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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

2

Norfork and Western Train Schedule From Berryville

Norfolk and Western train schedule details for Berryville with Roanoke and intermediate stops. Includes parlor car, dining and Pullman sleeper options to Williamstown Memphis New York Philadelphia connections. Provides agent contacts H. H. Burks Berryville Va and W. C. Saunders Roanoke Va for rates and reservations.

Berryville Roanoke Broiler Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Pullman Sleeper Williamad Indead Poke Memphis Nor Hagerstown Harrisburg Pullman Memphia New York Baltimore Phil Cartostown Hagvn Philadelphia Npmo H. H. Burks Berry W. C. Saunders Cen Wsiwent

Home Relish Recipe Promises Easy Kitchen Convenience

E-part advertises a simple relish to make in home kitchens using common ingredients. It invites readers to obtain the product for 25 cents and notes a vendor at 221 Spring St Wil- with a 12-6t-1 marking.

Ula Spring St Wil

Currency Sheets Safely Handled by Treasury Division

Daily protection of currency sheets from the treasury division involves careful delivery to the receiving requisition point, with bundles counted and stored. After thirty days aged bills are sent to treasury for sealing and accounting to ensure every note is tracked.

Reney Svwc Treasury

BLUE RIDGE TUNNEL DELAYS BIG CIRCUS TRAIN

Staunton Aug 13 All of the big Sells Floto Circus may not reach Charlottesville in time for tomorrow exhibitions. Fifteen of 50 railroad cars carrying the show cannot pass through the Blue Ridge tunnel between Waynesboro and Afton. C O officials supply 27 freight cars to hold contents. The 15 cars will rejoin the circus at Richmond Friday, routing 267 miles to avoid tunnels.

Mayor Hylan backs Davis campaign after Clarksburg visit

New York Mayor Hylan conferred with presidential nominee John W. Davis after his Clarksburg stop. They discussed campaign plans and funding, with Hylan openly supporting Davis and the two noting improved party unity. The hour and a half meeting avoided questions of stamping for the ticket, though Davis aimed to win Hylan’s active support.

Greater New York Davis New York Clarksburg W. Va John W. Davis Hylan New York City

Rheumatism Ends Pain with Allenrhu Guarantee

County druggists offer Allenrho to rheumatic sufferers with a money back guarantee. James H. Allen of Rochester claims the product cures severe rheumatism and urges patients to try it. Boyd Drug Co. is listed as a supplier.

Allenrho James H. Allen Rochester Allenrhu Boyd Drug Co

Brazil’s Murder Tree Entangles Surrounding Forest

In Brazil a curious tree called clusia spreads aerial roots that grasp nearby trees. Birds disperse its seeds onto branches, from which roots grow toward the earth, enveloping all within reach.

Brazil

Burmese Wife as Worker and Household Role

Burmese wife described as family head with aim to sustain husband in idle luxury. authorities note her funds support cock fighting, block cart racing and gambling. The text also references an unfinished window from Aladdin’s palace illustrating an incomplete project by a great man.

Aladdin

Plaza Taxi Company Ad Listing Cars For Hire

Plaza Taxi Company advertises cars for hire. Walter Johnson at Bell Lewes 144 W. 45 S. Main St. Manchester Virginia appears in the ad with contact line and date 8 13 61.

Walter Johnson Bell Lewes S. Main St. Mchester Virginia

RAPS CONGRESS AD TO THE SOUTHS DEAD

Boston August 13 Commander in Chief Saltzeaber assailed Congress for funding a Confederate monument on Stone Mountain Georgia in his address at the 68th Grand Army encampment. He said fifty cent pieces were authorized to memorialize the monument and questioned federal aid to rival memorials.

Boston Congress Stone Mountain Georgia Saltzeaber Grand Army of the Republic United States

Kid McCoy Held on Murder Charge in West

Los Angeles Aug 14 Kid McCoy Norman Selby sits in jail facing murder charges in the death of Theresa Morse wife of an antique dealer. A 32 caliber pistol and note to his mother were found near Morse's body amid police confusion and varying alibis.

Los Angeles Cal McCoy Theresa Morse Norman Selby N. Shields Jennie Thomas Kid McCoy Theresa W. Morse Coy Albert Morse

Sergeant and Sheriff's Sale Announcement

By virtue of executions in our hands the Standard Gas and Oil Supply Company and Jno W Rosen berger Co versus George H Smith we will offer for sale at public auction on August 18 One Turning Lathe and One Cylinder Boring Machine in rear of Beecem 116 S Braddock street at 3 PM Adams Poriry City Sheriff Wigington Deputy Sheriff

Standard Gas and Oil Supply Company Jno. W. Rosenberger & Co George H. Smith Beecem S. Braddock Street Adam Poriry City Ser Wigginton Court House Winchester C. T. Wyndham North Brad J. M. Steck

Eighty Acre Indiana Farms Show Profit Traits

A Department of Agriculture study of central Indiana 80 acre farms finds success linked to defined crop rotation of corn and small grains, balanced livestock, and efficient marketing. Profitable farms maintain 3–5 cows, 5–8 sows, 3 work animals, about 100 hens, and family labor. yields include high corn, oats, wheat, and hay. Livestock dominates returns. four Clinton County farms show higher pig and calf production, and family sustenance via home-grown food.

Eecre Indiana United States Department of Agriculture Clinton County Paige Linton

Farm Labor Shortage Is Greatest in the South

The U S Department of Agriculture estimates farm labor supply on April 11 at 92 percent of demand, down from 88 percent on April 1 last year. The South Atlantic states show the largest deficiency at 84 percent, followed by North Atlantic 89 percent and other regions.

