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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1924
Page
3
A traction engine ran away on a steep hill at Fisher's Hill, crashing against an embankment and wedging between debris. The front wheels lifted and dangled over water as other machinery jammed around it. no injuries were reported.
A humorous verse about a burglary in which the speaker debates calling the police or handling the matter quietly to avoid legal trouble and public fuss. Neighbors’ opinions favor restraint to preserve peace and credit.
Letters from wholesale apple dealers show strong preference for a state inspected apple pack. Trade expects the state inspected standard to raise overall quality of Virginia apples and influence prices, reflecting the community nature of apple sales and price setting.
An old remedy suggests darkening gray and faded hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. The preparation is applied with a sponge to strands, rumored to darken hair evenly by morning and leave it glossy and youthful looking.
Frederic County Fruit Growers' Association urges higher pack quality to boost apple reputation and prices. The plan centers on Winchester district growers, state inspection, and canning trade, with focus on local canners who pay full market for canning grade apples and zero freight costs.
The excerpt lists daily market corrections for local wholesale and retail markets, including items such as spring chickens, country and creamery butter, various feeds, hay, straw, corn meal, and flour. It also notes Baltimore wholesale prices and general cattle and lamb figures, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot from multiple markets.
Miss Esther M. Kofifais returns from annual vacation to Garfield lease Washington and joins four nurses from her class for a three month stint at St Elizabeths Hospital. The institution cares for about 4,500 patients, many former soldiers affected by gas and shell shock. Dr William White head of St Elizabeths and famed alienist testified in the Loeb and Leopold case in Chicago.
Catarrhal deafness linked to mucous lining inflammation may cause lasting hearing loss if untreated. Hall's Catarrh Medicine by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is advertised to relieve catarrh and deafness by cleansing the system, with a testimonial style claim of effectiveness.
Virginia Legion reports a milestone rise in membership with a shift from fortieth to fourth in the nation. The drive reached the thousand mark as posts secured homes, while legislation advances include tax exemptions for Legion property and a poll tax exemption proposal for World War veterans.
Commander Vicker lauded post competition and delegates for their welfare efforts. He outlined plans for a full Virginia Legion history, the creation of a state news service, headquarters in a new building, and funding needs amid support for disability relief and adjusted compensation legislation.
The Prince of Wales, traveling aboard the Berengaria bound for the Atlantic crossing, remains in condition during the voyage as reported by the Associated Press. The royal party continues its schedule with no reported illnesses or disruptions.
Fragmentary report notes a holiday in the US and Canada with references to shipboard gymnasium boxing and a Turkish bath. The text also mentions private family affairs and an invitation to the American Ambassador Kellogg in London, leaving many details unclear.
A fragmented note discusses different whale species, noting the blue whale as possibly the largest. It mentions lengths and weights, including an approximate figure around 14,00077% weight, though the text is garbled and unclear.
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