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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
4
The Winchester Star explains advertising rules for second class mail and warns against deceptive ads. It notes space values and mentions a past consolidation and its status as a daily publication since 1895.
The Virginia House of Delegates will elect Mr. Byrd as speaker. He is described as a disciplined lawyer and brilliant advocate with a long legislative record and previous roles in judiciary committees.
The piece warns backache signals kidney trouble and urges a vegetable treatment with a mixed home remedy. It claims kidneys need attention and that patent medicines are unsafe, recommending a specific compounded formula to purify the blood and relieve rheumatism and urinary irritation.
A brief local note highlights urinary difficulties and a suggested remedy, describing it as worth trying and potentially meeting a common need in the community.
The piece discusses persistent mild temperatures since June, noting that summer lingered into autumn and winter with little change. It cites old timers and Weather Bureau context, predicting mixed effects, and hints at possible snow or ice for Winchester area while acknowledging ongoing reliance on meteorological figures.
Gore Virginia January 28 reports show Clare Pugh improving after weeks of serious illness Nellie Fletcher has diphtheria and Guy Anderson remains indisposed Mrs J A Potts recovering after several days of illness claims indicate better condition overall from Gore vicinity health notes
Promote strength and longevity by avoiding adulterated foods and using bread made from a noted barley flour mix as a staff of life. The urging emphasizes sturdy limbs steady nerves and traditional nourishment.
Healthful whole wheat flour milled by a process old as your father’s boyhood. It enriches yeast bread biscuits and pancakes with a flavor once called The Staff of Life. Your grocer stocks it.
Made at Spring Dale Mills by J R Dettra Co Bartonsville Va. Rev Roy Schmucker preached at Ebenezer on Sunday. Miss Bertha Scrivener visited the Misses Cooper. Patriotic Sons of America to hold oyster supper February 14 15. Mr C G Purtlebaugh and son Walter visiting relatives in Springfield Ohio. Joe Marple to move to Gore heirs farm. Larrick to Clarke County in spring. Master Milton Hook visiting grandparents.
In loving remembrance of my ideal little friend Jack Greenwalt who died one year ago today January 29 1908. Gone never to be forgotten Dear Jack thou art at rest And shall forever be You could not stay with us But we can come to thee. -C. W.
No man can be at his best with poor digestion. If you lose appetite and can’t digest what you eat, avoid heavy meats and gravies for a time and eat mainly Grape-Nuts and cream. Grape-Nuts digests easily even for weak stomachs and strengthens digestion so a variety of foods can be eaten with comfort. Be sensible. Don’t delay the test. Bee The Road.
The article recalls luxurious locomotives built by the New Haven road in the 1860s with five foot nine inch drivers, walnut cabs, brass fittings, and ornate detailing. Engineers like Edward Chatterton and Maynard Smith were famed for personal care, names on engines, and hands on maintenance, contrasting with modern quick turnarounds.
The Interstate Commerce Commission releases an abstract of its 1906 report. Total railway capital outstanding was 14.57 billion dollars with 33 percent not paying dividends. Operated mileage 222,240 miles earned 2.326 billion dollars. expenses totaled 1.487 billion. Net earnings reached 788.9 million, with 385.2 million available for dividends. Passenger count 977.5 million. freight 1.641 billion tons. Fatalities 10,618 and injuries 97,706. Per mile risk and payroll incidents rose from 1905.
Local ad touts Winchester Steam Laundry at 9 W Water Street. It urges spotless service and spotlights Bell Phone A as contact.
Those who know say they have never toasted bread so delicious. If you have not a trial will make you a customer, G. W. Rathman, South Main Street. Wholesale and Retail.
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