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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
4
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A short satirical piece reflecting on youth and the loud talker who boasted of wisdom. The narrator recalls freestyling orating in public, drawing jeers from crowds, and eventual silence as time passes and critics emerge. The verse hints at aging, folly, and the fading need to prove oneself.
The record lists 1921 deeds by Local Boy Scouts under Scout Exec H Russell Potts from December 20 1920 to January 4 1927. Activities include Christmas Eve food distribution and Christ mas Seals sales, community tree events, a Christmas cake sale netting $100 for the troop, a Christmas Tree sale raising $50, scout services at Christ Church, a supper at the Scout Cabin for officers, public meetings at the Scout Building, and praise for the first class Council while noting a basketball game win 41 to 6 against West.
Real estate listing text offers room house with light and water, terms and value notes. Mentions 6 acre suburban home with city water and long frontage, price around 8000, and a 56 acre farm in Winchester at 4600. Referenced client paying 6 percent interest and 2 percent bonus on first class security.
The report details Newlin and Company tallying wins and events, including a 43 to 28 basketball victory over Frederick High, numerous scout meetings led by Mr Barton, and community efforts. It notes fundraising, troop projects, summer camp plans, service to Winchester Memorial Hospital, and a congratulatory letter from Warren G. Harding for the local movement.
In memoriam for George IV. Nickens marks two years since eternal rest with lines of sorrow from wife and children. Also notes on local troop activities, reorganizations, leadership, and community campaigns with dates and names of Scoutmasters and meeting times.
H Russll Potts thanks Brown Woods and Cather for leading troops after a building sale. He urges Winchester and Frederick County parents to support boys in service to others and self reliance as essential for happiness and success. He emphasizes guiding youth toward work and self sufficiency.
Berryville Virginia residents travel to Spartanburg and Florida for family visits and health updates. Local Community League notes focus on moral issues, mail order concerns, and future office for the district nurse. Auxiliary Legion elects officers as part of a busy week in Berryville.
J D Adams, a cabinet maker from 326 5 Braddock s St Winchester reports severe kidney pain after a cold. He credits Doan s Kidney Pills with rapid relief after trying many medicines. He notes the pills cost 60 cents and were available at all dealers, from Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
Public sale by virtue of executions in favor of Valley Service Station and others against H. L. Gruber. Sale at 11 a.m. on day of sale. Terms cash. A. J. Wigginton deputy sheriff. Duvall & Dunn auctioneers. 4-101.
For sale a 138 acre gravel and slate farm with 20 acres of branch flats and a 6 room dwelling plus two small barns on state road six miles from Winchester. Includes an 8 room modern dwelling on a double lot with outbuildings. $10 500. Also offering choice building lots with rising values. See us for investment or home locations.
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