Winchester Star publication notes and history
The Winchester Star explains its Daily publication schedule excluding Sundays, notes F Byrd as President and General Manager, and states it is a second class matter. It claims a circulation of over 3700 and mentions consolidation with a 1997 merger, reflecting its bonafide advertiser policy and local focus.
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Star Publishing
F. Byrd
Win- Wa
Lidation
Star
Y. Sir Sree Si
Winchester
Democratic ticket lists nominees for county and state offices
The official Democratic nominees are listed for the State Senate and House of Delegates from Win Frederick County and other county positions including Commonwealth's Attorney Sheriff Treasurer and various judges and road and press-related roles. A Washington Post comment criticizes sleeping car extortion and railroad and express monopolies calling for reform and regulation.
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Ae State Senate
Robert M
House of Delegates
Win
Frederick County
Renwealth
Crede County
Herbert
Pullman Trust
Washington
Trusts and watches tariffs spark international dispute
An article accuses U S watch trusts of lying about veracity and competently proving that American watches are sold abroad for less than domestic prices. It claims imports, re shipments from London, and undercut prices reveal a price manipulation scheme. The piece cites a London trader predicting resistance to English price shifts and uses tariff critique to illustrate the issue.
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United States
London
Trust
Trust For
Pullman Trust Faces First Legal Challenge
The Pullman Company may win its initial fight, but the case opens a series of legal battles as the trust seeks control. Public and labor figures weigh implications for workers and industry.
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Pullman Company
Won in Spite of the Umpire
Richmond paper notes a ten inning 5 to 3 win for the Brownies over the visitors. Shiner and Fitzpatrick pitched well. Woodward Duggan Kennedy and Brown supplied key hits. Umpire Hogan called a disputed out at first but both teams received fair treatment overall.
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Social Amond Times-Dispatch
Ae Tas
R. Panne Ei
Dick Woodward
Shiner
Brownie
John McEooy
Jim MccEvoy
Gruner
Fitzpatrick
Broad Street
Richmond
O Woodward
Duggan
Kennedy
F ‘Brown
Johnny McEvoy
Sandy Baker
Anthony
Eadio
MacDonald
R. Brown
Woodward
John McEvoy
Bennett
Jim
McEvoy
Balle
Ff Fitzpatrick
Shine
Luhn
Dan Hogan
The Origin of Livery and Napoleon’s Boyhood Memory
The article recalls medieval livery as a bound retainers army serving lords and performing showy duties. It adds Bourrène’s note on Napoleon’s boyhood at Malmaison when a village bell prompted him to recall Brienne, spoken with emotion.
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Napoleon
Bourreine
Malmaison
Brienne
Sunday Magazine
Byrd Withers Remain Front Runners In Virginia Speakership Battle
Richmond Times Dispatch reports that Richard Evelyn Byrd of Winchester and Robert W. Withers of Suffolk lead the race for speaker. John W. Churchman of Augusta is a candidate but not yet officially nominated. Major J. N. Stubbs of Gloucester hints at a run, yet is not viewed as a serious challenger.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
Robert W. Withars
Suffolk
John W. Churchman
Augusta
Messrs
Withers
Byrd
Churchman
J. N. Stubbs
Gloucester
Richmond Fimes-Dispatch
The Dead Sion Chair Evolution in Furniture
Civilized people spend more time in chairs than beds as Good Housekeeping notes the chair has lagged behind beds in 50 years of evolution.
The Best Drug Is Cheerfulness Says A Jolly Physician
A cheerful physician declares no drug can match cheerfulness for health. A writer famed for sunny verses is cited after a lady credits one humorous poem with saving her spirits, per Success Magazine.
Peculiar Hindoo Drums Described in Early Notice
The article explains Hindoo drums called doles used in religious processions. Made of baked earth, they measure up to a yard long with a center twice as wide as the ends. It also describes kettle drums as thin copper basins or bowls covered with parchment or calf skin secured by a iron hoop.
Peddlers of New York Cover Manhattan Block
An army of pushcart peddlers filled Manhattan between City Hall and Fourteenth Street. Some 4720 peddlers were counted on the land east of Mulberry Street in New York City.
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New York
New York City
Manhattan Island
City Hall
Fourteenth Street
Mulberry Street
Bank of England Praised for Absence of Telephones
The Saturday Evening Post quotes a view that the Bank of England's greatness lies in having no telephones. The piece argues modern conveniences are inferior to that absence, reflecting a nostalgic stance on communication.
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Bank of * England
Tvening
Indian Corn Production Shapes Foreign Demand in 1906 Portugal
The 1906 Indian corn crop in Portugal and its possessions reached about 20 million bushels. The large harvest reduced demand for foreign corn.
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Portugal
Hat Shops to Open on Hamborg American Liners
Hat shops will be opened on all Hamborg American liners with stock from English French German and American makes.
Secret remedies banned by Swiss cantors groups
Two cantors in Switzerland the Valais and Jessin strictly prohibit advertising and sale of secret remedies amid church and public health concerns.
