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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1911
Page
4
Journal of the American Medical Association notes a large list of patent medicines deemed illegal or misbranded under the Pure Food and Drug Act. Many claimed headache cures contain acetanilid, a powerful poison, often affecting the heart and killing users, especially women. Some products lack alcohol and others have no real effect. the act has been effectively administered by federal authorities.
The Republican Senate is described as a stone wall against the people’s demands and reform proposals of President Taft. The piece argues the GOP is unfit to rule, and that Taft cannot advance progressive measures due to party control.
An editorial notes Representative William A. Jones was absent from a House caucus in Washington while in Virginia campaigning for a Senate seat. The piece praises duty to post and records his choice to skip the roll call on the Canada reciprocity issue, highlighting his personal campaign stance and the party’s tariff debate.
Rain in the past weeks improves timothy hay prospects and wheat, while clover crops fail. Local reports note gaps in clover and hay, with activity including J J Ridgeway shipping stock and residents visiting kin in Winchester and Rippon.
Ridgeway West Virginia report notes Mr. Ernest Edwards and his bride were given an old-time parade sendoff in a small town celebration on June 19. The piece records a community event with a festive mood and local attendees.
Mrs. G W Schlack and Mrs Ju ne Paltz spent last Thursday at Shady Side the home of Mrs Ju Tia Hicks. Nights ago at the home of Mr J F Coyle.
A recipe for curd cakes: whisk a pint of curds with four eggs leaving two whites, add sugar and grated nutmeg with a little flour, mix well and fry fritter-like in hot butter.
The first post route in the United States started in 1672 linking New York to Boston with a monthly schedule. Today the annual mail transport cost on railroads runs around 15,000,060 dollars. Railway post office lines span 208,484 miles and employ over 16,000 officers and clerks.
A historical note claims vegetables contain a large amount of alcohol and may exert an intoxicating influence on individuals who rely on them for food alone. It reflects a precautionary view on diet and beverage properties.
Social notes from Clarke Berryville Virginia list many visitors and residents. Names include Misses Gertrude Hal lie McCormick Ruth McKay Louise Powers Lydia McLaren Sadie Meade and Messrs Shelby Timberlake PF Powers Ir Baldwin Neale Edward McCormick Tom Biencowe J R Elder Conrad Kawnslar John Hill Garter Thomson Louise Milton and Marshall Milton. Several visits span from Winchester and Leesburg to Scranton Washington and Norfolk with weddings and guests at Clagett Moore Oliver and Jett McCormick families.
A Winchester Virginia resident reports a permanent cure from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills in 1903. He describes years of back and shoulder pain and reduced work capacity, then credits the remedy with a complete recovery. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, agents. Remember the name Dean's.
A man discovers that earning money alone does not bring happiness at home. He learns to earn love and focus on his family, and happiness flows into the house through every crack and keyhole.
In Frederick County Circuit Court on June 14 1911 Ernest F Harris and James P Harris sue for relief against S N Widdup and others to recover 1500 dollars plus costs and to annul a May 25 1911 deed from S N Widdup and wife conveying Highland avenue property in Winchester Virginia The defendants not Virginia residents must appear within fifteen days to protect their interests and a weekly notice will run in the Winchester Star for four weeks with a court house posting before the next rule day.
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