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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues Taft must overcome a growing Bryan tide with a difficult campaign ahead. Democrats see rising strength for Bryan while Republicans fear a loss, claiming Taft is handicapped and will likely be defeated if the trend persists.
A reader complains of a drain under the Water Street sidewalk between Main Street and the Lutheran Church alley. Traffic through the busy downtown block exposes pedestrians to mud and loose bricks, a condition seen on wet and dry days and deemed unreasonable and intolerable.
The article notes John Tempie Graves, Hearst's hired man, did not earn his salary by attending a prize fight and making a speech. It calls on Hearst to discipline him for his indiscreet actions as a vice presidential candidate.
A critique condemns Speaker Cannon as a profane, corrupt old man allowed to control legislation by the Republican party. The author argues he serves the worst demands of powerful organizations, shaping policy accordingly.
The Hagerstown Mail notes that Bryan is viewed as an honest man and a representative of the people, not a residuary heir to someone else’s discarded ideas. The comment reflects a growing conviction among the press and public.
A Philadelphia era ad touts Foley's Orino as a new laxative remedy. It claims to improve on former laxatives by not causing gelpe or nausea while providing pleasant dosing. Advertisement is attributed to Franck Baker & Son.
Berryville Virginia September 11 lists social arrivals including Miss Leslie Temple from Philadelphia visiting Dr. R. P. Page. visitors from New Jersey Washington Roanoke Laurel Maryland Atlanta and Louisville attend at various local residents. The notes record departures to Philadelphia New York and other destinations.
Refuge Virginia items list travel and visits from Sept. 11. Richard Summell and White Hall guests return home. John Wesley Gardner of War Saw Ohio visits relatives. Robert Suddith and grandmother M A Willis return from Hayfield. A W Shade returns from old home near Whitacre. Lloyd Beatty sick with typhoid near Reliance. Mary Doggett of Manassas visits John Conner family. May Lauck enjoys time with H A Wise relatives. Sallie Symons of Berryville visits. John Ebersole complains currently.
Virginia mother shares a letter praising Grape-Nuts for restoring her health after childbirth and aiding nursing. She reports strong recovery, able to nurse her four month old, and perform all tasks. The advertisement cites Postum as a product link and mentions “There’s a Reason” in its branding.
An aged advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women with long standing symptoms including backache and stomach issues. It claims to strengthen nerves and avoid surgery, invites letters for consultation, and offers Pierce's Medical Adviser with pricing for paper and cloth editions.
Marlboro Virginia notes mention Mrs. B C Shull of Winchester and Mrs Weaver of Atlantic City visiting Mrs B Jamison. Pearl Khisley of Minebank visits Miss Gussie Stickley while Mr and Mrs D E Stickley travel to friends near Augusta West Virginia. R F Sowers returns from Western States improved.
At a courthouse meeting in Berryville Clarke county representatives and merchants organized a board of trade to promote commercial interests in Berryville. Forty five members enrolled with W. A. Macomb as president H. D. Jones as vice president and J. W. Barringer as secretary treasurer for the first year.
Altoona September 11 orders posted at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops raise weekly hours to 50, affecting about 1,000 employees who had worked 36 hours since last November. A Queer Will in Youngstown leaves three children with nothing if they do not marry. Isaac Ozersky’s will largely leaves the estate to Max Ozersky, valued at 150 800. The Fleet At Albany reports the American battleship force anchoring near Albany harbor with limited coal deliveries and three colliers waiting.
Chambersville notes note an annual church picnic planned for next Saturday in the grove at the church. The Methodist Sunday school held an ice cream festival for late attendees last Saturday despite inclement weather with Rev D B Kern of Winchester preaching at the M B Church.
Attentive audience notes Rev. Mr. Tyler and other ministers from Winchester are expected to attend during the week. Mrs. Mattie Cooper of Kernstown visits her mother Mrs. Sherman. Miss May Cooper of Winchester visits Miss Elizabeth Fling. Some residents attend the Mount Olive tent meeting ongoing for nearly two weeks.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports using Fo ley's Kidney Remedy after failed treatments for diabetes and kidney complaints. He says after five bottles he passed a strict life insurance exam and believes the remedy cured his condition. Franck Baker and Son advertise Fo ley's as a cure for kidney and bladder issues.
Six room house and lot in Ste phens City listed as 1050 dollars cash. Apply to 940m at BR Pe BARR.
The Inchester Steam Laundry proclaims high cleanliness standards for laundry work at Winchester Street. Bell phone 50 corrects to advertise the service and contact method.
Mrs. Mary Virginia Rainsburger of 22 East Monmouth Street Winchester Virginia says she and her husband suffered kidney complaints with backache and languid health until using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Franck Baker & Son. She reports complete relief after brief use in 1903 and no recurrence by 1907 and urges others to try the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole U S agents.
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