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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
4
A poem-like sketch portrays a housewife endlessly managing chores from dawn to night. She cooks cleans sews and patches while warding off callers and caring for family. Despite toil there is little visible reward beyond a husband’s kiss and gentle praise.
A historian discusses how Whittier may have learned of Barbara Fritchie’s act of defiance and transformed it into poetry. The piece contrasts hard facts with literary embellishment and notes many real acts of wartime bravery by women beyond the well known episode. The analysis situates the story in Frederick and Winchester, Maryland, in the Civil War era.
The city of Winchester adopts amended Sec 130 of its tax code for 1912 1913. The new provision imposes a one percent tax on annual income over a defined threshold derived from interest or profits as set in Schedule D.
Mrs Jinnie Ambrose of Shenandoah visits Albin for several days with friends. Ada Spence, long ill here, shows improvement. Mamie McSherry returns home near Charlestown after visiting relatives. A B Taylor of Chestnut Grove stays with cousin Mrs sisal b Coward.
Be it ordained that 52.50 is hereby appropriated to be expended on the order of the sewer committee for sewer extension on West Cecil street to the residence of Mrs. Mary J. Kiger. Passed in Common Council June 4, 1812. Approved June 7, 1912. H. H. Akpr, Mayor.
In sad remembrance of J Boyd Fries who died June 10 1911. Loved ones recall a short life, a grave marker, and a belief that he rests in a better place. His mother and sisters ask for strength and faith as they cope with their loss.
Decree in Corporation Court of Winchester authorizes the trustees of the United Brethren Church to sell and convey 30 feet from the church lot on North Avenue, where a parsonage stands. Purchase price set at 675 dollars.
Deed from Percy L. Libert et Ux to Vance B. Affleck and Sallie C. Hamilton for house and lot on Valley Pike admitted to record in Winnebago county corporation clerk's office. Consideration stated as $850.
In the Frederick County circuit court the Billboard Publishing Company secured a $180 default judgment against the Sanitary Drinking Fountain Company. The ruling was entered by default.
Mrs Marian Strother Hetrick widow of Rev Edward Hetrick of Welltown visits her brother Mr Fred Strother and sister Miss Sheppie Strother at Milroy's Fort west of town to spend time with family.
A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by applying Chamberlain's ointment and following directions on each bottle. It is effective for rheumatism with internal treatment rarely needed. Free application and massage at each use relieve pain. For sale by all dealers.
Messrs Totty and Striker have recently started on one of the largest painting contracts secured by local workmen. They, together with their crew, began work at the site and expect to complete within the planned schedule.
A Mount Jefferson farm project will keep the workers busy for the next six months as part of a regional development effort. Local officials say the initiative aims to boost agriculture and create steady employment during the period.
The article explains thinning mature timber for strong growth and reproduction. It favors the group method in farm woodlots and describes creating concentric holes to broaden cutting areas while ensuring growth keeps up with harvest. It warns against overharvesting that would reduce wood capital and dividends.
A West Virginia raspberry grower endorses mulching to suppress weeds conserve moisture and add humus while keeping fruit clean reducing picking mud and easing labor. He notes costs under 15 dollars per acre using leaves or straw but warns about mice and surface rooting with no serious damage observed.
Virginia 16 month old daughter of Mrs Issie Brown of National avenue underwent liver abscess surgery at Winchester Memorial Hospital Saturday by Dr W Boya. Operation described as quite successful though the child remains critically ill. Relatives anxious yet hopeful.
Advertises the new Hotel Shenandoah at 207 N Main St with ongoing sale status until further notice. Mentions meal tickets priced at seven dollars and references cages and other unclear terms in the notice.
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a quick acting liquid remedy for eczema, rashes, pimples, dandruff, and irritation. It claims immediate absorption with no trace, praising its magical cure and urging readers to buy from druggists including Miller's Drug Store in Winchester.
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