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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
2
The text laments fading traditional politeness among children of the era. It notes a shift from curtseys and formal address to informal terms like fellow and girl, criticizing how younger generations abandon yes sir and yes ma am in favor of brisk self-advancement and not yielding to others.
A New York man claims his wife blasts a tin whistle at night to stop his snoring. He argues the act is barbaric and justifies divorce, noting snoring is common and not a legal fault. The piece satirically contrasts with harsh historical cruelties and questions marital blame.
G K Chesterton argues antiquity adds freshness and variety to cheese and other items. He says older things differ town to town and valley to valley while newer things repeat the same. The piece notes Homer Homeric references season readers toward garlic onions Egypt Horace Jersey goat milk.
A London athletics teacher declares openly that muscular development is the noble goal of man and brains count for nothing without brawn. He argues to train the athlete first for football and combat sports, then select artists and thinkers who will be deemed useful.
A New York bank clerk who stole about a quarter of a million dollars was tracked down within hours. The writer warns that temptation betrays thieves and notes that optimism persists despite hardships. The piece emphasizes moral accountability and public belief in a improving world.
In New York City a forestry office notice urges daily cheer as a simple method to keep spirits bright. The text emphasizes cultivating cheerful courage each morning as a practical habit.
A dubious ad promises a free prescription for nervous debility and weakened manhood from Dr. A. E. Robinson of Detroit Michigan. It claims quick at home cure without drugs and urges readers to request a sealed copy by mail.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia a suit by William M McCoy seeks a divorce from Etta McCoy. An affidavit states Etta McCoy is not a Virginia resident and she must appear within fifteen days. Publication ordered weekly for four weeks in the Evening Star and posting at courthouse door on the next rule day.
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