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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1924

Page

6

Pur Fribage at Away GS Backache

An old advertisement fragment references St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for backache. The line mentions small alpha potsie and a product likely marketed for pain relief and joint comfort.

Apples Shipped From Rappahannock to British Markets

Orchards in Rappahannock County Virginia shipped apples to Britain last Saturday. The fruit reportedly came from local orchards and were described as red but not fully in prime condition. The shipment marks a recent export movement to the British market.

York Rapsek County Royal Wisuat Rappahannock

Englishman lands four-pound Shenandoah bass on vacation

Winchester pharmacist Terry English fishing the Shenandoah River caught a four-pound black bass measuring 19 inches. He has landed nine good-sized bass this week with Thomas Sprint as a witness. Camp named Suits Us hosts several visitors from Braddock, Pa., and nearby towns.

Terry W. Singlish Winchester Shenandoah River Thomas Sprint Exmelish Eva Oe Estep Elise Reese Sim Brothers Weeion Hhas

Insane Stranger Troubles Heltzel Family Near Winchester

Emory Dorman, about 40, allegedly threatened the Heltzel family at the Beverley orchard and chased women with a club. He confessed a rambling tale, claimed Rockingham County roots, was arrested by Armel in Winchester, and held for transfer back to Virginia.

Emory Dorman Armel Wiliam Heltzel Dorman Stout Clib Heltzel William Beverley Beverley Orchard Itzel Winchester Emel Harrisonbure

Sheriff Uses Bloodhounds From Kearneysville in West Virginia

Sheriff Pannett called in new bloodhounds from Kearneysville West Virginia to track a suspect in an unspecified crime.

Pannett Kearneysville West Va

Charlottesville Wins Band Prize at Firemen Convention

In Virginia at the annual Firemen’s Convention in Harrisonburg the Municipal Band of Charlottesville won a $100 prize over Alexandria Citizens Band and Covington. The event drew thousands to Court Square for a concert and carnival marking the convention’s opening day. Firemen arrived from across the Valley and beyond, with 1200 reservations reportedly filled and parades planned for the morning.

Specia Isonburg Charlottesville Firemen’s* Convektion Citizens ‘Band of Alexaniria Covington Court Square W. H. Ruebust Charlies Devier W. B. Fabrney Harrisonburg Makshin Association Graia Mechanicsburg Alexandria Citizens Band Friendship Veterans Friendship Company Geo. Washington Charles Rouss and Frieggship Winchester Waterman Caverta ii

Bryan Injured in Wreck but Delivers Lecture Later

Associated Press reports Jamings Bryan was injured when a car overturned near Mattoon while traveling from Tuscola to Mattoon. He suffered head and facial injuries but planned to give a lecture upon arrival, delaying news of the accident at Mrs. Bryan’s request due to illness in Florida.

Associated Press Ratte’ Auth Bryan Tuscola Mattoon Peis Highway

Liquors Seized At Savannah Wharf After Smuggling Load

A schooner towed by the Yamacraw delivered a heavy cargo of fine liquors including champagne and cordials to the Savannah municipal wharf. The owner had additional German beer and a notable stock on board.

Savannah Associated Press Charles H. Hyde Cutt Yamacraw and Jr Municipal Wharf

McCoy Attorneys Seek Break in State's Evidence

Los Angeles August 21 Attorneys for Kid McCoy former boxer charged with murder of Mrs Theresa W Mors prepared to attack state evidence They argued for a plea of guilty by McCoy when he faces Judge Crail next Monday and sought to have his defense aliens examine him. Earlier police recovered $5000 worth of jewels said to be taken from Mrs Mors from McCoy's sister Mrs Jennie Thomas.

Los Angeles Kid McCoy Theresa W. Mors Wake Heaieo Peale McCoy

Rich Soft Drink Maker Shoots Man in Carolina Jail

A Pasque county jail inmate, Farrior, shot through jail bars wounding a man in the right lung. Farrior said he had brooded over a case pending since last June and decided to shoot. He surrendered and was released on $15,000 bond.

Joe Fase Pasque Farrior

Locatelli Leads Americans In Long Greenland Hop

REYKJAVIK Iceland Aug 21 The American round the world fliers Lieutenant Locatelli and his companions Lieutenant Lowell H Smith and Lieutenant Erik H Nelson left Reykjavik at 8 15 am local time heading toward Fredericksial near Cape Farewell Greenland for a flight of about 825 miles The team was about 70 miles off Iceland’s coast with the Richmond on patrol nearby in clear weather and favorable flying conditions.

Associated Press Reykjavik Iceland Locatelli Fiers United States Iser Richmond Lowell H.smith Erik H. Nelson Fredericks@al Cape Farewell Greenland

Davis Will Launch Intensive West Campaign

Davis plans an immediate intensive campaign in the western states after his Labor Day Wheeling address. He told reporters he would begin tonight and depart for Seagirt this afternoon, with Clem L. Shaver and campaign leaders by his side as he presses the Republican ticket.

Associated Press N. J Perrmracisane Geeidge’s Anor John “W. Davis Clem L. Shava Ris Telethe Fs Davis Wheeling W. Va Seagirt

Rioting Workers Halt Ben Hur Film Near Rome

Rioting erupted near Rome between pro fascisti and anti fascisti workers on the Ben Hur film set. Carbineers were called to restore order as anti fascisti, aided by countryside sympathizers, clashed with fascisti after a posthumous tribute to Giacomo Matteotti.

Rome Moron Picture Company Diadamo Matteott Toe Renee Tiniater Matteotti

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