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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
6
Demand for young chickens stayed near supply with prices slipping from 25 to 22 26 cents per pound across the market. Butter holds at 14 cents. Wholesale grain quotes show little change with ranges and components listed. Also noted are local entertainment items at the New Rink with a Lemon Party tonight and a Block Party Saturday night.
A blast at Callahan quarries near South Bethlehem 12 miles south of Albany killed 29 workers including 8 Americans and 21 Italians. Four tons of dynamite were used after a six week prep and the blast was scheduled for 5 pm. The accident is believed caused by a defective cap.
A memorial note from Mrs. Frank Walters honors Pearl Walters with lines about loss and faith. A letter from Philadelphia discusses REO cars, noting 20 horsepower outperforming higher powered machines on hills and praising its pulling power.
Mr F B Stayman of Middletown Pa spent last night at Hotel Evans. Mr H Hansbrough returned today from a business trip to Washington and other cities.
Mr J Prentiss Brown of Philadelphia is registered at Hotel Evans in this city. The brief note confirms his stay without additional details.
An old advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder that relieves pain from nervous feet ingrown toenails corns and bunions and makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It claims a universal cure for sweaty calloused swollen tired and aching feet and offers purchase via stamp or optician and shoe stores.
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