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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1923

Page

7

Mrs A Singleton Called Home By Sudden Illness

Mrs. A Singleton of St Louis rushed to return home after learning her uncle Dr Alexander Jordan city health commissioner of St Louis and a prominent medical figure was gravely ill. She left East Piccadilly Street with Mr and Mrs H D Fuller's guests, traveling by auto to Martinsburg then by Baltimore and Ohio to St Louis after a telegram.

A. Singleton St. Louis H. D. Fuller East Piccadilly Street St. Louia Alexander Jordan Here Martinsburg Baltimore and Ohio Mar Unsburg Fuller Dr. Jordan

Mr Harvey Stephens Dies after Illness in Allentown

Telegram from Winchester reports the death of Harvey Stephens in Allentown Pennsylvania after a long stomach illness. He was 71 or 72, son of the late George and [unnamed] Stephens of Stephens City Virginia, and longtime resident of the area. Survived by widow Mellie and sons Walter and Harry, with funeral plans in Philadelphia and burial in Fernwood cemetery.

Winchester Allentown Harvey Stephens George Stephens Stephens City Stephens L. C. Bromley Penn Mellie Stephens Laude Philadelphia Walter Harry Fernwood Cemetery

Nationwide Hunt For Stolen Babe Intensifies

The AP reports police in 9,000 cities and towns across the United States and Canada were asked to aid in finding three month old Lillian McKenzie kidnapped from her perambulator last Saturday. In New York 165 detectives plus Jersey aides, taxicab drivers and citizens search the metro area as the frantic mother rests at home. Three New York papers offer rewards totaling $5,000 for information leading to the baby's restoration.

Associated Press New York United States Canada Lillian McKenzie New Jersey

Cuba First To Pay War Debt

The Cuban government completed final payment to retire its war-time debt totaling about 7000 dollars. The National Bank of New York acted for Cuba delivering the last payment to the U S Treasury in Washington.

Cuba Associated Press Washington America Treasury National Bank of New York

Raid Amuses French Press

Paris observers laugh at the New York liquor raid on the liner France after the Gouraud banquet. Gaulois calls it a storm in a glass of water while Libre Parole says forgive them they know not what they miss.

Associated Press Paris New York France Gouraud Libre Parole

Coolidge Room Gets Under Way

Concord New Hampshire August 23 First Assistant Postmaster General Bartlett announced his candidacy for delegate to the Republican national convention and pledged to support Calvin Coolidge for the presidency.

Coolidge Associated Press Concord N. H Bartlett Calvin Coolidge

Twelve Hurt As Grand Trunk Train Derailed Near Dryden

Twelve persons were injured on a northbound Grand Trunk passenger train when it went over an embankment into a ditch near Dryden, north of Flint. Five are seriously hurt. cause of the accident is not yet determined.

Associated Press Flint Mich Pontiac-Oxford

Start Calf On Milk Diet Guided By Government Schedule

The United States Department of Agriculture outlines a calf starting plan using whole milk for the first two weeks, then gradually switching to skim milk. Feed every two to eight hours, with three daily feeds typical, and aim to wean around six months as pasture and hay support nutrition.

United States Department Mease United States Department of Agriculture

Summer Silo Is Great Help to Dairy Farmer

An old farming note explains that a summer silo supplements pasture as it dries, boosting milk production and reducing losses from burnt or sparse forage. Keeping livestock well fed year round is key to profits, with summer silos reducing pasture acreage needed and increasing earnings.

Care for Young Orchards in Summer Months

Summer cultivation keeps young orchards thriving by planting crops like early potatoes or corn. Avoid ordinary grain crops on young trees. Do not work soil in autumn. After bearing begins sow land to clover and break up periodically. Mulch trees with stable litter and apply manure if trees are not thrifty.

Accounts Help Farmers Increase Their Incomes

Farmers in about 1,200 counties kept detailed accounts of expenses labor and profit tied to farming enterprises for 1922. Reports to the USDA and county extension agents aided these farmers in analyzing their business to raise net incomes over multiple years.

United States Department of Agriculture

Prienship Picnic Labor Day Review

In a brief community update a local group previews a Labor Day picnic with activities planned and schedules for volunteers. Organizers urge attendance and highlight safety and inclusive participation.

Newly Wedded Couple Involved In Auto Upset

Frank Oliver a Hardesty merchant and farmer aged about 47 suffered internal injuries from an automobile accident in Front Royal suburbs while returning from his daughter Annie Oliver’s wedding. The Ford tour car overturned when the steering locked trapping all occupants. Oliver freed himself and his daughter and son in law crawled out. He later became ill en route to town and was taken home for care. Doctors reported at least one arm bone broken and internal injuries. transfer to Winchester Memorial Hospital considered but delayed by his condition. Attending physicians remained hopeful for further treatment.

