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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. lists subscription prices by mail and carrier with terms for yearly, semi annual, quarterly, and monthly plans. Rates are shown for in advance payments and include different options for readers in the Chester area and surrounding regions.
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce releases a photo rich booklet with sixty five articles and descriptions, showcasing Winchester's growth and institutions. The publication, highly attractive, is distributed broadly as an advertising aid and a source of civic pride for residents.
Russell Law of the Guenther Law Agency argues financial advertising drives newspaper revenue. He recalls a shift from small ads to large double column spreads and notes banks and trust companies as major advertisers shaping Philadelphia’s development.
A Washington survey on child delinquency finds most youths before the juvenile court do not live near municipal playgrounds. The report suggests playgrounds help curb misbehavior and notes Richmond could use more playgrounds as a result.
The St Paul Pioneer Press discusses Sinclair Lewis and the reception of Main Street and Babbitt. It questions journalistic prudence and the rising zeal to condemn works and professions including doctors.
The passage questions reliance on Mr Lewis and urges caution against overextending his principles. It suggests awaiting a warning preface from Lewis’s own book and warns against giving the prophet excessive honor.
A reflective verse contemplates rapid modern advances from cars and smoke to radio and air travel. The speaker muses on Olden days, an absent Uncle Peter, and wonders how dead ancestors would react to present wonders and future marvels.
Coffee prices are expected to rise two to four cents per pound as revolts in southern Brazil disrupt exports from Santos. The U S consul in Santos reports revolutionary conditions have not yet hit Rio de Janeiro but Santos exports are paralyzed. A wider spread could push prices higher as Brazil supplies most of the world’s coffee.
The Lutheran Training School at Fishburne Barracks runs August 5 to 15 with large anticipated attendance. Opening address by Rev. Dr. Charles J. Smith of Roanoke College, followed by lectures from Rev. Dr. A. R. Steck and Prof. Dr. A. G. Wright and others. Registration $3 full term, $1.50 half term, or 50 cents per day.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asks the West Virginia Public Service Commission to discontinue passenger trains between Berkeley Springs and Hancock, a six mile line with three daily runs, after losing about 14,600 last year while passenger fares totaled 4,028.24. A motor bus line reportedly provides adequate service.
Prices for coke delivered to homes are listed. A Penniman Browne analysis from July 9 1924 reports moisture 3.47 percent volatile matter 9.44 percent fixed carbon 74.79 percent and ash 14.30 percent. The coke is described as equal in value to anthracite coal and is promoted as smokeless with quick heat, suitable for domestic furnaces, with limited stock and a buy now for winter offer.
Dann Woolen Mills in Martinsburg and Bunker Hill, West Virginia, halted operations in all but the finishing department due to lack of contracts. About 275 workers are affected as two shifts run four days weekly. Restoration depends on release orders for stored upholstery cloth made for Ford.
A claim identifies the Sutter River in India as the fastest flowing river. It supposedly rises 15 200 feet above sea level and drops 12 000 feet over a distance of 180 miles.
Virginia agriculture faces uncertain prospects with major crops including tobacco, potatoes, peanuts, cotton, and apples described as balanced. Officials suggest prices for wheat and corn imply higher costs for livestock, while potato prices lag behind last year, and overall demand hints at modest gains for some grains.
Crandall’s Ambass Theatre manager Robert Etris, staying with his son RK Etris in Martinsburg, traveled with Mr and Mrs Etris to Wayside Inn near Middletown Virginia for supper. He part spends vacation with his parents in Ridgewood New Jersey. Mrs Etris could not join due to the recent death of relatives in Philadelphia.
The A B Summer School of Methods and Bible Study in Dayton will conclude Sunday with three services at 11 30, 1 30, and 8. Drs Camp Phillippi and Shannon will preach and United Brethren congregations are invited. About 50 voted to continue next year.
Sam Palmer was found guilty of first degree murder in Allegheny County Circuit Court for the fatal shooting of Prohibition Officer L. S. McManaway near Flynn on April 24. The sentence was withheld as Judge Anderson considers a motion for a new trial after a four hour-plus jury deliberation. Attorneys Curry and Harvey filed for a new trial and were told to submit a bill of exceptions.
Richmond, Aug 1. Edward A. Shields, 6%, was fined 100 dollars plus costs in Judge Hoge Rick's juvenile court on charges he interfered with the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lakes of Norfolk. It was alleged he had shown romantic attentions to Mrs. Lakes and obtained photographs she objected to.
Nine batteries of the Virginia Coast Artillery volunteers arrive at Newport News and are quartered in Fort Monroe barracks for two weeks of training. Col. M. M. Milton commands the camp as batteries from Christiansburg Covington Clifton Forge Danville Roanoke Lynchburg and two from Richmond join. The Danville band and Roanoke medical company accompany the troops.
Claims against the estate of the late N M Smalls should be filed at once to settle the affairs. Address for notices is 440 National Ave, 124 Lmi.
John W. Davis focuses on campaign organization plans and a brief acceptance address. He stays at Locust Valley and may delay a full tour until September while coordinating with Clem Spellacy and George White. Governor Smith meets Davis in New York and is expected to announce campaign steps after August 11.
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