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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1922
Page
6
A business insight piece argues turnover requires both strong selling and created consumer demand through advertising. It notes that manufacturers prioritizing demand creation and advertising enjoy rapid turnover and prosperity, while reliance on selling alone struggles under current conditions. Published by The Winchester Star with the American Association of Advertising Agencies.
A fragment from London Tit-Bits recounts two men discussing an acquaintance. The first extols the man as “a nice fellow to boot” while the second agrees, noting the subject’s smartness and confirming the praise.
In a humorous exchange, New York complains about a rival clmate while California boasts superiority. California denies comparison, claiming New York lacks any climate, only different weathers.
A Washington Star item notes a senator’s bleak re election prospects and ironic remarks on public wisdom. It contrasts claims of a youthful appearance with gossip about age and vitality. The piece uses witty lines about plain people and a long sore throat as playful aside.
A Crimson-Guich minister asks how the sermon against gambling was received. Cactus Joe boasts he bet Three Finger Sam fifty dollars the minister would address gambling first, and he says the sermon helped the new preacher greatly.
A fragmentary exchange discusses Mr. Bibbles and his possible afterlife and ambition. Oonah Doyle is cited describing him as content with a lower sphere of beer and light wine.
A Birmingham Age-Herald column notes that many Paris gowns were not made in Paris. It adds intrigue by suggesting fashionable modistes with French names were often born to American families, hinting at broader fashion histories.
A passerby solicits funds for a worthy cause and asks Mr. Wayleigh to give until it hurts. Mr. Squills replies that the wartime spirit of giving has become chronic and urges returning the message.
Dialogue shows a passenger asking about timeliness and a conductor replying with lateness and requesting fare. The exchange highlights friction over schedule and payment aboard the train.
A Charleston News and Courier quote describes a wealthy fifty year old woman who refuses to believe a rumored affair with her husband’s stenographer. She says she cannot see it and that at her age she knows what not to see.
U S Department of Agriculture survey finds starlings largely beneficial or neutral, with less than 6 percent of food from cultivated crops. The report notes protection in Maine with crop-protection provisions, impacts on bluebirds and flickers, and roost disruption methods to prevent reestablishment.
An old newspaper note describes a grasshopper poison recipe using 25 pounds of wheat bran, 1 pound Paris green or arsenic, 6 oranges, 2 warts, 6 Pia grade molasses, and 5 to 6 quarts of water. After mixing, spread over infested areas to kill large numbers. Application times vary with moisture. if very dry, apply in the evening.
A fragment describes Japanese courtship where a suitor lays a branch against a woman's home to signal intent. If refused the branch withers. if accepted the woman blackens her teeth signaling readiness to begin marriage negotiations.
A Washington Star report notes Jud Tunkins believes a communication from the boy he interacted with at school caused the ouija board to fly up and strike his chin, implying a supernatural link to the incident.
An advertisement touts Eevema as a blood cleanser that drives out toxins causing eczema pimples boils and blotches. Claims include clearer complexion and refined skin with two package sizes and wider availability at dry goods stores.
By decree in Amanda Cook versus Philip Chase et al a public auction will offer a triangular lot near the B and O Depot at 205 and 207 East Piccadilly Street Winchester VA. The 40 by 87 foot parcel includes a seven room brick residence and is suitable for business use. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a debt of trust plus insurance. Auction date August 12 1992 at 12 30 PM in front of the Winchester Court House. M M Lynch Special Commissioner Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers.
The Berryville timetable lists southbound trains to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Williamson with Pullman sleepers and parlor cars. Northbound trains run to Hagerstown Philadelphia and New York with sleepers and parlor cars. Fares and reservations available from H. H. Burks Berryville Va and W. Saunders Roanoke Va.
A large white basin shows a simple repair method when cracked. Paint the crack with white enamel, cover with white tape, then apply a second enamel coat to prevent further damage. The method aims to reinforce the basin against further cracking.
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