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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
3
A federal report notes California shipments through the middle of July were smaller than the prior year. By end July only about thirty cars were shipped versus about two hundred the previous period, with limited activity in several regions.
William L. Alverson of Quann Texas visits Winchester after a 40 year absence. He found few people he recognized due to the city’s dramatic changes and calls Winchester one of the most progressive towns of its size he’s seen. Alverson was born near Frederick County close to the West Virginia line and stays with his old schoolmate Morton Alive.
The J C Penney Company presents its store philosophy emphasizing the Golden Rule pricing no sales or discounts, equal prices for all, and service with courteous staff. It highlights 571 department stores across 41 states and aims to attract new local customers before a planned opening.
The Woolworth 5 and 10 store has received new stock of Wildroot Tonic and Wildroot liquid shampoo. The items were advertised in national magazines.
An artist notes several weak areas in the crust of the earth, calling attention to delicate or fractured zones as a key concern. The comment underscores geological fragility and the need for further study.
Public sale of real estate authorized by the will of the late N M Smalls. The auction, held in front of the Court House, offers lot No 324 with a frame house on the east side of Highland Avenue, 40 by 150 feet. Terms: $20 per month, usual sale conditions. Executed by Smalls Executor. August date indicated as August 28.
A special meeting of subscribers to the stock of a Virginia based company and the stockholders of the W G E L Co. will be held at 8 o clock P M Tuesday August 26 1924 in the Handley Library auditorium. The session will discuss reorganization plans for the W G E L Co issuance of stock to subscribers and bonds to fund the completion of the new Winchester gas system. Personal notices will be mailed to each subscriber.
The notice describes a load of Southswant Virginia and Greenbrier Pocahontas County West Virginia ewes. The stock is noted as young, good size and mostly black faced. Call to see before purchasing.
An old advertisement offers repair service on the north side of Water Street at the rear of the Lutheran Church. It promises experienced mechanics and guaranteed work with reduced rates.
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