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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1922
Page
4
Postoffice at Win Va lists publications Morning News and The Weekly Mirror as second class matter with pricing noted 3.50 and 1.75.
The piece argues the current railway labor strike tests the Transportation Act and Labor Board authority. It warns that a union victory would undermine peaceful settlement methods and empower unions against government regulation, risking loss of wages and rights and threatening the Board’s decisions and public policy.
A noted statesman and satirical critic, Wu Ting-Fang, dies in Canton. His death leaves a serious void for Americans who valued his sharp insights and his critique of civilization.
The piece discusses Sun Yat-Sen's stubborn stance, Wu's death altering southern opposition, and the need for a central loyal army to unify China. It notes mutinies in Kiangsi dying down and likens China’s peril to ancient Rome’s civil strife, urging a patriotic force for unity.
A light verse vignette contrasts Jim Beeswax who grimaces over a painful toe and a string of failed remedies with John Dorking a cheerful neighbor who proclaims his aches do not exist. The speaker avoids Beeswax while preferring the breezy, moonlit talker who laughs at his ailments.
New York reports newsprint price hikes taking effect July 1 with mills at $75 a ton. International Paper confirms $75 rate. Am erican Woodpulp contracts remained $70. Industry sources cite rising wood pulp costs and higher mill operation expenses as the cause.
Cecil Sargent, a shy Yale man and smooth talker, hopes to win Agnes Morton and Adelaide Amberson for dress goods sales. A loud red blue tie and creased trousers spark a dramatic change as Adelaide unexpectedly dines with him, shifting the power balance at Chalmers Chalmers and threatening a career reset.
Professor Hugh S. Duffey principal of Winchester Public Schools travels to Boston to enroll in Harvard University's summer program for educators.
Mrs John Graham of Newville Pennsylvania sailed for Europe in the latter part of last week. She is accompanied by her niece Katherine Cartmell and nephew Richard Cartmell. They plan to spend about two months on the continent. Mr L Jackson returned Saturday evening from a business trip to Pennsylvania and Baltimore.
A Civil War era joke explains the expression eating crow. A private shoots a tame crow and must eat it after a farmer’s demand. Later the private eats crow again when he confirms he dined with the same man, prompting a headquarters complaint.
The article explains the inscription I H B derived from Greek letters iota eta sigma or the Latin I A H B. Some say it stands for Jesus Savior of Men or Ave Signo In This Sign. Authorities differ on origin with St Bernardine of Siena linked to 1347.
A porch shade ad on the seventh page references M. Holden in Country Life noting Jewish use of copper utensils dating to Moses and the tabernacle. It contrasts King James brass with copper in Hebrew texts.
James P. Humphreys of Hebron Maryland, a prominent automobile man, says Tanlac is the best remedy for stomach trouble and run-down condition and that it completely restored his health.
James P. Humphreys of Hebron Motor Co. reports three years of indigestion and related ailments resolved by Tanlac. He says appetite improved, stomach trouble disappeared, nerves steadied, and weight gained. Tanlac sold by all good druggists.
Mrs. G L Collins of Washington arrives to visit her niece Mrs W A Baker. Miss Dorothy Winkfield returns from Washington. Mrs. Lewis Supinger of McKeesport visits her father Mr George Taylor and sisters. Miss Bowman leaves for Richmond after supervising Western Union. Mrs Lillie Sibert Stine improves after a stroke. Mr and Mrs Harry Cook of Mount Vernon, NY visit North Brad dock street. Miss Maude Lyons from New Orleans plans a visit to Mrs C E Huntsberry. Mrs John Summers of Boyce and Miss Kitty Barnett depart for Baltimore for relatives.
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