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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery, options for various terms, and notes consolidation with local papers. It states association with the Associated Press and access to reprinted dispatches and local news.
Mapp and Lieutenant Governor Junius E. West of Suffolk announce bids shaping a major gubernatorial contest. The race hinges on organization backing and possible entry by Harry Fied Byrd, Winchester, risking a three way split and a potential dark horse challenger if anti organization forces unite. Voters monitor developments amid high interest and talk of thrilling promises.
Logan Fay of Frederick County urges in New York Times that retailer profits drive high apple costs. He notes growers receive about one cent per apple while consumer prices reach ten to fifteen cents, risking reduced demand and stressing need for grower owned outlets to sustain the industry.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes possible Democratic aspirants for Virginia governor next year. It names State Senator Walter Mapp Lt Governor Julius E West and State Senator Harry F Byrd as likely candidates with Byrd described as receptive. The piece suggests Mapp and West will run while Byrd has yet to decide.
United States treasury calculations show world war expenditure at forty billion dollars with tax and loan funding details. Public debt peaked in 1919 near 27.5 billion and then fell to 22 billion in five years through taxation. The piece comments on war costs and the nation’s wealth and recovery after the conflict.
A Cumberland Times summary notes President Coolidge praised Jewish leadership at the New Year and lists twelve eminent Jews from around the world per a New York Tribune poll. Americans and Britons dominate the roster, spanning science, law, literature, philosophy, drama, and finance across nations.
Walt Mason laments a learned physician sentenced to prison for fraud. A gifted man with high ambitions, once poised to aid others, turns to cheating at the south east pole era and ends with the law closing the iron doors. The piece moralizes on temptation and downfall.
Governor Morrison declares Virginia challenged North Carolina sovereignty over intra state freight rates. He vows a strong response at a meeting of the Eastern North Carolina Shippers Association amid a case Virginia filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senator Simmons backs better terminal facilities and a state owned ship line if rates are not reduced.
Mayor C W Heater appoints a 63 member business and professional delegation from Strasburg to travel to Harrisonburg on January 10 to decide on plans for a permanent organization to publicize the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The movement has strong local support and aims to tell the outside world about the valley. The roster includes Dr. H T Hopewell, Dr. G G Crawford, F D Maphis, E E Keister, H L Borden, and many others.
The Front Royal Riverton Chamber of Commerce endorses the Shenandoah Valley boosting movement per a letter from Mayor Hillidge. It will send a delegation to Harrisonburg to help form the permanent organization.
Eating too much rich food may cause kidney trouble by acid buildup that overworks and irritates the kidneys. Begin drinking lots of water and take Jad Salts daily for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys, then have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a year.
The Board of Directors declares a semi annual dividend of 3 percent payable January 1924. Checks will be mailed. John I. Sloat, cashier.
A sermon contrasts human wisdom with divine folly. The speaker cites Sam Jones or Sam Small and Paul to urge quitting worldly wisdom, accepting the blood of Jesus to cleanse sin, and choosing faith over pride to gain true wisdom in God. The message warns independence from God leads away from salvation.
Barnacles attach to whales similarly to ships though species differ. The note suggests whales rarely suffer and likely avoid docking for cleaning. A piece on religious duty in Japan mentions daily soil worship by Wan, with elites evading by minor dirt rituals in small spaces.
Grimes Virginia mourns Jennie Williams a longtime resident and faithful employee who died Monday night in Memorial Hospital Winchester. The community remembers her loyalty to many families here and she will be greatly missed. She was connected with several local households through years of service.
Christmas Day visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pope including families from Augusta Springs Burnt Factory Carpers Valley Winchester White Hall Kernstown and Martinsburg. The Ladies Aid Society of Greenwood M E Church met at Mrs. Ernest Carpenter’s home with next gathering planned at Mrs. George Riley’s in January. Several residents and relatives from nearby towns were noted visiting or returning home for the holidays.
Farmers & Merchants National Bank announces a public sale at 11 a m on Saturday January 5 in front of the county courthouse Winchester Virginia for Lot 84 Block 9 Harris Addition fronting Elm Street and stretching about 203 feet to an alley Auctioneers Dunn & Duvall listed with H D Fuller cashier as bank representative.
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