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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1908
Page
4
The Evening Star announces its publication is at the post office in Windsor as second class matter and states advertisements are accepted only if not intended to deceive. It notes that space is valuable and warns against wildcat mining scheme promotions and deceptive stock ads.
Consolidation of the Winchester paper by The Star on May 6 1907 creates a single daily. The issue notes annual and six month mail rates and carrier options. A serialized story reports an American heiress seeking divorce from the Countess Yar and the Earl’s extravagant habits amid a world of wealth and titles.
The piece reflects a tense national mood as sensational crime tales and trials dominate headlines. It notes public outcry over moral decay, calls for decisive reporting, and the role of newspapers in exposing wrongdoing by individuals and groups.
A fragmented 19th century letter excerpt complains of pervasive profanity in a town of 600. The writer cites Christmas curses and nightly oaths, pondering how much swearing has occurred over four years and labeling it defamation against the city.
Staunton Dispatch notes Congressman Flood's plan to push a House measure for internal improvements including roads, irrigation, forests, and river harbor works. Editors argue roads deserve priority, with questions about state control, oversight by army engineers, and ensuring effective spending. The piece also discusses rising wood pulp costs and impact on newspaper prices.
A Washington report to the Richmond News Leader notes major US publishers warn that rising print paper costs threaten publication viability. Calls have grown to cut tariffs on wood pulp and related goods, but Congress is expected to take no action this session. Industry leaders claim tariff relief is urgent to curb price hikes.
Local grain dealers quote cereal prices and live stock rates. Wheat and corn prices appear in scattered figures, with oats at a mid range and hay priced per ton. Live weight pork and other livestock show weak demand in today’s market snapshot.
Market notes show country price quotes for staples and staples per bushel and live and dressed poultry. Items include potatoes per bushel, apples per bushel, meat per pound, live and dressed chickens and turkeys, side meat per pound, millfeed per 100 pounds, and oat or corn per bushel with broad price ranges.
At Mrs Mary Silcox’s East Teache Street home in Connellsville Pa the daughter Miss Mary Silcox wed Edgar R Himelright of Star Tannery. Rev Ellis B Burgess officiated with close family present. The couple traveled to Martinsburg W Va and stayed at the Berkeley Hotel before returning home for wedding dinner.
Fish Commissioner George M. Bowers comments on his daughter Eleanor's elopement with Philip R. Grove to Hagers Town and their subsequent marriage. He plans to welcome the couple in Washington, noting Eleanor's age and Grove's presumed good background. They reside with Grove's mother in Martinsburg for the time being.
A rising young merchant and a substantial county man return to Connellsville and plan to make their home at Crawford avenue 203. A reception and City Club supper are set for Monday January 6. Other local visits include Miss Anna Waters and Miss Hatton.
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