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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1924
Page
4
A damaged clipping notes Associated Press usage statements and republication rights for news dispatches credited to the Star Publishing Co. in Virginia. It references the daily operation excluding Sunday and local news publication details.
The readable snippet lists advance payment terms by month and year with figures like 4.50 2.26 and 1.20 plus a contact line. The page header indicates United and a Wednesday January 23 1924 date.
Danville Va editor cites Winchester Star critique of Virginia tax equalization and argues state wide reforms would raise taxes and shift burden to Richmond. Article compares assessed values, local conditions, and job creation fears, noting substantial disparities between counties and cities.
The column outlines apple scald as the severe post harvest storage disease, its causes, and prevention. It notes that mature, well colored fruit resists scald more, low storage temperatures help, and delays in cooling or crowded conditions worsen risk. Practical steps include proper fertilization, timely harvest, prompt storage, and avoiding warm weather marketing.
A young couple from Lancaster County, Carter and Miss , have been issued a marriage license at the city clerk's office. Edward nd ist employed at the Vir Colen Company.
A Buffalo New York advertisement offers a free trial of a breathing method for asthma and hay fever. It invites all ages and occupations to mail a coupon for a no cost trial, promising relief and no postage or payment. The note targets hopeless cases after other remedies failed.
An advertisement extols the ideal woman as strong healthy and happy noting her condition affects her children and surroundings It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made from roots and herbs and claims fifty years of use restoring health and happiness to American women.
The Railway Association's committee on highway crossing prevention invites entries for a 1924 poster design and slogan contest. Prizes include 500 dollars for first, 200 for second, 100 for third and 100 for slogan. Entries must reach H A Rowe in New York by February 11 1924.
A small bottle of Freezone is marketed to remove hard and soft corns and toe corn calluses without soreness. The product promises immediate relief and easy removal with no irritation, offered for a few cents.
Local classified page highlights items lost and found with brief notices from residents. Listings cover pets keys and wallets, and misplaced personal effects. Community members post rewards and contact details for reunification and pickup from familiar neighborhood spots.
A parody poem narrator notes mid December warmth contrasts with winter longing. Gaffer Witherspoon laments sunny weather hurting crops while the speaker enjoys springlike comfort and urges cheer despite seasonal gloom.
The Shenandoah County Circuit Court holds a second order from the State Entomologist, exempting all cedars within 800 feet of the Mansion House. The case, moved from Shenandoah Circuit to the Federal Court for the Western District of Virginia, awaits Judge Henry C. McDowell's decision on remand.
In a letter quoted today Mr Bok offered to give the author of the committee’s chosen plan $50,000 when selected and another $50,000 if the plan is approved by the Senate. He also proposed to cover the cost of a national referendum on the committee’s choice.
Captain Herbert G. Sparrow of the wrecked cruiser Tacoma and two radio operators died in an onboard accident during a storm off Vera Cruz. The Navy awaits further word as Omana and six destroyers, delayed by the storm, near Vera Cruz.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dodson of Meadow Mills hosted a Sunday family reunion with many relatives present. I. H. Rhodes presided over a turkey dinner with trimmings. Attendees included Mrs. John Boyce and three children of New Oxford, Pa., James Garrett and son from Frederick, Md., W. H. Dodson of Meadow Mills, Charles Dodson and family of Conkcville, Way Misses Irene Vera and Katherine Dodson, Floyd and Robert Dodson at home, Wilbur Dyke Snead, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dyke and children.
Woodstock report records Daniel Kelleher, owner of the Mt Airy estate near Mt Jackson, appealing the second order of the State Entomologist to remove cedars as required by the Cedar Rust Law. The action concerns trees on the 2,200 acre property noted in the notice.
Edwin W. Bok asks the Senate committee investigating propaganda to select the best of 22 264 plans submitted in his American Peace Award. Chairman Moses warned the suggestion is outside the mark and noted the committee has the power to obtain the documents if it wishes.
Marriage licenses issued in the county clerk's office include W. C. Perry son of John Perry and Virginia C. Drummond daughter of Andrew Drummond both of Stephens City. Also James S. Perry son of W. C. Perry of White Post Clarke county and Clara Lee Meinturft daughter of D. H. Meinturft.
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