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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1919
Page
4
The Times reports on community events and notices, including upcoming meetings and public announcements. Readers are advised to watch for schedule changes and local developments affecting residents and businesses.
A column argues that Americans hold money too cheaply and spend bonds as easily as wages. It warns that easy money fuels inflation and costly living, urging savers to curb luxuries and build wealth through prudent habits. The piece notes global spending trends and the danger of continued carefree consumption.
Walt Maso laments the dry era and mocks alcohol temptations in slick prose. He praises water as cooling and clarifies his disdain for gin beer and sparkling wine, preferring streams, pumps, and brooks over tavern speakeasies in a reflective, humorous monologue.
A playful exchange highlights parental bragging about children in activities. One parent notes their daughter excels in fencing class while another counters with a remark about their child’s temper and dramatic outbursts.
A two month inquiry by the Association Opposed to National Prohibition accuses the Women's Christian Temperance Union of backing anti nicotine laws in states. Georgia reportedly considered a tobacco prohibition bill while other southern and western legislatures debated cigarette limits. In Evanston Illinois the WCTU headquarters housed thousands of copies of the Nicotine Next pamphlet by Frederick W Tru man stored like a vault.
H Long a speculation figure who borrowed money from elderly women in Shepherdstown two weeks ago, using mining stock as security and selling spectacles at high prices, was jailed in Greencastle Pa on a false pretenses charge. The funds were returned and he was released.
Apples from three Charlestown area farms sold for about 17000 dollars to Frank B. Robinson W F Alexander and E E Cooke. The deal covers 6000 to 10000 barrels with pick pack and delivery arrangements by the buyers.
Frederick county auction yields 46 acre Haldeman orchard sold for 25000 dollars. Purchasers F. A. Shryock and Howard and Harry Lantz acquire two thirds and one third interests respectively in the Kernstown Shawnee district property.
A deed recorded in Frederick County shows the sale of the Shady Elm factory property in Shawnee district from C. Preston Pifer and wife to Fred L. Glaize. The sale includes the mill, storeroom, outbuildings, and machinery for a stated price of $2000.
Misses Elma and Cleo Tripp and their brother Ernest Tripp of Dublin Georgia are visiting their Uncle T F Fawcett at Fawcett Gap in this county.
The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway and allied lines report higher net income for June and the six months ending June 30 1919 despite general railway bankruptcies. Gross revenues rise about 29 percent year over year with electric power segment up 50 percent for June and 41 percent for six months. Expenses grow 21 percent in June and 24 percent for six months, but gains in revenue exceed cost increases. The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway recently acquired Northern Virginia Power Company assets in Winchester.
Chicago manufacturers of pies raised prices to retailers by 3 to 5 cents today citing higher labor costs and materials. The move comes as pie producers try to offset escalating expenses across the industry.
Mr. Harry J. Johnson of the United States Navy returned today to Washington after spending several days at the home of his father, Mr. Robert D. Johnson, in the city.
John Robinson's Circus to arrive about 5 30 from Hagerstown Maryland and pitch on the Dr Heist lot east of the National Cemetery on National avenue. Parade starts at ten tomorrow morning with shows at two and eight oclock.
Dixie the physical culture elephant, trained by Chris Zeitz, will star with John Robinson's circus in Winchester tomorrow. The show features fifteen elephants, giant apes, seals, dogs, and high stepping horses among 325 performers. Zeitz prepares elephants for their routines before graduation class. Two leopards are noted as playful companions for the trainer.
Mr Holfvey Barr arrived back in Baltimore today following a brief trip to visit relatives and friends in the city.
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