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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
2
A reflective dialogue between Father Time and the Old Year contemplates the burdens of time, virtue, and human sorrow. The scene leads to the arrival of the New Year 1922 as a cherubic figure, ready to begin anew.
At a Bristol mass meeting on December 28 Democratic leaders unanimously endorsed State Senator Harry Flood Byrd for Chairman of the Democratic State Committee to succeed the late H D Flood. Byrd has not decided whether to accept and the State Committee meeting in Richmond is expected after January 10 to elect the chairman.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites all to a New Year of hope and cheer with services at 9.45 Church School, 11 Morning Worship, and 7.30 Evening Service. Theme: The God of Grooves. All are welcome.
An old courtroom exchange shows a judge condemning Tastus to a year of hard labor while Mrs. Rastug pleads for mercy. The dialogue mixes sharp humor with courtroom tension and cultural language.
A novelist objects to a drawing showing a heroine on horseback branding her as invalid. The artist proposes portraying her before illness to avoid the stigma and keep the book's tragic arc intact.
A dialogue shows friendship and rivalry as one senator urges reform of a colleague’s printed remarks. Another senator, not friendly, supports letting him publish freely, highlighting tensions over congressional record content.
A Pittsburgh chronicle Telegraph note reports a visitor arrested for carrying 350 dollars in his pocket. The motive cited is the man trying to flee town with the money, prompting questions about law enforcement.
A dialogue snippet covers a couple married in an airplane and a quip about risk versus church wedding. It shifts to jokes about mermaids, credit, a sleepy student, and an insurance policy gag, all in a rapid, humorous montage.
A playful exchange centers on a Beethoven piece titled Farewell to the Piano as a professor notes an upcoming visit by installment visitors arriving by van. The light dialogue hints at a music classroom scene and student curiosity.
A canvasser touts methods to increase earnings asserting immediate personal success. Jones counters that he already employs those tactics, claiming current income suffices.
Peggy is portrayed as careful about her appearance, while Willie notes she wears very little clothing and avoids taking chances with her attire.
A new dictionary The New Universities Dictionary is offered exclusively to readers. Compiled by leading American lexicographers, it promises accuracy and practical use for homes and offices. Readers can secure copies by sending three coupons and 98 cents via this paper.
Squire P. P. Shifflet of East Rockingham lauds Bear's Emulsion for a granddaughter's persistent cough. He reports the remedy stopped the cough and improved overall health, recommending it as a tonic. Sold by leading druggists.
Braddock Street Church outlines morning and evening services for New Year. Sunday School at 9 30 a m young and old classes, Holy Communion at 11 a m, Epworth League at 6 45 p m led by W G Hardy on New Year resolutions, and a 7 30 p m sermon titled Son Remem ber. Public invited to attend.
An advertisement promotes Triumph Pills for irregular or suppressed conditions as safe and dependable. It claims not sold in drug stores and urges readers to write for relief and particulars, with a free address in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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