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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1922
Page
4
A discussion of American driving habits and attitudes, noting how motorists chase speed and scenic pleasure yet neglect landscape respect. Critics warn that reckless trips damage property and public spaces, harming both workers and communities.
A humorous verse about a car breakdown and urging patience. The speaker describes a tire change and a rash temper nipped by an aunt who cites stoic patience. References to biblical figures like Job and Elijah frame the moral of staying calm in adversity.
The court today heard state counsel prosecute a mining dispute case in southern West Virginia. District officials and deputies reported the event tied to an armed miners’ march.
The Common Council did not meet last night as planned and will likely convene Friday night per the manager’s office statement.
John Lillard 53 a Page county Virginia farmer long connected with the Gardner farm near Stepthi died at Memorial Hospital from peritonitis after an operation for appendicitis. The body will be moved tomorrow to Leaksville Page county for funeral services and burial. He was a son of Silas T Lillard and recently moved to this section.
Miss Doris and Captain Long reunite after ten years of separation. He reveals he is now a major, and she jokes about him becoming a general the next time they meet. Their light exchange spans years and ascent.
A knock reveals Mrs Talkem at the door while Martha says she is not in. Mrs Talkem confirms the visitor and expresses gladness to hear It.
A humorous exchange contrasts chewing tobaccos with dental health. One man boasts fifty years of chewing and retaining all his natural teeth, countered by a playful jab about tooth wear.
A conversation between Tommy and a nurse about a nearly unconscious baby. Tommy warns against singing to her, believing it could be fatal, while the nurse confirms the patient’s fragility and denies altering the singing.
Flora-Little Mrs. Junepride remains mute after arriving, seated quietly. Fauna complains that her behavior is explained by the many cats surrounding her, ready to pounce.
Virginia coal dealers say little hope remains for anthracite coal for home stoves and furnaces this winter. No anthracite mined during the summer, and supplies are very low. The article notes supply issues and references bituminous coal and canal coal as close substitutes.
Striking railway shopcraft leaders in Chicago and Boston areas prepared for a general conference Friday. They issued statements condemning deteriorated equipment and protested immigration of strike breakers. Eastern shopmen rejected Harding's seniority plan, while a Worcester crash blamed stones on the rails for fatalities and injuries.
New York stock market traded sluggishly in late morning as dividend paying rails shippings and food shares yielded to selling pressure. A rally in Mexican petroleum rose about two points and demand for utilities and leather stocks steadied prices at noon. Closing was irregular with about 600000 shares exchanged.
Roanoke Virginia dispatch notes katydids begin singing recent nights and warn frost is six weeks away. The grasshopper family insect is green and favors meadows and pastures. Foreman S K Osborne found a katydid on the railroad that refused to sing.
Fruit growers in western New York fear rail strike disruptions will worsen transportation for the region's record early apple crop. The area also reports a bumper pepper belt harvest.
The Greek church has always kept four Lents, distributed quarterly throughout the year.
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