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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
2
On the page readers are invited to view a special advertisement from Farmers and Merchants National Bank highlighting services and a likely promotional message. Huntsberry is noted for an attractive shoe advertisement on another page.
Leesburg June 9 and 10 Upperville June 15 and 16 Culpeper July 5 and 6 Orange July 28 and 29 Charlottesville Aug 4 and 5 Front Royal Aug 11 and 12 Berryville Aug 17 18 and 19 Manassas Aug 25 and 26 Warrenton Sept 1 and 2 Petersburg Sept 10 and 11 For particulars address Arthur L Warthen Secretary State Association Front Royal Virginia
Naps and inclement weather did not deter many youths from attending memorial exercises in Winchester on Saturday. Children day programs were held at Ridings Chapel last Sunday and the M E Church South annual Sunday school convention takes place at Front Royal this week.
Gore Virginia June 9 services at Hebron Baptist Church scheduled for 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. Mr. Massie. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted at homes and gatherings across the area including the Kerns and Potts families and several trips to Winchester and Rock Enon. Little Edyth Adams is reported ill.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans recalls in Hampton's Magazine how he required ship crews to receive identical meals and forbade napkins at table to set an example for proper feeding. He recounts dining with the president on a battleship and notes improved morale as a result.
A. J. Drexel Biddle, Philadelphia figure, advocated boxing and argued every man should know how to box for defense and confidence. He recounted a dinner episode to illustrate ignorance and etiquette, warning that lack of boxing or manners can lead to embarrassment.
A Philadelphia man sent a gold eagle coin to his son Clarence and his son in law Lottie with a quizzical letter. The writer jokes about the woman on the face and the eagle depicted, explains meanings of E pluribus unum and the 13 and 46 stars, and links them to luck and effort.
Jacob H. Hillyard of Winchester Virginia testifies the kidney remedy Doan's Pills relieved his long standing backache and urinary issues. He recalls kidney trouble began after a 20 year old injury and notes pain worsens in damp weather. Pills obtained at Franck Baker & Son's Drug Store. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Measurements at Stuttgart University show dragonfly wing vibrations from 10 000 to 12 000 cycles per second. In contrast the common house fly reaches about 600 wing strokes per second at top speed.
Auerbach reflects on twilight as day yields to night and the human sense of time. He argues that living with nature makes life fully lived and that light and fire distinguish humans from other beings.
A note quotes the New York Tribune on memory and testimony, arguing that compelling a man to testify to something he wishes to hide weakens memory and makes forgetfulness more likely. The quote frames memory as compromised by forced disclosure.
Hunters recount widespread snaring across usual game spots with many snares and prey still captured. A Hartford Courant note cites one man shipping about 300 birds to another state shortly after the close season, illustrating the scale of lawbreaking.
Mr Stubb misses two ten-dollar notes. Mrs Stubb admits taking the money saying she found items under a dollar. She explains one dollar lay on top of the other, implying a theft involving the low-value items.
Mandy accompanies Silas in a late night drive. A failed kiss attempt leads Cyrus to protest and the would be suitor flees when confronted by a hostile response. The dialogue hints at courtroom restraint and social friction in a small town setting.
Colds that linger weaken the constitution and may develop into consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent coughs that resist other treatments. Do not experiment with untried remedies, as delay may allow the cold to settle in the lungs. Now is the time to advertise.
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