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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
The article notes that in the past year the United States experienced a net immigration gain of only 75 000 as 707 000 left and 782 000 arrived. It argues the outward flow is temporary and that America retains its resources and appeal for workers, predicting immigration may return to its former dynamics.
A lengthy critique blends commentary on the Ottoman sultan and political reforms with references to Western newspapers. It touches on Armenian relief, the duma, Teheran, and Liberty, while surveying journalism at Harper’s Weekly and Hearst. The piece laments sensationalism and praises civic righteousness.
A Victorian advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women, claiming it strengthens the nervous system, relieves hysteria and other nervous symptoms, and aids recovery from fatigue. It touts Pleasant Pellets to invigorate the stomach and bowels and targets overworked, worn-out women.
Community notes recount church preaching by Rev P J Wade at Fairview last Sunday and visits among residents including Mr and Mrs B F Kelter Mr J B White and Mrs Martha White. Edward Giffin of Trone Va spent time with cousin Mrs Martha White while Mr and Mrs Hanson Miller visited Luther Miller and Mrs Mary Parish of Gore called on Mrs Martha White. John R Giffin and daughter Edith called at Mr J B White's Sunday evening. Rufus Wolford ill at home with brother in law George McKeeh.
Mrs. Dr. Enos and son Ronald Enos return to Denver after visiting Mrs. Enos's son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rice at Vaucluse. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rice on North Braddock Street.
The passage reviews lectures and faculty at a summer normal, praising Dr. Samuel A. Baer for his psychology and environment talks, Prof. W. H. Choke for mathematics, Prof. J. C. Johnson on English, and M. T. McClure on history. It notes notable teachers Miss Charlotte D. Wray, Miss Georgia M. Morgan, Miss Beatrice Welter, Miss Ida M. Stohl, and Mrs. B. M. Cone, plus new features like geography with Miss Watts and music with Miss Hayes. Prof. T. S. Settle led agricultural sessions with demonstrations on rural life and enrichment of Virginia public schools.
Miss Miram Couden has returned to Washington after spending several weeks at the Inn.
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