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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
4
An advance pricing snippet lists options per year in advance and per six months, including a three month in advance option with a $2.50 amount, followed by a 65 unit figure. The fragment appears to reflect subscription or payment terms.
The article urges fruit growers to gather in Lynchburg in January to discuss methods and opportunities in the apple industry. It highlights Virginia as a top apple producer, with Frederick County leading the state, and suggests Frederick County should host the next Virginia fruit growers meeting, inviting Winchester for the event.
A Petersburg Index-Appeal commentary argues the American farmer is now the wealthiest and greatest in the country. It contrasts farmer incomes with oil prices, noting egg prices have risen from 8-12 cents prewar to 50-80 cents per dozen, and questions why farmers should not command good prices for their goods.
Actor Frederick Warde performs at the auditorium Friday night with seating at Hables. Dec 18 event advertised with ticket details and seating note.
The ad lists many reprint titles priced 5c to 50c with variations and a few higher priced items. Notable entries include A Girl of Virginia The Circle The Speckled Bird and The Leopard's Spots. Also offered The Planting of Presbyterianism in the Northern Neck of Virginia by Rev. Jas R Graham priced 75c and 1.00.
Eyewitness accounts describe President Roosevelt riding with his party when his horse bumped the young woman beside a rider ahead. The horse reared, sparking mortification, and the President blamed the girls for going ahead. The incident sparked calls for full light despite concerns over notoriety.
A Portland Maine family recounts six year old daughter recovering from a severe illness featuring malnutrition and weakness after Vinol treatment. The testimonial notes Vinol as a cod liver oil and iron tonic, praised by a doctor, with a money back offer if not satisfactory. Franck Baker & Son, Winchester Va, advertise the product.
Edward Allamong’s sawmill near Bloom was destroyed by fire yesterday along with lumber and a carriage shed. Loss about $200 with no insurance. Allamong suspects arson but has no suspects or motive yet, noting no fire on the premises the night before.
Welltown notes a hunting outing Tuesday by L R Baker and P C Anderson who report a fine chase and a fox captured. Squire Adams of Gainesboro attended the Panmnett Bros sale and stayed with P C Anderson. George T Yeakley is indisposed. Patrons day and a Christmas program are planned for the local school on Wednesday the 23rd.
The wholesale market shows steady prices with butter advancing two cents. Livestock w and vegetable markets remain active, wheat and corn easing, oats steady, rye firm, and hay quiet. Broad price quotes cover oats per bushel, corn per barrel and potatoes per bushel, reflecting cautious buying and steady demand.
Rev. C. L. Potter pastor of the Frederick circuit Methodist Episcopal South will preach Sunday at Round Hill at 11 o clock Welltown at 3 o clock and Stephenson at 7 o clock in the evening.
The administratrix of Frederick Jones sues Southern Railway in Shenandoah County Circuit Court at Woodstock for 10000 damages. Jones, a fireman from Manassas, died in a head on collision at Pugh's Run bridge near Woodstock on November 9. Judge T W Harrison of Winchester will preside.
An advertisement for Foley’s Orino Laxative by Franck Baker & Son asserts it cures chronic constipation and stimulates the liver. It claims Orino regulates the bowels to act naturally, reducing the need for continuous purgatives.
R T Barton describes alfalfa as a drought resistant, high yielding forage. He notes three to four crops per year from a three acre plot, with early June first cut and subsequent cuts about thirty days apart. He details care, weeds, inoculated seed cost, lime need, and benefits for cows pigs and horses.
The weekly meeting of the bank's board was held at the bank home this morning. Attendees included J. W. Rhodes of Warrington, formerly of Middletown, John J. Ridgeway of Ridgeway West Virginia, and Charles E. Clevenger of Stephenson.
A brief notice in The Star promises payment for advertised help. Details about conditions or contact not readable but the offer highlights earnings.
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