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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1924
Page
3
In Lynchburg on January 6, former President Wilson urged Democrats to redeem the nation through a high principles agenda and aggressive action. Joseph Tumulty and other figures pledged to push reforms and a fair tax law, aiming to reduce taxation without obstruction.
President Coolidge signed a proclamation imposing an immediate embargo on arms shipments to Mexican rebel factions with specific penalties. The measure, urged by Secretary Hughes, requires Treasury clearance for shipments and authorizes enforcement by Justice and customs agents, with potential navy and revenue cutter support if needed.
For blind bleeding and itching relief. Sold by all druggists. Mail 50 cents to Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio. Jauck Baker and Son listed.
The Virginia Military Institute sophomores, outraged by a hazing punishment of Thomas Crowder of Texas, return to duties after a conference with Gen. Nichols. The vigil ance committee defended the action and warned of further disciplinary measures if absent.
Washington reports fraud and corruption in the Veterans Bureau under Director Forbes. John S. O’Ryan charges improper actions by Ewing La Porte and E. L. Morse in purchasing Morse’s homestead for a hospital at Excelsior Springs Missouri. He calls for reforms and notes inadequacies in medical service.
Washington January 7 A liquor abstinence pledge card was signed on the House floor by Representative Upshaw Democrat of Georgia amid a heated exchange with Representative Hill Republican of Maryland. The dispute followed Hill's attack on Georgia prohibition conditions and demand that Georgia lawmakers pledge never again to touch liquor.
Washington January seventh Supreme Court sustains recapture provisions of the Transportation Act requiring railroads to share excess earnings with the government. Dayton Goose Creek Railway Company of Texas challenged the measure as constitutional but the decision drew support from major systems as Chief Justice Taft states railroads are firmly under Interstate Commerce Commission guardianship.
Train timetable lists Dec 9 1988 services with multiple routes and connections. It notes Pullman parlor car service to Roanoke Shenandoah Philadelphia and connections to Memphis, with stops at Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton and Hagerstown among others. Rail agents H. H. Burks and W. Saunders listed for fares and information.
An old advertisement promises quick relief from head cold and nasal congestion. It touts El Creat Balm as a fragrant antiseptic cream to apply in the nostrils, claiming to open air passages and stop snuffling and headaches with soothing, healing effects.
Woodstock volunteers saved the residence of Dr. W. Ford when a fire was found in the servant’s quarters Sunday night. Fire had gained momentum before discovery. Dewey Crawley, the doctor’s chauffeur, lost his clothing and about twenty dollars in cash.
Advertising a 78 acre improved farm with a 7 room dwelling, barn and outbuildings, 12 acres of bearing orchard on a good road, under six miles from Winchester. Priced at $5,000. Also 128 acres with small dwelling and buildings, ideal poultry farm, offered at $2,000. Contact Redi Mstate information, Good & Co.
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