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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
4
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Thursday December 28 1922 feature by Walt Mason mocks postwar German inflation and Kaiser Wilhelm II as ex emperor. The humorous verse rails at devalued marks and wartime nostalgia while lampooning German hardships and fiscal upheaval.
A plan coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and National Grange officials aims to run a two day mountain drive from Uniontown speedway up the Allegheny slope to near the Blue Ridge between Hagerstown and Frederick. The 140 mile route will feature 65 miles of uphill and downhill sections with steep grades and hairpin turns. Drivers with prior mountain touring experience will lead, following last year’s tour to Pittsburg Uniontown and Wheeling.
Mrs Eleanor L Brigham wife of Charles Brigham a New York business man was found dead yesterday in a preserves closet at her Orange home. William Battles a Black man was held without bail today in connection with the killing. The victim's daughter identified the suspect as a former servant at the Brigham residence.
Brooklyn detectives pursued clues in the mysterious shooting of Theresa McCarthy a 10 year old girl shot in her home on Tuesday. A 22 caliber bullet pierced her heart prompting inquiry into the incident and possible motives.
Officials leaning toward a theory that a peer around the same age may have caused the tragedy after an autopsy. Investigators reason the bullet path would have been downward if a taller older shooter fired the shot, prompting searches for a young playmate.
In a backstage exchange critics slam the production as vulgar and lacking ideals while the producer counters with blunt praise. The show becomes a season hit despite harsh reviews and a joking remark about a founder buying a fiver.
A historical verse piece recalls a criminal who once hid from noise and now selects a moonlit night to gather a crowd, signaling a shift in daring and public audience for their acts.
In a reminiscence Mr. Duthwaite recalls the line Life Is Like a Mountain Railroad and a preacher’s take on Satan drawing dividends. In the air readers note the city’s woes rising beyond pirate-like robberies as a gang is reported to have occurred.
Quasi dialogue pieces reveal a tense scene in a shabby lodging with a landlord and several residents. Characters Hank Ippahk Herb Blurb and others discuss mushrooms fear, obituaries, arrears, and a back door sales, reflecting a grim social milieu.
A London Passing Show sketch features host Ata inviting a retired doctor as a guest. The duo discuss a serious medical misdiagnosis where a patient treated for indigestion might have needed appendicitis care.
In a humorous exchange the speed king Dodge is asked about his status after marrying years ago. The reply notes no speed remains, a baby carriage prevents fast action, framing a playful contrast between past fame and present ordinary life.
The text notes bagpipes are not exclusive to Scotland and appear in many regions. They are said to suit hilly areas, where a musician climbing hills tires easily. The bag contains air that keeps the instrument sounding, acting as a self-playing supply.
The USDA exhibit at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago summarizes a four year survey of beef cattle feeding in the Middle West. It involves about 20 000 steers annually in Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota and Nebraska with cooperation from agricultural colleges. The exhibit compares two local feeding rations and shows feed needed for equal total gain and feeding duration.
The States Department of Agriculture offers Farmers' Bulletin 612 to help beginners choose beef cattle. It compares breeds by key characteristics and suitability to conditions, including dual purpose options. Free copies are available from USDA Washington DC.
A Poultry Extension specialist from Colorado Agricultural College explains proper whitewash making. Slack ten pounds of quicklime in two gallons of water for one hour, then add warm water to ease brushing. For five gallons add glue salt and crude carbolic acid, apply while warm with a good brush.
The fragment discusses a character who is not prone to heartache and a mention of vegetarianism. It also references Liberty Hyde Bailey and a saying about a farmer dealing with earth and commerce with hands tied. The text presents literary and proverbial ideas rather than a clear news event.
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