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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Paper
Readable fragments indicate a brief local item, with unclear names and specifics. The text hints at a newspaper item but lacks coherent nouns or dates to identify people places or events.
Harris Hart on funding and school reform in Winchester
Harris Hart argues that private foundation support should not excuse taxpayers in Winchester from paying a fair share of operating costs for a public school system. He favors a robust mixed funding approach including state aid and dedicated funds to build a nationally respected school arrangement. He also notes a connection to a donation that could aid procedural improvements. The article then shifts to international affairs with Ishmet Pasha and Curzon on Mosul, and London news on the British fleet near Constantinople amid Lausanne tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Als
City of
Marris Hart
Lausanne
Ishmet Pasha
Marquis Curzon
Mosul
Turkey
Iraq
Manever
London
Constantinople
Malta
Regular Meeting of South End Hose Company
The regular meeting of this company will be held on Monday January 1 at 7 30 o clock. All members are urged to be present. The election of officers will be held.
Hundreds Hurt by Falls on Ice in New York
New York faces a major blizzard with heavy ice causing hundreds of injuries as pedestrians fall on slick streets. Hospitals report crowded wards and several fatalities amid ongoing rescue and snow clearance efforts. A second item notes a distressed steamer Manmotors in a fierce gale off Cape May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
New York
New York City
Boston
Norfolk
Cape May
Gifted Singer Discussed in Quiet Conversation
In a brief exchange, questions arise about whether the unnamed woman is gifted in singing. One speaker notes uncertainty while another suggests familiarity with her abilities. The dialogue hints at potential in other talents beyond singing.
Waiter Told to Back Off by Fussy Patron
A fussy old gentleman complains after three attempts to take a dose of medicine in a half glass of water. Each time the waiter overfills the glass, then backs away. He orders the waiter to stay away until needed.
Disarming Criticism in a Dinner Table Exchange
A dinner party conversation turns on campaign orators using humorous anecdotes. Senator Snorts remarks that after one or two stories heckling is unlikely for a hardened listener. Mrs Gloonip notes her watch has not varied, claiming she broke the mainspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snortsworthy
Henry
Mrs. Gloonip
Mr. Gloonip
Censored banter about Mr Grabcoin and legal counsel
A dialogue jabs at Mr Grabcoin and his lawyer with sharp wordplay on biography and business life. A character asks about quitting smoking, implying a fatal risk and a defiant reply that quitting will come only after death.
To Market to Market and the Watch in Hock
A fragmentary verse exchange discusses creative failure and economic pressures. The speaker laments nonproductive arts and the struggle to create something that endures while facing financial hardship and skepticism from others.
Graduation debate over job paths and family business
In a campus scene a professor tells graduates there is room on top for all while a student counters with concern about a family business. The County Commissioner-Poltke hints at recommending a superintendent position for the speaker, but questions the applicant's experience amid talk of mob property poles and flagstaffs on skyscrapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proféxgor
Sft
Pol Tke
Mr. Longs
Storm disrupts New York stock market trading
The storm limited outside orders and slowed availability of prices on the New York Stock Exchange. Early trading showed a quiet, upward drift with gains in some industrials and specialties while railroad and low priced shares rose sharply as investors anticipated favorable dividend actions. Call money opened at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Bisse
New York
Stock Exchange
Ord
Arbuckle May Direct HLMS
Wall H. Hays director general of the motion picture industry told the Women's City Club that Roscoe Arbuckle would likely not appear in any motion picture but would be given opportunity to direct film production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City, Mo
Wall H. Hays
Women's City Club
Roscoe Arbuckle
Kato Policy Condemned by Privy Council in Tokyo
The privy council adopted a resolution condemning the Kato government policy toward China in a move addressed to the prince regent. The action is described as unprecedented in Japanese political history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Kato
China
Privy Council
Two Executed at Kilkenny Reported by AP
Dublin dispatch reports two men named Murphy and Wiselan were executed at Kilkenny today. The AP confirms the capital punishment act took place in Kilkenny with authorities carrying out the sentences. The names are given without additional details on their crimes or dates beyond today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Murphy
Wiselan
Kilkenny
Sheep care and farm economy tips from old publication
The article urges careful husbandry to prevent sheep losses noting many deaths could be saved by diligence. It warns sheep are easy to doctor and stresses prevention through sanitation and crop residue removal. It also extols the sow and cow as a profitable mix with corn and alfalfa boosting farm output.
