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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
4
A playful poem by Walt Mason extols staying home with books rather than traveling to Cork or Rome. The speaker imagines a cozy reading setup, rejects mountains and seas, and laments tourist cliches while celebrating literary escape.
Rivalry within the party surfaces as Judge Parker and William Jennings Bryan clash over nomination strategy. The New York delegation shows division while Kern declines a role, and Senator O Gould calls for harmony as Parker seeks to unite supporters after a contentious retreat.
Fragmentary text discusses oldest known city mention and debates whether Damascus or another Syrian city holds the title. It notes a historical reference from ancient times and highlights a continuous habitation claim across eras.
A testimonial from Mrs. Mary O'Donnell of Lander Wyoming credits Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root with curing kidney and bladder troubles after years of suffering. She reports better sleep no pain and urges others to try the product citing a notary verification from July 14 1909 and a request to publish the letter.
Miss Virgie Chapman daughter of Mr Charles Chapman near Berryville married Sunday at 5 p m at the bride’s home with Rev Parker officiating to Mr A R Rumbarger formerly of Grottoes Va The bride has run the local telephone exchange and the groom is from a prominent Grottoes family and a violinist The couple left that evening by train for Grottoes and Natural Bridge Va
A London 1718 notice asserts the real John Partridge died March 28 1715 and remains dead. It warns against impostors exploiting the name and urges beware of counterfeit claims.
A Buffalo Express item recounts a thief who tried to mail a letter in a fire alarm box. The perpetrator claimed the box was for letters and the idea spread through the department. It notes enough quarters and halves to furnish a flat near the engine house.
A Boston advertisement mocks a French father seeking the return of his child with a generous reward. The piece contrasts debt of revenge with other debts and cites Mark Twain on the art of telling a humorous story, noting it originates in America.
A Montana boy kept a young squirrel as a house pet. The animal freely roamed the home and was even offered $2 for it. Recently a $100 roll disappeared and was later found torn to pieces by the squirrel to use as a nest, resulting in the pet being killed the next day.
The article discusses a proposed dormitory design for freshmen, noting the absence of bathrooms and plans to install vacuum cleaners instead. It highlights concerns from students about basic facilities and the unclear implementation timeline.
A fragment from Little Helps notes in National Magazine suggests drying potatoes and burning potato ashes to clean chimneys. It claims potato ashes from burned hard varieties remove soot and spots, offering a simple home remedy.
A rough recipe describes beating eggs and milk with cham liquor and baking powder, then folding in two frozen chopped clams. Form fritters and drop by spoonful into hot oil. Cook until brown, drain, and serve hot.
Article describes Bre Swiks Town and lists hotels in Switzerland including Palace hotel Grand Hotel Beaux Rivage de Vevey Cecil Mira Beau Savoy Lausanne Jungfraublick Interlaken and Hof Ragaz. It highlights old town charm arcades fountains and comical bear pit as a centerpiece in Berne and Engelberg.
The article outlines Bombay's transformation from a reluctant gift to Britain to a thriving empire hub. Pepys doubted its value in 1663, while strategic aims and Portuguese attempts shaped its fate. Catherine of Braganza’s dowry, 1661 cession to the East India Company, and Gerald Angier’s reforms spurred rapid growth from 10 000 to 60 000 by 1685 as the company made it an independent settlement and administrative center.
The University of Leipsic plans the world’s first professor ship of copyright. The chair will cover literary and artistic rights and industrial patent law. Professor Planitz of Leipsic is named as the first occupant.
Fragmentary note describes a dialogue between Father and child in a forest setting. The child hears a cuckoo clock but cannot see one, reflecting a moment of perception and wonder in nature.
A fragmentary line depicts a frost metaphor and a sharp image of people reaching into pockets for money. The speaker mocks greed and suggests money would spill when turned upside down. The text blends archaic phrasing with a violent reversal image.
A brief quotation notes that a sick mind cannot bear harshness and urges gentleness as a humane stance. The snippet attributes the line to the ancient poet Ovid, reflecting a classical view on restraint and compassion.
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