Tar is Entered at the Post Prents Roster
Virginia roster records show tar entered as a second saver, details unclear due to fragmented text.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
4
Virginia roster records show tar entered as a second saver, details unclear due to fragmented text.
A summary from Leslie's Weekly notes the rise of U S manufacturing from the 1860s to 1908, surpassing Britain and equal to Britain Germany and France combined by 1888. It ranks third to agriculture and railroads in overall activity, with manufacturing employing more people than farming.
For years eczema was mischaracterized as a blood disease but authorities now say it is a skin condition. Dr D D Dennis developed an oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine mix to kill the eczema germ and heal the skin. The liquid preparation sinks into pores and provides rapid relief. the Franck Baker & Co prescription with DD D Soap is promoted as proven merit.
The elder Cooper, formerly titled major, is now addressed as colonel after Carmack’s death. The remark notes this is the first time a cowardly murder has uplifted the murderer’s rank.
The Journal reports its current quarters are commodious and well suited for daily publication. It notes minimal inconveniences like loss of files, but overall the newspaper is in better shape than ever.
A report suggests the President backs Cannon and gag rules to protect tariff reform, yet critics warn the measures prevent open debate and full consideration of the schedules. The piece argues real reform suffers from restricted discussion and limited legislative space.
Woodrow Wilson laments that America’s best minds are bought by law-defying corporations and reduced to money-making pursuits. He warns that corporate lawyers, including several in Taft’s cabinet, have nearly enslaved the nation to predatory corporations created by its own laws.
In Berryville on their quiet wedding day last Wednesday Miss Mary Lee of Berrys and Mr. Marshall Trenary of Boyce wed, surprising many friends. News notes report local movements including purchases of a Percheron and Clydesdale stallion by William Lighsey and various visits and returns among Berryville residents.
Mr. M. O. Simpson spent last week in Baltimore. Mr. J. J. Jolliffe spent Friday with his mother. Miss Alice and Jennie McDowd of Berryville spent Saturday and Sunday with their sister Mrs. Edward Willingham.
Grimes Virginia March 15 flag raising planned at Woodbine No 2 school Friday March 19 at 2 PM. Teachers Miss Ethel N Bageant and Grace Garner prepared program with slated speeches by M M Lynch and R G Williams. Local notices update resident moves illnesses and family updates throughout Grimes and nearby communities.
Miss Lucy Long spent Sunday at Pr T M Lewies and Rev x Robeson preached in the Episcs Church Sunday evening. Messrs Robert Green or Boyce spent. Mr Joseph Denny of Staunton Virginia is visiting Mrs Denny at White Hall.
A column urges home simplification to counter Americanites a rush of things and times. It argues that simplicity in decoration, work, eating, dress, and toys preserves a spiritual and physical harmony, with all household members influencing better living.
Ossie Shreck once with the Athletics now with the Chicago White Sox felt unwell and a club doctor named Powes tested him with a barometer. The exchange suggests a playful diagnosis as Shreck feared a brainstorm amid chilly drafts and rising winds.
White Post Virginia notes on local residents dated March 16 mention Miss Vivian Meade returning from the Episcopal Female Institute with Miss Bettie Muer and Miss Jessie Dixon. Other items note Wilton Stuart of Baltimore sick with rheumatism, Mr. G. W. Bayliss of Luray visiting on business, Fuller and Grim of Winchester passing through, Miss Jessie F. Chrisman staying with relatives in Washington, Mrs. P. W. Powers visiting Elkton, Miss Geneva Woodford visiting, Robert Buckley moving to a farm near Hodgson, and Eliza Meade visiting relatives in Washington.
A fragment discusses Abel Gorham’s cautious nature and his tendency to withhold opinions. A summer resident asks about young Hobbs, and Gorham weighs Pete Hobbs as a likely kind of man, hinting at future judgment while preserving discretion.
Mrs. Gaybird rushes to the village post office asking for mail. The postmaster says nothing for her yet but his wife confirms a letter may come. The husband plans to return home this coming Friday.
Advertisements announce multiple sales in Virginia and nearby areas. Listings include numerous horses cattle hogs farm implements and household items with dates locations and auctioneers such as Parlett Duvall and Dunn. Read all Star notices for specifics and timing.
The last quarterly meeting of St Paul A M KE Church will be held Thursday night and conference Friday night, March 18 and 19, led by Rev. Dr. George D. Jimmerson the presiding elder. Mr Samuel P Morton of Baltimore left today for Harrison are after a visit to friends several days. Walter B Johnson of the United States Army, affected by his father’s illness, returned to Fort Slocum New York on Monday.
The London Co-Operative News argues that factory systems exploit children worldwide. It cites eight year olds in English mills during the early nineteenth century and notes similar practices in the northern and southern United States, Japan, and India.
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Wednesday in Washington. Forecasters note patchy Vir ginia weather effects with light winds and no significant precipitation anticipated.
A New York dealer sent form letters advertising a small article for sale. Fetters heads and signatures were printed on a compact electric press. Typewritten work was done by machine. Sides folded by a folding device. Envelopes addressed and stamped automatically. Money received rang up on a cash register and bank deposits checked by an adding machine.
Fragmentary lines describe a misheard remark about Gabriel with a buried figure and humorous interjections, preserving a loose, quirky tone from an old page. The readable bits hint at a local anecdote or joke rather than a full event.
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