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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1924
Page
7
Report of a national convention session where Taggart opened proceedings and delegates debated abolishing the two thirds and unit rules. McAdoo supporters resisted changes while parliamentarians argued the convention could abolish both rules with a two thirds vote, though previous stance limited overturning anti rules.
Conflicting reports swirl as the Socialist National convention debates endorsing Senator La Follette versus nominating a separate socialist party ticket. The discussion stretches into a long session while other city news notes Mr and Mrs W Hodge from North Main Street planning a visit to Trishire New York and Atlantic City trip.
A vintage advertisement touts a folk remedy for darkening hair by mixing Sage Tea and Sulphur. The copy claims the formula keeps hair dark, natural looking, and easy to apply with a sponge or brush, promising quick results after nine applications.
James M. Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential nominee in 1920, arrives in New York and meets party leaders but states he is not a candidate and would not accept the nomination this year. He says he came at the urgent request of prominent party members to seek harmony among Democratic leaders amid a bay emergency.
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw, owner of Kenilworth near Stephenson, is due in Winchester tomorrow for a few days. She will spend time at her son's Virginia home and at the George Washington Hotel, where reservations are made. Also Mrs Mary Hershberger visits Clarke county with her father Ralph Grigsby.
Train list for Berryville Virginia showing arrivals, departures and Pullman services to Roanoke Bristol Williams on various Nos with connections at Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown Philadelphia New York. Fares reservations and info available from H. H. Burks Berryville and W. C. Gaunders Roanoke.
The U S Department of Agriculture argues animal testing prevents mass suffering by solving disease and parasite issues. It cites Texas fever eradication, malaria and yellow fever control, hookworm treatment, and safer animal transport under the 28 hour law as benefits of experimentation and oversight.
In Clarieston county Iowa 1928 poultry and egg outputs rose sharply from 1920 as extension workers promote pure bred poultry and product grading. Women in 188 member home demonstration program earned income via poultry butter and vegetables then reinvested in home improvements including remodelling, lighting, fruit trees, and landscaping.
The passage discusses soil suitability for sweet clover, garden pleasures, early oats versus late feeding yields, incubator conditions for better hatching, rye as a nurse crop for clovers, and chick brooding concerns. It notes perches should be low and movable, and cautions about leg weakness in chicks. It also mentions the green bug and frost or pest issues in wheat fields with recommended control measures.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lonas have returned from Urbana Ohio and will make their future residence at their old homeplace in the county.
A satirical snippet notes that a girl’s livelihood hinges on the type of husband she marries, determining whether she must perform on the piano or be put to worse tasks, reflecting social expectations of marriage and artistry.
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A mammoth ten foot wide plow with circular blade gangs pulverizes soil while it turns. It is powered by a 120 ton horsepower caterpillar tractor and can till about 25 acres daily under favorable conditions.
A compact note discusses cleansing rituals where babies’ faces are washed with holly bark soaked in a charm against evil spirits. The piece adds a speculative line about Napoleon and Russia, claiming his overreach might have changed his fate and asserting he is an example of a man who went too far.
A see-saw crafted by an Eastern designer allows adjustable height to suit children of any age. The device promises inclusive play while showcasing adaptable engineering.
The article notes platinum wire used in op tut metal vertical instruments is drawn to a diameter finer than one twelfth of an inch.
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