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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
4
A Virginia item notes the Star rejects ads that appear deceptive or tied to wildcat mining schemes and fake stock tech. Only bona fide advertisers may place space advertisements, with insertions requiring honest intent and verification.
At tonight's city council meeting officials hope to vote on selling the Washington headquarters. Proceeds would help offset the anticipated city deficit and avoid a large tax increase, as the ownership is deemed a luxury the city cannot afford.
Mr Newberry former Secretary of Navy declined the post of ambassador, witty about plush pants and the expense of representing the United States. He valued business practicality over the high cost and effort of maintaining a proper state for the role.
The city announces Dr Joseph McCormack, chairman of the AMA organization committee, will give a public address next Friday evening. The visit aims to improve understanding between local doctors and the public, promote cooperation in medical advance, and inform residents on health matters for lasting community benefit.
The article describes a somber moment as Dr Duffey speaks and the room grows quiet. Rev George T Myers of Winchester leads a moving hymn while attendees are visibly touched. The committee report is adopted and the conference follows with the song Over There.
Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claims a one day cure for a cold. Druggist refunds money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price 35 cents.
The funeral of Mrs Maria Louise Bryarly widow of John W Bryarly aged 82 after pneumonia illness was held this morning from her South Main Street home. Dr J H Lacy led services with Assistants Dr James R Graham and Dr Henry M White. interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Daughters Miss Kate Bryarly of Frederick Maryland and Mrs Bettie Spencer of Milwaukee attended.
The writer argues neighborly prejudice against turkeys harms farmers though turkeys are mostly harmless and profitable. They roam fields like marching soldiers, damage weed seed, and provoke stubborn locals who complain yet seek favors when convenient. The piece criticizes persistent “kickers” who block turkey range but seek community benefits.
Whitacre Virginia March 30 a residence owned by Howard Stotler and occupied by Sam Boyd at Collinsville was burned Saturday night. Boyd and family had gone to a neighbor's for the evening and returned to find the house in flames. The dwelling was insured though contents are not known. Incendiarism is suspected as the fire started upstairs and the house was secured before departure.
Mr and Mrs John Shoemaker and Miss Katherine Shoemaker and Mrs Joseph Blank of Greensburg Pa have returned home after a week with their sister Mrs Floyd E Swimley on National avenue.
Mrs R M Swimley and her daughter traveled to Front Royal to visit Mrs Swimley's mother Mrs Bierer, according to local notes.
Regular meeting at City Hall with Chairman Holmes Boyd presiding. John Kerr February report shows 546 average attendees and 143 in colored school. Building and supplies committee to study adding an assistant janitor as Kerr capacity doubles. Uncle David Hamilton offers salary reduction if an assistant is provided. Board to reconvene with building committee findings.
The text warns kidney trouble as the root of rheumatism and many illnesses, advises a simple urine test overnight for sediment, and promotes a home compound of Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla syrup with doses after meals and at night. It claims rapid improvement when symptoms appear.
The trial of Andrew Cloud for shooting North Shirley, who died, will be heard in the Circuit Court of Frederick County on Tuesday, the second day of the April term. Commonwealth Attorney Herbert Carrick prosecutes, with Richard E. Byrd as defense counsel. The case was postponed earlier due to a missing witness and Byrd's surgical operation in Richmond.
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