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Switzerland
Valais
Jessin
Tiverton’s Ancient Water Works Origin Story
Tiverton boasts England’s oldest town water system, created in 1240 by Amicia countess of Devon and donated to the town. The supply is conveyed from five miles away.
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Tiverton
Amicia
Devon
After, a Man Has Been Mentioned for the Presidency
The quote notes that once a man is named for the presidency his friends need not fear he will not take himself seriously, implying confidence in his resolve and public stature.
Doctor's Lessons in Patience
An excerpt notes that about 15 percent of medical bills render no payment, seen as a teaching moment in patience for doctors and their professional acquaintances. The author discusses the unpaid debts as a lesson arising from the business side of medicine.
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Saturday Evening Post
Laplanders Venerate Sacred Drums in Pine Birch Craft
Laplanders venerate sacred hollow drums carved from pine or birch with one end covered and a wood handle left on the underside. Mre William Woore returned to this city after visiting the family of her brother in law Mr Arthur Weore in Clearbrook last night.
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William Woore
Clearbrook
Arthur Weoore
Preserved Meat Labels Spark Naval Controversy
On a British battleship in the Mediterranean fleet a tin of preserved meat was hoisted on a beam and labeled Rats Dogs A Chinese Compound sparking a dispute over food supplies and hygiene aboard the ship.
Frogs replace monkeys as society pets in London dispatch
A London dispatch says frogs have become the fashionable choice of Society ladies, replacing monkeys. It notes rare Amazon river frogs fetch about $1.09 or more per specimen. Garver & Sitner advertises beer at a cent per dozen in a fresh car arrival.
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London
Mrs. J. Jay Oberlin Returns to Washington
Mrs. J. Jay Oberlin and her young son Norman have left their visit with Mrs. A. Virginia Spangler in this city and sister Mrs. William B. Rutherford of Lenore to return to Washington.
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J. Jay Oberlin
Norman
A. Virginia Spangler
City
William B. Rutherford
Lenore
Washington
Booths Balm Promises Quick Pimple Cure
Purported skin balm formerly Hyomei claims instant relief and complete cure for pimples and skin conditions. Says it soothes burns and irritation, healing wounds quickly with claimed guaranteed results. Available for 265 cents at Franck Baker & Son’s or Booths Hyomei Company in Buffalo New York.
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Franck. Baker & Son's
Berryville and Bluemont Train Connections Noted
Heated by carbon heaters Berryville and Bluemont stations with Good Roads linkage to the 11 o clock train from Washington. The Washington return is after a brief wait while Berryville morning rain connections and Bluemont notices are planned the day prior. A folder lists meeting trains at Berryville and Winchester.
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Berryville
Bluemont
Giuemont
Washngton
Washington
Winchester
Castlih
Seatlaman
Parrs
Norfolk & Western Daily Pullman Service Update
Norfolk and Western announces daily service 257 from Ca to Hagerstown via Harrisburg. Train No 14 departs 8 24 p m for Hagerstown and the North with a Pullman sleeper to New York Philadelphia.
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Hagerstown
Pullman
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Haigerstown
North
Pullman _sleeper
New Yeork
Train Schedules Roanoke Virginia to Major Cities
Daily southbound No 4 at 3 13 a m to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Norton Welch Winston Salem Charlotte Pullman sleeper to Welch No 13 at 9 09 a m to Roanoke intermediate stations Bristol Knoxville Iueneia Columbus Cincinnati and the West Pullman sleeper to Knoxville and from Roanoke to Columbus Ohio Cafe Car No 27 at 6 42 p m for Al ton and intermediate stations Parlor car Rates maps time tables available from agents or M Bragg Trav Pass Agt W B Bevill Gen Pass Agt Roanoke Va
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Roanoke
Bristol
Bluefield
Norton
Welch
Winsto-Salem
Charlotte
N.C
Pullman
Bristow
Knoxville
Iiueneia
Columbus
Cincinnatti
The
West
Pullman Sleeper
Ohio
Bragg
Trav
W. B. Bevill
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Train Schedules
Baltimore and Qnie Railroad timetable listing daily trains to Harrisonburg Staunton Harpers Ferry Hagerstown Frederick Washington and New York with departures from 4.41 am through 12.06 am and multiple arrivals. Includes routes to Chicago Columbus Wheelings Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Louisville and notes on Sunday exceptions and station stops. Signed by B. Patton Assistant.
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Harrisonburg
Staunton
Hagerstown
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore and Way
Martinsburg
Way
Chicago
Columbus
Wheelng
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Lovis
Louisville
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
B. Patton
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J. M. Lopke
Iz Is
Lewis
Bakers
A. B. Rich
Gonsteble
A. J. Wigginton
J. W. Carpenter
Samuel Byers
Stonewall
Post
Castoria
Experimen Infante
What Is
Richmond: Journal
Garver & Sit Ner
Geo, E. Bushnell & Co
Star’s Want
Wen. R. Willis
Geo. W. Haines
Stewart and Wolff
Paltimore & Ohio Railroad
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Aarti
Evel Sane
Remedy Co
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Virginia
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Armel
Commo Wkier
Stewart Gad Wolfe
Star Office
Norfolk & Western
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Baltimore & Qnie Railroad
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