Community Subscriptions and Red Cross Appeal in Winchester
A 1924 Winchester Star reader report lists numerous local subscription names and totals totaling 88.00 and 2,060.30 with individual donors including Mrs. O. Li, Miss Carrie Jones, Miss Nellie Leafe, and Otto Hollar among others. The piece also notes an exservice man praising Red Cross aid and enclosing a 1.00 gift, pledging monthly support to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ORL Odes
Commercial and Savings Bank
Julian PY Ward
Csesseeee
Lewis Jones Knitting Co
O. Li
Tomo
Carrie ‘Jones
Joseph M. Barton
B. M. Carter
Hees
Virginia Knight
B. Sartelle
Ocenan
Nellie Leafe
Maude Hollar
Carson L. Spillman
Charles Knight
Maude Loy
Eisie Herrell
Nora Henderson
W. R. Henderson
Lothe Russell
Maggie Johnston
Jeanette Carpenter
Audrey Fishey
Ibs Ee
Joseph Fawcett
Maude Snapp
Svitides
Otto Hollar
Sauehet OO
W. Thornton
Veenee
Anna Streit
Gertrude Guthridge
Cora Blow
Blanche Snappe
World Revolution Reaches Paris As Soviet Envoy Arrives
Paris reports a large Communist welcome for Leonid Krassin the first Soviet ambassador to France. Demonstrators proclaimed the world revolution has reached Paris and vowed Russia’s example, while police halted the procession after Deputy Jacques Doriot spoke from the communist HQ balcony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
Associated Press
Leonid Krassin
France
Moscow
Jacques Doriot
Krassan
Five Veterans Die at Mississippi Soldiers' Home
Beauvoir Mississippi reports five Confederate veterans living at the old soldiers home have died in the last few days from an undiagnosed epidemic. One more inmate is expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers
Beauvoir, Miss
Attribute of Kindness Inspires a Whole Character
The piece reflects on kindness as more than habit or duty, a distinct virtue shaping a person’s entire character. It argues kindness cannot be a mere fragment of personality but an essential attitude defining true humanity.
Dave's Mentha Pepsin advertised as quick stomach remedy
An advertisement promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin claimed to cure indigestion gastritis and related stomach distress in minutes. Testimonial from Calvin Dike of Alloway New Jersey claims relief from a catarrhal stomach condition. Available in a large bottle for $1.00 with money back guarantee at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Calvin Dike
Alloway
N. J
Red Cross fund receipts rise as Christmas nears
Winchester readers sustain Red Cross support with steady gifts and a moving appeal. The report highlights two hungry children saved from neglect after Chief Doran alerted Miss Stowers, who secured shelter, clothing, and schooling for the pair. Total subscriptions reach $1,972.30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fund For Red Cross
Doran
Stowers
The
Star
Subscriptions Opened for Treasury Bond Hit 500 Million
Subscriptions to the new Treasury long term bond issue of 200,000,000 opened yesterday and exceeded 500,000,000 today. Acting Secretary Winston announced that offerings for further cash sales would be withdrawn at the close of business tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Winston
First Christian Church Services Today
The First Christian Church invites all members and visitors to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Rev. J. F. Morgan preaches at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A Christian Endeavor Society meeting at 6:45 p.m. led by Miss Evelyn Cather discusses What Jesus Said About Forgiveness. Cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. F. Morgan
Christian Endeavor Society
Jesus
Evelyn Cather
Appointments For U B Rural Charge
The Rev. S R Ludwig, pastor of Winchester rural charge United Brethren Church, lists Sunday services for Mount Tee, Pleasant Valley, Mount Olive and Sunrise with Sunday schools, sermons, and a reception of members. Evangelistic services follow next week with Rev J F Morgan assisting all week.
