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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
A clipped Star notice warns readers that the paper does not insert deceptive advertising and reminds advertisers to avoid misleading claims. It outlines editorial guidance and prohibits certain ads in the publication.
The Richmond Journal notes the California governor wavered yet did the right thing by opposing prize fighting while endorsing football as acceptable sport. An Evening World editorial in Roanoke urges strict enforcement of restaurant cleanliness after a Washington health board survey found filth in many eateries. Health officers should conduct frequent inspections of eating establishments.
Passage laments balloonists who report rising to four or five thousand feet, arguing no one checks them and a flyer who climbs a thousand feet above earth can tailor instruments to suit himself, likely going unnoticed.
The article notes a strong public welcome for Mr Roosevelt in New York and humorously frets that his promised two month political interview pause will deprive city papers of copy. It underscores Roosevelt as a steady source of news and public interest amid summer heat.
The Richmond News Leader cautions that Roosevelt is not wholly admirable, noting unfairness and veracity issues, tariff neglect, and partisan acts, while acknowledging his drive to reassert popular will. The Richmond Virginian urges prudent automobile regulation, opposing the view that cars are inherently evil.
Short entries from Scone Bridge Virginia dated June 21 record visits and travel. Blakemore couple from Front Royal left for New York to visit relatives. Armel family members and sisters spent days visiting Cadwallader and attended a memorial service at Old Chapel. Several young women visited White Post and Nineveh households during the week.
An editorial argues that cars are essential but require discipline from owners. It warns against intoxicated or reckless operators and stresses that the vehicle is a powerful, dangerous machine needing strong nerves, sobriety, and mature judgment, especially in crowded streets.
A fragment notes summer colds and coughs as well as troubles, suggesting ongoing respiratory complaints during warmer months and possible public health observations.
Shenandoah Council No. 205 United Commercial Travelers held an Assembly Hall entertainment in Harrisonburg last night. Crickett Lowery formerly of Winchester sang a solo and danced, with Sheriff C. H. Purcell of the county in attendance.
For headaches of all kinds including sick or nervous headaches Capudine is advertised as the best and quickest remedy. It claims relief from heat cold grip or stomach related headaches, and also attacks of cold or grip with reduced feverishness. Sold in 10c and 25c sizes.
Ladies' late design skirts described as carefully made to fit and stay in place. Materials include Mohair Serge Panama Planonal Brilliantine and Chit on Patama in black navy blue and gray.
The shop offers a broad line of wrappers and house dresses in Slack Navy Blue Gray Shepherd Checks and White Grounds priced from $100 upward. These wrappers are specially well made.
Mr. William M. Atkinson Jr of New York is visiting his parents Judge and Mrs W M Atkinson on North Washington street. Miss Regina Reed returns from Philadelphia visit with Mrs J Frank Eddy. Mr Robert Stonesifer visits Winchester friends then heads home to Mount Crawford. Mr Clarence Hoover goes to Harrisonburg Va for a new sodal fountain job. Sheriff C H Purcell returns from Harrisonburg after attending the horse market yesterday. Mae JURE
The French government maintains an extensive optical telegraph system across France from Paris to Nice, with about 600 miles covered. In clear weather signals pass between major stations like Mont Valerien, Dijon and Belfort, using electric light at large stations and relays in ordinary weather. Dijon can reach Belfort directly at 90 miles in fine conditions.
The Washington Herald discusses Wisconsin legislation proposing to celebrate national hero birthdays every other year. It suggests Lincoln in odd years and Washington in even years, arguing for a measured, economically aware approach to hero worship without eroding time value.
A collection of brief items notes the first sleeping car in 1858, relief work for paupers, Memphis moving to a commission form of government, traffic plows in India, and global birth statistics. It mentions a London built plow capable of vast daily acreage, and reports on Denmark women voting in March with Queen Louise visiting a millinery warehouse to urge participation. It also records Benito Aleud’s claimed birth year 1770 in Jalostitlan, Jalisco.
A collection of humorous maxims and observations on human folly, aging, manners, and everyday life. The quips touch on doctors, fashion, compliments, family, and the two fates of travelers in the world, with a playful critique of social norms.
By decree from the February 1910 term of the Frederick County Circuit Court a public auction will occur at 11 o clock in front of the County Courthouse in Winchester Virginia. The property is a house and lot on the north side of East Clifford Street fronting seventy three feet and running sixty feet north with title traced to Ella E Conrad and others from July 23 1904 recorded in the Winchester Corporation Court clerks office.
One third cash on day of sale with balance in one and two years from sale date.Purchaser to provide two bonds for equal amounts, payable in one and two years, with six percent annual interest. Deed of trust and fire insurance policy secure the sale. Special Commissioner Harry R. Kern and Trustee Wm. M. Atkinson announce details per court decree. Bond filed as required by decree. Frederick County Circuit Court clerk F H Krebs notes. June 4.
For sale several Indian costumes suitable for the Charles Town parade on the 4th. Priced at Old Home Week rates. Inquiries to Winchester Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Works. Bl-4p3t
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