Frank Oliver Hardesty Warren County Lucy Venable Front Royal Oliver Annie Oliver Russell Warrenty Ford ‘Ouring Mr. Olver Bugsy

Eight Hurt as Trolley Collides with Ice Truck in Cleveland

In downtown Cleveland today a street car collided with a heavy ice truck at noon. Eight people were injured including five women, and about 30 passengers were shaken up as the loaded truck struck the car during a turn.

Cleveland Ohio

Injunction Granted Against I W W Activities in California

A statewide injunction was issued by the Sacramento Superior Court during ongoing litigation prohibiting the Industrial Workers of the World and its officers and members from certain activities. The ruling applies throughout the state and takes effect during the litigation pendency.

Sacremento Cal Industrial Workers of the World

Volcano Under Watchful Eyes Near Lassen Peak

Forest lookout stations in the high Sierras east of Lassen Peak monitored the peak at daybreak to see if the eruption observed yesterday continued. Observers reported a heavy plume of smoke yesterday afternoon, the 100th eruption since Lassen’s first smoke and lava in 1914.

Redding Cal Forest Ange Lassen Peake Lassen

Improper Letter Writer Flees From Florence Jail

Florence South Carolina reports William Hopkins escaped Florence county jail last night with four other inmates. Other escapees include John Garner Nathan Sprets Negroes Charles Stephens and Frank Brown. Hopkins faced charges of writing improper letters to socially prominent individuals nationwide and was linked to a Vanderbilt family member.

Florence S. C William Hopkins Unite States Florence County John Garner Nathan’ Sprets Hegroés Charles Stephens Frank Brown Hopkins Costa Vanderbilt

Concrete feeding floors for clean and efficient barns

An instruction filled article explains building concrete feeding yards to replace mud holes. It covers leveling, drainage, gravel base, mix ratios of cement sand and pebbles, thickness from four to six inches, slope toward a corner, and curing time before use. It also provides a table of material quantities for various pavement sizes.

U. S. Plans to Prevent Coal Supply Crisis

Washington reports the United States moving to prevent severe consequences from a threatened September 1 coal production shutdown. Federal agencies will back actions to avert industry collapse, with details to be discussed at a meeting of anthracite state governors and railroad officials in New York next Tuesday. The Department of Justice stands ready for possible legal action.

Washington United States White House New York Department of

Stocks Suffer A Sharp Recession

Temporary suspension of pool operations and low public interest caused a sharp morning price recession in the stock market. Oils remained weak due to industry unsettledness though some shares rose 1 to 11-2 points. Call money opened at 5 percent with an irregular close and about 600000 shares traded.

New York

Diplomatic Ties With Mexico Near Resumption

Washington reports arrangements for resuming diplomatic relations with Mexico have reached a stage where an official announcement may come soon.

Associated Press Washington America Mexico

Spanish Garrison in Morocco Resists Moroccan Attack

Madrid reports the Spanish force at Tifariti in Morocco holds out amid escalating tribal assaults. Moroccans close in. garrison states it will die before surrender, with four days of food left as air scouts note fresh detachments massing for a new strike.

Associated Press Madrid Tifaruin Morocco

Bankers Resignation Report Refuted by Semi Official Statement

Berlin authorities deny semi officially that Rudolf Havenstein, president of the Reichsbank, has resigned, stating there is no foundation to the rumor.

Associated Press Berlin Ang Rudolf Havenstein The Reichabank

Colorado dam breaks flooding Arkansas Valley near Fowler

A ruptured Apishapa river reservoir north of Fowler releases 10 to 20 foot floodwaters across southeastern Colorado. About 1,000 people are homeless with extensive livestock, farm building, crop, and highway damage. Estimated losses top $1,000,000 and the Rocky Ford cantaloupe belt is destroyed. Cresting flood covers about 50 miles.

Pueblo Col Arkansas Valley Colorado Apishapa River Fowler Rocky Ford

Reserve Box Seats at Buick Agency Fair Office

Call the Fair office at 105 N. Main Street to reserve box seats in the grandstand for the event. The notice directs patrons to secure seating through the Buick agency location.

Fair Buick N. Main Street

Nature and God in all living things, Izankk Walton League Monthly

A reflective piece from Izankk Walton League Monthly contends nature embodies divine presence. It asserts God forgives and dwells in roses violets trees grass and the song of birds, linking faith with the natural world.

God Oliver Curnoul Izankk Walton League Monthly

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