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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
2
In Boras Sweden on April 24 the highest Swedish authorities granted full redress to American Charles Winter of Moorhead Minnesota who traveled in October 1923 with a power of attorney to collect an inheritance for a client. He faced accusations from a rival claimant.
Train timetable from Berryville with LV Berryville to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stops. Pullman car service to Bristol. Local for Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York connections. Includes dining and sleeper details and agent contact H H Burks Berryville for fares and reservations.
Géo M. Causen promotes Apple aero Farm offerings of horses hogs and stock April listings. Purebred shorthorn breeders from the association showcase at the fair grounds with catalog notes and sale prospects.
A fast growing section offers building lots or a residence at moderate cost with financing available. Request a folder or arrange an engagement to view the property. Phone 107.3.
Classified note seeking to purchase a house with some acreage and solid buildings. Buyer offers cash, prefers Winchester area near West Water Street, cites reasonable price. Contact Sen at West Water Street, Winchester, for full particulars.
A woman resident accused Winter of a forged power of attorney and was met with arrest and 15 days confinement. Once the client’s genuine signature was proven, he was released and the chancellor of justice pursued action against the accuser and her attorney.
Washington opens the season against New York with strong play as President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge attend. Kellogg and Griffith lead a parade to center field while Kellogg raises the flag. Coolidge briefly stands during the seventh inning prompting fan cheer and Mrs. Coolidge continuing to keep score amid the cheering.
Washington April 22 Secretary Wilbur announced the cruise of the U S fleet to Australia this summer will proceed despite scattered protests from citizens and organizations. He declined to comment on a letter from Frederick J Libby of the National Council for Prevention of War urging curtailment or abandonment. Eighteen to twenty protests from individuals and groups nationwide had been received and answered with a form letter.
The plan uses an underground cable delivering an alternating current to generate a magnetic field. Instruments on the plane detect the field so pilots can locate the landing stage in all fog or darkness, says Sir Philip Sas Boon, under secretary for air.
European representatives of American automobile firms watch preliminaries for August trials in Soviet Russia under government auspices. US cars unlikely to participate, but Americans may attend to report back to factories. A London committee aims to test foreign cars and introduce unfamiliar models to potential Soviet buyers with French and German dealers also planning involvement.
A Manila committee appointed by the governor general studies tightening Chinese immigration rules. It is believed the plan would require Chinese merchants entering the Philippines to show at least $5,000 in initial capital. Current law already restricts entry to Chinese merchants and their relatives.
London reports a surge in tennis popularity with both men and women pros in high demand. Instructors at clubs in London and the provinces are overworked and turning away weekend requests from country house owners. Fees are rising as interest expands.
A June decision will settle leases in the south half of the Red River oil field on the Oklahoma border. Work and assistant John H. Edwards prepared the ruling, affecting 178 permit and lease applications, with 16 nonconflicting. The hearing, the department’s longest, centered on possession and pre February 25, 1920 expenditures to determine equity. About $3,000,000 in production is held up awaiting the ruling.
Washington April 24 President Coolidge's economy program gains a practical ally in radio as army signal corps officers say it saves about 100000 annually in communication charges. The system spans 60 stations linking corps area HQs with Washington, plus 21 Alaska stations and 17 in insular possessions Panama. Army transports also equipped with radio.
Leeds April 24 J R Clynes the first labor minister to reside at No 11 Downing Street contends the Downing Street dwelling is too costly and notes the political tenant pays for most expenses besides rent. He argues many predecessors were well off and that tenants enjoy a free house funded by the public.
Irvin Johnson of Huntington West Virginia recalls carrying Dr Pierce remedies for decades. He says after using six bottles of the Golden Medical Discovery his energy returned and digestion improved, noting every organ felt a tingle of health. He invites readers to write the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo for advice.
Manila delegates and government officials have launched a campaign to establish a dry dock and large shipyards in Manila to service the Pacific fleet. The move aims to keep American flag vessels from needing to sail to Hongkong or Shanghai for major repairs.
Reykjavik reports Iceland bans many luxuries and essential goods for two years to preserve the crown. Prohibited items include ready-made clothing, shoes, fabrics, bread, butter, cheese, eggs, meat, fruit, leather goods, oils, soap, furniture, films, watches, clocks, motorcycles, and automobiles, among others.
Stockholm April 24 The article notes that Swedish marksmen trained on the 6.5 Mauser are importing American sporting rifles and powder after observing U S methods in the 1934 Olympic Games. It states rifle shooting is rising in popularity in the United States with over 380000 volunteer sharpshooters and government support.
An advertisement extols a typical home medicine chest including ammonia spirits iodine milk of magnesia castor oil and peppermint essence. It urges every woman with female ailments to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound noting three generations of proven relief for women’s pains and aches.
A physician reports surprising early success using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on a chronic indigestion and gastritis case. After a single dose the patient gained relief from gas and could eat foods long avoided, with advertised benefits claimed to remove stomach, liver, and intestinal inflammation and even appendicitis. The ad promises money back after one dose at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists.
Service promotion for hemm stitching on demand featuring Singer Electric Machine Pico edge work. Advertises Singer Sewing Machine Co location at 18 S Main with date April 20, 1961.
Notice that the Winchester Jair Flag Store Inc annual meeting of shareholders will be held in the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building on the third floor at 3 15 pm Thursday April 30 1925 Secretary announces the detail in the public notice.
A historic ad promotes Emerald Oil as a treatment for varbage veins and ulcers. It recommends a two ounce bottle from Bak ers Drug Store, claiming quick reduction of swelling when applied twice daily with a soft brush. The copy asserts hospital use and notes small bottles last long due to high concentration.
By virtue of two executions, in aid one by Intrnational vessel Company and one by Rochheimer and Co against I N, aimter and Lloyd Connor, I will offer at public sale at Cedar Creek opielents Va on Friday May 1 beginning 10 oclock a.m. the described property including air compressor and drill gasoline engine pipe and hose rock crusher separator bins Peerless traction engine belt a lot of traction and one Ford truck. Cash. LUTHER PANNETT Sheriff. Brumback Auctioneer.
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