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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1923

Page

7

U S Plans Restored Ties With Mexico In September

The White House announced that formal resumption of relations with Mexico would come in mid to late September after required exchanges. The exchanges relate to claims conventions from the Mexico City conference, with Payne and Warren guiding the process. A treaty must be drafted and submitted for Senate approval before any official recognition.

Washington United States White House Mexico Mexico City John Barton Payne Charles B. Warren Department of Payne Warren Senate

Virginia Firemen’s Convention Closes With Contests

The 37th annual Virginia State Firemen’s Association convention ended in Fredericksburg with a band concert and reel races. Alexandria won the music prize of 100 dollars, Charlottesville second. Covington took reel race honors and 100 dollars, Luray 75, Lexington 50, Grouse fourth. Covington’s 3612 second reel run involved unwinding hose and attaching it to a plug. Luray finished in 40 seconds. Hundreds filled the city park for events and crowds lined the course.

Ericksburg En's Association Alexandria Charlottesville Covington Trumphet Luray Lexington Grouse Race Cours

Reverend S J Goode Returns From Capon Bridge Meetings

The Rev S J Goode pastor of the Christian Church of Rockville Maryland and his daughter Esther returned home after conducting successful Capon Bridge West Virginia meetings. Miss Goode contributed violin solos and musical services were well received by attendees and locals.

S. J. Goode Christian Church of Rocckville Capon Bridge W. Va Miss Esther Miss Goode

Norfolk and Western Schedule Through Shenandoah Junction

Train details list Bristol Roanoke and Shenandoah connections with Pullman cars parlor dining sleeper services. Stops include Hagerstown Roanoke Wilkesboro Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton. Agents H H Burks in ville Virginia and W C Saunders Roanke Virginia handle fares and bookings.

Bristol Atio Pullman Broiler Roanoke Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Wilkiemeon Shenandoah Hagerstown Hagers Ne Philadelphia H. H. Burks Ville W. C. Saunders Gen’s Pass Roanke

Hatterling Worth Democracy Mentioned in Richmond Times Dispatch

A terse phrase from the Richmond Times Dispatch laments a “sore lack” of hatterling worth democracy and critiques the state of political discourse suggesting money, power, and gas influence public opinion.

Richmond Times

Albin News Notes Tells Of Visitors And Calls

Mrs Annie Silver and daughter Virginia Silver called on Dr and Mrs W M Janey. Miss Leona Peer of Winchester spent the week with Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff. Miss Alice Osburn of Winchester visiting friends here. Vic Catlett of Fort Worth Texas visiting Dr W M Janney. Lela Smith called on Ace recently. Clarence Lewis of Ohio visiting friends here. William Brugh of Massillon Ohio spending time with relatives. Mrs C P Crim won Miss A V Hudson one evening this week.

Albin Van Annie Silver Virginia Silver W. M. Janey Leona Peer Winchester W. A._Orndorff Misa Alice Osburn Vic Catlett Fort Worth Texas W. M. Janney Lela Smith Clarence Lewis Ohio William Brugh Massilon C. PF. Crim A. V. Hudson

Prediction of German monarchy within a year

Representative Aswell of Louisiana predicted a German monarchy within a year after a revolution led by communists. He told President Coolidge his observations came from a European trip and conferences with political leaders. Paris reports note Stresemann’s Berlin pledge on reparations offers reduce fears and improve sentiment.

Preas Washington Germany Representative Aswell Louisiana Coolidge Aswell Paris Stresemann Berlin Dr. Cuno

Salvage Experts Locate Treasure

Salvage experts have located the wreck of the liner Egypt, lost May 21, 1922 after a collision. The site is six miles from the accident, at 64 fathoms depth. Recovering the gold ingots aboard is planned, valued at about 10,000,000 pounds.

London Egypt

Gen March Marries Miss McEntee in London Registry

Major-General Peyton C. March former chief of staff of the American Army and Miss Cora Virginia McEntee of New York City wed today at the registry office on Buckingham Palace Road London.

London Peyton C. March Cora Virginia McEntee New York City Buckingham Palace Road

Clyde Reaches Mount Wilbur Top In Glacier Park

Norman Clyde a 38 year old schoolmaster and climber from Weaverville California completed the ascent of Mount Wilbur 9293 feet high in Glacier National Park. His boots made the first human track on the summit and he stayed hours to build a memorial for the late Dr Wynn. The memorial is visible from several Glacier hotels overlooking Lake McDermott.

Associated Press Glacier Park Mont Norman Clyde Weaverville Cal Mount Wilbur Glacier National Park Clyde Dr. Wynn Glacier Lake McDermott

Texas Visitors Honor Mr Bowles and Guest

Mr. Victor O Bowles of Dallas Texas is the guest of Mr Scott Grant. Bowles nephew Victor Catlett of Fort Texas has also been Mr Grant's guest for several days.

Victor 8. Bowles Dallas Texas Scott Grant Bowles Victor Catlett Fort Texas Mr. Grant

Two Autos Collide at Kent and Piccadilly

Two cars collided near the Kent and Piccadilly intersection shortly before 6 last evening. Eugene Ritter, former county magistrate, and W. C. Tokus of Opequon, both drivers, claimed the right of way. neither vehicle suffered serious damage.

