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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1924
Page
2
Aug. 8 report from Va. describes Mrs. Daniel W. Cave waking to a commotion in her henhouse. She startled an intruder, then was attacked by what is said to be the largest polecat ever seen in the county. Neighbors support her account as they recount the incident.
A marauder tied to the disappearance of hundreds of chickens has been stopped, ending a lengthy period of poultry losses. Authorities credit prompt investigation and community tips for securing the suspect and preventing further thefts.
Albany Aug 8 Gov Smith instructed the National Guard of New York to participate in War Department tests on September 12 and urged citizens to gather at their usual places of worship to give thanks for the nation s peace and security.
Fred D. Maphis of Strasburg was reelected president at the ninth annual Shenandoah County Sundry School Association convention at the Maurertown Brethren Church. Officers named include Dr. D L Shaver as vice president BE Dingledine and Jackson as secretary-treasurer.
Delegation from Charlottesville Winchester Luray and Rockingham met in Shentandoah Valley to back a national committee plan to guide Legion influence toward world peace. Dr B F Wilson of Harrisonburg named to choose the Seventh District’s community service award winner.
In Paris on August 9 bread prices rose for the third time in under three months despite government efforts to curb the wheat market. The agriculture ministry said strong steps to control wheat prices would follow the London conference once the cabinet can focus on the cost of living, a key issue in Premier Herriot's campaign.
Woodstock and surrounding areas face prolonged drought with low town reservoirs and strict water conservation. Gardens shriveled, corn ruined while Edinburg reports storm damage from a rain hail event. Ring flour mill roof damaged in Edinburg, about 300 dollars in losses.
The Department of Agriculture reports a 10 to 12 percent drop in Northern Hemisphere wheat production this year, averaging 2.093 billion bushels across 15 key producers including the United States and Canada. Europe faces smaller cereal crops, with reduced hard wheats and diminished exportable surplus. Orient output is expected to fall, while Russian data remains mixed. Argentina shows rising acreage but no official figures yet.
Train timetable listing Berryville schedules 9 1928 with routes to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Parlor car service to Bristol Roanoke and a Pullman sleeper to Williamson Roanoke with Shenandoah and Roanoke connections to Memphis. Additional No 28 8 39 am to Hagerstown and junctions with sleeper connections to Philadelphia New York Washington and Philadelphia. Information available from local agents H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke.
The Shenandoah Valley Packing Company near Harrisonburg opens Monday. Built at a cost of 38000 by Dr. J. M. Bledier and EB M Flory, the plant will offer 20 day chilled beef from John H. Hoover herd Timberville to Harrisonburg dealers and other cities. Flory notes the facility aims to supply high grade locally butchered meat and stresses proper chilling before consumption.
Fragmentary notes state a modern sanitary plant exists and a plan to bin for Shenandoah Valley trade from Winchester to Hot Springs. No further details supplied on scope or timeline.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a natural way to darken gray hair. The copy claims even coverage with simple application using a dampened sponge or brush, leaving hair glossy and lustrous.
An old advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil instantly eases rheumatism and aching joints. The text is garbled but promotes liniment as a topical remedy with immediate relief. It notes no internal treatment is needed and cites rapid comfort from its use.
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