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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1924
Page
5
Richmond Virginia January 29 The bill to raise salaries for yacht circuit corporation and city officials above 4000 was advanced to third reading. Judges now receive 3600 while many opposed the measure citing state finances and four years of poor crops. A heated battle was predicted in the House tomorrow when the increase is set for passage.
Representative Nelson of Wisconsin urged a House inquiry into the Air Service accusing it of repeating wartime abuses. He introduced a resolution for a special committee to investigate alleged propaganda and pressure Congress for more funding under questionable claims, questioning the dirigible flight to the North Pole.
The Star reports a drive led by Rev. F R Casselman to support seventy orphans in Frederick county and Winchester with $5 monthly or $60 yearly per child. Schools may pledge gifts, sending to Rev Casselman and cash to treasurer H D Fuller.
Frederick Maryland January 29 Bradley T Free sues Henry R Appleby for 30000 damages claiming the accident that killed Mrs Margaret R Underwood on Thanksgiving Day resulted from the defendant's carelessness An automobile opposed a northbound motorcycle with sidecar on North Market Street The woman and her young son were ejected. she died the next day from a brain concussion the child escaped with minor injuries.
White spruce ranks as the most valuable tree in Alaska, highlighted for its prized qualities and economic potential. The report underscores its significance in regional forestry and markets.
Public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock noon Saturday February 2 1924 offers for sale a 30 acre farm near Bartonville Frederick County adjoining Mrs Clark Maxwell William Arbuckle and others Improvements include a five room residence barn corn crib wagon shed and a portable one room building Watered by a well at the house and by Opequon Possession is March 1 1924 Terms are one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with a policy of fire insurance Duvall Dunn Aucts.
Washington reports a curious sequel to the Boston death of Miss Margaret Harding. Stanley Hawks, chief of the State Department Bureau of Current Information, allegedly engaged to Miss Margaret Baldwin, prompted Hastings to depart after receiving a congratulatory letter from Boston.
The first expert Reparations Committee led by General Charles Dawes arrived in Berlin from Paris. No official reception. members went directly to their hotel. Germany hopes for a tolerable final solution depend on forthcoming talks with the second expert body from Paris and with Germany's official spokesmen.
Four sleek-haired chaps refuse to mix oil with water in a playful oddity noted by local observers. The scene centers on their distinct grooming and show of stubborn separation, drawing curious attention from passersby.
Senorita Carmen Lucia de la Rosa from Buenos Aires arrives in the United States seeking matchel. She is within the welterweight line and very athletic having gained points in the art from Luis Firpo the challenger. She says she is ready to take on all comers in the feminine world.
Chicago lawyer and horticulturist TAnéom Aurora claims distant kinship to Abraham Lincoln and confesses to killing his wife last year after killing her brother. He says both bodies were burned in a furnace and the confession clears his appearance last April.
In the Clerk's Office on January 11 1924 Hollaner Philips Co et al sue Bessie Doncey et al to administer the Arthur decd estate and settle Phens City Evaporating Co partnership debts. An affidavit shows defendants nonresidents. An order requires publication weekly for four five weeks in The Hyening Winchester and posting at the county courthouse. A Rule Day is set and decree extract cites Master Commissioners Philip Kaths to examine real and personal estate liens taxes and other matters with notice by public advertisement. Philip Williams Commissioner notices February 23 1924 at 10 am to present evidence and documents. Ward Larrick Attys.
If back hurts or kidneys ache do not overuse drugs. Drink lots of water and take Jad Salts a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days to clean and stimulate kidneys. The salts are made from grape and lemon acid with lithia and are said to neutralize acids and relieve bladder weakness. Have your physician examine your kidneys at least twice a year.
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