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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
A quoted sentiment extols a public figure as a great man, arguing in defeat he surpasses his rival and that history will deem him a powerful force for good. The writer dismisses some newspapers and praises the subject’s character and impact.
Speaker Cannon supports revision of tariff schedules but avoids specifics. He indicates revision means adjusting tariffs upward rather than lowering them, signaling a preference without detailing exact changes.
The Rev. James Cannon is praised for industry and ability, noting a successful Blackstone school. The speaker argues he deserves a large salary and asserts salary decisions are a contract matter for those with the right to set pay.
Businessmen and merchants of Winchester are urged to petition the city council to compel the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley Railroads to build the connecting link on the town’s northern outskirts. The piece argues that council action is a reasonable path to the desirable outcome and urges a concerted effort.
Sympathy pours from Clarke and Frederick counties for R P Page on the death of his son George B Page who died at Saratoga near Boyce yesterday evening. The young man had much to live for and his father is a well known Clarke County leader. The community extends heartfelt condolences.
The text argues that Democrats cannot win without Bryan's support and proposes Senator Thomas Martin as the best available candidate to secure the influential Bryan following. It reflects internal party positioning and speculation on electability during the 1912 contest.
The Charlottesville Progress hails a man of high intellect and integrity as the best organizer in the Democratic party. It asserts the time for the Presidency to go to the South and names Senator Martin as the most electable Southern Democrat, even the leading hopeful among all Democrats.
Whimsical holiday verse urging thanksgiving to sweethearts and lovers. The speaker toasts women and couples, blemished with a playful nod to bachelors. A closing wish links Thanksgiving cheer with Auld Lang Syne.
The piece traces harvest traditions from England Scotland and Egypt, detailing the corn lady ritual corn rituals shouting of the churn and the kel ing of England, later noting the harvest queen and a folk merriment with a cut mare display.
An ornate wedding description details the bride Nittary in a white gown with lace and a long train, worn by her mother at a ceremony in a church locale. Attending was Ramon, reported as the groom, with a large bridal party including Mawl Borer of Dalmore and a pair of graduates. The text preserves period tone and fragmented names from the society section.
Fragmentary text references digestive health and warnings about relying on laxatives. It mentions avoiding pills and “slave of pills” with unclear details and several garbled phrases. The readable bits imply caution against overusing laxatives and seeking safer remedies.
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