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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Company notes the post office class matter handling. The publisher states ads are not accepted if deceptive. mentions mining schemes and stock ads are rejected. space is valuable and allocated accordingly.
In a New York trial date, attorney Jerome seeks to exclude newspaper orders and the public from the courtroom claiming Mr Thaw’s case details are too revolting for publication. He notes the harrowing testimony of a trembling witness and criticizes press language as ugly while promising to reveal more revolting facts. Reports also mention a Paris story about a blood narrative of Evans fleet at Janeiro and a claim that ships have sunk or are sinking.
A British expert warns that brain function declines with age, noting cognitive slowdown often begins around fifty to sixty and accelerates between sixty and seventy, affecting many men in daily life.
The Staunton Dispatch notes rumors that the Baltimore and Ohio might run to Rich Valley next spring. It cites past rumors and skepticism, arguing the B and O generally does not pursue new lines and has repeatedly left opportunities unseized.
Traces of a whiskey ship show Ana R. Chaffee and General H. n. and their party have fled by train from Los Angeles during a hunt.
A river exploration from Yuma to the Gulf rims yields evidence on a 1859 sunken schooner Anna. Investigators uncover traces of a $100,000 whiskey cargo aboard the vessel wrecked near Colorado River Island below the Harry mouth. Frank Norris popularized the tale in his novel Blix.
Promote slow eating and relief for indigestion with Miona stomach tablets. After a few days, symptoms like headache dizziness bad taste and sleeplessness should fade and digestion and skin improve. Franck Baker & Son guarantee a 50 cent box refund if unsatisfied.
Notice to ladies. Volunteers to assist at the Sarah Zane bazar should meet at the bazar rooms over the post office at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. The committee from the company asks to attend this meeting.
Miss Ida Stump hosted a local party in Whit Virginia with attendees including Miss Massey of Bartonsville Miss Ellen Ritter Miss Blanche Williams and Miss N Ritter of Kernstown and Messrs Harry Massie Doris Ritter and Robert Ritter. A later dance at James Ritter's home drew many neighbors. Refreshments followed. Local residents made various calls and visits around Whit and nearby towns.
Fragmentary dialogue from a comic piece shows Dolly resisting washing her face while Grandma scolds. The piece labels a Cleveland Leader context with a stray remark about fairness and self-chance.
Special to The Star reports Capon Springs West Virginia news. Mrs M J Orndorft and Mr Charles Farmer hosted a Thursday night dance at La femeetaistia. David Giffin of Yellow Springs died of cancer and was buried at the Christian Church. Sapford Baylis of Capon River in Philadelphia hospital with cancer on his face. Toys and candies sent from Philadelphia delighted village children. Mrs B C Hannum of Capon River improving after illness. John Brill visited Berry Lafollette on Sunday. C F Nelson gathered ice Thursday and Friday. Capon River boats washed away by high Capon River. Rachel Hannuff returned home after visiting daughter Minnie Gore at Riverton. Pearl Lafollette very ill with grandparents.
A simple home prescription now publicized in major cities aims to treat rheumatism and kidney bladder issues. The mix includes Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with a one teaspoonful dose after meals and at night, claimed to cleanse kidneys and improve bladder function.
An old anecdote recalls Napoleon asking Mme de Stael what distinguishes a mirror from a woman. Her reply: a mirror reflects, a woman never does. The quote highlights wit about perception and gender in a historical vignette.
A Washington Herald excerpt shows a terse exchange about drinking restraint with a character asserting control and habitual behavior. The dialogue contrasts willpower and compliance, hinting at a broader discussion of self discipline and social expectation.
The text lists police per capita by city: Bertin's patrolmen one to 340, Liverpool 1 to 449, London 1 to 496, Philadelphia 1 to 611, and Manhattan Island 1 to 643 inhabitants. It highlights wide disparities in police coverage among these locales.
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