Birds and trolley wires safety myth debunked
The biological survey notes small birds rarely die from touching a trolley wire despite heavy current. It explains that a complete circuit is needed. a bird like a Tater bird touching two wires could die quickly. Eagles have been killed in such cases.
Value of Gypsum in Lund Recalled by Early Soil Expert
Edmund Ruffin, an early U S soil authority, noted in 1882 that gypsum has particular value in soil treatment. His remark emphasized practical use of minerals to improve land productivity in agricultural contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Edmund Ruffin
The
United States
Self Feeders For Live Stock Demonstrated In Farm Note
A farm article outlines building a multi compartment self feeder for hogs. The 12 by 8 foot structure uses a 2 by 6 frame with hinged end boards and four bottom compartments for feed and mineral mix. It recommends a solid wood foundation, painting, and notes about 16 hogs feeding at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Development of Highways Through Rural Areas
The piece notes slow momentum in building highways with only urban paving early on. By 1921 about 5,000 miles of concrete highways were completed nationwide, with Pennsylvania at 640, New York 530, Illinois 450, Michigan and Wisconsin around 340 each, and Indiana about 260 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
New York State
Hinoiz
Michigan
Wisconsin
Obie
Protein for Young Animals Feed Needs Vary by Age
Protein is one of the three essential feed elements for animal growth. The required protein proportion varies with age and the animal's condition, especially for young and growing animals or those producing milk.
Great Incohonee Visit to Martinsburg West Virginia
John EF Sedwick of Martinsburg travels to Martinsburg for a ceremonial at the local temple of Red Men. A large street pageant and night parade with Tuscarora Tribe to follow. events extend across West Virginia Virginia and Maryland regions amid fraternal activities of the Red Men orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
John Ef, Sedwick
Martins Great
Grebe
United
Aleph
Enoigtvted der
Uep
de Pocahontas
Red Men
West Virginia
Ginia
Maryland
Authorities Open Requisition Battle Over Kidnapping Case
Baltimore authorities hold a requisition for Dr. M. McKeon tied to the Morehouse kidnapping and the death of Watt Daniele. Louisiana officials seek return as Governor Ritchie weighs honoring the request amid talks of broader parish involvement and possible defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Baton Rough
Deo Cial Depuy Sheriff House
Baltimore
Morehouse
Monroe
Fred
Carpenter
Gators
New
Chitahes
McKotn
Dre Be M
Watt Daniele
N Richards
Goters
Ritchie
Dr. MeeKain
Louisiana
Remains of John W. Murnan Expected Here
The remains of John W. Murnan who died in Atlanta Georgia on Wednesday night are due to arrive tomorrow by the Baltimore and Ohio train or the six o clock train. The body is escorted by Frank Reynolds of Atlanta. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Murnan
Atlanta
Ohio
Frank Reynolds
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hobo claimed by police as Grover Bergdoll in Tallahassee
An individual picked from a train in Tallahassee is believed to be Grover Bergdoll, a Philadelphia draft dodger. The man gave the name Jones and a home place, drawing police suspicion and an Associated Press report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallarassee
Grover Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Aoatee
Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mickie
Borme
Quy
You
C. E. Babb
Harris Hart
Bonar Law
Curzon
Agreggated Press
South End Hose Company
Mike
Arbuckle
Hoge
Frank Ambrose
Jack A
Ridge Road
MR. Murnan
Hobo
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