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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
4
A Monday column denounces a Taft speech on African American education as political trickery. It argues whites enriched the negro race with freedom and rights, claims slaves were supplied by African chiefs, and slams any debt claim as political ploy while praising white generosity and civic progress.
Two New York City youths visiting Savannah last November sought illicit liquor during auto races. An Irish officer directed them toward a church, joking that liquor could not be found there but could be obtained elsewhere in the city.
An analysis of local ad methods contrasts dull generic ads with targeted promotions. It argues readers in country papers engage more with ads that specify specialties, prices, and genuine appeal. Henry Jones’s warm, concrete offers win reader trust and trade over vague appeals.
The excerpt argues that strong, well written advertisements boost local business and counter mail order dominance. It claims forceful ads in total or home papers increase merchant activity and reduce mail order supremacy.
Round of Sunday visits and small town movements in Bunker Hill West Virginia include Bert and Robert Lamon of Harpers Ferry and Washington guesting with Mrs Ella Janney. Local residents attend Masonic meeting and Sunday services as the community prepares for an upcoming Sunday school program.
May 21 Deerfield Virginia residents report family visits and social events. Mr and Mrs John Snapp and family from Bliss visited relatives. Miss Mary Richard and Miss Retha Snapp shared time together. Miss Lillian M Terault stayed at Vaucluse. residents attended Mount Airy entertainment and praised it. Ollie Tevault and wife, S M Tevault and daughter traveled to Winchester.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Urine Laxative as a spring remedy for constipation and liver trouble. It claims the laxative will stimulate organs and thoroughly cleanse the system for better health.
An advertisement announces a sale on pattern hats at cost to make room for summer styles. Bargains are available now with all hats priced to sell. MISSES OGLESBEFR is noted in the text.
John W. Rosenberger Jenler offers Wheeler screens for windows the best screen on the market and handles all kinds of building material demands.
Rev John M Robeson preached the baccalaureate sermon for the Episcopal Female Institute at Christ Church at 11 Sunday morning. Winchester students joined the institute for the service as the choir performed with Mrs Estie G Main playing. Commencement exercises will be held in City Hall Auditorium starting Thursday morning June 3 with diploma and medal presentations that evening.
The article explains camels store fat in humps not as part of the skeleton. In good condition humps are full and plump, but on long journeys with scarce food the humps shrink, and the skin hangs over the flank like an empty bag.
A small dog in Shepperton Victoria was bitten by a snake and fatally bit the dog. The owner, while dressing the wound, was bitten and developed dangerous snake venom symptoms. He was hospitalised and saved by vigorous treatment.
A Catskills visitor recalls a mountain hotel which opened gated water at a quarter charge to show the falls. After a second group found the flow weak due to prior drainage the keeper refused the quarter saying only seventeen cents worth of water flowed that time.
A boy, inspired by Moses leading Israel, believes his father can do anything possible. After a walk with his dad, the child spots rubble and boldly declares a remarkable feat, reflecting deep trust in his father’s powers.
The Atlanta Constitu tive quotes a light quarrel between a schoolteacher and a Billville resident. They debate Horace Greeley and Horace’s poetry about wine while criticizing government, corn, and tax caution in a southern context.
A man in a restaurant notes the proprietor makes their own ice cream and offers a free tip to hire someone else to make it. The proprietor, amused, agrees to hear him and the man suggests outsourcing the ice cream production. The quip ends with the humor of the unsolicited advice.
On opening day of a winter session at Edinburgh University, Prof Tait entered the natural philosophy classroom to applause. He told the students there is no real noise, only subjective impression, smiling with the wisdom of years among restless benches.
A New York Press remark notes opera stars historically received large flower at performances, with a treasurer saying ten years ago a prima donna could get $2000 in flowers in a night, while today $500 is a stretch. Ushers once crowded the footlights with bouquets, now one stands enough.
A fragment shows Gracie and Lonny exchanging a playful promise to marry when grown, with Gracie doubting the permanence of feelings and Lonny hedging his certainty in a light dialogue.
Miss Ela R. Benner of Jordan Springs visited Hfayfield for a week and attended a park picnic with about 40 guests. The day featured fishing, a large dinner, elocution, addresses, and photographs by J. C. Ramey, concluding with compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Stern.
Rev. Dr. J. A. Hoffheins and his daughter Miss Mary Hoffheins of Martinsburg West Virginia traveled through Winchester today en route to Woodstock Virginia for the Massanutten Academy commencement exercises.
Under Virginia law and a 1909 election result, the City of Winchester plans a fifty thousand dollar sewerage bond issue. The Finance Committee of Winchester Common Council invites sealed bids or proposals until 10 a.m. on the specified bid date.
Wednesday June 23 1909 bids for the City of Winchester sewerage bonds issued in 500 dollar denominations due 30 years after July 1 1909 with 4 percent interest semi annually. Bidder must include certified check for 1 of amount bid. Finance Committee may accept reject or allot bonds and may auction if oversubscribed. Sealed bids to Shirley Carter chairman and information from Winchester Virginia.
Winchester residents with kidney and back troubles endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a reliable cure. Mrs. Mary V. Rainsberger testifies the remedy cured her six years ago and remains permanent, sharing her severe symptoms prior to use and noting relief after taking Doan's from Franck Baker & Son's. Sold by all dealers.
The 4th annual sale at the farm near Rippon and Charles Town features 26 Short Horn cattle aged 5 to 18 months, 23 draft and colts, 15 Poland Chinas, and 3 Shropshire ram lambs. Plans note transport from Rippon, lunch at 11.30, sale at 12.30, and catalog by Robert R. Smith. sale postponed to June 3 due to his death.
Rev. Thomas K. Cromer pastor of Centenary Reformed Church left today for Woeoedstok Virginia to attend the commencement exercises at Taiannaten Academy.
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