that after medical doubt she found Foley Kidney Pills beneficial for bladder stiffness weak joints and rheumatic pain linked to kidney trouble. For sale by all druggists. Advertise in The Star.
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