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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1922
Page
4
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Thursday August 17 1922 SaAorvina RHYMES by Walt Mason mocks virtue with comic verse about timeliness personal faults and social aid. It references a missing date a guilty verdict and humorous moral observations including Johnson Pertay and charitable acts.
GAIRPERS VALLEY local news from Valley, Va. lists a yard party at Green Saturday night and a Valley Sunday school picnic on August 19 at the Opequon. mentions visits by Estelle McCar, Misty Goode, and several Carpers relatives, plus local church services beginning August 20 and a readout of farming threshing now near completion.
A correspondent writing from Oberammergau notes that European apple trees appear free from fungus despite damp climates. He mentions spraying practices and compares conditions with those on another side, predicting damp weather and the need for possible input from Dr. Waite.
Deputy Sheriff Hollie Smith says four men assaulted him in Martinsburg late Saturday night after initially disarming him at gunpoint and forcing a bootleg liquor haul. Samuel Fortney Randolph Woore Wayne Smith and George Dowlan are connected to the case with Dowlan still sought. Smith was injured and alleges mistreatment as charges grow.
Federal dry forces report concentrated lye in bootleg mixtures seized at three Pittsburgh plants. Zone chief John Exnicios says the crystalized lye resembles coral and remains in quantities that would kill a horse, causing corks to fail and several deaths in Western Pennsylvania.
Herrell's real estate agency held a Stephens City lot sale with a big turnout. The properties owned by Eva Kronk and May Grove sold for satisfactory prices in the town center. C. J. Brumback acted as auctioneer and bidding was spirited. Virginia Adams won a $5 prize in a voting contest linked to the sale.
Subscribers to shares of the George Washington Hotel Corp invitees will attend a 6:30 PM supper on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building. Lewis F. Cooper, president, says a committee will report on subscriptions and aims to inform and enlist cooperation with no obligation to attend.
Wholesale price quotes listed today include wheat (new) and (old), local flour in barrel and 12 lb sacks,Spring wheat flour at 70 to 75 cents, standard middlings at 1.85, screenings at 1.00, shelled corn 6.76, cotton seed meal 2.90, creamery and country butters, young chickens 22 to 32 cents, and baled hay and straw among other items.
Markets in Baltimore close early after a day of mixed activity. Wheat and corn spot prices drifted while chicken and egg quotes show modest shifts and unclear figures remain.
Valley League standings show Harrisonburg 13 wins, Woodstock 9, Front Royal 9, Mt. Jackson 9, Winchester 8, Strasburg 6, New Market 6, Boyce 4. Yesterday results Mt Jackson 6 Winchester 5. Strasburg 2 New Market 0. Today Strasburg hosts Boyce. Front Royal visits Woodstock.
Advertorial notice states uric acid deposits are eliminated within 24 hours by Allenrhu. It guarantees relief from swollen joints and pain with a full pint bottle, offering money back if no decisive cure, and is endorsed by James H. Allen of Rochester New York through Boyd Drug Co. ad.
Gainesboro Virginia reports the annual Sunday school picnic will be held at Rock House Park on Saturday August 19. Also notes Mrs James H RStt and Nttlesn left for Carlisle Pennsylvania this afternoon to visit friends.
The University of Virginia lists departments including College, Graduate Studies, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Summer Quarters with degree courses in arts, architecture, business and more. Tuition reduced for Virginians with loan funds available for men and women. Registrar, University Va. 8 1 1m.
Local readers report Doan's Kidney Pills rapidly relieve lame back and weak kidneys. Harness maker W H Elwell of 311 National Ave endorses the remedy after years of use, noting quick improvement. Price 60c at dealers. Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Miss Georgie Fawcett vacations with her mother Mrs. Bobbie Fawcett while Miss Maynard Sutphin visits D. C. Funk houser. They report the start of remodeling the Mt. Airy school building.
Rain fell in spots across Frederick county with a heavy downpour near Stephenson and a moderate shower at Middletown. Stephens City had no rain while Winchester saw only a sprinkle. Gainesboro reported a copious shower.
Fawcett Gap small notes recount visits from Mrs Berlin and sister of Washington D C to Mrs Bobbie Fawcett. Stephens City family guests include Mr and Mrs Charlie Richard and children and Mr and Mrs D C Stephenson. Maynard Sutphin of Flint Hill visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Funkhouser. Frank Brumback family spent Sunday in Stephens City. Virginia Lucas of Luray is listed among locals.
An old styled health claim describes sulphur based treatment for fiery itchy skin and eczema. Mentho-Sulphur is touted to cure itching burning and rash with two to three applications and is sold as a small jar in drug stores.
Mr and Mrs N G Payne and son Royce of Madison arrived in Winchester yesterday for a short visit. Mrs Samuel Ledowitz and daughter Sally and son Meyer Ledowitz have returned to Washington after a week's visit to relatives here.
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