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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1924
Page
4
A Northampton Cape Charles Va item critiques editorials predicting punishment at the ballot box. The piece discusses road funding proposals by the State Highway Commission and references Senator Byrd and Governor candidates amid debate over roads and political outcomes.
The Times-Dispatch notes the Petersburg Progress-Index misstates Virginia and West Virginia election figures. It cites official counts showing Davis with 139 497 votes in Virginia, Coolidge 72 355, La Follette 10 379, total 223 521, and contrasts with regional tallies, while West Virginia totals also differ from earlier reports.
In a letter to the editor, readers clash over road allocations and political impact on Byrd. The piece criticizes media bias and questions claims that Byrd’s opposition to a road plan or the Mapp era will shape votes next year. It notes the Highway Department's allocations and contrasts county progress on highways with other areas.
A narrator praises Jim Ginger for repairing a ancestral dray removing carbon clearing squeaks. He laments a high bill and hints at rival mechanics. Recounted woes include repeated axle issues and a failing differential. The speaker notes Jim is barred while others fix the wagon.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia calls an annual meeting of stockholders in the Directors' Room at eleven o'clock January 13 1925 for the election of directors for the year 1925. H D Fuller vice president cashier signs the notice.
Virginia farmers report a short corn crop and difficulties in curing as November activity shows cribbing, hauling wood and hog butchering. Weather mostly favorable. 75 percent housed, but stand poor in some areas. Livestock conditions good though cattle feeding limited by prices and prior market losses.
A small bottle called Freezche is advertised to remove hard and soft corns and toe between corn calluses with no soreness. The claim highlights instant relief as the user lifts the corn with fingers after applying the product.
Richmond Va December 91 Delayed arrival of a steamer with 160000 cases of apples depressed the British market for Virginia grown fruit. Virginia apple prices on London markets ranged from 3.79 to 5.88 for various varieties with Liver pool and other grades in similar ranges.
The annual meeting of stock holders for election of directors will be held at its banking house in Winchester on Tuesday January 13 1925 between 11 a m and 1 p m Shenandoah Valley Bank By WMG Hardy Cashier notice runs December 9 to January 12
Hundreds of letters from across the United States praise Indigesto Tablets as the best preparation for indigestion acid stomach and gastritis. The ad urges buying the genuine red and yellow metal box from F. J O'Neil Medicine Co St Louis, also proprietors of O Neill's Vegetable Remedy.
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