United States Department of Agriculture Department South Atlantic States North Atlantic States East North Central States South Central

Bad Weather May Halt the Flyers Today

In Reykjavik Iceland Aug 13 Lieut Lowell H Smith and Lieut Eric Nelson American around the world fliers plan to start at eight to Greenland if weather cooperates. Navy patrol craft Reid and Billingsley station themselves along the route followed by the cruiser Richmond to monitor the flight. Nelsons plane was serviced today and returned to the water in ready condition for the next leg.

Reyjavik Iceland Lowell H. Smith Eric Nelson Angmaqualik Greenland Reid and Billingsley U. S Richmond Magruder Lieut Nelson

Carolina farmers plan Shenandoah Valley inspection tour

A 60 to 70 member Rowan county delegation from North Carolina will tour Shenandoah Valley agricultural operations August 21. They will inspect Byers Brothers Hereford herd, Miller Poland China hogs, City Produce poultry plant, Newtown Giant Incubator, Massa cutten Farms Hatchery, and Rockingham packing plant, with committee hosts from Shenandoah Valley Inc and local chambers meeting them at the Rockingham line. They will stay overnight in Winchester after a noon arrival.

Harrisonburg Rowan County N. C Shenandoah Valley D. P. Wine Shenandoah Valley, Inc Wampler North Newtown Massanutten Farms Rockingham County Fruit Growers Packing W. G. Yeager Mr. Wine K. Wampler Dingledine Chamber of Commerce

Dean's Pills advertised for weak kidneys claim cures

An advertisement argues kidney weakness causes backaches headaches and low spirits. It cites Mrs I S Mason from 101 W Cork St who used Dean's Pills bought at Miller's Drug Store and says she was cured. The ad lists price 60 cents and credits Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as manufacturers.

Dean Winchester Mrs. I Mason Cork St Miller’s Drug Store Foster-Milburn Co Mfrs Buffalo N. Y

Notice of Employment Termination for William Buchanan

Certification of six years service describes Mr. William Buchanan as honorable and upright. Letter from A A Kelly dated 8-14-11-2 regrets parting and vouches for his integrity to win new friends and continued worthy conduct.

William Buchanan

In Memory of Lenard DeHaven

Remembrance notice for baby Lenard DeHaven who died August 14, 1923. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Norman DeHaven express grief and eternal love with sentiments of reunion in Jesus arms. 4p-1t

Lenard Jesus Arms Norman DeHaven

Pere Marquette to Join the Giant Railway

New York reports the Pere Marquette railway may join the Nickel Plate System, a $1.5 billion proposed line organized by the Van Swearingin interests of Cleveland. Edward M. Brown says directors will meet to consider stock terms. Erie directors also plan a meeting. George F. Baker’s influence may swing control to the Van Swearings as Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders seek better terms.

New York Pere Marquette Railway van Swearingin Cleveland Edward M. Brown Pere Marquette Pacific Coast Erie Railroad George F. Baker van Swearigin Brothers Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad van Swearingins

Alienists Get Big Pay for Testifying

Chicago witnesses for the defense of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. faced rebuttal from the state with two alienists on the stand. Dr Hugh T. Patrick and Dr Archibald Church testified the youths showed no endocrine or mental disease and that atypical emotional displays were normal for their age. The defense had hired alienists at $250 daily through the Franks family supporters, the prosecution noted.

Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan Leopold Robert Franks Hugh T. Patrick Archibald Church Loeb Leopold Patrick Spain Church Robert E. Crowe Samuel Ettelson Franks

Cultivation Systems of Samoa and Military Crossing Thicknesss

Prof Setthell of the University of California rebuts the myth that Samoan food falls into decline. He notes each village maintains a plantation for bananas coconuts and breadfruit with weeds allowed in forest clearings. The piece also states experimental thresholds for crossing ice and water, listing thicknesses for human passage vehicles and artillery.

Samoa

Woman as Comforter in Life's Ups and Downs

Thackeray extols woman as the universal comforter, consoling in grief and trouble, soothing wrath and jealousy, sharing joy, backing in disgrace, and tending wounds with gentleness through fortune's slings and arrows. The quote emphasizes steadfast, nurturing support from women in all fortunes.

William Makepeace Thackeray

Of First Water Diamonds Defined in 19th Century Gloss

The term first water describes diamonds or stones of highest purity and brilliance free from color or flaws. It signals a gem with perfect brilliancy and no imperfections as used in historic discourse.

Virginia State Firemen Convention to Feature Elaborate Decorations

Downtown business district to glow with red white and blue banners for the State Firemen's Convention next Wednesday through Friday. About 1500 firemen and visitors expected with thousands from Valley towns driving in for the grand parade and Friday reel races. Stonewall Brigade Band of Staunton to perform Thursday night and lead the parade. Hose Company No. 4 aims for the longest march yet.

Harrisonburg W. H. Ford Stonewall Brigade Staunton

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Gore Binihe Heart of Winchester Hearts Broadway Colleen. Moore Johanie Walker Alice Lake Kate Price Tully Marshall Creighton Hale Kapelle Taylor Pauline Garon Wyndham Standing Harry Cohn Norfolk & Western Ladies of Macedonia Church Seal’s Orchestra EPART Blue Ridge Tunnel Afton Aladdin’s Kid Wcoy West The Associated Press South Carolina Farmers Yi Tam A. A. Kelly Giant Railway van Swearinging Nckel Loeb-Léopold Virginia State Firemen Best “Bib Tucker Timken Pe Ford Chevrolet S. Solenberger Brucetown Benefit Seal’s Hero of Alexandria
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