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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star lists Barry Flood Byrd as publisher with postal marks and notes it is a second class matter. It shows a union of papers including Morning News Tiem The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
Rates for mall delivery and carrier service listed in advance with amounts in dollars. United press policy notes Associated Press material is for news use only and credits the paper for local and dispatched items.
The August 11 1924 note describes a new measure requiring poll tax payment before licenses or permits and as a prerequisite to voting. It notes 10000 teachers already paid and predicts increased revenue and voter turnout. The law aims to bring delinquent electors to polls and broaden civic participation.
A poetic spoof describes a harried author seeking repairs for a struggling project. Makers arrive with tools but fail to satisfy, leading to wry humor about advertising, value, and a wary public wary of Yapper & Young.
A Philippine mutiny trial was halted due to funding shortages as the court adjourned and overruled a defense request for acquittal. The Associated Press reports the delay affected proceedings and the case against 209 defendants.
Fragmentary note asserts success in treating rheumatism digestion and fevers in New York City using a product named SUCCOSSFUTLY. No verifiable details or sources provided.
Babson estimates show farm price rises lift farmer purchasing power. Corn up to over 1.40 per bushel from 0.74, cotton about 30c per pound, wheat around 1.20. Combined effect adds about 960 million to farmers purchasing power.
A 28 year old man Coffelt was found dying this morning in the woods near his Columbia Furnace section home. A .32 caliber revolver lay beside him and a bank book showed the car bought on a partial payment plan. Relatives cite worry over job loss at Swigsville Pa as possible motive.
A heated exchange shows Rev. Hook challenging anti Catholic claims while accusing clergy of pressuring trustees. He cites Catholic and Masonic ties, discusses oaths and civil rights, warns against church state clashes, and calls for tangible proof before engaging further.
The Winchester Christian Endeavor Union will hold an important echo meeting at First Christian Church tomorrow evening at 8. New officers will be elected and reports from recent conventions will be shared. The Union Orchestra will play and Endeavor songs will be sung as delegations from city and county Societies attend.
Penniman and Browne chemists of Baltimore analyze the W G L Co coke on July 9 1924. They report moisture 3.47 percent volatile carbon 7.44 percent fixed carbon 74.79 percent ash 14.30 percent and relate the coke value to anthracite coal noting easier ignition and quicker firing but more frequent stove or furnace use.
A tract urges Christians to drop Klan talk amid heat and drought and seek divine aid for relief. It calls for faith in God and humanity, hopes Winchester clergy petition Almighty God, and cites hymns about enduring help through hardship.
Mountain Falls Virginia announces an August 8 1924 date for a public notice featuring Ete J B Crowell. The fragment confirms a name and location with a dated reference likely tied to a legal or civic notice.
P A Beck Mrs B F Davis son M B Clowe and Mrs Astarina Clowe travel Saturday night for a lengthy visit with friends and relatives in Detroit. Their journey aims to renew ties in the city and surrounding area.
The regular monthly meeting of Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion will be held at 8 o'clock Thursday evening August 14 at the legion building on No Main street. This meeting was postponed from circus day in Winthroping.
The article advises refurbishing damaged frames by using old ribbon or silk that matches the room color scheme. It highlights brocaded metallic ribbon as especially effective for restoring or complementing frames.
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