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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
6
Key negotiators from the United States Great Britain France and Germany review progress on the Dawes plan amid hopes to stabilize German reparations. Debates focus on an international loan and penalties for defaults while preserving German fiscal unity.
Detroit July reports photographs of Cecil residents sent from Ford Motor Co offices to Ford dealers in the United States. Company officials say no influence will be used to sway dealers to support the Coolidge campaign.
An observation on mixed wit and folly noting that while fools do not lead the crowd, foolish behavior can still rise to prominence in group dynamics.
A sulfuric acid tank explosion at the Davidson Chemical Company plant near Cabin Branch Baltimore injures twelve severely and leaves several more burned. William Hunt is plant president, James M in charge of the silica gel department, and George Schlatzer chief operator. Coast guard volunteers and workers battled the blaze as seven or eight guardsmen jumped overboard to escape further harm.
Trustworthy information from Brazil indicates rebels hold the upper hand in fighting around Sao Paulo. The de facto government plans decisive operations, but militia chiefs oppose decisive resolutions. Rebels control wealthier city resources including arms factories and munitions, while the provisional government maintains order with broad public support. Rebels seek resignation of President Bernardes and pardon for 1922 revolt participants, plus reforms.
Forest fire danger rose overnight with two new fires in California and one in Montana. In Siskiyou County a fire threatened McCloud prompting area towns to aid. Dunsmuir volunteers fought a blaze near the town, and in Montana the Kaniksu forest fire crossed the Pend Orielle River forcing 200 firefighters to retreat as the blaze spread over several thousand acres. Western Washington improved but Idaho fires remained uncontrolled.
Police say Jack Hart, dubbed king of the bootleggers by underworld figures, wrote to a Baltimore friend about his hide-out and volunteered the information that Hart was with him. Police Commissioner George D. Gaither said authorities would pursue Hart if he is in Nogales.
A fragment suggests a bold newspaper ad promising a voice reaching forty miles. The snippet cites phrases like well folks what ya got and a call to sell, indicating an editorial or promotional message aimed at broad local reach.
Mosquitoes are very abundant in Alaska during June and July with dense swarms reported across regions. Residents warn of nuisance and potential bites as warm, wet conditions persist through peak season.
A Ministry of Agriculture report predicts a disappointing English fruit year with apples and pears falling below average. Descriptions of dessert varieties range from fair to very poor, while plums and greengages yield small crops. American fruit is in demand and exporters urge early arrangements.
WInchester rural charge United Brethren Church pastor T S R Ludwig lists Sunday services across multiple stations. Mount Pleasant hosts 2:30 p m Sunday school and 8:30 p m sermon plus 3 reps. Sunrise offers 10 a m Sunday school and 8:00 p m sermon. Pleasant Valley school 9:40 a m and Christian Endeavor at 8 p m. Fairview Sunday school at 2:30 p m.
A collage of notes ranges from curious bird likenesses and banana ripening myths to wool dress styles and radio crystal gifts. It includes legal notices in Frederick County about debts and court orders with a Master Commissioner to settle accounts and schedule proceedings for September 1, 1924.
London dispatch reports France remains unyielding to British plans on reparations. A French delegate says Paris rejects proposals to grant agents control over payments and to extend German bondholder relief, insisting Germany defaults under the Dawes plan must be acknowledged by foreign powers.
The White Post circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South posts Sunday services led by Rev W G Winton. Boyce Sunday school at 10 a.m. with third Sunday Supper at 11 a.m. by Rev J C Hooks Epworth League at 8 p.m. White Post Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching and Lord’s Supper at 3 p.m. Rev J C Hooks. Millwood Sunday school 10 a.m. preaching at 8 p.m. by the pastor.
Harry F. Gananer son of F J Gardner and Alma E. Clark daughter of J N Clark were married last evening at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street by Rev A A Kelly.
Misses Mary and Madge Lowery gave a moonlight picnic at their Valley Pike home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Virginia Rehill Brookey Carper Alma Carper Alma Adams Mabel Adams Mabel Lowery Madge Lowery Harry Shirley Wagard Shirley Grantham Gardner Dolley Orndorff Maurice Ritter Milton Kirks and Vincent Curl.
Nature Magazine notes the first use of wool to keep warm by an ancient hunter with a sheepskin garment. The essay calls wool growing an ancient industry, dating before husbandry, and describes its evolution as an improved art.
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