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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
4
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A sweeping revelation traces the 1920s government purge of some 30 civil servants amid rumors of massive printing fraud at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Breach of trust allegations tied to President Harding and officials, with varied explanations and disputed proofs about bond duplications and a supposed sweeping corruption scheme.
The piece argues a federal civil service dismissal breached due process with no charges against engraving bureau staff, claiming the move served partisan gains. It condemns the Republican administration for wholesale removals “for the good of the service” and urges lawful action and accountability.
Advertising expert Helen Landon Cass argues men will buy beauty aids to seem handsome. The article suggests men resist openly spending on looks, fearing ridicule and harming perceptions of business savvy, preferring discreet grooming.
A humorous verse about a tinsmith and a blacksmith, praising skilled craft and warning that poor work harms reputation. The speaker notes patrons flock to the tinsmith Tom for reliable repairs while the blacksmith’s faulty watch angers villagers. Copyright marker included.
In memory of Lydia A. McKee who departed January 13 1924. Her children note her selfless motherhood and faith. The notice closes with blessings and a prayer for reunion in heaven dated January 21 1924 from Miracle Spring Co Elkton Va and an unsolicited testimonial for Miracle Salve from Chas Donovan Exton Va with Baker’s advertised.
The Mexican courtship method involves suitors walking along the opposite street side and staring at the woman’s window for hours. If the woman consents she appears at the window after a few days and afterward an acquaintance begins.
Senator Jacksdale of Lynchburg will offer a joint resolution to name all routes in the State Highway System the Virginia Historic Highway. The plan would connect routes from the Potomac River boundary to Petersburg and beyond, preserving existing section names like Lee Highway and Valley Turnpike.
In Bloom Virginia on January 30, Mae L. Crabill returns home from Dunsmore Business College Staunton. Milton Williams recovers slowly from illness. Mrs Martha E Crowser visits Winchester. Beatrice Brown visits Mrs Paul Glynn. A debate at Friendly Grove on February 1 will ask if existence of two great political parties benefits a free state with affirmative speakers T S S Cooper Claude Richard N B Williams and negative speakers J R Snapp Roy Crabill J I Crabill.
The itemized local notes report residents and visitors in Nineveh on various days. Herbert McKay remains at home near the village while Mrs. George Chatman visits relatives in Hume Virginia. Mary Weaver and Elsie Sanderson return to Washington after staying with the Weavers. Ashby Powers is ill at home. Summers Hughes guests at Wheatland with Mrs. Joseph A. Miller over the weekend. J Miller visits Front Royal on Monday. J Dwyer spends several days at Rileyville. Richard P. Tharpe of Iowa visited Wheatland last week.
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