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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
The Mineral Daily News reports the death of Dr W Holmes Yeakley, a longtime Keyser physician who drowned on Thursday evening. The Staunton community mourns a respected fellow citizen after weeks of illness and valiant effort to save him. Citizens recall his dedication to medicine and his impact on local families.
The article reflects on education and motherhood, praising perseverance of women who support sons and daughters through university. It contrasts this with a horticultural digression about trees in decline, urging action to spray and save urban trees, tied to a visit by Baldwin and friends in Norfolk.
excerpts recount a dynastic tale of William II, a misbehaving son, Empress dowager, and a scandalous court. The narrative details confiscation of palace stationery, abuse of family members, butter deprival of servants, and bitter feuds with Bismarck. It portrays an empress, princes, and a poisoned letters plot, ending with a bleak panorama of decline.
Warren County Board of Supervisors offers ten thousand dollars in Five Hundred Dollar bonds at public auction at the Front Royal Court House on Wednesday July 1 1914 at 11 o clock a.m. Bonds bear 5 percent interest from May 1 1914 and mature in 30 years with optional redemption after 20. payable semi annually. tax exempt locally. Bids due at par with accrued interest. bonds sold individually with option to take unsold bonds at sale price. John M Lake Chairman. ate of Supervisors of Warren Co.
A Georgia man suffers years of itchy burning eczema on hands and feet, forming water blisters. After trying many remedies, he reports a perfect cure using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with night cream, and praises the products for skin relief.
A turbulent polemic traces shifting gender roles from classical ideals to modern power dynamics. It contrasts women’s rising strength and battlefield leadership with traditional male defense, criticizing laws restricting youth employment and fearing social upheaval as families face strain and public reforms.
A historical note on the Wesley family emphasizes early maternal instruction and disciplined upbringing. The Wesley children were educated by their mother, required to perform duties and help each other, while their father served a poor parish with meager meals. The piece argues for strong public opinion and moral principles over reform hysteria in family life.
Civic League and authorities appeal for thorough cleaning to remove rubbish and stagnant water. Citizens should cover waste, drain damp areas, and remove old containers to protect health and neighborhood cleanliness. Regular cleanup supports civic pride and public health.
Mount Pleasant Virginia June 27 Mr Bud Pitcock was overcome by intense heat last Wednesday while working in the harvest field near Opequon His condition was serious for a time but has since improved Mrs J H Perry and her two young daughters and Mrs Emma Pitcock visited the former’s ill father E C Allamong near Mount Williams Howard Lineburg and family of Middle Road visited Bush Carpenter last Sunday Nora and Virgie Boyce spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs J Perry Mr and Mrs Homer Sherman and their little son Lawrence spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Bud Pitcock Galvesting has kept farmers busy this week
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