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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
4
The Evening Star states space is reserved for bona fide advertisers and rejects entries that appear to involve deception or wildcat mining schemes. The policy emphasizes accuracy and discourages fake stock advertisements to protect readers.
The article argues for impartial journalism that treats all factions fairly and discusses public questions without dictating policy. It cites The Star f and quotes W. J. Bryan advocating bi partisan representation to appeal to all parties and maintain independence from political cliques.
John Norris for the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified before congressional wood pulp and paper investigators that labor costs add 52 cents per ton, yet papermakers raised prices by $12 per ton, claiming the increase reflects higher labor costs, a monopoly Speaker Cannon blocks a House vote on.
Miss Matie Cecetia Sanseton daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Schreiber wed Harold Nicholas Brodhead of New York at the bride’s Kingston home 69 West Chester Street. Monsignor Burtsell officiated before 100 guests with pink and white decorations by Burgevin’s Sons. The bridal party wore pink and white attire. couple to Albany then a southern wedding tour. both reside in New York with Brodhead employed by the American Woolen Company.
Local grain dealers quote buying prices for cereals and country produce. Wheat per bushel and corn per bushel are listed along with bale prices per ton for hay, butter, lard, potatoes, apples, side meat, and live and dressed chickens. Prices reflect current market rates from area merchants.
A family letter recounts a man with coffee related dyspepsia who switched to Postum Coffee Substitute. After three months he gained twelve pounds and his dyspepsia disappeared. The physician husband praises Postum as delightful and the entire family abandons coffee.
Special Commissioner to sell at public auction in front of the Court House Chester Virginia on May 30 1908 at 2 oclock a tract of about twenty one acres east of Stephens City. The land formerly owned by Margaret A Miller and inherited from Hahn Estate offers good quality and location. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with bonds secured by a deed of trust. Bonds with approved security provided per decree. May 2 1908.
In executory decree the Frederick County Virginia sale offers a 131 acre farm five miles from a local landmark with a stone dwelling bank barn and tenant house. The property lies near Mr Thomas Steck and L P Tabb, suitable for apple culture. possession Sept 1 1908 with crops reserved to tenant and future wheat crop rights for purchaser. One third cash, rest due in one and two years with interest and trust deed security. sale by John W Rice admr. May 30 1908 at 11 a m.
A May 14 1908 auction at Carter Hall Millwood Clarke County Va lists 18 horses and colts 65 cattle 90 sheep 65 hogs plus farm implements and hay and corn. Goods start 10 oclock with strict payment terms cash for small sums and credit on larger ones. Negotiable notes with endorsement required and removal only after settlement. N B Watkins manager with associates Neill Heflebower West and Neville handling notices.
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