This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1923
Page
4
The Ohio State Journal notes the growing habit of sending Christmas cards via mail faces debate on potential restrictions. Officials consider costs and efficiency, but the author supports continuing the practice and plans to send three cards next year. Postal rates listed: 4.50 and 2.25.
An article fragment discusses Indian progress and wealth per capita in the United States, noting population growth and pressures on Indians to educate and uplift their communities. It reflects on changing fortunes from past ads, the role of strong allies, and recurring poverty linked to perceived ancestral weaknesses.
The piece by Walt Mason laments illness and the confusing array of remedies from pills to tonics and home cures. It mentions Covington Virginia and West King Street in Wheeling area, noting a visitor from relatives and a reference to J. Sanderson Jr.
Me Clune Patton has assumed charge of the Lexington post office as acting postmaster, succeeding Thomas S. Burwell who was removed. Patton, brother of T F Patton of Winchester, had served as postmaster for twelve years until Burwell’s appointment during the Wilson era. Burwell’s commission would have expired next August.
Rev. Dr. D. H. Scanlon formerly pastor of local Presbyterian churches will take a three month leave of absence to tour Palestine Egypt and southern Europe. He will be accompanied by his wife and make a general tour of the regions named.
Returning to America they will visit Canada with passage booked on the Empress of Scotland sailing February 3. In Dr Scanlon’s absence several noted Presbyterian ministers will supply the local pulpit in Durham.
Three Winchester banks will hold annual stockholders meetings Tuesday at 11 AM to elect directors for the coming year. Shenandoah Valley National and Farmers and Merchants banks meet at their houses for director elections while the Commercial and Savings Bank convenes at Odd Fellows hall for similar purposes. The Shenandoah Valley Bank notice specifies director elections, with other matters possible for the other two banks. The Union Bank's stockholders also hold their annual meeting as usual in January.
The audit notes a significant reduction in notes on the truck and engine house but flags $850 in unpaid notes still outstanding. It cites contributions, grants, and city support while urging budgeting focus for 1923 and highlighting missing company minutes authorizing treasurer orders.
January to March catalog of local sales with dates and sellers. Entries include stock, implements, feed, furniture, and hogs from Berryville Green Spring Summit Point and surrounding areas. Notable buyers include J W Larrick A L Price and C P Wright with multiple stock items.
A brief quotation notes that cheerfulness acts as the best promoter of health, being friendly to both mind and body.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.