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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star announces subscription rates for present and new customers, listing annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly terms, and carrier options. A dated note shows this item published on Tuesday December 9, 1924, in Win VA.
Virginia official returns show John W. Davis leading by 66,808 and the state voting firmly Democratic. Kerrly, the House seats go to 10 Democrats by large majorities, with Perry re-elected in the Ninth District and H. Leslie Hooker chosen for the Corporation Commission by 62,006. Virginia remains a core Democratic strength in a complex national political year.
The text portrays Secretary Mellon in a highly optimistic mood praising tariff laws and economic progress. It contrasts his view with criticisms from George E. Foss and Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce about organized minority pressure on lawmakers and the risk of legislative yielding to such demands.
Roanoke World News notes Virginia at a political and economic crossroads amid slow development. The piece argues for a new Virginia focused on progress and modern growth, signaling a shift beyond past history.
The piece discusses Virginia politics ahead of the August Democratic primary. It highlights two contenders, Sen. Harry Byrd of Winchester and Sen. G. Walter Mahaff of Accomac, noting Byrd's strong public and private record. It questions Byrd's road policy and hints at a forthcoming campaign battle shaped by visions for Virginia's future.
A nostalgic verse captures aging labor and the desire for leisure after years of toil. The speaker contrasts youthful hard work with retirement dreams and urges saving a little money for some security in old age. The poem critiques financial insecurity and the need for prudence.
An ad touts Franck Baker and Son and Boyd Drug Company “Mentha Pepsin” as a fast acting stomach remedy. It claims one spoonful relieves gas, acidity, and indigestion, while also easing dizziness and nervousness caused by stomach distress. The product is described as pleasant to take, refreshing, and a tonic that improves overall well being with continued use.
British buyers seek high quality apples especially Yorks packed two and a half inches or larger from Virginia Valley state inspected brands. Prices fall when shipments include inferior or poorly packed fruit. Shenandoah Valley growers could boost profits by shipping only top grades to canning plants and cider mills.
Brucetown Virginia December 9. Mr and Mrs Millican and son Harry visit with Mr and Mrs Joe Snapp and family. Also joining were Mr and Mrs Jean Lentz and children from Williamsport Pennsylvania and Mr and Mrs John Snapp and children from Hagerstown.
Friday visitors included Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre with Mrs Janny McKee at White Hall. Mrs Albert Clendenning of Bunker Hill stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs S J Swimley on Thursday. John Ware and niece Margaret Ware of Rabletown W Va were guests for several days of Misses Belle Jobe and Mary Ware. Miss Louise Swimley spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Swimley attended high school at Bunker Hill. Weseggereen left Monday for California aiming for a future move. William Jobe of Gainesboro spent the weekend here.
Florida strawberries appeared for the first this season in the New York market. A shipment of 24 quarts sold readily at 3.00 per quart due to excellent quality. Beans were plentiful with best Florida refugees fetching 10.00 per 28-quarts hamper, wax at 8.00 and other prices noted.
A small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm is applied in the nostrils to relieve nasal congestion. The fragrant antiseptic cream soothes inflamed membranes, clears air passages, and stops head colds and catarrh quickly. Users experience easier breathing and less nasal discharge and snuffling.
Miller Train Control Stock at 4.00 per share is offered as partial payment for select building lots in Arlington County. Lots feature improved infrastructure and are priced at 20 to 30 cents per foot, within twenty minutes of the White House. Reach Franklin Natl. Bldg., Washington, D. C. for details.
Virginians and other winter visitors are urged to explore Hollywood Florida as an investment. Property values have more than doubled in 18 months and continue rising as permanent improvements proceed. Hollywood lies 15 miles north of Miami and 50 miles south of Palm Beach on the Florida East Coast Railroad with the Dixie Highway as its main street. Over $5,000,000 already spent on improvements and real estate sales exceed $10,000,000. Write or call for full information to Fred E. Willis, 1174 W. Flagler St., Miami, Fla. Formerly of Winchester and Harrisonburg, Va. 12-4-tf
A notice announces a meeting of Winchester Memorial Hospital members to amend the hospital charter. The meeting aims to approve changes to the charter terms and governance structure. Attendees should review proposed amendments and be prepared to vote.
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