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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
4
A Los Angeles Express report describes a test of synchronized sound projecting with film action. The breakthrough suggests future talking pictures, but notes many technical hurdles remain before full adoption and the continued popularity of mute films in amusement venues.
A reminiscence on how Sunday attire defined social norms in the past. The essay recalls the era when a new suit marked special occasions, later giving way to everyday wear. It laments the loss of economical mending, family thrift, and the charm of once distinct weekday dress.
A fragmented verse laments the Village Chest charity collecting 12.59 dollars while mocks the donor as a tightwad. The speaker rails against self serving aids and hides a conflicted desire to help paupers yet rails at improvised generosity. The piece questions true benevolence in a village setting.
The Virginia fruit column explains pruning aims on older bearing trees. It covers opening the crown for sunlight, removing large unnecessary limbs, thinning dense wood, and avoiding over-pruning to keep vigor balanced. It emphasizes gradual cuts, removing water sprouts, and maintaining annual bearing with targeted thinning.
An invention by S. Johnson of Philadelphia claims a lamp that burns with 94 percent efficiency in air, producing soft white light like electricity and with no odor smoke or noise. He offers a 10 day free trial and a plan to earn 250 to 500 dollars a month by introducing the device.
All Lutherans in Virginia will become members of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia. The annual convention at St Mark’s Church in Roanoke elected officers and introduced five new members led by Rev. V.Y. Boozer and Rev. Lid. Raymond Haas. The Tennessee Synod’s Virginia churches unify with North Carolina Lutherans, a major step in years.
A vintage advertising blurb promises rapid relief from nasal catarrh and head cold by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims opening blocked airways, easing headaches, and stopping mucous discharge with a fragrant antiseptic formula.
For rent a high room house in a well located area with modern conveniences. Includes a garden and a garage. Apply to J. Snapp.
Following fall arrangements the Berryville Turnpike Company deeded the Winchester to Berryville and Berea to Castleman's Ferry road to the Commonwealth of Virginia on January 15. The two fifths share of funds on deposit goes to the Highway Commission for maintenance in Frederick and Clarke counties. Province McCormick and J T L Jones signed the deed after stockholders approved the transfer.
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