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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
7
In Chicago on December 8 the wheat and corn markets surged with higher bids as reports of Argentine crop damage spurred buying. December wheat rose 2.5 cents to 1.59½ dollars per bushel and December corn gained 2.5 cents to 1.21 dollars. John Martin of Hagerstown, Maryland, visited on business.
The Winchester Red Cross maintains a clothing store of sizes for all, supplying destitute children and adults. Those unable to pay may receive gifts, while others can buy for nominal prices or attend occasional rummage sales to support the treasury and help others. Readers are urged to sign and send the coupon, even after Christmas, to meet the local quota.
Frances Virginia Fiddler, nearly 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs D William Fiddler, Brucetown, died at home after two weeks of brain fever pneumonia and spinal meningitis. Funeral at Brucetown Methodist Church Tuesday at noon, Rev Russell officiating, burial in village cemetery. She is survived by four half brothers Charles Fiddler Ernest Fiddler Harry Fiddler and George Fiddler.
The state auditing committee reviewed the report from State Auditor W F Smyth on the audit of the state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Fisheries Commission. Senator Epes said a special meeting may be needed to properly consider the findings and advised members not to rush a decision.
Decatur M Swink 1875 a longtime Norfolk and Western passenger train engineer died at 11 30 this morning at his daughter's home 321 West Cork Street after more than a year of illness. He leaves a widow three daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Hagerstown with requiem high mass and burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Washington December 8 The Muscle Shoals issue resurfaced as supporters of the Underwood administration push a ship bill. Senate leaders expect an early vote while War Department engineers propose amendments. Secretary Weeks calls the bill unworkable unless government guarantees bonds and profitability of fertilizer output.
SAN PEDRO Cal Dec 8 no navy sailor died and 17 other sailors and two civilians were seriously burned in the sinking of a private water taxi in the harbor today. Forty one men were aboard when it caught fire. An explosion or back-fire caused the disaster. Survivors were picked from the water. Admiral Robinson reported one fire loss and twelve burned naval men were moved to the Brant for transport to San Diego. Ensign Cromwell Tennessee J A Pratt Oklahoma C Lawborn Arizona W F Gallagher New Mexico L P Vogle New Mexico W E Van Franklin New Mexico A W Allen seaman H Richards Tennessee we Krise Maryland E McCormick Pennsylvania
Editorial quotes Boston Transcript arguing secrecy is good Christian virtue but weak as a bridge, using it as a moral critique of overreach and coordination. The note highlights tension between private virtue and public trust in governance.
An old home remedy promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use product that darkens gray hair naturally. It describes applying with a sponge or brush, claiming gray hairs disappear after a few uses and hair becomes dark, glossy, and luxuriant.
A 35 cent bottle of St Jacobs Oil is advertised as a harmless liniment that quickly relieves chest colds, sore throat, backache and lumbago with a soothing rub. It claims instant relief, gentle skin, and 65 years of recommendation from drug stores.
Harry M. Miller of the United States Navy arrived to visit his mother Mrs. Susan Miller at her Highland avenue home and stay until after Christmas. This is his first visit home in two years. He enlisted five years ago and has served mainly in European waters aboard the U S S Scorpion. He is assigned to the receiving barracks at Hampton Roads and rated painter of the first class.
An author is reported to begin each day with the phrase Good morning dear world I love you. The remark is described as fitting when avoided by a valiant response.
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