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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

3

Social guests hosted by the Hodgsons in Detroit and Fresno

Elizabeth Cain of Fresno and Katharine Denny now Mrs. Hodgson visiter Mrs. Hodgson and Mr. Chamberlin at their Fairmont Avenue home. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hodgson of Detroit, formerly Miss Katharine Denny, are guests of Mrs. Hodgson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Denny, at their home in White Post.

Elizabeth.Cain Fresno Cal Vitti John W. Chamberlin Fair+ mont avenue Samuel M. Hodgson Detroit, Mich Katharine Denny Hodgson Marshal Denny White Post

Naturé Forever Puts a Premium on Reality

An enigmatic remark from Titterson on authenticity and effect, linking love and action as measured by intention and impact. The passage suggests a philosophy where genuine feeling drives deeds beyond mere appearance.

Titterson

Old Book on Bookkeeping Print in Haltan II 1494

Fragmentary note describes an ancient volume on bookkeeping with a claim that Haltan II 1494 edition is earliest. The text reads as a damaged OCR fragment including the phrases on the art and honk kapntne. Limited readable details prevent full attribution.

Haltan ii

Republicans Ready to Launch National Campaign

Washington and Virginia reports outline Republican plans as President Coolidge prepares to formally accept nomination at Memorial Continental Hall. The party aims to tour nationwide, with key figures Butler Mondell coordinating events while Coolidge focuses on agricultural policy discussions.

Washington Presient Coolidge White House Mrs. Coolidge William. M. Butler National Committee James B. Reynolds Lane Butler Frank W. Mondell Wyomng National Convention Coolidge Jason Noble Pierce First Congregational Church Hig Cleveland War, Finance Corporation Agricultural Credits Corporation

Fire Devastates Store and Nearby Homes. Town Braces

A large fire swept the area near the Strode store destroying Dr Gar diner's drug store and threatening the Heine home. The trade Company by products plant was wiped out and lines melted as firemen fought the blaze with water in short supply. Officials discussed dynamiting buildings to halt spread as residents rushed to safety.

Ter Strode The Star Robert Gardiner Edward Heine Slpin Heine A. G. Swanson Friendsip Bell System Winchester Boyce Berryville Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Paper money carries fewer germs than milk

A brief comparison notes that paper money harbors fewer germs than a typical high quality milk grade, implying lower microbial presence on currency than in some dairy products.

Davis Begins Plan for Democratic Offensive

John W. Davis at his Longstand home in Locust Valley N Y outlines a strategy for an offensive campaign to win back the administration for the Democrats He plans to attack on independent voters and will gather ammunition for the first phase this week and determine timing for maximum impact amid President Coolidge's address and Republican dominance

Howard Grottler Joseph’ Patten Berryville’ Piké Pannett Winchester Opeduon Hill Clarke Opequon Hill Stéttler Berryville Pike Sea ” Yi Tay Locust Valley N. Y Longstand John W. Davis Coolidge

Gore Camp Modern Woodmen Picnic Secures Washington Military Band

The Gore Camp of Modern Woodmen of America announces its annual picnic at Gore on August 23. A Washington military band will provide day and night music with free shows and speeches promised. Co chair W B Cornwell and the Winchester and Western Railway sponsor special trains expected to bring 5 000 to 6 000 attendees.

Modern Woodmen of America Frederick County Davis Virginia Mciwee Keysler W. Va Washington W. B. Cornwell Winchester and Western Ritiddd Company

Auxiliary Gets More Names for Memorial Trees

The Woman's Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post, American Legion, met at Mrs. W. A. Baker's home with fourteen members. They discussed festival receipts, decorations, a 10 cent per member assessment for national convention expenses, a $10 contribution to the Playground Association, hospitalization talks, and added names for memorial trees on Memorial Avenue. The next meeting is set for the second week in September.

Woman's Auxiliary Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion W. A. Baker South Washington Street Barton Legion Barrie Baker Lynch Danville Snapp

Legionaires and Shepherdstown Set Saturday Showdown

The American Legion team hosts Shepherdstown, West Virginia, at League Park on Saturday at 3 30 p m for treasury funds. Admission is 35 cents. The Legion squad has been reinforced with seasoned players for the benefit game. The WV team has recent victories and a close contest is anticipated.

American Legion Shepherdstown W. Va Legion League Park West Virginia

Soldier Bonus Applications Being Distributed Locally

The American Legion and Red Cross chapters distribute bonus applications at Red Cross headquarters Citizens Gas and Oil Company and John W. Rosenberger. Ex service men and women should call at these locations to obtain and correctly fill forms for submission to the Treasury Department. Bring discharge papers when applying.

The American Legion Red Cross R. T. Barton T. Russell Cather Philip Williams Lake Frazier J. Victor Arthur Citizens’ Gas and Oil Company John W. Rosenberger Treasury Department

A Use for Them Cold an' Hunger Uncle Bhen

A brief Raleigh era thought highlights a blunt view of daily life as Uncle Bhen remarks that people should act rather than sit and argue as winter hunger looms and life demands effort.

Uncle Bhen

Thrift and Credit Emphasize Prompt Payment as Credit Basis

A thrift minded person is described as a good hazard and credit risk. The text asserts a thinking man meets obligations promptly and maintains reliability in financial dealings.

Balloons Reach Above Twenty Miles for Atmosphere Study

Sounding balloons have attained heights over twenty miles to gather upper atmosphere data. Seismic activity from underwater volcanic mountains has occasionally triggered tremors felt by nearby ships.

State Directors to Inspect Hampton Roads for Port Growth

Major R T Barton of Winchester to join Virginia State Chamber of Commerce directors in an official Hampton Roads port inspection. The voyage aboard Slover’s yacht will cover harbor conditions as leaders from Roanoke Staunton Richmond Lynchburg Newport News Petersburg Danville Winchester Dante Hot Springs Culpeper participate.

R. T. Barton Winchester Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Hampton Roads Major Barton Valley of Virginia H. L. Opie Staunton Joseph H. Smith Chamber LeRoy Hodges New England S. L. Slover Norfolk Roanoke Richmond Lynchburg Newport News Petersburg Danville Dante Hot Springs Culpeper

Girl Charged With Instigating Rival Murder In Michigan

Benton Harbor Mich Aug etc. Florence McKinney is charged as instigator in the secret murder plot against rival Roberta Raber. Sheriff Bridgeman says McKinney admitted knowing the plan to do away with the rival and that she rode with Emil Zupke the night of the crime. Zupke confessed to choking Roberta Raber while the conspirators surrendered.

Associated Press Benton Harbor Mich Florence McKinney Emil Zupke Emil Zupke Miss Roberta

Wyndham Aged Veteran Weakened by Illness

Thornton O. Wyndham, a well known Confederate veteran of Winth, aged ninety eight, is confined to his West Water Street home. He has enjoyed good health for years, but his present illness is prolonged and he appears weaker, with family and friends noting his advancing condition.

Thornton O. Wyndham Winth West Water Street Wyndham

Snoring Cure Claim Tied to Opera Figure Allegation

The note asserts a cure for snoring through an operation linked to Alessandro Scarlatti, a famed founder and prolific composer of 100 operas and many cantatas. It mentions invented recitatives and a supposed role in Moddetti Sone.

Alessandro Scarlatti Moddetti Sone

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