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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
4
On Monday March 16 voters will decide on issuing 10 000 dollars in bonds for a new school building and equipment. E Holmes Boyd, chairman of the school board, argues the need is clear and strong and the editorial endorses the proposition.
Judge William M. Atkinson fixes April 45 as the day for Winchester citizens to decide if saloons may be licensed or if local option will rule. Public sentiment is divided, and the outcome will hinge on the portion of the electorate that turns out. Every qualified voter should cast a ballot according to conscience and judgment.
Chicago recounts a bizarre domestic tale as Ora M. Leedom fled after his wife kissed him relentlessly. He claims the wife is too loving and demands limits to six kisses a day, inspired by a sensational NY 45 second kiss report.
The Virginia House defeated proposals to reform oyster laws amid criticism that current policies are outdated. The failure delays policy changes for two years, while Maryland and other states push ahead with superior laws. The essay urges accurate information and continued investigation, hoping for a 1910 registration scheme after public attention grows.
At the Handley Library site this morning Mr. Moore representing the Mankin On ion Company fell ill while on duty. Dr W S Love was summoned and Mr Moore was removed to his home. He is reported to be improving this afternoon.
Dr Gover was called to Kerns for Mrs Mary Whitacre who is past seventy and confined to her chair after developing paralysis symptoms while finishing dinner. Widowed of Robert Whitacre, she is held in high esteem by neighbors and old acquaintances for her friendship and motherly advice.
Protracted Baptist Church meeting continues in Summit Point with Rev Odward gone praised by Rev W L Wayts of Charlottesville attracting many conversions. Local deaths, visits, family movements and a large U S flag at the public school building noted along with several residents’ travel and relatives in Clarke and nearby counties.
Nellie Breen narrates Biddy who boasts she will reveal nothing under threat of damages while a divorce detective questions her about Missus Baxter. The scene explores court pressures, subpoenas, and the idea that marriage may be a cure for ill fates in a witty, dialect heavy exchange.
A Pennsylvania doctor prescribes Grape-Nuts to a patient with chronic indigestion. The remedy leads to rapid improvement, disappearance of symptoms, increased vitality, and clearer thinking. The patient credits the doctor and the cereal’s inventor, noting lasting health benefits. Read The Road to Wellville.
The Star warns readers subscriptions must be renewed within specified grace periods or risk stoppage. Nonpayment leads to removal from mailing lists and papers not mailed at second class rates. Subscribers arrears beyond three months may have their papers cut off, with emphasis on prompt payment to avoid service interruption.
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