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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1922
Page
4
In a Walt Mason verse titled Rippling Rhymes a comic tale follows Lizzie and a faulty auto. A series of repair attempts by a plumber and a mechanic proceed with comic mishaps, ending with hope from a skilled specialist who promises a proper fix.
Three men employed at the Minnequa steel plant of Colorado Fuel and Iron will receive a wage increase beginning September 1. The unskilled workers now earn 33 cents an hour. Increases for skilled workers will be announced later.
State guards arrive at the Michigan State Reformatory after a riot broke out last night. Tear gas was used to quell the disturbance that began Sunday after inmates faced a gas shortage and lacking meals.
An Associated Press dispatch from NTIAGO CHile reports a steamship sank off Coquimbo with 150 passengers and 72 crew presumed lost. In Alberta, five bandits gagged bank staff and robbed Foremost of 820,000 in cash and negotiable notes during a dawn heist. A Friends meeting in Washington planned events for Thursday and noted annual ports schedule.
W C Durant unveils the Star car praised for quality, standardized construction, and low price. The car features Continental Red Seal Motor Timken bearings and a streamlined body. It drew large crowds in Washington and New York with strong orders and broad body options.
The first exhibition is scheduled Tuesday at 1 30 p m with a 2 15 p m regular program and a night show featuring horse and rider jumping through a burning hoop The secretary E L Fletcher says entries are at an all time high with 75 harness entries and record horse entries The fair promises the largest night crowd Tuesday and a 50 cent day 25 cent night admission plus free parking Adv t
Washington Aug 29 announces funds totaling 600000 authorized by President Harding to enable army engineers to begin work on Wilson Dam at Muscle Shoals Alabama pending use of a 7500000 appropriation available October 4.
The Grand Camp of Virginia and United Confederate Veterans division visit Winchester with 2000 out-of-town veterans. Grand Commander West speaks to warm welcomes from Mayor Glass and local leaders as the Civil War era memories and southern traditions are recalled at the American Legion building.
Secretary Hoover said current coal prices would raise Ford car costs by about $1.50 per vehicle. He noted Ford had argued coal at $4.50 a ton was feasible but coal now runs around $6.50 a ton, and the added fuel cost should not force plant closures.
A home tip advises using wood alcohol to remove old paint or varnish before redecorating. Apply with a soft brush, wait briefly, then rub off with old cloths. For very thick paint, allow longer to soak and use a putty knife for stubborn spots. Exercise caution to avoid inhalation or eye contact.
Mrs. Joun Heer of 63 Dilley Street describes how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her years of childbirth and back trouble. She claims strength returned, capacities restored, and offers to answer other women's questions about the remedy.
The schedule lists a Wednesday August 30 10 A M start with opening remarks by grand commander prayers by the grand chaplain and committee reports on credentials resolutions history inspector general and quartermaster general followed by an afternoon reception at Capt. George W Kurtz home at 21 South Loudoun Street. The next day includes a sightseeing ride for veterans delegates sponsors and maids and an afternoon session with officer elections unfinished business and a finance report.
About 160 Confederate veterans and many family members attended a luncheon in the American Legion building hosted by the Kiwanis Club during the Grand Camp of Virginia reunion. J. L. Map his welcomed guests and veterans spoke later praising the Kiwanis efforts.
A Richmond Times Dispatch piece quotes an advance tract opposing kissing as dangerous immoral and tied to frequent trouble. It argues kissing spreads infection and is idiotic yet acknowledges its overall value and social debate.
A Boston Transcript quote notes Will Beebe saying being attacked by a vampire is “rather pleasant than otherwise.” The author adds that their own experience with vampires of another species confirms the sensation is not disagreeable.
A note lists two street names in Sligo Ireland Gallows hill and Harmony hill. The quirky toponymy reflects local usage and tradition in Irish place naming. The source records these unusual names as part of a broader survey of street nomenclature.
A collection of short remarks includes John Hancock on civic duty and a satirical derisive joke about wedding rings. It also notes a humorous definition stirring abuse toward the author and an aside about flowers with incompatible neighbors in a vase, mentioning sweet peas mignonette lily of the valley and poppies.
A reader extols Mr. George Herbert for his scripture poems praising God. The critic admires Herbert as a man who believes in God and makes spiritual and worldly aims his business, speaking to God with heartfelt devotion.
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