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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
Page text discusses advertising space value and policy guidance in New York and Brunswick Ridg area, noting concerns about deceptive postings and the need to protect readers and advertisers. Mentions The Evening Star and post office classification as second class matter.
Subscription rates by mail and carrier listed for monthly and three month advance payments. The notice shows pricing details and business office contact in Bell 33.
The piece mourns Henry Watterson over the death of his beloved son who fell from a New York office window. It portrays the old father’s deep grief and longing for his son, offering heartfelt sympathy and prayers for strength to endure the sorrow.
A Winchester proposal argues a sanitary sewerage system of wide extent can be built for 50 000 dollars. Engineer N Wilson Davis backs a bonded plan with sureties that a competent contractor can complete within 50 000. If bonds are approved, plans and bids will be opened. contractors must bid under 50 000. A 5 dollar annual rental would fund interest, paid by those connected, with no general tax increase. As connections grow past four hundred, future councils may reduce the sewer rental.
Sympathies pour over Henry Watterson as friends honor the famed Kentuckian noted for his wit and influence. The obituary-like notice recalls his elevated status, civic regard, and notable career shaping public discourse.
Mrs William Chapin of Newport News died yesterday in Front Royal after a lingering illness at her parents home Dr and Mrs W S Roy She leaves a husband and three small children Two sisters survive
Isaac Manhoff a 40 year old pedlar from Lake City Iowa quits smoking after a lifetime of heavy use. He smoked about 3,191 dollars worth of cigarettes at roughly 60 a day settling at nearly 1,009,000 cigarettes. He recalls nightly wakefulness to roll a coffin nail before sleep and notes Russia origins of his habit. He plans to devote days to dissuading others from smoking.
Dr. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop endorses Vincl Vinol for destitute patients especially sick children and women. The ad claims Vincl restores appetite and life when cod liver oil fails, with cod liver elements plus iron. It notes many druggists nationwide back the product and offers a money back guarantee from Franck Baker & Son in Winchester Virginia.
Nineveh Va November 13. J B Earl of Milldale and sister Mrs Charles Jones were in the village Sunday. Mrs Rodifer of Woodstock is visiting daughter Mrs Alonza Fuller. Dr Webster of Front Royal guest of Mr and Mrs A S Jett. Miss Shirley Miller returns from Washington and Baltimore. Mrs Stephenson the nurse is much improved at her rooms on South Market Street.
A pharmacist recounts stopping coffee twelve years ago for Postum and reports weight gain from 115 to 140 pounds and increased waist size to 36 inches. He credits Postum with improved digestion and overall health, noting coffee’s caffeine alkaloid as poisonous and praising Postum as a healthful, agreeable beverage. His wife and a school superintendent also benefited, and he promotes Postum as a caffeine-free alternative.
Painter Hill Va November 13. Mr John Beaty and family and Master Guy Beaty from near Reliance visited Mr and Mrs A S Beaty Mrs Georgie Dinges of Stephens City and Mrs M B Strode spent Sunday evening with Mrs A Henning Mr and Mrs J S Campbell hosted Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs H R Barley of near Kernstown Miss Freddie Groves Pearl Henning and Mr Roger Strode attended Mr Barleys home Sunday
A local pharmacy promotes a harmless homemade remedy for rheumatic pain using Fluid Extend Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup Sarsaparilla. The noticed dose is one teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime, with a week’s supply and promises of quick improvement.
A property auction offers multiple lots on Braddock Street and North Braddock with detailed dimensions and boundaries. The parcels include 2nd through 7th lots plus a back lot and a life estate remainder, with terms requiring one-third cash and the remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust. Trustees M. M. Lynch and Harry R. Kern oversee the sale with a diagram available at their office.
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