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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
5
The notice touts Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for dandruff and skin irritation. It advises applying Ointment to affected areas then washing with Soap, with optional regular use to prevent irritation. Includes price notes and a free sample offer from Boston.
Trustees will sell at public auction the farm near Winchester on December 22 1913 including wagons mowers plows harness cattle cows hay household goods and more. Terms: cash under 10 and four months on larger sums with note and security. T R Cather and Warren Rice trustees notice dated December 12 1913.
The Winchester market sees rising demand for Red Cross Christmas seals as holiday needs approach. Merchants hope to break local sales records while funds support tuberculosis relief and educational work locally via the Latane See Tuberculosis League, with a portion aiding the National Red Cross.
In Georgetown, J. A Kimbro praises Foley's Honey and Compound as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds. He claims it has provided permanent relief in stubborn cases and notes it contains no opiates or substitutes and is sold by all druggists.
A poetic snippet reflects on a woman’s unspoken words and what she leaves undone. The lines imply that silence carries more weight than spoken answers, echoing themes of restraint and implied meaning.
A four year old girl asks whether the canary will grow up to be a poll parrot as she sits with her canary. The moment captures a child's curiosity about animal roles and growth.
An advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier as a way to improve hair texture and fragrance, claiming it makes hair shinier, silkier, and easier to style. Harmony Shampoo allegedly cleans thoroughly without harshness, leaving hair and scalp fresh. Sold at The Rexall Store for $1.00 and 50c respectively in a decorative bottle system.
The piece notes proposals to hire women as crisis car conductors in Philadelphia but recalls that Latin American women have long performed such work. It cites Chilean wartime labor when men fought, and cites SanParaiso and others where women have steered streetcars since then.
A fragment from The Browns quotes Alt on marriage and peculiar habits. It notes a man’s social missteps and the narrator’s regret over harming someone, with a concise critique of behavior and influence.
Over a hundred thousand recommend Dean's Kidney Pills for headaches and urinary woes with thirty thousand testimonials published locally. A Winchester tester, Wesley J. Carpenter of 102 West South Street, finds relief from kidney pain after heavy lifting and endorses the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole agents.
Farmers and gardeners should clear fallen leaves and rubbish in autumn to curb pests and diseases. Make a compost from loam manure sods and sand, mulch frosty bulb beds with leaves straw or hay, and keep soil rich with stable manure for next season.
A country gentleman notes that underdrainage not only removes water but can also remove a mortgage from the land. The remark highlights drainage’s broad impact on property and finances.
The article advises feeding six to ten pounds of hay in addition to corn and carrots for working horses and emphasizes avoiding bad shoeing. It urges expert hoof care, balanced grain and hay, and solid horsemanship to maintain efficient, well trained draft teams. It also highlights conditioning, exercise, and keeping feet clean to prevent scratches and delays.
Frashme Taylor advertises entire stock below cost including men’s and boys’ pants socks stockings ties and handkerchiefs. Ladies’ shirtwaists collars and handkerchiefs also below cost. Books writing paper in fancy boxes toys candies fruits and nuts offered.
Court orders James Burrell to appear within 15 days to defend a divorce action filed by Fannia Ransom Burrell. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident. Publication required weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star Winchester and posting at the courthouse by January 9, 1914.
Bishop Alpheus Wilson delivered a Trinity Episcopal Church sermon urging Christians to prioritise love of God over social reforms. He quoted the first commandment and warned against sacrificing loyalty to the Creator in efforts to improve worldly conditions, stressing the need to love God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength.
The exchange notes President Taft and Senator Nathan B. Scott joking about weight loss. Scott quips that fat men grow thinner with age, prompting Taft to say it would let him meet old acquaintances, specifically his ribs.
A columnist argues that many women grow irritable and discontented from clutter and excess possessions. The piece suggests storing giving or discarding half of belongings to regain calm. It cites examples of abandoning homes for hotels or boarding houses as a misguided solution.
Kansas Industrialist warns farmers about waste from poor harvest methods. Proper backswath cutting and medium size shocks with two bundled caps are urged, along with careful stacking, ghists of headers and efficient hauling to bin. The piece stresses steady machine feeding and attentive threshing to avoid losses.
Plan most farm tasks in advance while allowing for changes. Use foresight to guide action and keep ideas ahead of labor. Let careful planning complement muscle with thoughtful thinking guiding execution.
Seasonal advice for poultry and farm upkeep urges separating male birds until year start, buying new stock, culling surplus hens, and freeing barn space. Recommends plowing old duck runs, sowing rye, adding sulphate of iron to drinking water, and notes the approach of cooler weather signals new activity and winter work.
Rhodesia develops a process to derive alcohol from cornstalks for use as fuel. Report notes efficiency and potential energy savings, with emphasis on agricultural input and industrial application.
An article promotes making syrup at home using cranberries and Pinex style ingredients. It claims cost savings and similar effectiveness to commercial remedies. It touts a pleasant taste and health benefits for various coughs.
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