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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
4
A report from the National Education Association urges stamping out illiteracy as a threat to political welfare. It notes 4.3 million potential voters may be illiterate and warns this could affect participation in the upcoming election.
A seven foot ball used in a publicity stunt rolled around the country before vanishing during a staged event near the Bat and the Statue of Liberty. It was later found near Jersey City and moved toward Washington. The scene involved entertainers described as hired spirits and a public spectacle devolved into confusion.
A fragment discusses political currents as mountain streams in America, moving through cascades and whirlpools of campaigns. It likens electoral cycles to water cycles, where after elections the political mix settles into more tranquil currents before rising again.
Walt Mason writes a humorous rustic plea arguing against strict liquor laws. He advocates allowing beer and wine to ease drinkers burden rather than banning all alcohol and disrupt daily life. The poem laments harsher enforcement while praising moderate conviviality.
A fragment speaks of fear and toddies as mild stimuli and suggests leaders should kill the sliver that frolics to and fro to ease the thirsty. The tone hints at political critique with a satirical edge amid a copyright note.
A reflective verse piece laments a "bandit lady" who turns to robbery to survive. It contrasts her grim fate behind prison walls with the glamorous image she abandons, noting police efforts and public interest in sensational crime stories.
Ridgeway West Virginia July 3 Mr William Bromley and family spent Sunday at the home of C L Hicks near Martinsburg The Children's Day service was held at Payne's chapel Sunday night with a well rendered program The pageant The Road to the King was very interesting Those visiting at the home of George Swartz on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Russell Herrell of Martinsburg W Va and Mr and Mrs Albert Jones with two daughters of near Grimes hosted and visited relatives. Esther Ridgeway returned from Kansas. Ruth Cooper spent the weekend with Julian Cooper. Festival at Bunker Hill drew many locals. Farmers began harvesting expecting a fair crop. Mae Bromley and two sons visited Winchester.
Daily market report lists wholesale quotes for flour butter chicken corn hay and feed items with various per unit prices and limited retail figures for local flour and wheat flour. Prices shown include butter at 38 and 32 for creamery and spring chicken at 32 25 and 16 for different classifications amid rounding text.
Rev. B. B. Bell of San Antonio testifies Tanlac transformed his stomach and nerves in six weeks. He describes renewed appetite, steadier nerves, regular liver action, and better sleep, saying Tanlac never fails to smooth symptoms. Sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
Market notes show closing corrections at Bran Standard mindlings and mixed feed flour middlings. Prices for calves range around 1.80 to 2.10 with several cents variations. Wheat figures and wholesale mentions reflect a fluctuating market in Baltimore with multiple price points and regional feeds noted.
Douglas Alaska June 11 Dick Morgan an Indian who died recently was described as a historic character of Alaska by Rev A P Kashevaroff. Morgan served as a naval policeman and carried a message from Captain Beardslee to quell feuds between Kock wontahn and Ganaadi tribes north of Sitka. He delivered orders to preserve order and allow white men through Yukon passes. His 1880 report led to peaceful relations and opened the Chilkat country to miners.
In Richmond on July 4 the Women's Law League ousted several officers and expelled a minister s supporters after a heated dispute over a letter alleged to defame a member. Mr Jenkens, not a league member, pressed for a committee and threatened legal action if denied.
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