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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
4
The article extols Winchester extending fellowship to visitors within its gates. It lauds sunlit Home Week in the Shenandoah Valley, praising blue skies and charming air, while noting crowds are jolly, well-behaved, and enjoying the town’s hospitality.
The piece notes Wall Street magnates rushing to aid Taft, warning predators that without large contributions Bryan election could occur. It claims Taft would pursue Roosevelt policies while hinting at broader political manipulation.
The remarks question the terms behind Senator Foraker's alignment with Taft, asking what bargain was struck and what price was paid for his surrender. The language frames Foraker as representing the worst elements in American politics and queries the nature of the political deal.
The article urges Virginians to defer the gubernatorial nomination fight until after the Presidential election. It argues for unity to back Bryan with a large majority, suggesting candidates can pursue their own campaigns afterward.
Miss Jessie Funkhouser daughter of Rev A P Funkhouser former pastor of the Winchester United Brethren Church, has left for South Bend Indiana to teach art and mix her duties in the Indian Music work where she has served for several years.
The Lynchburg News quotes Mr. Bryan arguing that only trust-backed interests would panic at his election. He labels anti trust enforcement as essential and condemns stock manipulation and deceit in Wall Street. He claims voters should rule, not special interests, and that honesty scares financial magnates.
Advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root claims pure vegetable based formula for kidneys liver and bladder with a sworn purity statement in every bottle and a free sample by mail including a health booklet from Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY mentioning the Winchester Daily Star.
Mr Robert T Barton Jr son of Mr and Mrs R T Barton has entered the University of Virginia for the present session. Allen Warfield of Alexandria is spending several days in Winchester with his family. Anita Presstman of Baltimore is visiting Miss Willie McGuire in this city. W C Newton of the American Type Founders Company Baltimore is in the city on business. Mr and Mrs Charles E Anderson of Wilmington Delaware registered for Hotel Evans. Joseph T Prince formerly of this city now of Baltimore was among Sunday arrivals at Hotel Evans. Mrs James B Hodgson and daughter of Clarke County are visiting relatives in this city. Mrs C T Owen and daughter Theresa have returned home after spending several days in Berryville. Mrs George Norris of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs Harry Turtle on West Piccadilly Street. Capt and Mrs Julius C Holmes Misses Louise and Henrietta Holmes and Mrs Clarence Taylor of Charles Town WV are guests of the C C Ealana family on West Water Street.
Notice announces appointment of John M. Steck as Commissioner in Chancery to settle the Brent estate of Geo W. Brent decd Winchester Virginia plans public notices to creditors and interested parties to attend Sept 19 1908 and states adjournment if proceedings not completed.
Miss Sallie Pence of Timberville Virginia visits Mrs. EB Evans at her North Main Street home as a guest.
Mr and Mrs Estep of near Fishers Hill Shenandoah county are spending the week with friends in this city.
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