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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Center Virginia lists subscription options and prices for mail and carrier delivery. This item appears as a publisher notice dated Tuesday, April 8, 1924, referencing morning news weekly and mirror editions and associated press dispatch use.
An Virginia government summary highlights 1922 total Virginia wealth at 4 and per capita wealth around 2050, comparing with North Carolina and Texas. It notes Virginia rose from nineteenth in 1912 to present, with ten-year per capita growth and claims of progress without debt.
In Portland Maine Senator Pepper argues the Republican line on public issues and campaign aims amid attacks over past scandals. He defends Forbes Veterans Bureau appointment and Daugherty as attorney general as pivotal decisions in the Harding administration.
The author argues that appointments by President Harding have exposed corruption and incompetence in high offices. Pepper is said to fail in deflecting blame, while the presidential campaign centers on the need for honest government and a party critique.
Verse urges personal integrity amid public scrutiny. It mocks corrupted figures who change names and face exposure, and warns that even minor concessions erode virtue. The poem counsels steadfast virtue, vigilance against sin, and a spotless reputation through moral conduct.
In Cedar Grove Virginia on April 8 the Pleasant Valley Sunday school elected W S Fries as superintendent and other officers. Ray Fries librarian and Ottie Dorsey chorister. Little Mountain Sunday school elected Ada Clark superintendent and Grant Clark treasurer. Staff moves include Jerry Bennett to a new farm home and D M Boyce moving to the William Glaize farm. Mrs Belle Barrett returns from Winchester and shows improvement after treatment for high blood pressure.
Washington letter from William J. Bryan to Frank A. Vanderlip commends his plan to expose corruption. Bryan writes from a train to Florida praising Vanderlip as earnest and sane for retiring from director roles to pursue anti graft work and offers support.
A skin specialist recommends months Sulphur to quickly ease skin irritation and heal eczema. The ad advises Rawles Mentho Sulphur from any druggist as a cold cream treatment for clear smooth skin.
Lancaster Pennsylvania testimony states after marriage she felt run down and nervous. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound reportedly restored health and strength before a baby's birth. The testimonial urges women to seek this remedy for female troubles and irregularity.
Radio tonight features multiple concerts and musical programs across stations including WGR WCX WOR WOR KDKA WGY WBZ WEAF WJAR WRC KYW WWJ and JZ networks. Listings note specific times, recital types and station call letters with a final note of regional meter listings.
Warren County becomes the first to contribute to the Shenandoah Valley booster fund, with the April 8 report noting the honor of raising and sending the initial quota to support regional vaccination efforts.
A Warren County official received a 400 check from Warren County director Hugh E. Naylor representing half its quota. The money was taken to Treasurer Claude N. Hoover for deposit. Warren is the first county to send a partial quota with several others contributing portions and planning drives in Rockingham and Augusta counties.
Rockbridge plans a drive through the Lexington Chamber of Commerce as county letters show strong business support for the boosting movement across several sections.
A dubious wartime era advertises Joint-Ease claiming to soak into joints, reduce swelling, and limber stiff joints after other cures fail. It urges readers to buy at Franck Baker and Son or any druggist.
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