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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
2
A Virginia letter opens with religious reflection on providence and human virtue, then shifts to a 1806 Morgantown ledger showing a farmer's weekend of pleasure. It lists nightly lodging dine and multiple whiskies, noting lavish hospitality and to treat the house troupe, painting a vivid contrast between pious talk and rowdy spending.
An old hotel ledger on display in Morgantown, West Virginia, recounts three days of lavish dining and entertainment funded by a single five dollar bill. The entry shows how the $5 covered meals and pleasures for the entire party.
Household goods and 20 old hens with young chickens to be sold at public sale on July 12 near Macedonia Church. Cash terms. Listed by Jessie Funk.
In Virginia a legal puzzle asks whether a corpse that hasn’t paid poll tax can be issued a burial certificate. The Downing law requires proof of capitation tax payment for the year before last. Dr Plecker and local registrar Turner seek Attorney General Saunders’ ruling, deeming the burial permit case impracticable without tax clearance.
Brucetown Virginia reports numerous local visitors and guests over the week. Mrs Albert Clendenning and daughter return from Bunker Hill after visiting Mrs S J Swimley Sr. Miss Henrietta Tinsman visits Rev J D Russell.
Madison Mills seeks agents to sell Better Made Shirts direct from the factory. No capital or experience required. Improperly sold ads promise big profits. Free samples offered. Address 503 Broadway New York.
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