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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
5
The article argues turnover depends on both selling effort and consumer demand created by advertising. It asserts that without buyer desire, aggressive selling fails, and stresses advertisers must align marketing with consumer creation to boost turnover and prosperity amid global conditions. Published by The Winchester Star with the American Association of Advertising Agencies.
Seven million square yards of canvas duck from the Bureau of Public Roads and the Department of Agriculture, as surplus war material, are being distributed to state highway departments for road construction. The canvas will protect concrete road surfaces during curing and rain, cover cement piles, serve as tents for crews, temporary storage, and to shield road machinery. Road building workers in the United States total about 5,000, with federal, state, and civil engineers and specialists making up thousands more.
A mid ninth century papal enactment ordered a rooster figure atop church spires as the emblem of St. Peter, forming the origin of weather cocks used on steeples.
Local buyers quote wholesale prices today with corrections noted by The Star. The report records current bid figures and market conditions as of the day of printing.
Readable items list farm products and prices including spring chickens Leghorns 20 birds, over and under 4 pounds, roosters, creamery and country butter, flour middlings from local mills, spring wheat flour, cotton seed meal, and screenings. Prices shown as per unit or barrel with scattered figures such as 80 hens over 4 pounds, 16 roosters, and butter at various cents per pound.
Grimes Va July 12 Mr Chas Hensell long in service and near thirty diesience faithful pet known by all. Mrs Olin Affleck and son Daniel visited parents here. Mr C S Shepard slight car wreck in Winchester en route to Middletown no injuries. Mr McCarty and son Greenspring visiting Saturday Rev W L Dudley Winchester preached at Galilee to an appreciative audience. He preached here over twenty years ago.
A veteran speaker reflected that aging elders have passed on while the younger generation has grown. He expressed happiness to be present again at the event, noting the passage of time and personal return.
Inclement Fourth of July weather spoiled Gettysburg trips and the baseball game. Residents and visitors, including Mr. George Henson and families, Mrs. Mary Sparrow, Mrs. Eva Watson, and others, were noted for travels, visits, and home improvements.
Mr and Mrs W A Sale Mr Doug las Sale and Mrs Raymond Forny returned from a motor trip to West Maryland Mountain Lake Park in Maryland They were accompanied by Miss Lois Margaret Forn who has been visiting in Maryland.
The Society for the Suppression of Human Emotions announces a ban on kissing as dangerous and immoral in an advance tract. It argues kissing spreads infection and causes trouble, while conceding privately that it is worth it. Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the stance.
An old home remedy claims Sage Tea and Sulphur mixed together darken faded or gray hair naturally. A store bought preparation allegedly works in hours, applying with a sponge or brush to strands until gray hair darkens and shines, without curing disease.
A Hawthorne excerpt warns that when a good man devotes himself to a single reform he narrows his view and believes only that path leads to good, limiting broader efforts for other worthy aims.
A recent volume recounts an amusing German spa anecdote about a famous health resort tied to Herr Dr. Schott. At an English church service the preacher said we must not forget the Great Physician, and Schott rose to bow in acknowledgment, delighting the congregation.
An old ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as a rapid remedy for congestion chest tightness and muscle aches. It claims heat penetrates quickly, easing cold symptoms within minutes and offering relief for rheumatism backache stiff neck and sore muscles.
A compact frame and stucco small home with seven rooms, bright living room with fireplace, dining area, and a small efficient kitchen. The design emphasizes affordability, modern comforts, white trim, and an outdoor icebox fridge benefiting from porch access.
Virginia quota chairs report a gratifying supply of garments for Near East Relief. Oliver J. Sands urges more coats sweaters dresses blankets heavy gloves boots and sheets for bandages. Sacks may be used but cannot stop freezing. avoid lace silk veils and delicate fabrics.
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