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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
4
An American art critic voices critique on summer wanderlust and the search for rest. He notes hotels’ sameness and the friction of modern tourism, finding solace only on a porch at home where crickets and tree toads provide a familiar evening concert.
A humorous verse where the speaker recalls faces from the past while meeting new acquaintances who resemble old friends. The speaker teases readers with memory gaps as names slip away, ending with the playful line about guessing who each person might be.
The Sugar Job details a large operation by the Chamber of Commerce to distribute 40,000 pounds of sugar to 9,765 individuals in Winchester and Fred County. The plan totals 772 households receiving sugar, with about 300 pounds aiding Wanetes Memorial and 200 pounds to the Coming Celebration fund. Baker financed and arranged the distribution, deemed a public service.
The Chamber of Commerce acknowledges numerous volunteers who assisted during a critical period and thanks them for their cheerful, ably given service. Hunter H M Guire, President, assures the public the chamber will continue to aid in solving community problems.
A vintage advertisement claims mixing two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White creates a cheap facial lotion. The copy touts whitening and skin brightening effects, promising to reduce tan redness and windburn with daily use for a fair complexion.
Kernstown and nearby towns report visits and travels of many residents. Clar ence Leadbeater and family spent the weekend with the Campbells. J W Cammer and relatives in Martinsburg visited. newcomers include Hunter Lewis and family from McKeesport.
A freight and passenger plane began service between London and Paris with a round trip leaving Hounsflow Middlesex at 9:00 AM and returning at 2:45 PM. The machine carried a general cargo on its inaugural run.
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