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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
4
An excerpted discussion from January 9 1922 cites Virginia lawmakers urged to curb waste and focus on public welfare. It highlights calls for improved taxation, education, health, and law enforcement, with emphasis on responsible governance and preventing misuse of taxpayers dollars.
Real estate ad seeks buyers for a 6 room house with light and water on long street frontage. Priced at 1800 with terms 8000. Client offers 6 percent interest and 2 percent bonus on first class property secur ity.
The draft notes Byrd Paul Keezer as a powerful three man core in the Virginia legislature. Byrd is described as astute and influential with road building knowledge. Paul is a skilled veteran from the minority. Keezer, a farmer and finance expert, is praised for taxation insight and knowledge of state finances. The piece closes with a caution that many newcomers remain, prompting a call for mercy on the commonwealth.
The Clifton Forge Review states Governor-elect Trinkle will take the oath at noon February 1 and govern Virginia for four years. It praises his preparation and confidence he will be a successful, popular chief executive who will meet the people’s expectations.
The Western Shore Herald encourages ex-Governor Henry Stuart to run for Congress in Virginia Ninth District. It asserts Stuart is the strongest Democratic candidate to wrest the seat from Republicans and hopes for a solid Democratic delegation in Congress.
Silas Hart explains the origin of the saying Gone to the Devil in response to a reader inquiry. The Devil, lonely and with few followers, cleaned up his image by opening cafes and offering free cat fare both ways. After prohibition drained wine, people sought the Devil for a good time, and the phrase was born though those who go often return half drunken.
Daily corrected wholesale prices list Butter dairy prints 39 to 30 cents per pound Creamery butter 25 to 30 cents Young chickens 20 to 30 cents Hens 5a to 86 cents per pound Turkey prices listed Wheat spring and winter varieties Bran Corn meal and mill products quoted Local flour prices 7.20 to 7.50 per sack Shelled corn 1.75 to 2.50 Cotton seed meal and feed items noted Hay valued up to 21.90 per ton Prices reflect prior day markets Ballimore Wholesale Wares Markets listing multiple grain and livestock items with varied unit quotes.
A mother’s sorrowful remembrance note marks the third anniversary of Erastus Cooper’s death. The message speaks of faith, loss, and longing, with lines about being “gone but not forgotten” and the hope that he rests in blessed peace.
Fragmentary verse recalls post Christmas cheer and New Year travel. The speaker lists ailments from cold to rheumatics while recalling feasts of geese and pies. He notes drinking tainted tea, singing in the snow, and receiving holiday care from women with broth and flagons.
Extracts and notices from Frederick County Virginia chancery cases detail orders for property and estate assessments. Documents involve J W Aleshire Basil L Aleshire and others, reporting liens, rents, taxes, and personal property. hearings set by Master Commissioner Joseph B Newlin and James P Reardon with publication notices in Winchester papers.
Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves, retired from active service, was honored at the naval torpedo station in New Market with a New Year’s surprise. He attended as guest of his son in law Lieut Commander and Mrs. T. E. Van Metre. The event included a presentation of a miniature torpedo by shop personnel. Lieut-Commander VanMetre is the son of Capt. and Mrs. EB. W. VanMetre of Martinsburg and Washington.
Northern Virginia Power Co promotes a Westinghouse Electric Curling Iron promising stronger, longer lasting curls. The device stays hot until switched off and is described as convenient and attractive, offered in Winchester, Virginia.
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester will hold its annual stockholders meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Market and Water streets Tuesday January 10 1922 at 11 A M. The meeting will elect directors for the year and consider amending the charter to permit general trust business in addition to banking. John I Sloat cashier. December 20 1921.
For sale 1138 acre travel and slate farm with 20 acres of branch flats. Properties include several dwellings and road access. Investment or home sites offered with values expected to rise. trade possible including a Ford car and cash difference.
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