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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1926
Page
7
A testimonial from a Winchester Virginia reader attributes relief from a disorderly stomach and general fatigue to TONALL. The writer reports improved strength and health after use and notes TONALL is sold at People's Drug Co. in Winchester.
Charles Town West Virginia August 13 The Charles Town Horse Show Association opened its annual show with a large attendance. Winners across classes include Half-Bred Colts H H Norman first Clifton Simpson second and third. Weary Draft J M Garrett first 3 K Garrett second. Heavy Draft Boyd Gardner first. Roadsters Kingsman J T Campbell first Alliwood Charles G Bowers second Lady Bird Packett Bros third. Harness Horses Lady Bird Packett Bros first Alliwood Charles G Bowers second Lady Bay Packett Bros third Kingsman J Campbell fourth. Ponies ridden by child under 15 D H Allen Jr first McDaniel second Ratcliffe Merchant Green Road Horses Rebel Mrs Mark B Wetzel first Dan George W Packett second Trilby George Dunaway third. Three-Year-Old Hunters Palm Sunday Percy R Drury first Fire wood Mrs D N Lee second Chever Mrs Lee third Pelmer Mr and Mrs John D Lewis fourth. Inm-and-Out Jump Raiders Mr and Mrs John D Lewis first Captain Landon Mr and Mrs John D Lewis third Clair De June Miss Anna E F Hedrick fourth Clarke County Va and Jefferson County Hunters Palm Sunday Percy R Drury first Blue Ridge Miss Rebecca Trapner second Lightfoot Percy R Drury third Rose Bud H H Kelly fourth Ponies jumps two feet Sammy Frank Harrison first Doris Hatcliffe Merchant second Rockingham T D H Allen third Green Hunters Fleetwood Mrs D N Lee first Business Mr and Mrs John D Lewis second Occidental Mrs Lee third Touch-and-Go Betty Landon Mr and Mrs Lewis first Entry M H Everhart second Clair De June Miss A E F Hedrick third. Half-Mile Dash Cross the Board M J Hazen first Iron Horse J J Trapnell second Mile Race Charles H Strider first Millard Johnson second.
The Massanetta Bible Conference at Massanetta Springs plans a Farmers Day next Monday with speakers from Washington, Virginia and West Virginia on religious views of farming. Notables include Gov. Harry F. Byrd, Gov. Howard M. Gore, Nat T. Frame, Dr. Erdman, Dr. Evans, and Col. R. D. Stokes among others. Farmers are urged to bring basket dinners and attend Country Life Problems discussions.
Washington reports from the Federal Reserve Board show Bulgaria leading postwar price gains with the cost of living up 2.617 percent since before the war. The United States notes overall living costs about 59 percent higher than prewar levels. Greece ranks second in the inflation ranking.
Finland ranks third with a 1 165 percent increase while another group shows a 1 631 percent rise. Germany experiences high costs but still below some nations with living costs 41 percent above prewar levels.
Pulaski Virginia Aug 12 Gov Byrd urged Virginia Press Association editors and reporters to study the short ballot referendum set for next year He argued it would give voters more power by electing a competent business head responsible for most state acts He praised reform measures from the last General Assembly and said a new era of steady growth has dawned
Details on the new school term opening for day pupils and residents under fifteen, with grades from kindergarten to primary and a mention of staff including Miss Affleck and Miss Av a Jones. Piano lessons and kindergarten fee listed as 79.00 dollars. THERINE GLASS GREENE.
Gore Virginia August 13 The Modern Woodmen of America prepare for their annual picnic on August 27 and 28 with attractions lined up. A Saturday lawn party at the hotel on August 14 is hosted by Sunday school ladies. Edith Adams returns from Moorefield West Virginia after work at the South Branch Telephone Company office. D F Kern and daughter Virginia visit Washington relatives. B H Potts Thurman and Grier with niece Virginia Smith and Allen Potts join Mrs Joseph A Potts at Valley Home.
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