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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
5
The piece riffs on Berlin’s jazz age dance craze and Kaiser’s imagined reaction, then shifts to Lady Diana Manners declaring men vain. It questions gender roles with humorous digs at fashion, Eve and Adam, and ends noting a Massachusetts judge affirming wives’ rights to take money from husbands.
A brief meditation notes that a good man prolongs his life to enjoy his past, reflecting on a twice married motive and the value of experience. The line suggests savoring memory as time passes.
Brucetown Virginia notices report Mr J Swimsey Sr, local postmaster for ten years, has been reappointed for four more. Several New Year visits and dinners are listed, including Leslie Hensell, Joseph Snapp Rey, O D Lambert family, Annie Smithey, Mary Boden, Virginia Clendening, A J Swimley Sr, Frank Swimley, Branshaw Summit Point, and A J Grubb of Daytona Ohio visiting for holidays.
Church of Christ services announced with Bible study at 10 a.m. on Elijah the Tishbite and sermon at 11 a.m. on the Purpose of the Holy Scriptures The evening topic Utilizing Opportunities led by Jess Pletcher Union services at Market Street church Midweek prayer at 7 45 p.m. at 324 West Water Street. Minister W L Dudley invites all to attend.
An Exchange letter argues boys will be boys but urges restraint in practical jokes. It urges teaching that humor should be harmless and that mischief should not cause harm or loss, noting all involved can laugh yet warning against excess.
Reliance Virginia reports Mr Harry Gruver suffered a broken leg when the horse he drove ran and toppled the buggy last Wednesday. He is resting as comfortably as could be expected. The note lists local residents attending nursing school, teaching assignments, travels and family visits through early January.
A child named Helen mislabels her body parts as limbs of a tree, crying out after bumping her knee that she hurt the limb of her suitcase in a moment of accidental misnaming and fear. The scene reflects a parent's attempt to shape perception through metaphor and gentle reassurance.
The bureau of biological survey states bats are mammals not birds. They fly via wings formed by a skin membrane stretched between extended arm and hand bones.
The passage links the name horse chestnut to fallen leaves forming a shoe nail like mark on twigs resembling a horse shoe. It notes the leaf fall creates a seat shape similar to a nailed shoe.
An unclear Ohio State Journal fragment notes neighbor women judging a local girl by looks, sparking a social debate about reputation and appearance in the community.
A historical note explains birds possess vision far surpassing humans with an average about 100 times stronger. It cites an example where birds can spot a worm on freshly plowed ground from 300 feet away.
War department transfers sectional steel bridges built for France to the bureau of public roads and USDA for peacetime road work in national forests and other sites. The structure types vary allowing 35 to 60 foot spans with 11 foot roadway, plus trucks and other material distributed to states to prevent road deterioration during high prices.
Farmers struggle with alfalfa on acidic soil due to lack of lime and nodule bacteria. A lime dressing may start the crop on sour ground, while a separate dialogue shows Mrs Winks sobbing and Mr Winks accepting blame for a past mistake.
By authority of a deed of trust recorded in Frederick county Virginia the trustee will sell at public auction in front of Winchester’s court house at 11 o clock AM a 134 acre farm nine miles south of Winchester near the Wardensville Grade adjoining Lineburg with a frame dwelling barn and other buildings about 75 acres tillable. One third cash on day of sale with balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust plus a policy on the buildings.
Audrey Brannon has returned to Elkins W V to resume studies. Noel and Hendricks reopen school here tomorrow, a day late due to a new arrival yesterday. Maynard Sirbaugh reached town on the mail truck today. George Kimble, wounded by rifle discharge two weeks ago, is steadily improving. Mrs Buchwater remains indisposed.
A Boston Transcript quote shows a home team pitcher complaining there is nothing to cheer about as the ball was not even hit, highlighting a critical moment of frustration during a game.
Readable fragments suggest discussion of prohibition era controls and jail policies affecting profiteers. A cryptic line references someone named in relation to a photograph and a maid, implying a coded or misread note about a hit or plan.
Jimmie recalls his uncle in a rural scene where the hired man is accused of dishonesty. Cows drink excessive water before milking, hinting at impropriety in farm routines and trust within the household.
The article claims that the practice of pensioning injured or sick soldiers began in England under Oliver Cromwell. It notes Cromwell initiated support for wounded veterans, shaping early pension systems.
A North Carolina inventor patents curved violin edges claimed to improve tone. The design focuses on contour curves to enhance resonance and playability.
Advertises for 25 car loads of timothy hay to be delivered by rail within ten days or two weeks. Listing firm G. Runble & Co. of Woodstok, Va requests bids from Southern or N. & W. Railroads for loading on B.&O. schedule.
A brief quotation noting that talk costs less than actions by those who control funds, highlighting the contrast between spoken rhetoric and moneyed influence. The line attributes value to deeds over words in discussing power and persuasion.
In a formal warning, D. C. Brindle states that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife after their separation. The notice serves to alert creditors of his stance.
A dialogue snippet shows Safe Way quoting a man named Brown advising harsh gender control. The reply mocks the method, suggesting satire over coercion as the better response to the crude suggestion.
A proverb styled item notes that a person balancing two responsibilities often faces risk as the phrase warns that shared burdens can backfire. The concise saying emphasizes caution in overcommitment.
A fragmented quote notes that replacement ideas should yield to written correspondence. The line reflects a Shakespearean cadence about prioritizing letters over urgent but incomplete reasons.
Archibald Little states that monks account for one third of Tibet's total male population. The remark appears in his observations on monastic life and demographics.
All holders of claims against the estate of Daisy Mason must file their claims within 30 days from the date of settlement by undersigned. Cc. C. Mason, Gore Virginia.
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