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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
Rates Board for Suburban Garda Service
An advance rate list shows monthly and six month options with 8.50, 1.75, 0.90, and 2.26 figures for various periods. A one year carrier plan is 30 with six months and three months options also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supechi Prion
United Ies
Local News Summary from August 21 1924
A digest of Thursday reports from the Associated Press files notes routine civic updates and community notices. The dispatches cover municipal actions and local happenings with concise entries and generic public affairs details.
Death of Winchester Postmaster Hunter N Kern
Hunter N Kern, longtime Winchester postmaster and respected civic leader, died suddenly last night. He was noted for kindness to the poor, church leadership, fair conduct, and devoted public service, leaving a strong community legacy and condolences to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter N
Winchester
Kern Bigteé
Hunt- Kern
Preaching Political Sabo and Virginia Primaries Debate
The piece argues about sabo age in politics linked to Democratic and La Follette discussions in Virginia. It cites Colonel Alfred B Wil and cites warnings from Chairman Byrd about voting in primaries and general elections for different parties. It notes confusion spread by Herndon Observer and party law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred B Wil
Richmond
Miay
Nun
Nh 1
W. W
Wwe
Virginia
Fairfax
Arlington
la Follette
Roy
Democratic Party
Byrd
Herndon
Rosslyn
Arlington County
Commonwealth
benapAnre
Norfolk Pay As You Go Plan Reported By Official
An official in Norfolk Virginia announced a pay as you go plan after a year of testing. The report cites the commissioner and local offices detailing projected costs and timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Pay as you go highway plan shows solid first-year results
The Virginia Pilot reports that the pay-as-you-go plan funded by gasoline and mill taxes, plus federal aid and surplus license receipts, met its first-year expectations. Officials argue the model may take years to finish the highway system but saves tens of millions in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinkle
Gay
Congress
Virginia Bankers' Association
Virginia Pilot
Sleepless Croesus and the Minster Clock in a Poem
A speaker laments sleep deprivation while Croesus and others mock wealth. The Minster clock chimes, and the narrator counts millions of sheep as workmen sleep, illustrating endless toil and unrest. The piece conveys themes of wealth contrast and insomnia without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Minster
Rosenberger Local Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Rosenberger Virginia August notes include Joe Cassel and Pietta Rosenberger returning from Lutheran Training School in Waynesboro. Visitors from Winchester Maryland Sedan and Capon Bridge stop by friends and relatives, with many gatherings at local homes and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberger
Joe Cassel
Pietta Rosenberger
Lutheran Training School
Waynesboro
Isaac Moore
Winchester
Andrew Sneider
Maryland
Ed. Haines
Clarence Pifer
Miflin -Clowe
C. H. Snapp
Guy Frye
J. N. Frye
Capon Bridge
Anthony Shuler
Marjorie
Miss Swisher
Sedan
W. Va
J. B. Snapp
Paul Good
John White
Ehner Ambrose
Arthur Miller
Cedar Grove Locals Observe Visits and Birth in Community
Cedar Grove Virginia residents note a visit from Mr and Mrs Abraham Wingerter and family and Dory Wingerter and granddaughters Mabel Loretta and Hilda Shob of Massillon Ohio. Charles Lupton of McKeesport Pa visits friends here. Alson Smith welcomed a baby girl. Alvin Barrett of McKeesport Pa to spend weeks with relatives. Nellie and Virginia Lupton return to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Grove
Abraham Wingerter
Dory Wingerter
Mabel
Loretta Wingerter
Hilda
Shob
Massillon
Ohio
Charles Lupton
McKeesport
Alson Smith
Alvin Barrett
Nellie
Virginia Lupton
Washington
Martinsburg Visits Mentioned In Local Social Notes
The snippet lists social visits and family movements in Martinsburg. Families including the Lupton Barrett Braithwaite Dix Clark and Liewles are noted as spending time with relatives or visiting others in Martinsburg. It reflects a typical 19th or early 20th century social column with multiple household names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Lupton
Amelia Barrett
Martinsburg
Mattie Roberta
Atia
John Braithwaite
