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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
The American team leads in London as Great Britain accuses foul play. Reports claim the marathon winner was Italian, later revealed as J Hayes of New York, with Britain allegedly backing him to counter American success. Rector loses a sprint final to Walker of South Africa, both tying the world record but Walker prevailing.
The Louisville Courier-Journal writer critiques Parker and Sheehan resolutions as provocations and defends Bryan’s wing. He hints at a secret fund linked to Thomas Fortune Ryan and August Belmont influencing conventions. The piece warns that nominating a president without moneyed influence is impossible.
Mr Loring A Cover of Winchester serves as vice president secretary and treasurer of the Maryland Portland Cement Company. The new plant started last Friday with strong executive leadership and skilled staff including a notable energetic superintendent and chemists ensuring high quality cement.
The text notes Winchester takes a neighborly interest in the Portland Cement Company at Security near Hagerstown. Mr. Cover has performed well there, handling a large task and likely to achieve big success as vice president secretary and treasurer of the company. The commentary also remarks on Thomas E Watson of Georgia as a capable writer who uses populist theatrics for revenue rather than genuine reform.
Mrs. B F Prince returns to Baltimore after visiting her parents on South Kent street. Arthur Shull of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight department comes home from an annual vacation in the Valley of Virginia. Emma Heflin returns to Baltimore after a week at home. John Miller returns to Norfolk after a short visit to his sister near town. Misses Mary and Nettie Huyett return to Rock Springs near Wheatland after visiting the Rutherford sisters. Mr and Mrs Clinton Shanks of Greencastle Pa visit William Rutherford’s family near town. Mrs Mary Cline goes to Leesburg Va to visit Miss Corie Cline. Miss Mary Gray visits Rev and Mrs J B Stonesifer in Westminster Md. Dr Fred Cochran of Clearbrook spends Saturday in town on business.
A lady physician writes that she swapped coffee for Postum eight years ago to avoid sleepless, anxious nights. She reports improved sleep, weight gain, and steadier days, urging others to try the beverage as a coffee alternative. The letter ends with a promotional note from Postum Co. and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
Hagerstown defeated Winchester 3 to 0 after Brent hit a leadoff homer and Lentz added a two base hit and a run on a sixth inning rally. Cantwell allowed only three hits while Miller started and contributed two strikeouts in the pitchers duel.
Prices on Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hay, Butter, Eggs and Potatoes show minimal movement. Livestock values and board prices remain steady with small variations across commodities.
Sufferers of rheumatism muscle and joint pain sciatica lumbago backache kidney pain and neuralgia are urged to write for a home treatment by Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana. The remedy claims to banish uric acid purify blood loosen stiff joints brighten eyes and restore elasticity without climate change.
A disease spreading among bees on the Isle of Wight causes paralysis and has resisted all remedies. Authorities fear extinction of the island bees within a year unless a cure is found, urging immediate investigation and action.
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