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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
A verse by Walt Mason reflects on vanished old dames famed for baking and preserving, while their daughters play whist. It laments lost homemaking skills and traditional duties, contrasting past crafts and hospitality with modern leisure.
Local notes report Mrs. John Gaysay recovering after Memorial Hospital operation with sister-in-law Mrs Carroll Neville caring for six months. Families from Cloverdale Stephens City and Winchester gather. several visits to Memorial Hospital and Macedonia church events noted.
A series of notices from Winchester announces candidates for city offices including Treasurer Commissioner of the Revenue City Sergeant and related positions. Each candidate pledges to perform duties to the best of ability if elected and to submit to the June Democratic Primary. Names include William T. Barr H. H. Baker J. E. Correll W. B. Ryan Adam Forney and others.
A Norfolk era style notice announces James P. Reardon and Robert Y. Conrad as candidates for Commonwealth's Attorney for Winchester and John M. Steck for Hans Delegates. All are running in the Democratic primary to be held June 10 and August 5, 1913.
In Macedonia Virginia on June 6 residents share visits from Mrs. Co M Funkhouser and the Hill and Dale home. George Craig and Mrs George Womeldorph host friends with Annia Craig. S J Violett visits Winchester, B L Petrie hosts Ollie Rosenberry and William Rosenberry near Double Tollgate, and Miss Catherine Hardy visits grandmother Mrs William Richards. Reverend W O Talbert preaches a Memorial Day sermon enjoyed by attendees. Catherine Reardon to return from Frederick convent this week.
A reflection on success praising cheerful hopeful men who face change with a smile and take life’s varies paths like resilient workers who persist through rough and smooth times.
The clipping lists visitors and local events including Miss Maraie Grover’s benefit at the Sunday school, extended stays with Coffelt family, Edward DePruler’s Maryland visit, a long-awaited reunion after 18 years, barn expansions by E O Larrick and L Cooley, and social calls by Katie Gordon and Charlie Cooley with local friends.
Mrs. W. Opie Grace of Philadelphia sues for divorce from her husband Eugene Grace who did not appear to defend the suit. She plans to testify about their life together to clear her name after a sensational Atlanta trial in which she was acquitted of attempting his shooting.
A local notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for hot weather. It claims high value, urges purchase now, and notes sale by all dealers. The piece also mentions Mr William Parlett from the county visiting the city yesterday.
A Department of Agriculture report warns of rising living costs and a growing meat shortage due to declining U S cattle numbers and demand. It notes 1912 marked the first year imports of animal products exceeded exports, shrinking trade with England and leaving mainly prepared hog products for export.
Lieut Col Jo Lane Stern received yesterday his gold service bar showing forty two years in the Virginia Volunteers. He is senior in service and rank among officers in the world according to War Department authorities.
An advertisement touts ZEMO a 25¢ antiseptic solution claimed to stop itching and eczema symptoms instantly with first application. It pledges a money back guarantee and notes availability at Miller's Drug Store in Winchester and distribution through Sol Landau Cloak and Suit Co in St. Louis.
Among those registered at the Virginia Hotel is Mr. W. Hoeserman of Winchester, Va., according to the Lynchburg News.
Fragmentary lines outline a theme of divine force restoring life and strength. The speaker notes a miracle as proof of power, with references to the eternal and to old things becoming new. The tone suggests devotional or inspirational meditation.
A vintage home tips column offers simple recipes for a small celebration cake with whipped cream filling, a gelatine dessert with citrus juice and meringue, Cheese Fingers with grated cheese and paprika, a diced apple salad with green pepper, cucumber salad with sour cream and chives, hot fried sardines on watercress, celery and nut filling for sandwiches, and a tip to improve biscuits by adding sugar to flour.
The fragment hints at a vent for lofty work and a call to action. It contrasts grand ambitions with daily kindness and self sacrifice, urging a disciplined path beyond mere talk of success.
Oven cooking saves heat and gas costs with small portable ovens and stone dishes. Use varied fillings like sweet breads mushrooms or fish in ramekins with white sauce and crumbs. Tongue cooked with Worcester sauce tabasco raisins and beef stock becomes tender and shown with sauce. Veal with vegetables and browned gravy bakes slowly until tender. Bake bananas with lemon butter and sugar for a simple casserole dessert.
Mr and Mrs William Jenkins of Baltimore visit Mr and Mrs M T Reed at their home on South Braddock street for a social occasion.
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