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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1924

Page

3

Two Fishermen Catch Bass on Shenandoah Trip

Dr. J Henry Rawlings and Richard Darley enjoyed a vacation along the Shenandoah River traveling from Lynchburg to Front Royal and Elkton. They landed more than 100 bass using artificial minnows spoons and lures and gave fish to residents before continuing by canoe to Baltimore and Washington.

J Henry” Rawlings Richard Darley Elkton Ganoe Front Royal Shenandoah River Delsey Baltimore Washington Ageratown

Shenandoah Fishing Trip Captures Scenic Catches

Snapshots recorded catches from a fishing trip and several notable scenes along the Shenandoah River. The images highlight moments of the outing and the river’s surroundings with clear, admiring detail.

Three Years For Breaking Dry Law

John Dix of Danville received three years in state prison for violating prohibition laws. Convicted first in Corporation Court, reconvicted on a felony charge after a second trial. Supreme Court refused to interfere, affirming the act and conviction.

Richmond John Dix Danville State Penitentiary Corporation Court of Ville Supremé Min

Glass houses proverb slips into local chatter

A fragmentary column reflects on the saying about people who live in glass houses throwing stones, noting the irony of critics who enjoy pointing out faults in others. The tone mirrors a faithful newspaper style with hedged language and cultural reference.

Peeme

Slayers in Court Laugh During Leopold and Loeb Testimony

In Chicago Judge Caverly's courtroom, Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb faced testimony over the murder of Robert S. The witnesses allegedly amused the killers as the proceedings continued, highlighting the chilling demeanor in the courtroom.

Chicago Judge Caverly Little Roberts Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb

Local Market Report with Wheat Butter and Flour Prices

Market sheet shows prices for wheat varieties, flour, and butter with local retail rates. Notes include spring chickens and various grain products alongside calf and steer entries in the livestock section.

Abe

Apple Estimates Too High Says Western Expert

A Portland dispatch to the Fruit Trade Journal notes the northwest boxed apple crop is 15000 carloads smaller than last year. C W McCullagh of Hood River, now in Portland, says pear tonnage is about 60 percent of last season and the d Anjou crop is very light. He cites smaller fruit sizes due to a northwest water shortage and frost in key districts, predicting further tonnage declines.

Portland Oreg Fruit Trade Journal Northwest C. W. McCullagh Apple Growers Association Hood River New York McCullagh

Church of Christ Services for Sunday

Church of Christ services will be held in Odd Fellows Hall next Lord's day with Bible school at 10 a.m. led by L. L. Hockman, teaching "The First Disciples of Jesus" for all ages. Sermon at 11 a.m. on "The Tyranny of Doubt" followed by communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. on "In His Steps How Jesus Treated Enemies" led by Wroanya Hockman. Mid-Week prayer at 7:45 p.m. at 22 West Monmouth Street. Public invited.

Church of Christ Odd Fellows’ Hall L. L. Hockman Jesus Wroanya Hockman Chas Riley Westmonmouth Street W. Ty. Dudley

Harrisonburg Cop Kills a Blue Racer Snake

Harrisonburg night policeman W. C. Early on a Shenandoah river fishing trip killed a four foot blue racer near Waterloo. He described the specimen as blue indigo with a white collar and white stomach after a girl spied it. Early fished with I. Tiseman, Roy Witz and Lee Loewner. they caught a string of 15 at Over All and Luray.

Harrisonburg W. C. Early Shenandoah River Waterloo Mr. Early I. Tiseman Roy Witz Lee Loewner Overall Luray

Senator Glass Praises Mr Davis as Party’s Greatest Figure

Senator Glass, returning to Washington from his farm near Lynchburg, lauded John W. Davis as the greatest figure the party has put forward in thirty years aside from Woodrow Wilson. Senator Carter Glass said he would aid Davis’s campaign and stressed praise for the head of the ticket.

Washington John W. Davis Woods Row Wilson Carter Clam Virginia Senator Glass New York Glass William Jennings Bryan Davis

Roaring River Prompt and a Laughing Family

A fragmented comic excerpt shows a caller asking for something new and a man reacting to his daughter Maggie running scales. The pieces hint at a humor piece about music and a family scene with Irish phrasing and giggles.

Johnny and Grandma Confront a Guilt Question

The exchange shows Johnny admitting guilt despite his claim of knowing it already. Grandma presses him to acknowledge right and wrong as tensions rise in a family moment.

Johnny

Not Advertised Worth Buying Must Be Known

A compact maxim urges readers to value items not advertised as potential bargains. It emphasizes that what is not promoted may hold hidden worth and deserve attention or purchase consideration.

Women Voters Outpace Men In Connecticut Town Election

In the recent Connecticut town elections women showed a higher voting rate than men, marking a notable gender gap in participation during the local civic exercise.

Connecticut

Has Huge Opium Trade In South Persia Declared

The report notes opium export via the Persian Gulf as the most profitable trade in South Persia over the last twelve months, highlighting its dominance in regional commerce and revenue generation.

South Persia Persian Gulf

Paige Brougham Offers Long Motor Life And Comfort

The ad touts a Paige Brougham with a 131 inch wheelbase and rear springs over 5 feet, claiming superior riding comfort and performance for its price. It invites customers to come in, test drive, and compare riding cost and power with other cars.

Paige Paige Brougham

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Shenandoah The Sample Shoe Store Company Europe Richards Brothers Shenandoah Valley Bank Car Pillsbury J. Jos. Sullivan J. F. Rodman Winchester W. Manship H. J. Mowrey Oppe Market Report Kraltimore Wholesale FABER Austria Apple By RB. M. Lynn Roaring River Winchester Garage D. W. McIlwee Mer Detroit
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