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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
6
A collage of quotes and snippets on timekeeping devices and observations, weaving passages about clocks, watches, and moments of wisdom. It blends literary lines on truth and dissimulation with scattered notes on science, philosophy, and everyday life from a faded newspaper fragment.
A barn shelter at Camp Meade collapsed injuring several reserve officers during training. One officer was killed and a court of inquiry was ordered. The barn was not government property and the incident prompted first aid on site along with investigations.
A large East African crocodile yielded the missing boy’s fate when a wire cord found in its stomach linked to the boy who gathered wood along the riverbank. The animal carried antelope hoofs turtle shells porcupine quills beads bangles and a length of wire. The discovery explains the boy’s disappearance tied to the riverbank firewood work.
New York stock market opened with a brisk rally as tactics and reports of dividend increases fueled buying. Equipment shares led gains while steels lagged with oils remaining sluggish. call money started at five percent and total volume neared 650000 shares.
The text notes early US mica mining beginning in New Hampshire with state supplied production until about 1868 when shoe industry began in North Carolina and other states. It also states the crown holds exclusive rights to print and publish the Bible or Prayer Book, including certain universities and printers.
An English sports writer argues England’s athletes have more stamina than Americans, noting marathon gaps. He credits English endurance in rowing as greater than rivals and asserts local strength on water compared with other nations.
Schedule notes trains to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with parlor cars and Pullman sleepers. Shenandoah and Roanoke connect to Memphis specials. Local and parlor car service to Hagerstown Philadelphia New York with connecting DC area services. For fares and reservations contact Bertryville and Roanke offices.
The Front Royal revival attracted about 3 000 people from Warren and nearby areas to a Sunday service. Dr. Bulgin, a former physician now evangelist based in Portland Oregon, preached as part of the ongoing events led by Alvin Carter and featuring a large chorus. Audience members praised Bulgin highly noting his humor education and clear reasoning while some visitors expressed intent to donate or listen longer.
The Rev Dr W H Woods of the Presbyterian Church will conduct a prayer meeting at 8 pm this evening at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
W W Cornwall, president of the Winchester and Western Railroad, suffered serious burns at the Cornwell Lime Mail Company's plant near town while examining marl texture. His right hand was injured and he was taken to Winchester for treatment by Dr. C R Anderson.
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