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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
7
Advertisement for S. S. S. blood purifier claims to remove waste from blood via intestinal and gland sources. Highlights benefits such as improved vitality, relief from skin disorders and rheumatism, and notes call to action to buy from druggists. Mentions Swift Specific Co. and free booklet from Chief Medical Director.
Former senator Claude A Swanson writes to a constituent praising rural laws and road work funded by automobile taxes. He mentions agricultural aid, attaches a National Farmers Magazine interview, and offers continued support from Washington and the General Assembly.
Grand Rapids dispatch reports Prof. Halligan of Michigan Agricultural College sees favorable outlook for Michigan fruits. Census data show declines in bearing apple trees across the Midwest, with Michigan losing about 2 million bearing trees. He predicts growing demand in small towns and major cities as markets improve with proper care and culture.
State police report a major anti theft campaign yielding scores of cars seized and dozens of arrests. Forty automobiles remain in police possession with engine numbers buffed, factory marks altered, and parts interchanged. Many cars stolen in southern and western states were moved to Connecticut and then west for disposal.
The British schooner Golden West with alcohol aboard was seized by the Coast Guard cutter Acushnet while anchor outside Boston. It was towed to port and turned over to customs officers for action.
Mrs William W Baldwin of Baltimore arrived for a short visit to relatives and friends. Mr James Fugitt of Baltimore arrived and will spend several days visiting. Miss Rosee D Lovell, after visiting Miss Lily H Baker, returned to Washington. Mr H S Duffey left for Baltimore on business and to see his parents in Washington. Miss Nonie Murnan of Harrisonburg Va is staying a week with her parents on North Kent Street. Thrift Magazine offers a method to clean wallpaper with cornmeal twice stated.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes the telephone operator’s sunny disposition and patience, joking that she remains cheerful even when callers cannot reach the desired number. The line reflects old-time telephone service humor and workplace caricature.
Senator Swanson replies to Dabney Harrison from Washington on December 20 1921 rebutting critics of his record for farmers. He cites his rural roots owning six hundred acres near Chatham and asserts progress on rural roads rural high schools and rural health during his leadership.
Funeral for Mrs. Mollie Chapman Massey wife of Thomas Massey will be held Friday at 1 p m from the Relief home with Rev George W Stover and Rev C K Welch of the United Brethren Church officiating Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Ashby Graves John Racey David Miller Claude Kline Elias Hicks and Harry Flowers Survivors include her husband one son three daughters two brothers and several grandchildren The body was taken to her late home yesterday and several relatives attended from nearby towns Sympathy has poured in for her daughter Edith Pannett who is ill in Merkorial Hospital
In Lisbon Portugal two people died and five were wounded as bombs exploded today. Officials say the devices were being manufactured in a building owned by the Lisbon federation of labor. The government maintains order and some suspects are under surveillance.
Refined sugar prices slipped to a new low as a New York refiner cut quotations by ten points to 4.80 for fine granulated sugar. The move follows ongoing market softness and supply influences shaping the commodity.
The Star states effective January 1, 1922 subscribers mailing in advance pay $3 per year or $1.50 for six months. The notice notes the reduction is not fully warranted by conditions but aims to ease farmers' burdens during the holiday season.
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester will hold its annual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Market and Water streets Tuesday January 10 1922 at 11 A M. Directors will be elected and a proposal to amend the charter to permit general trust business will be considered. John I Sloat cashier. December 20 1921. 20th.
For sale 182 acre farm with six room dwelling barn and outbuildings includes 450 apple trees pear orchard and small fruits price 4000 Also 50 acre farm on the pike with dwelling barn outbuildings small apple orchard price 2200 Double dwelling on South Main St price 2000 Choice building lots at low price and terms See us for Real Estate Information aQo0op & Company
Chief of Police M A Doran urged Winchester and Frederick County drivers to obtain state license tags by January 1 1922 or face arrest and a $10 fine plus costs. Tags are available at the Chamber of Commerce and no mail request to Richmond is needed. Also notes social updates on local residents.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Dorothy Byron and Mr. William Preston Lane Jr. at St John’s Church Hagerstown on Tuesday January 17 1922 at 7 30 pm with a reception at 8 pm at 405 Potomac Avenue. Both families are prominent in Hagerstown Maryland.
The Golden Rule Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Stephens City, taught by Rev. A. Strother, adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for a sick member.
All trains daily except Sunday. Train No. 8 runs at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday July 6 1921. As a class we are pained by L. J. McCartney’s continued illness and extend sympathy, praying for his speedy return to health and his usual place in our class.
A large number of Virginia Military Institute cadets from Lexington, over 300 with good class records, returned via Winchester for the spring term after Christmas furloughs. Those below standard remain at the institute. Local men Charles and Edward Williams joined returning cadets, with Mr. Frank Timberlake of the U S Naval Academy visiting Lexington friends. Miss Lillian Kremer left for Washington to be with her ill brother Paul Kremer. Mr. Joseph F. Bean arrived from Washington for a short visit.
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