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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
4
A historical notice from Winchester Virginia lists newspaper publication details and subscription rates, and notes Associated Press credit. It mentions presidential candidates John W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan for the ticket.
Farmers are urged to join the Virginia state inspection program for standardized apple packing. About 473,000 barrels already contract to participate. the service costs about two cents per barrel and grants use of an official state stamp. Contracts due by September 6 to H. Clay DeGrange, Frederick County Fruit Growers Association president.
The note reports on the pay-as-you-go plan test and its importance, focusing on facts and actualities rather than estimates. It references the center vehicle committee and Virginia local context without detailed results or dates.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the pay as you go road plan faces uncertain revenue from the 2 cent gasoline tax, with estimates suggesting a potential $1,000,000 annual shortfall. The News asserts current funding will still yield a sound highway system, urging acceptance of official figures as a trial basis for Virginia’s road financing policy.
The poem complains of seven pieces and nine nephews who neglect chores and responsibilities. The speaker scolds the children for forgetting dishes, cleaning, and other duties while seeking pleasure and gaiety, warning that neglect will bring future grief.
Banks announce closure on Labor Day Monday September 1 1924 with all paper maturing that date payable September 2 1924. Bank officials include Charles Summers John L Bloat and William G Hardy noting legal holiday and next day payments. Shenandoah Valley National and Commercial and Savings announce similar closures and Sept 2 payment dates.
The District Visiting Nurse Association with the State Board of Health plans a seven location chest examination series to avoid county fair conflicts. Clinics run September 8 to 12 with times across Brucetown Winchester Wins ght Cross Function Mountaid Falls and Whitacre. The bureau will advertise by home visits and a slogan compares auto overhauls to health checks. Early symptoms include fatigue weight loss and low fever indicating a curable stage if detected early.
Residents and relatives from Washington D C Wilson Pa Winchester and Deanetas Md joined Mr and Mrs R L Petrie and family at various homes for weekend visits. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Clanahan Mr Dan Nikirk and others hosted and attended social greetings and conversation.
A detailed profit and loss statement for the period January 1 to July 31, 1924, for Winchester Gap & Light Co. outlines operating revenues of 23,608.85 after adjustments, net profit of 4,974.93, and total capital investment of 29,932.00. The report notes assets including gas stations, boilers, meters, purification equipment, and works structures, with a book value per share around 12.43 and per-share intrinsic value above 13100, indicating a prosperous trust fund and positive financial health.
Readable fragment notes a gathering in Chempersburg with attendees listed in garbled OCR text. The item mentions a celebration held today and implies attendance by several individuals though names are distorted.
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