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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR snippet from Winchester postal notes mentions presidents generals and schemes, with garbled phrases and unclear events. The fragment hints at financial or security concerns but lacks concrete names, dates, or actions to preserve.
A damaged OCR text references subscription rates and political pressures involving doctors in Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina. It mentions a governor and prohibition context and hints at election related tensions without coherent narrative.
In a New York interview Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt and other financiers note Hetty Green stood with her wealth as the market collapsed. She recalled calling in loans and withdrawing money before the crash, claiming she was among the few who still had funds when others failed.
Dr. Marshall Price, state health officer, defends thin peekaboo shirtwaists and argues that lung and pneumonia risks come more from alcohol use and lifestyle than clothing. He cites long standing dress norms and urges sensible window and health practices to reduce illness.
Local officials weigh a new tech development push amid calls to reshape the Toledo region. Community groups seek job growth and infrastructure upgrades while balancing concerns over funding and environmental impact.
A speaker urged caution about stoves and air consumption. He favored electric lights for a big reunion and advised regular hours, rest, nourishing food, avoiding alcohol, not smoking too much, and keeping hair well groomed.
An enterprising White Plains dairyman tried to supply absolutely pure milk at a premium price. Despite a top herd and strict sanitation, customers balked at paying more than the common price. He failed, losing nearly a million, revealing that the public prizes price over purity and will buy cheaper adulterated milk.
Norfolk and Western trains leave Berryville Virginia daily northbound No 9 at 2 37 am to Hagerstown with a Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia via Harrisburg No 28 at 9 31 am to Hagerstown and intermediate stations with Shenandoah Junction connection to Washington including a parlor car Request rates maps and timetable from agents M F Bragg or W B Bevidl Roanoke VA
The dairyman must align costs with consumer prices to stay profitable or risk exiting the business. Calls out artificial restrictions and tolls in the industrial system that harm both producers and consumers, insisting prices should adjust via supply and demand.
The note explains pure linseed oil priced at 60 cents per gallon and 1.60 dollars per gallon for tin mixed paint. By combining 3 tons of pure linseed oil with 4 gallons of L. & Paint, seven gallons of paint are produced ready for use at 1.20 dollars per gallon. Cooper Bros Winchester Larrick Larrick Middletown Trussell Samsell L. M Paint Agents.
The usual merit is in preparation and the upcoming entertainment prom aims for an artistic success with planned performances and refined display.
A Notre Dame woman named Mrs. Summers advertises a free home remedy for rheumatism sciatica lumbago backache kidney pains and neuralgia claiming it cures at home without climate change. She states the remedy removes uric acid from blood loosens stiff joints purifies blood and brightens eyes urging sufferers to write for proof to Box R Notre Dame Ind.
Trustees under a 1903 trust will sell Harris Hall in Winchester Virginia at noon on Friday February 21 1908 in front of the County Courthouse. The property fronts Loudoun Street and backs to Indian Alley, currently leased to O P Grove with rents to March 1908 to be paid to Mrs M C Harris heirs. Grove may continue lease until June 1 1908.
Miss Katharine Glass and Laur Washington Gold invitees for Fort Loudoun Seminary midwinter recital on Friday evening at the Auditorium. The program promises a varied musical portion and showcases the two principals.
The thaw threatens river ice on the Potomac and Shenandoah and other dams as ice melts rapidly. Fears grow of gorges forming if rivers rise, with potential great damage possible.
Mrs. Cora G. Humphries arrived home yesterday after a several week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Hyde and other friends in New York City.
One third cash on day of sale and the balance two thirds evidenced by two equal bonds dated the day of sale payable in one and two years with interest at 6 percent semi annually. Security includes a trust deed on the property and an insurance policy on the building. Trustees Gray Williams Shirley Carter.
Little Miss Virginia Nulton hosted a Valentine gathering yesterday at her grandparents North Main Street home for about thirty children. The dining room featured a large red heart chandelier and plates with souvenir hearts. A second Valentine social occurred last night at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage with Hearts and refreshments. Mr. Fred 8 Anderson of The Grottoes, Va., visiting relatives and friends in the city.
Train times listed for November 24 1907 daily except Sunday. Ar Philadelphia New York trains named by M C Kennedy vice president and general superintendent.
Railway times list daily trains and connections to Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Harpers Ferry Frederick Martinsburg Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Washington Philadelphia and New York with departures at 4 49 11 55 am 7 00 pm and 6:00 am 9 28 am 5 55 pm among others Arrivals at night early morning and late afternoon on various legs of the route indicating the era railway timetable details
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