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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1924
Page
5
An old ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It claims the product clears air passages, relieves headache and nighttime breathing difficulties, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist for instant relief.
Hon Newton D. Baker former Secretary of War toured Shenandoah Caverns near Mt. Jackson with a Baltimore and Ohio Railway party led by H. B. Chapman. Baker lauded the valley’s natural wonders and expressed amazement at the scenic beauty during the excursion from Lexington to Martinsburg.
Baltimore and Ohio officials Galloway and Scheer praised the Shenandoah Valley spectacle and advertising push to boost outside interest and train service. The group toured caverns hosted by owner Mr Chapman, marking his fortieth year in local agency work. Secretary Baker toured with Engineer Riser as they rode a B and O locomotive through the valley.
A blaze starting in Williams Radio Store caused about 75000 in damage, with most insured. The fire spread to Kenney's Shoe Store and damaged Hubbard Lavinder stock next door. Gilliam building basement housing twin stores burned. E V Burnett tailoring shop gutted. Hills Studio and several offices suffered smoke damage.
Norfolk article reports a Sunday blaze destroyed the Camp Manufacturing Company complex in Franklin leaving over 250 workers jobless. The unknown origin fire razed the two buildings, with losses estimated at 300 000 to 400 000 dollars, while a shed of 2 000 000 feet of lumber was saved despite the flames.
Richmond man B A Obaugh an insurance agent at 1317 Porter Street credits Tanlac with lasting relief from years of gastritis and stomach trouble He reports improved appetite sleep strength and energy and says he can walk miles daily Tanlac is sold by all dealers and marketed with the claim of over 40 million bottles sold Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills as a substitute for relief from digestive distress
Three Brook in interlich sd6o001 r-tv girls in New York Medical College report were branded with silver nitrite during a sorority initiation at the Delta Kappa Gamma home. They suffered burns and potential lasting disfigurement, while authorities consider prosecutions and the group faced suppression. The leading Sunday School teacher involved reportedly spoke as victims endured intense pain and illness afterward.
At the residence of the late Mrs Willanna Purcell in Brucetown Virginia an executor sale of household effects is announced. Items include beds bedding tables chairs wardrobes bureaus clocks stoves dishes cooking utensils copper kettle sausage grinder wash boilers along with a tool chest and large lot of carpenter tools. Terms Cash. No property to be removed until paid for. M M Lynch Executor of Mrs Willanna Parcell deceased. Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers Jolliffe and Harper Clerks.
Virginia officials report strawberries arriving in Chicago and Kansas City in small lots. Klondikes in 24 print crates quoted at 6.50 to 7 dollars, up from 4.50 to 5 last year. Acreage in early states down 5 500, boosting opening prices. Florida berries have moved four months wholesale 25 cents to 1.50 a quart. Total carrot shipments down. final movement curtailed by cold. Farm value total 40 million dollars. Major strawberry states listed include Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, California, Tennessee, and others. Movement from Louisiana soon to begin in full.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors and school board neared a plan to cut four month sessions to meet funds and discard high schools for state aid, risking about 8000 in funds. A 1924 25 budget of 87178.47 was set, down from 101685.68, with debt payments of 11000 planned. school property value grew from 60000 in 1916 to 202000 today.
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