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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star announces the Win der Virginia post office is rented as second class matter. Daily publication continues except Sundays by the Evening Star Publishing Co Inc. Virginia address listed.
The notice lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier with advance payments for 1, 3, and 12 months. It mentions the Associated Press credit policy and that all news dispatches credited to AP are for republication in the paper.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports a depreciating dollar, with workers paid for labor and farmers receiving less value for produce. It notes rising prices for clothing and essentials, while wholesale prices for agricultural products fell about 4.3 percent from 1922 to October, and food costs were up about 5.6 percent.
Editorial notes from Southern Planter and News Leader discuss road financing. Advocates say pay-as-you-go funding will convert mud roads into durable highways, replacing bonded debt. Mentions bids for large road projects and the fiscal burden on Virginia.
The article notes 1923 exports of cereal grains and wheat rose less than 1922, with 1923 wheat value at 1.18 per bushel vs 1.25 in 1922. Hog prices fell, reducing pork export values. ham and shoulder values dropped from about 19.9 cents to 15.9 cents per pound. Tariffs of 30 cents per bushel on wheat and 75 hundredweight on fresh pork raised costs for farmers and consumers.
The Petersburg Progress Index notes West Virginia rejected 3.5 million dollars in road and bridge bids due to no funds to pay, amid a market flooded with tax exempt securities. It argues Virginia bonds for highways would face similar fate, suggesting the public may accept the decision against road bonds over time.
In a humorous New Year vow Walt Mason contemplates life changes with his wife. He vows to improve habits, do chores, and curb mischief while humorously revealing domestic frictions and the hope of renewed harmony.
In the Ninth district several contenders vie for the Republican nomination while the party considers a strong bid to defeat Carter Glass. Speculation swirls around John Paul of Harrisonburg as a potential Seventh district contender. Party leaders expect Shemp to wield patronage influence and aim to flip Congress in the Ninth district, reversing years of Slemp control.
Mrs. E. L. Merriam of Brooksfield Massachusetts and Mr. W S Braithwaite of Harrisonburg Virginia were noted in the city today. Courtney Myers of Hagerstown Maryland among business visitors. Mr and Mrs G G Woods and child of Boston Massachusetts stayed at Hotel Jack. Mrs C Av Brill returns from a visit to friends in Washington.
President Coolidge delivers a nationwide New Year message praising past year progress and anticipating further advancement. He expresses hope that 1924 will bring prosperity and happiness to the American people.
Mr and Mrs P P Dunn of Opequon entertained at Christmas dinner for their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jonah Cornwell of Baltimore. Guests included Mr MacNeal of Canada Mrs Martin Wisecarver and Miss Lona A Kern of Winchester.
Stop catarrh and open your nostrils with Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a small amount into the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, clear the head, and relieve headaches and nasal congestion. Instant relief as air passages clear and breathing becomes easier.
A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as the fastest remedy for itching burning and irritation on face neck or body. The preparation allegedly destroys germs and heals eczema leaving skin clear and smooth after use like cold cream with a small jar available at any drug store.
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