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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
4
The fragment lists mailing options for Star Publishing Co. at Chester Virginia, with prices for year, six months, and monthly subscriptions, plus carrier and post office handling notes. It references Associated Press dispatch usage and local news publication terms.
Edward W. Box offered 50 000 to the best world peace plan if approved by the United States Senate committee hearing. He testified the plan was his own project funded from his pocket and urged removal of propaganda concerns while noting 22 164 plans for peace were submitted. The hearings questioned influence by the League of Nations and Box was excused from further testimony with possible future summons.
The Progress Index notes Interstate Commerce Commission figures showing about 26 297 railway collisions with 4 326 deaths and 60 682 injuries nationwide. It advocates automatic crossing protection by 1925 and cites Virginia efforts to reduce grade crossings through stricter driver compliance and road cooperation.
The discussion centers on relocating highways to avoid grade crossings with rail lines, even if it raises state costs. Critics argue taxpayers bear more burden than railroad firms, while the Highway Commission is urged to speed more elimination of grade crossings.
A verse by Walt Mason laments and mockingly praises the weather. It notes extreme seasonal shifts from summerlike scenes in Kansas Maine and Nebraska to looming storms and blizzards. The piece jokes about the weather man and cherishes memories of pleasant days.
A preacher urging lay members of Winchester Presbytery to support church growth and active service. The poem repeats calls to work, witness daily, meet critics with a smile, and boost the kirk, ending with the refrain Just Belong. The piece nods to a college tune and encourages consistent effort and community involvement.
Winchester rural United Brethren Church lists services for Mount Olive Fairview Pleasant Valley Sunrise and Christian Endeavor sessions on January 27. Mount Olive reports two decisions for Christ and growing interest in the revival with several souls seeking welfare.
Richmond report shows Hampton Roads commercially tied to New York. W. H. Houston, chair of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Industrial Commission, says Virginia pilots charge 20 percent more than New York, urging lower Virginia port charges to attract business and keep shipments from leaving the region.
Major Joseph C. Byron and four other Harness Company officials, along with former government personnel, were acquitted after Judge Lawrence Groner ruled the government failed to prove defrauding the United States. Two witnesses offered discrepancies, and earlier two defendants were cleared. The judge emphasized there was no evidence of misconduct.
A brief note highlights the Want Ad Columns as a source of valuable finds and opportunities, suggesting readers search the listings for desirable bargains and rare items.
An old advertisement extols sulphur as best for clearing up ugly broken skin on the face. It claims quick relief from itching burning and irritation and says Bowles enro-Sulphur can be obtained at any drug store and used like cold cream.
The Rev J F Morgan will speak at 11 a m on The Once For All Faith and at 7 30 p m on Happiness at the First Christian Church A 9 45 a m Sunday school invites all for a warm welcome The Christian Endeavor Society led by Miss Janet Rinker meets at 6 45 p m with How Can Christian Endeavor Help Our Church and Our Denomination Don’t miss it The regular quarterly conference is Wednesday at 7 30 p m all members urged to attend All are welcome to all services
An inventor offers a lamp that burns 94 percent air and kerosene coal, with no odor smoke or noise. O S Johnson of Philadelphia promotes a 10 day free trial and possible agency to earn $250 to $500 monthly, inviting readers to request full details.
Miss Minnie Adler Miller informs piano pupils her studio is closed until Monday while she travels to Baltimore to hear the renowned pianist Rachmaninoff.
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