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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes Congress has limited progress yet is reorganizing for serious work after the holiday recess. Key items include Panama Canal measures, the bond bill, and railway rate regulation, with debate likely to intensify over carrier abuses and policy proposals.
Dr Valentino from Paris argues that tuberculosis is rarely transmitted and that children of tuberculous parents are nearly immunized. He notes tuberculous infection peaks around age 20 and that illness often appears between 35 and 50 in those with tuberculous lineage. He admits infant mortality is high among tuberculous parents but claims transmission to partners is around 16 percent.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from Walding Kinan Marvin and promises testimonials, internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and a price of 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists and Hall's Family Pills are recommended.
Former council member John K Lomer was found at his residence on South Street according to police records. No injuries were reported and neighbors described him as resting quietly.
The Kansas and Idaho experiment stations report skim milk calves can be profitable. Calves finished to market weight rival cows in six months. butterfat prices at 18 to 20 cents a pound boost potential. Idaho results show calves fed skim milk and oats net $18 more per head than whole milk fed calves.
A passage discusses dairy milk cooling emphasizing constant methods even in winter. It describes a cooler that holds water with added ice for cooling when running water is unavailable.
Practical dairy guidance on cream ripeness and butter quality. Emphasizes churning timing, washing utensils with cold water warm soap soda, brushing with a stiff brush, avoiding cloths, and sterilizing with boiling water or steam. Ends with proper storage and churn cover precautions.
Field and Farm notes stress separating sick animals from dairy herds and boiling milk if used. Practical tips describe a cool keeping method using a wet cloth around a milk can and water to absorb heat. Astor Chandler, descendant of John Jacob Astor, opens a dairy near Tarrytown, N Y.
Frank Scott a colored quarryman at Standard quarries west of Martinsburg died after a dynamite blast went off unexpectedly Saturday night. About 33 years old, he left two small children. The funeral was held Monday under the colors Odd Fellows with Rev. J P Moon officiating.
A statue of the devil carved by Herman Menz was levied under a writ of replevin after a clash with a Detroit constable. Neighbors and the German stone cutter attempted to defend the idol, but authorities removed the gargoyle to satisfy a $51.40 labor claim by Warren West of Ypsilanti.
Burnt Factory December 28. Miss Lena McDonald visits sister Mrs. R. F. Duvall in Martinsburg. Miss Ella Benner, Fremont School teacher near Hayfield, home for holidays. Miss Hettie Swimley from Tablers, W Va., guest of Mr. Wm. Swimley. Edgar Pope family from Greenwood with Mr. Chas. Spitten’s near this village for Xmas. J. D. Wrights spend Christmas with kin near Rippon. Annie and Lula Benner holidaying at Smithfield. C. W. Tanquary loses horse Sunday, valued at 180 dollars.
Waterford Loudoun county announces the marriage of Harriet Aldridge Gibson to James Hamilton Fraser of Georgetown. The ceremony will be at Hamilton Virginia on Wednesday January 3 conducted by Rev Charles T Herndon. Miss Gibson is well known in local social circles. Mr Fraser has significant business interests in Georgetown.
Advertisement notes PAZO OINTMENT offers a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles. Drugstores authorize a refund if it fails to cure in 6 to 14 days at 50 cents.
Robbers forced entry into H. Cushna hardware store in Martinsburg and stole about $200 in revolvers razors knives and valuables. Heavy iron bars were cut from a rear window. The thieves fled before securing more loot leaving their tools behind. Delivery horse for J Y Brown and Son ran off on Water Street yesterday afternoon.
Practical notes on choosing breeding stock from common barnyard fowls and Mediterranean layers, with guidance on housing, early care, and diets. Advice covers mixing hard boiled egg with oatmeal for first week chicks, transitioning to meat and potatoes, and fattening methods using darkened housing and mixed grains. Also discusses pork costs and the impact of feed efficiency on hog growth.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank Winchester Virginia and the Iron Bank Winchester Virginia announce holiday closures on legal holidays. Paper maturities on these days may be paid the following business day. Cashiers H B Fueer and R Gaim note the dates and holiday observances.
A vintage ad promises refund from druggists if the medicine fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box, priced at 25 cents.
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