Kent Piccadilly Streets Eugene Ritter WW. C. Tokus Opequon

Airman Knight Wins Night Flight Death Race

Jack Knight, veteran air mail pilot, completed an 885 mile night flight from Cheyenne to Buchanan, Michigan, in nine hours and 40 minutes, beating a unseen foe. He landed to find his ill father Dr. M. M. Knight alive and received a telegram last night about the father's condition.

Knight Cheyenne Chicago

Omaha Former Capital of Nebraska 1854 1867

The article notes Omaha served as Nebraska’s territorial capital from 1854 to 1867 before statehood. It mentions the capital then moved to Lincoln as the territory became a state and a new capital designated.

Omaha Nebraska Wreuvite Lincoln

Prolific Corn Type Yields Higher Per Acre Than Single Ear

United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 1157 reports experiments on spacing in two corn types. Prolific corn outperforms single-ear in yield per plant and ears per plant, and yields more per acre due to more ears, while single-ear increases ear weight. Free bulletin available from USDA Washington DC.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Department of See United States Ths Washington, D. C

Use of Acid Phosphate Does Not Injure Soil

Experimental evidence shows that continued use of acid phosphate does not sour soil and may slightly reduce acidity. Heavy applications over years on tested plots did not worsen soil. rather these plots were less sour than untreated ones. The term acid phosphate is a trade name from treating phosphate with sulfuric acid and does not affect soil safety.

Feeding Pigs Skim Milk Boosts Growth in Jersey Trial

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station reports a feeding trial with two groups of ten pigs each. One group received standard grains while the other added 50 pounds of skim milk daily, yielding faster gains and earlier market readiness. Milk should be pasteurized if from tubercular cows.

Animal Husbandry Department The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

Milk as essential feed for healthy chick growth

Milk proves valuable for young chicks by stimulating growth and helping prevent diseases. Sour milk or buttermilk often remedies coccidiosis, the major chick disease. Keeping chicks growing rapidly reduces disease susceptibility, making milk essential in the first eight weeks.

Jury Drawn in Garrett Murder Trial Nears Start

Amherst August 24 The Cumberland county clerk Robert C Garrett murder trial moves toward juror service with sixty veniremen selected for Judge B D White. Veniremen notified to appear in Cumberland County Court next morning as Amherst V. paths to Cumberland for the trial Monday.

Amherst Robert C. Garrett Cumberland County Pierce Ocumberland Amherst County Gordon Amherst Circuit Court Sandridge Watts B. D. White Cumberland Venireman

600 Gallon Still Destroyed by Prohibition Agents

Richmond reports the destruction of a 600 gallon still described as among the finest unearthed by state prohibition agents. Officers W. O. Smith and W. B. Gregory found the outfit on a branch in Bedford County on Wednesday along with 2,400 gallons of mash and three 50 gallon fermenters.

Richmond Saunders W. O. Smith Gregory Bedford County

London Marks Famous Spots

Visitors and Londoners notice blue plaques with white letters on walls marking historic sites. The City of London is putting up plaques to denote places in Cheapside once used by Romans to measure miles and homes of Chaucer Keats Shakespeare Pepys and other notable citizens.

Associated Pressa London City

Voting Machines For Virginia Assembly Adopted

An automatic voting machine to record votes within 30 seconds will be installed in the Virginia General Assembly halls before the 1924 session. The apparatus, costing about $18 000, will provide a stand for members of both branches to vote quickly and accurately.

Richmond Virginia General Assembly

Voting by Button System Readied for Legislature

Describes a new method where members press a button at their seat to cast votes. A board near the speaker’s desk records each member’s vote and name with the total, removing the need to call the roll.

Shenandoah Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Meet

Woodstock reports the biennial meeting of Shenandoah Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company with many local farmers in attendance. Over the past eight years only four assessments were levied, and the company now carries more than 7 million dollars in insurance in force. The year was described as the most successful in providing fire protection at minimal cost. President Gilbert K. Pence Secretary R L Campbell and the entire board of directors were elected by acclimation.

Woodstock Shenandoah Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Court House Shenandoah Gilbert KE. Pence R. L. Campbell

Renews Attack Upon Meredith Rises in Iowa Speech

Jewell Iowa reports an attack on Senator Meredith as he vows to testify under oath about alleged financial schemes aimed at driving farmers into peasantry. The remarks emphasize farmer distress and calls for transparency in financial policy.

Jewell Iowa United States

Brookhart Attacks Meredith Over Farm Finance Figures

Senator Smith W Brookhart renews attack on Meredith alleging misstatements on Farmers Finance Corporation and War Finance loans. He claims Iowa farmers did not borrow from War Finance and accuses Meredith of shielding Wall Street interests while proposing libel suit terms against Brookhart.

Smith W. Brookhart Addres American Legion Premie EB. 'T Peeloulene Brookhart Meredith de Benator Wall Street Finance Corporation Team Iowa Farmers of Iowa War Finance Corporation Thris Corporation Finance.Corporation

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