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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1923
Page
3
For sale 110 acres limestone farm in Frederick County near best fruit belt with dwelling barn and fine spring. 100 acres improved farm near city limits. Brick five room bungalow with bath priced at 2200. Offers sought at 7500 for the larger tract.
The Frederick County Circuit Court in Virginia orders Hazel G N Hedrick to appear within 60 days after publication in The Evening Star. The complaint seeks divorce a vincula from Tazel G N Hedrick amid adultery allegations. notice includes posting at the court and publication details.
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester announces its annual stockholders meeting to elect directors and conduct other business. The Banking House will host the session on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven o'clock.
A terse aphorism notes people fall out of harmony and luck as they drift from their inner balance. The writer questions daily routines and how meals are consumed, suggesting a quiet reflection on self and fortune.
Readers urge stronger regional fire protection cooperation between city and county. The letter cites Rockingham and North Mountain fires, noting state and federal involvement, and emphasizes protecting forests and young timber from future blazes.
The forester argues that losses affect the community beyond growers and landowners as stumpage is only part of product value. He calls for fire, game, and watershed protections, noting voters and taxpayers must decide to tolerate costlier inaction. ER D Clark signs off.
Ford plans a large auto and tractor plant at the Mississippi river site near the dam in St Paul Minnesota. The $10 million facility would employ 14 000 to 15 000 if water power rights are granted, with scale reduced if denied, and a new bridge with Minneapolis to improve access.
Subscribers to the stock of the George Washington Hotel Corporation will meet on January 16 1923 at eight o clock p m on the third floor of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank Manchester Virginia. The agenda includes by laws organization election of directors explanation of financial and building plans and any other lawful business. Proxies are urged for absent stockholders. George Washington Hotel Corporation Lewis F Cooper President William G Hardy Secretary.
A historical tip suggests drawing a line down the center of wide boards with a lead pen before applying paint to mimic the look of narrow flooring boards. The technique aims to create a visual effect that simulates narrow planks.
Fragmented lines discuss fire starting and sun related methods, referencing Tolstoi and a claim that women are more impressionable than men. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent narrative or clear events.
A 1922 letter from Robert T. Riley of Capon Bridge W Va recounts Civil War memories in Virginia, recounting Union actions, carpetbaggers, the Freshman’s Bureau, and Phil Sheridan in Texas. He cites President Hayes and Tilden, Texas Rangers, and a critique of Reconstruction politics with references to race and merit.
William Clarke a renowned horseman of Clarke County died at his daughter's Millwood home after a lengthy illness. Survived by four daughters including Mrs Ray Tavenner and four brothers and four sisters. He was about 75 and formerly a noted rider in local tournaments. Burial plans and further details anticipated from family.
The association honored DeGrange for long service and amended by laws to prevent self election. DeGrange’s son Phil was chosen to succeed, with Gold reelected president and other officers maintained. Plans for the cooperative were discussed including money-saving measures for the coming year.
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