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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1923
Page
7
An old health column promotes Dr Salts a lemon juice based mixture to flush and stimulate kidneys. It claims to prevent cloudy urine, back pain and nocturnal urination by neutralizing acids and reducing uric acid buildup from red meat. It touts affordability and ease of use.
The Freeman Journal carries a cable from Archbishop Farley of Baltimore stating that one hundred ten million Americans support Ireland's move to a Free State and oppose De Valera's campaign of riotous destruction. He calls the Irish government's effort a forward step and a sad spectacle for those who back violence.
In remote England cottages show sloping walls due to a superstition that exact squares collapse. Whale meat is noted as a Japanese delicacy valued off Korea. Belgians favor rare Antwerp carrier pigeons. Observation emphasizes books over persons as educators.
Federal prohibition agents and New York police join forces to crack New York City's New Year celebration. They raid Broadway area cafes and taborets and arrest at least one hundred for alleged violations. Police detainees are released on bail while federal prisoners remain behind bars.
Paris reports Sarah Bernhardt, once believed improving after fainting spells, has suffered a relapse today. The setback alarms physicians who had hoped for steady recovery.
Entomologists at Geneva station report San Jose scale increasing in New York orchards. They urge marking heavily infested trees and applying early spring lime sulfur spray at one to eight parts water to control scale, with later sprays at one to forty parts water to curb further spread.
During the summer, heavily infected trees marked at pruning time can receive extra heavy applications of the spray in spring and summer. The guidance emphasizes identifying stressed trees and applying intensified treatment during suitable seasons to manage infection levels.
W. G. Pingley argues against a fifteen thousand dollar school funding increase. He calls for trimming staff, relocating the superintendent to the school site, and appointing a Council committee to audit accounts. He warns against secret handling of public funds and urges stopping construction if funds are insufficient.
January 1 report notes a calm start to the year at the White House. President Harding stayed mostly in the residential section as government departments closed and Congress adjourned until Wednesday. Diplomatic relations spotlighted by a Pan American Union breakfast hosted by Secretary of State Hughes.
A reflection on the enduring power of books to keep humanity’s deeds thoughts and knowledge alive in preserved form within pages, described as a magic-like preservation across all ages.
A fragmentary exchange between two lovers shows a female insisting on independence and a male proposing marriage as a path to continued desire. The lines reveal tension over autonomy and happiness within a potential union.
A reflective remark urges gentle evening greetings to family and notes that humanity thrived before each person’s birth and will continue after their death. It warns against overestimating one’s own importance and encourages humility.
A simple household device captures a chicken for dinner. A long handled net made from a barrel hoop or an old hammock lays a net two feet deep with corn as bait, then the net is lifted or dropped to trap the fowl without distress.
Mr and Mrs Harold Moberly and their young daughter came back from Frederick Maryland after holidays with relatives. Fred H Hable returned to Washington after a short visit to his mother Mrs S H Hable. Stanley HK Harmer and wife returned to West Cork Street home after visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs Margaret Ritter returned to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Harvey Carper on East Germain streets. M Finkelstein and daughter Miss Finkelstein returned to relatives in Baltimore. Charles R Curl son of the late George W Curl and his nephew John A Connor returned to Washington after holiday visits with friends and relatives. The Dallas Magazine quote about democracy finishes the fragment.
An old field note warns that head lice injure turkeys ducks and geese more than other poultry. A head louse can kill a turkey. Treatment uses melted lard rubbed around the comb and ears with a few drops of kerosene or carbolic acid, then warming the bird for a few hours.
Feeding experiments spanning years show minerals cannot replace lime in chicken rations. When lime is missing, the body draws on bone and tusk reserves. Also, lime and phosphorus are more readily absorbed from living bone than from dead bone ash.
A concise adage from the Boston Transcript notes that self praise echoed in a good setting loses sharp edges, suggesting frugal self promotion is best avoided and true praise comes from genuine resonance elsewhere.
A reflective line laments chasing passing joys, warning that seeking constant rapture ruins years of peace and steadiness. The quote by Bulwer Lytton underscores the dangers of pursuit over lasting contentment.
Fowls feather eating results from a deficiency in certain food classes. Providing adequate milk tankage meat scraps cotton seed meal peanut meal or alfalfa pasturage helps them overcome the habit.
A reflective note on periodically assessing personal behavior to ensure it aligns with the standards we set for others. The author advocates balanced self-evaluation and steady self-improvement.
A personal line expresses fear without God and comfort in presence of a loved one. The speaker notes that the sense of companionship brings great joy to the heart, indicating deep spiritual and emotional reassurance.
In a convention the restaurant keepers forecast the end of the white front era while a stubborn cracked cup endures with unlikely longevity as noted by the Decatur Herald.
Agricultural notes describe a healthy laying hen as having a soft red comb and wattles, good body capacity, substantial fat, and pliable skin. Proper nutrition includes grit and oyster shell, especially when fowls are confined, to prevent leg weakness and maintain flock health.
A quip from Uncle Eben about safety razors undercuts a rough party mood. The piece casts a wary eye on sharing and perfection. Remarks about a universal fair show echo a light, philosophical note on life and performance.
A giant redwood twenty one feet high was recently moved from its vertical position. The text reflects on natural science topics and quotes from Washington Irving and George Eliot, noting patience and restraint as virtues.
Grimes Virginia news notes multiple holiday visits. Margaret and Louise Taylor, daughters of Brooke Taylor, stay with relatives in Grimes and Hedgesville. Mrs. Robert Beckey of Winchester visits with sons Clarence and Ernest. Other locals include Mrs. Ben Hubbard at her old home with family and Miss Lillian Haycock ill with pneumonia symptoms.
The State Corporation Commission issued a charter to the Lutheran Synod of Virginia a non stock corporation to secure title to property. Incorporators include C Brown Secretry Marion West Newport and Sieber Roanoke Richmond among others.
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