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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
2
The Washington Post expresses gratification at the Meriwether decision praising his conduct in Annapolis. It argues fights were long observed and condoned and lauds Meriwether as courageous and capable, suggesting the government wise to retain him and defend naval strength.
Hat field Conrad, son of Hon W G Conrad of Montana Hall, recently married Kathleen Kennedy of Helena Montana. Mr Province McCormick and Mr Gore of Berryville visited Mr T W Shumate. Mire David Meade Sr improving after a fall. Mr Thomas Shumate to get Bell Phone tomorrow. Mr John Fr Sowers to return from Baltimore on the 18th. St Matthew's Guild held a parish reception at the parish house. Mr J Finchim to move to Loudoun County soon. Ben Lampkin new mail carrier between Stonebridge and Ashby Station settling in well.
Stanardsville cleric Rev Hebb White was telegraphed to the vestry of St James Episcopal Parish Boston accepting the call extended months ago. He will soon indicate his intentions regarding duties and location.
Sighing, blind, bleeding and protruding piles may be relieved by PAZO OINTMENT. Druggists are authorized to refund money if it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days. Fifty cents.
The Cumberland Valley railroad will run trains on Sunday December 2 and 31 1905 to serve holiday travel south of Harrisburg. Train No 3 departs Harrisburg at 7 45 am for Winchester with return on No 8 from Winchester at 2 pm. Trains will stop at intermediate stations. Public notices also include an advertisement for Ball's Catarrh Cure claiming a constitutional remedy with a business address in Toledo Ohio.
Notice describes electric streetcar service centered around 23rd Street terminal with four minute headways from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm and through Baltimore and Ohio connections. Also announces special holiday excursion tickets by Norfolk and Western Railway for students and schools with various limited dates through January 1906.
Page fragment notes a schedule for Daly table listings dated November 6 1905 with exclusions for Sundays, indicating a periodical listing feature in the newspaper. The readable items imply a calendar or timetable segment common to the era.
The fragment hints at a discussion of classified want ads in the Ster’s columns. It suggests skepticism about their efficacy and invites readers to test them by placing an advertisement. The tone mirrors a buoyant local paper urging engagement.
Kellers Special lists slightly damaged fine ware with low sale prices. Items include glass bowls celery vases bon bon dishes tea sets cracker jars chocolate pitchers cake plates and vases with regular prices and discounted sale prices in cents.
The listing shows 30 pairs of ladies' black hose at 19 cents per pair with a 1 cent discount each. A quality 7 cent pair is offered as a special price.
This notice promotes a selection of weather-related items offered at unusually low prices starting at 75 cents. It highlights a broad assortment and affordable entry point for shoppers seeking practical gear.
Sale notes prepare for a cold snap with bargains on blankets priced at 50 cents a pair for a limited four pack. The ad signals stock and urgency for shoppers seeking warmth.
The store touts bold bargains on black dress goods with yard prices set at 37 percent off 65 cents, 48 cents off 75 cents, and 50 cents off one dollar. Supplies are limited and will vanish within a week. A dress pattern would make a splendid Xmas gift.
China and cut glass stock is dwindling with toys dolls and fine china in short supply. Prices on fine cut glass are about half the usual.
A local bookseller boasts a great stock and unique Helfer prices said to be unmatched elsewhere, inviting readers to browse and compare.
Sunday School teachers are told of a special discount for buyers of items suited for the occasion Toys for boys and girls fancy box papers dolls books ties scarfs handker chiefs fine china and cut glass for teachers and items for Xmas merriment.
Two week sale offers big savings on men's and boys clothing. Boys suits start at 1.75, men’s suits from 5.19, boys overcoats 2.98, men’s overcoats 3.00 and up. Also discounts on ladies skirts and hats.
The text argues that sunlight and ventilation save money and improve hog health more than fancy houses. It praises outdoor sunlit feeding areas, high pens, and warm winter breakfasts for hens with boiled vegetable mixes. It notes advantages of small fowl breeds, and urges early plowing after grain harvest to save weed seeds and prepare for fall sowing.
Indiana agriculture shows average returns of about $9 per acre on all cultivated lands with over two thousand farms averaging slightly above $20 per acre. Other states report national averages near $10.50 per acre and cereals at $8.02. Indiana Farmer notes the first essential to high-class sheep farming is a good ram.
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