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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
6
The Post summarizes nationwide rail accidents as of the quarter ending June 30, 1913, noting 1400 more killed or injured and 394 more accidents than in 1912. Derailments chiefly stem from defective roadway and equipment, with railroads charging costly losses amid safety efforts.
The Red Cross Christmas seals urge public support for the campaign against consumption, noting the disease causes about one seventh of world deaths. Seals act as small messengers to keep awareness alive, especially aiding the poor, with a slow but costly battle ahead.
A garbled literary snippet contemplates how poets sing of holiday abundance while the poor remain unseen. The text mentions Christmas, turkey, trees, and a critique of wealth, hinting at social inequality and humbler homes amid festive seasons.
The poem laments hardship during the festive season with lines on wages, rations, and households facing shortage. It portrays how beer and meals vanish from homes while children cry and wives sigh, noting kegs and pies bought by the poor would vanish if available. It is attributed to Walt Maison.
The piece catalogs a wide array of dances popular in social circles aligns with early 20th century fads. It mentions dances such as the Turkey Trot Grand Dip Purtle Dove Bunny Hug Frisco Rag and related novelty steps reflecting the era’s dance craze across communities.
Millwood Virginia residents report a series of visits and returns. DeWayne and Montgomery returned to New York after visiting Mr and Mrs Edward Jacobs. Carter Randolph returned home after weeks with friends in Norfolk. Margaret Burwell of Philadelphia visits cousin Marguerite Burwell. Ethel O Fall on returns to Red Gate after Norfolk visit. Carrie Kennedy of Baltimore visits Marguerite Burwell. Truxton Boyce and Laurence Jones of Wilmington are visiting local friends and relatives. Evelyn Byrd returns from a week in Baltimore. Frank Neville returns from a brief business trip to Tennessee.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urges construction of two dreadnoughts eight destroyers and three submarines in the coming year to grow a balanced fleet. He argues ongoing steady progress rather than Dewey’s plan for four dreadnoughts, citing revenue limits on a single year expenditure.
Judge R S Ker of Staunton Corporation Court ruled that only those qualified to vote in the November election may vote in the December 16 local option election.
A Baltimore paper recounts Civil War memories including Stonewall Jackson’s near miss, the Petersburg Crater mine explosion, and the heroism of Lieut Hill and Sgt Greer who crawled from a buried grave after twelve hours. It notes General Mahone’s defense and reflects on postwar reconciliation.
Mr. K. H. Byrne sold his 147 acre Clarke county farm to Mr. D. W. Yeakley. J. I. Jolliffe brokered the sale. The community reports a Christmas gathering at Hopewell meeting house and another at Stranton school house. The Jolliffes are ill at their home near Clear Brook.
Demand for Cross Christmas seals rises as Virginia Antituberculosis Association orders an extra 100000 dollars of seals to fund wartime tuberculosis work. Officials note strong public support and warn seals on the address side will delay mail. Charles W. Heater of Middletown visited the city on business.
A self help style ad notes fatigue from weather and promotes Vinol a tonic combining cod liver oil and iron. It cites Mrs Julia Barber of Milford Michigan praising Vinol after two bottles she could work again. Keller Drug Co Winchester Virginia offers refund if no help and mentions Py Sur Saxo Salve for itching and healing.
Court notice announces sale of a 35 by 100 foot lot on West Clifford Street in Winchester. The property, improved by a frame house formerly occupied by Judge Jen Harrison and L Herbert Haines, is sold under multiple trust deeds due to default on debts. Sale set after legal process and court order.
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