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S. R. Ludwig
Winchester
United Brethren Church
Mount Tee
Peiryiew
Christian Endeavor
Pleasant Valley
Mount Olive
J C. Hooks
South
J. F. Morgan
The
Christian Church
New Way to Quickly Stop Worst Cough
A new simple cough treatment promises relief from the first doses and can end a severe cough within a day. The method uses Dr ing s Discovery for Cough with one teaspoon held in the throat for 15 20 seconds before swallowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Plane To Race Shadow Of Moon On Eclipse Day
A U S airplane will race the shadow of the moon across New York to film the sun’s corona during the January 24 eclipse. Dr. David Todd of Amherst College directed the experiment to photograph a longer interval than the two minutes of eclipse visible from earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
New York State
David Todd
Amherst College
Wisecarver Ends Large Fox Stalking Chickens at Home
Carl Wisecarver of Valley Pike near Southern Winchester killed a 35 pound red fox that sought refuge in a wood pile on his property after it chased his chickens. He struck the animal with a club as it lay head protruding from the pile, ending the threat instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Barney”) Wisecarver
Valley Pike
Winchester
Wisecarver
Miller Train Control Stock for Arlington County Lots
Miller Train Control Stock will accept at 3 75 per share as part of payment for building lots in Arlington County. Lots now selling at 20 to 30 cents per foot, within twenty minutes from White House, with streets, water, gas, electric, sewers, sidewalks, trolley and bus line. Address Room 20 Franklin National Bank Building Washington DC 12 3 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Arlington County
White House
Franklin Natl. Bank Bldg
Washington, D. C
Goitre Vanishes After Sorbol Quadruple Trial
W. J. Vance a Valley Park banker testifies that after two days of using Sorbol Quadruple on a throat swelling he experienced relief within 24 hours and complete reduction in three weeks. He claims one side vanished and offers to answer questions. Manufactured by Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio sold locally at Miller's Drug Store.
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St. Louis County
W. J. Vance
Valley Park
Sorbol Company
Mechanicsburg
All Drug Stores
Miller's Drug Store
Potato Consumption Leaders and Averages
The text notes Treland as an easy winner in potato eating. It states the Emerald Isle averages four pounds per day per person. It claims the United States is second with a yearly record of 200 pounds per inhabitant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Isles
United States
Norfolk and Western Schedule Berryville 1923
Train timetable for Berryville Virginia detailing No 13 9 20 am for Roanoke Bristol intermediate stations and Pullman parlor car to Bristol. No 9 12 26 pm local for Roanoke. No 1 2 45 am for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with Pullman Sleeper to Williamson Roanoke and Dining Car Shenandoah. No 28 8 39 am for Hagerstown Harrisburg Junction and Washington through Shenandoah Junction. No 10 1 59 pm Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia. No 14 7 29 pm parlor car to Hagerstown and Pullman sleeper Hagerstown Philadelphia. Information contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Roanoke
Bristol
Intermediate
Pullman
Broiler
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Williamson
Shenandoah
Memphis
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
H. H. Burks
W. C. Saunders
Gen. Pass
Kidney weakness tale from Mrs. F A Jacquea
Mrs F A Jacquea of Ave. reports backache and weakness from kidney trouble. She says she felt tired and nervous, had to sit down at times, and found relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at a local store. The ad urges others with similar symptoms to try Doan's.
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Winchester
F. A. Jacquea
Ave
At All Co
Mfrs
Boffa
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Winsor McCay
Barne ‘Sande
Joe Humphreys
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Tom Lewis
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Hl Coffman
Billy Gould
Tammany Young
Don Allen Inc
Evening World
Harriette
Underhill
N. Y. Tribune
Apply
Care Star
E. J. Snapp
N. Market St
M. M. Lynch
J. M. Orndoff
Fairmont Ave
Fairfax Hotel
N. Braddock
Winchester Golf Club
Reward
Duffey
Star Office
Mainz St
George Rose
N. Main St
L. M
W. I. Harbaugh
Stephenson, Va
Virginia Tailoring Co
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Cooper Moise. & Oil Co
Haddox St
W. L. Kuhn
Black Cat Inn
Monmouth St
Water St
Harlee Tire Co
O. A. Ashton’s
Highland Avenue
Fair Play Store
C. C. Rickard
Middletown
TET
Eenen Bo
Hunt Stromberg
Harry Carey
Frank Hagney
First Christian Church Services
U. B. Rural Charge
Associated_Press
Barney Wisecarver
Aoliia
Goitre
Norfolk & Western
Dent
Ott Wei Ay
the People's Drug Co., Incr
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Wright & Keffer
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