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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication facts and pricing. It notes daily issues except Sundays and consolidation with several local papers. Rates include one year 3.50 six months 1.76 and monthly carrier options. The paper is a member of Associated Press.
On Thursday April 24 1924 a Senate indictment targets Senator Wheeler who leads an inquiry into ex Attorney General Daugherty. The Montana indictment by a Daugherty appointee seeks to influence or discredit the investigation. Wheeler is accused of practicing law before a federal department while senator.
The article notes the lateness of the season reducing frost risk for apple orchards in Frederick County. It cites historical frost damage in 1921 1922 1930 and 1916 with blooms on April dates and forecasts a possible frost around May 3 for the current year making it one of the latest seasons on record.
A pondering poem by Wait Mason describes a village street at night lit by electric glare. Faces appear tired as revelers ride gaudy cars while homes stay dark and the narrator urges families to seek quiet home life and read volumes rather than chase fleeting pleasures.
Cedar Grove Virginia April 23 notes report that Charles Suthers and family are visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson of share spent Sunday with sister Mrs Gold Clark. Carson Clark and Ken of Winchester spent Sunday here with family.
News from the Rock Enon area includes a resident returning home and several families visiting relatives near Kernstown and Winchester. A child, Harold Barrett, injured a foot on a rusty spike while at a gathering. Mrs. Bettie Braithwaite hosted the Ladies Aids Society dinner with local families attending.
A. J. Walker of Washington North Carolina credits Dr Thacher s Liver and Blood Syrup with curing a 29 year history of acid stomach eczema and indigestion after four bottles. He reports heartburn gone skin clear and no dietary limits. Local druggist Franck Baker and Son sells the remedy with a money back guarantee.
Mrs. George Carver of Winchester stays at her Mount Williams home while Easter visits occur at the Clowser and Clowker households. H. W. Ashwood and family visit daughter Megus Rudolph in Relief. Bill Orndorff ill, Dr. Swimley treats him. William Himelright recovered from flu and is out. I. N. Wallace and children visit relatives. Gertie Brewer spends Sunday evening with J. M. Orndorff. N. C. Williams and children visit W. H. Williams.
A Winchester Virginia reader Mrs A S Smith 446 N Main St reports Vendol tonic improved her rundown health She suffered indigestion gastritis and constipation and now says headaches dizziness and sleeping issues are gone She praises liver kidney and stomach regulation and urges buying Vendol sold only in Winchester by Franck Baker and Son Drug Store.
Direct factory to wearer sales pitch seeks real salesmen for commissions. Claims large profits and daily commissions. Listing cites Cincinnati address and numbered dates 41 mar 1 8 15 22.
Winchester hosts a citywide Hot Water Week from May 17 through May 24 featuring demonstrations, safety tips, and community events. Organizers plan water heater clinics, recycling drives, and public talks to promote energy efficiency.
W J Roy of Morgantown West Virginia writes that after five years of creeping movement he found relief with Joint-Ease. He says influenza affected his legs, swelling subsided, and he can walk freely now. He bought two tubes and plans to continue using it.
Norfolk and Western timetable lists trains with destinations Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Washington Philadelphia and New York. It notes parlor cars Pullman sleepers and connections at Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown Harrisburg and Roanoke with officials H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke as agents for fares schedules and reservations.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is promoted as a combined treatment for catarrh, addressing local symptoms and constitutional weakness. The ad claims over forty years of success and lists F. E. Cheney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio, as distributors.
Hem Taylor of the U S Bureau of Economics notes Virginia has become a leading potato producer. By 1915 commercial acreage peaked, and today around 93 000 acres are grown commercially with total crop near 150 000 acres. The Eastern Shore and Norfolk area drive growth and Virginia ranks among the top four carlot shippers. The 1923 white potato crop valued at 14 214 000 dollars and sweet potatoes 5 544 000 dollars.
Be Kind to Animals Week grows in popularity each year as communities embrace the event as a worthwhile civic effort.
A reflective piece to readers about national gratitude for World War I service. It honors Woodrow Wilson and fallen soldiers, and speaks to Frederick County families enduring loss, with mothers praying for sons abroad and parents mourning those buried under the Stars and Stripes.
The executor offers at 27 West Cork Street Winchester Va beginning 10 A M Saturday April 26 1924 a large lot of fine furniture and curios of the late Dr C J J Von Witt including walnut bed stead s antique mahogany clocks tables stands chairs linen press corner cupboard writing desk work bench tools china war relics and other curios Terms cash no property to be removed until paid for Cordia Von Witt Executrix of CJ J Von Witt decd Duvall Dunn Aucts
A 1924 note from B Crowell of Mountain Falls offers blessing and comfort to readers grieving wartime losses. It invokes peace and eternal rest for those who lost a loved one in the world war, wishing reunion beyond uniforms and robes of righteousness.
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