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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
4
A News and Courier statistician notes that horses' role is changing as London's horse population declines while U.S. demand rises. Prices have surged from about 60 to 75 dollars for a good horse, and even lowly nags fetch higher sums. Production may outpace supply, with more horses on farms due to farming needs and steam power, yet mechanical aids may not replace horse labor entirely.
Margaret Drexel daughter of Anthony J. Drexel will marry Viscount Maidstone son of the Earl of Winchilsea in London next week. The union links wealth and ancient lineage with social prominence as guests from England and America attend.
The Clover Dale home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard P. Kerns hosted a Saturday birthday surprise for Mrs. Kerns celebrating her fifty ninth year. A noon dinner followed by music from multiple local performers and a large gathering of friends marked the cheerful occasion.
An advertisement from Franck Baker & Son promotes Mi-o-na stomach tablets as instant relief for upset stomachs and a remedy that strengthens digestion. It claims the product builds the stomach to handle hearty meals and guarantees a cure with a money back offer. The ad cites a Boston women’s club endorsement and lists 50 cent price in cents per box.
Dispatches from Baltimore report renewed talks to purchase Baltimore’s interest in extending the road toward Roanoke. Southern President Finley, in Richmond, confirmed consideration of a buy proposal but gave no details and remained noncommittal.
Weather notes report frost fears in farm areas and low temperatures from Virginia to Maryland. Snow flurries seen near Cumberland and Oakland while Hagerstown records 46 degrees. A hot west wave contrasts with northeast chill as National forecasts show no immediate warmup for the East. Personal notices mention Lona A. Kern’s Baltimore trip, Mrs Hoover’s Washington visit, and Mrs Hansbrough’s return from two weeks in Washington.
A Virginia resident testifies after five years of kidney trouble that Dean's Kidney Pills gave prompt relief from backache dizziness and fatigue. The testimonial highlights symptoms including unnamed urine issues and general exhaustion. Sold by dealers at 80 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.
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