Charles Braithwaite
Viatt
C. C. Dix
Apple Growers Report Bare Markets At Shipments Convention
Martinsburg West Virginia August 20. Local fruit growers and distributors attending the International Apple Shippers convention in St last week found the meeting profitless for apple sales this fall. They learned little about price ranges and yields by variety with no sales finalised from the region. York apples quoted around 3.50 per barrel fob shipping point while Grimes varieties eyed 4.50 to 5.50 per barrel fob shipping point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. v
Grimes
Warsaw Student On World Hike
Warsaw student W T Borsukiewica, touring to walk around the world, passed through Virginia on his ten year trek. He averages 25 miles daily and accepts rides after reaching his daily limit guided by Pan Rex a dog he adopted in Hollywood California. He has walked since 1921 and plans to visit every country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
W. T. Borsukiewica
Warsaw
Poland
Virginia
Borsukiwka
Pan Rex
Hollywood
Cal
Fragmented note on childbirth and wisdom of poverty
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions childbirth and wisdom of poverty. Names and places are garbled with local addresses and personal reflections. The text references Bradfield Regulator, Dept. BA 7 Atlanta, and Sgt Tk, but specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
Dept
Atlanta
Bovbler
Personal notices of visits and travels around Virginia
Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones and Frances Lee from Charlottesville with friends visit Mrs Thomas H Sprint on South Main Street then travel to WoodstockVa Major George R Byrd from near Orlando Fla spends time with his mother Mrs Jennie Byrd then leaves for Staunton and Shenandoah Valley trips Mrs William Bilicott returns from Washington and heads to Baltimore Miss Gertrude Quistorf guest of Miss Alice Turner returns to Washington Mrs C Bradford and daughter Martap of Wilmington Del along with Mr and Mrs Smith Miss Hart Smith and Miss Ollie Branner of Ida Va visit Mrs M Smith in past week Miss Frances Knee of Washington DC visits her cousin Miss Mary Brumbaugh on B Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Jones
Frances Lee
Charlottesville
Thomas
H. Sprint
South Main Street
Woodstock, Va
J@dorge R. Byrd
Orelando
Fla
Jennie Byrd
Staunton
Shenandoah Wal
Bradford
Martap
Wilmington
Del
Smith
Jet Mise Hart
Baltimore, Md
Ollie
Branner
Ida Va. Rive
M. Smith
Frances Knee
Waashington
D.C
Mary Brumbaugh
B. Water .S
Says His Prescription Cures Rheumatism
James H. Allen suffered years with rheumatism and fatigue. He claims he devised a remedy named Allenrhu that dissolves uric acid deposits in joints and muscles and purges them from the body. He promotes it through Boyd Drug Co with a money back guarantee on the first pint bottle if not showing full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Allen
Auleety
Boyd Drug Co
Notice to Stockholders and Subscribers of Virginia Gas Co
Stockholders of W. G. & E. L. Co and subscribers to the gas stock are called to a special meeting at 4 PM on Tuesday August 26 1924. The auditorium of the andrey Library hosts the session to discuss reorganizing the company issuing stock to subscribers and bonds to fund the new Winchester gas system. Full financial report will be submitted. personal notices go to each subscriber August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Virginia
Andrey Library
Notice to creditors for the Smalts estate
Creditors of the estate of the late N. M. Smalts are urged to come forward at once to present claims. C. B. Smalts, executor, 440 National Ave, 7-24-1m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Smalts
National Ave
Bleachodent Combination Claims To Whiten Teeth
An advertisement touts Bleachodent Combination a safe two part system that softens surface stains and removes them. It claims no enamel damage and promises whitening regardless of smoking. Sold by Franck Baker and Son Store.
Artificial Coke Per Ton Prices and Analysis By Penniman Browne
The record notes July and September price levels for artificial coke per ton with orders ranging from 10.00 to 16.00 and cites a July 9 1924 analysis by Penniman and Browne of Baltimore. The report claims coke is comparable in value to anthracite coal, fires cleanly with less ash, and heats efficiently. It urges purchase now for winter storage and notes limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By. Pentiman & Browne
Baltimore
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