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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
4
An article discusses a dentist led inquiry into a toothpaste like preparation from apples and mucilage coatings as a method to protect enamel and prevent tooth decay. It notes cautious optimism about a potential new tooth preservative and promotes brushing with an apple as a simple aid.
The excerpt rails against alcohol and calls for stronger action to curb drinking, likening efforts to Enlightened Russia and a tyrant’s grip. It laments slow local gains against Barleycorn while listing social notices and visits in a Martinsburg area, including names like Krebs, Leatherman, Seabright, Jeffries, Hopkins, Conner, Miller, Sites, and Giver.
Fragmentary text describes wartime strain on soldiers and civilians. References to trenches, constant danger, nerves frayed by combat, and calls for relief as exhaustion and hysteria affect troops. Mentions visits by Jessie Hodgson and local residents.
The Senate designated Senator Swanson of Virginia to preside from December 21 to January 5, with Speaker pro tempore Teas of Arkansas and Senator J Clark of Arkansas assisting. Swanson is praised for parliamentary skill and high esteem among colleagues, having filled presiding duties in the vice president’s absence.
Special services will be held Friday New Year’s Day at 11 o’clock in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev Dr vyd O Smith conducts the service with appropriate New Year music. The public is invited to attend the first service of the year.
Rita Raiinson of this city received news that Kaward J. Robinson, formerly of Frederick county and now of Cedar Rapids Iowa, fell while tending his chickens and fractured one leg in two places. The accident impacted his nervous system and his recovery has been slow.
Mrs Louis L Baker of Wiert er is summoned to Sia fille North Carolina due to the serious illness of her father Mr Alexia J Paxton. The aged patient is described as seriously ill and his condition is monitored closely.
A reflective meditation on growing older. It contrasts youth understandings at twenty with deeper insight at thirty and a sense of giving or surrender by forty. The piece frames knowledge as evolving with age and experience.
Funeral notices from Mount Hebron Cemetery recount the farewell rites for prominent locals including Mr Russell and Mrs Mary Cline. Pallbearers from Baltimore Charleston New York and local firms attended. Capt Seabright Laid To Rest alongside other civic figures as mourners observed services in Mount Hebron.
An American Agriculturist note urges prioritizing autumn plowing to improve soil readiness for spring sowing. It praises current favorable weather and the farmer’s readiness, arguing deeper autumn tillage helps soil pulverization and seed penetration when harrowed in spring.
A Minnesota Colorado style note describes a dry elevated storage method for onions. Build a box 16 to 18 inches deep with a tight floor and a ventilated cover. Place cured onions inside, cover, and protect with dry straw or cornstalks to prevent thawing. In cold weather keep the box vented, allow freezing, then thaw gradually in darkness and cool storage to preserve quality.
The depot of agriculture and agricultural college plan apple clubs in New England New York New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Michigan Ohio Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. Clubs follow the boys and girls potato and corn club model to engage youth in apple culture as a profitable and enjoyable occupation.
A University of Minnesota agriculture bulletin notes dodder as a severe weed in western states and parts of Europe. The annual parasitic plant starts from seed and grows onto alfalfa, hindering crop growth and yield.
The Christmas program at Russell's Grove School House last Thursday featured a fine display by students under teacher Mrs J Bucher. The well arranged Christmas tree attracted much praise and the audience enjoyed the performance.
Charles Edward Newlin infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Newlin died yesterday at the family home on Mr FE Weems farm near town. Funeral services were held at the Peek home this afternoon and burial took place in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Trustees and special commissioners will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on December 31 1914 at 11 o’clock a.m. the brick dwelling No 515 North Main Street with adjacent lot. sale terms: one third cash and remainder in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust.
Public sale of five acre Stephens City property in Winchester Virginia follows a decree from the Circuit Court of Richmond county. The sale occurs at noon on Saturday in January 2015 with a large frame dwelling and boundaries described by roads and neighboring parcels. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal promissory notes over two years with interest, secured by a trust deed and fire insurance. purchaser may opt for all cash. Charles C Peery administrator.
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