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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
4
Publication line states daily except Sunday from The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester VA with Associated Press full use rights for republication of all AP dispatches and local news as credited by the paper.
Rates show one year in advance 38.50 and 34.60 by carrier. other terms include three months 0.80 in advance, six months 2.25, one month 0.30, with a noted long month value and partial text error. The fragment references Bell and a number 148-W.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason lampoons medicinal elixirs and patent remedies. It pokes fun at doctors claims and the quirky taste of tonics while describing eager patients seeking relief through mysterious bottles and dubious potions.
The article details Gutzon Borglum and his team completing a vast mountain sculpture on a cliff face about 800 feet high. Workers drilled and shaped the rock as the figure rose on the mountain side on the tall vertical cliff with a winding trail on the opposite slope. Bishop K Kelley of Georgia gave a benediction as the ceremony concluded.
Service times listed for Christ Episcopal Church Paly. 8 a m holy communion 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning prayer and sermon subject Matter and Spirit 7 30 p m evening prayer and sermon subject Christ Advocate at Stephens City 9 a.m.
The Associated Press reports President Coolidge will relay the Golden Rule message to Rotary clubs worldwide from the White House to mark Rotary's nineteenth anniversary. Chicago Rotary notes the 1905 founding and February 22 date, with 163000 clubs expected to participate across nations.
The Empire cinema will turn over its entire gross receipts next Monday to support the hospital rebuilding fund. Manager Baker stated that as a Winchester citizen, he feels the town's disaster underscores the need for such support and the film's cost and overhead are included in the donation.
A public pledge from the Empire Theatre and local citizens commits the entire gross from Monday shows to the Winchester hospital. The donor hopes this act sparks a larger, community wide fund and encourages substantial contributions from individuals and businesses.
No Lee birthday observance in Winchester today due to Virginia legal holiday. Tomorrow evening the Presbyterian Church hosts a Lee birthday program with Rev Dr F T McFaden Likely focus on General Lee life and lessons for youth. Hymns once favored by Lee will be sung and R Gray Williams to introduce. Confederate veterans receive special seating and Daughters of the Confederacy plan group entry.
The funeral for Mrs Maggie Cline wife of Evan M Cline will be held Sunday. Relatives meet at 10 30 a m at Yellow Springs home and proceed to Timber Ridge Christian Church for service by Rev A W Andes. Interment in churchyard. She was born August 30 1853 and leaves husband two daughters Mrs Conley Dunlap and Virginia Cline and one son Benjamin Cline plus a sister Mrs Elmira LaFollette and four grandchildren.
Acting Governor Davidson approved Obregon's request to allow 2,000 Mexican federal troops to enter Texas at El Paso on condition the U S assumes all responsibility for any damage. The reversal came after a Friday decision and a prompt from Secretary of State Hughes.
Weather bureau forecasts rain and snow across North and Middle Atlantic States starting Monday with a cold spell and a gradual moderation later in the week. Early days will be unsettled with precipitation and lower temperatures.
New York stock market opened with prospects of low money rates and higher crude oil product prices aiding stability. Prices held steady through a brief session with some profit taking and short selling observed. Public utilities and various equipment stocks gained while overall volume ran about 355000 shares.
The committee of the Sarah Zane Minstrel has secured Mrs Reynolds to sing at the forthcoming show.
In a blunt take, self-preservation is blamed as the worst law of nature by a writer arguing that it fuels insect pests, complicating humane and effective control strategies.
Mrs Nicola Paluzzi of 416 East Broadway Mishawaka Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with alleviating weakness during her pregnancies and says Lydia E Pinkham's Sanative Wash helped after inflammation. She notes the doctor offered no relief and declares lifelong use of the remedies.
The Sample Shoe Store contest ends next week. The city waits for judge Dr Wm M School to review pedographs and name winners for feminine and masculine feet. Local pride suggests the feminine winner may take the national prize in the near future.
Hopewell Virginia advertises for families to move to work at the Tubize Artificial Silk Co. plant. The feature highlights light work, good wages while learning, rapid advancement, and a healthful, modern facility with affordable housing nearby. Families with multiple workers are especially desired. those interested should apply to the company and include the number of family members seeking employment.
The United Brethren Church invites all to attend next Sunday services with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with classes for all ages. Special programs include a men’s Bible class, junior young people meeting, and a Christian Endeavor Society event with orchestra. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. led by George Miller.
Senator Couzens accuses Treasury Secretary Mellon of benefiting personally from his proposed income surtax reductions. He demands details of Melon's securities holdings and the amount he would gain, pressing for full disclosure as the tax revision plan is debated.
The children express gratitude to neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Marion Willey.
William G. Hardy cashier of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Mrs Hardy have left for a several days trip to Baltimore.
James S. Grant, a noted dealer in spraying outfits and orchard supplies, has gone to Rochester New York to attend a major apple show with exhibits on spraying equipment and related displays drawing attention from industry vendors.
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as a quick remedy for chest tightness congestion and colds. It promises penetrating heat within minutes and claims to ease rheumatic stiffness and sore muscles, urging readers to buy Bowles Red Pepper Rub at local rug stores.
Advice promotes drinking soft water with Jad Salts to neutralize urinary acidity. Recommends four ounces Jad Salts daily before breakfast for two to three days and urges annual kidney exams by a physician.
A fragmented text fragment suggests a discussion of desire or preference tied to a title. No clear people organizations or places are identifiable in the readable portion.
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