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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1923
Page
4
The piece notes apple growers’ interest in price estimates and state reports on the 1920s crop. It cites York State horticultural bulletins and government figures, suggesting the national crop is near normal, with western boxed apples higher, and Virginia apples deemed excellent.
Advice notes that lightning risk varies by shelter and location. It recommends staying away from high ground isolated trees and woods while preferring built structures over open ground during storms. When weather is mild the safest place remains indoors away from tall objects and metal.
The dispatch from Angles reports predictions that gasoline prices will drop to ten cents or less within days after independent dealers reduced prices to twelve cents in California. The article notes the three cent tax act raised prices locally to about thirty five to forty cents, with consumers paying more before and after the tax, while the tax is collected at the source.
A humorous verse extols Pumpkinville as a hospitable town welcoming travelers with homey charm and fine pies. The narrator recounts a pleasant stay, praising locals and hospitality while mocking promotional hype aimed at attracting tourists.
A bronze tablet from the National Geographic Society will be placed on Cape Sabine Ellesmere Island to honor 16 US Army members of the 1881 84 Greely expedition who perished in the Arctic. The inscription notes their sacrifice to advance science during the first US led international scientific effort.
The National Women’s Temperance Union plans its fiftieth annual convention in Columbus from September 4 to 14. Surviving crusades members and relatives will attend. A “March of Allegiance to the Constitution” on September 8 will feature floats and banners. A committee of 100 leading women is coordinating events.
After 38 minutes the jury returned a not guilty verdict. C M Campbell former prohibition enforcement officer was discharged from custody. Indicted in Danville on $5 000 bond for appearances at Jesville in April the case was moved to Lynchburg after a hung jury. Defense claimed he was a victim of a frame up.
In New York on July 20 followers of Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler predict the title bout next Monday night will end decisively with a knockout as both men pursue the world light welterweight crown.
The article outlines favorable long term growth for aviation, predicting rapid transportation gains and possible 100000 aircraft annual production within two decades. It notes needed federal regulation, airways, landing fields, and terminals, with costs and investments to follow a cautious, informed approach.
A year of effort has left Acres confident he will finally win the lightweight crown. Leonard counters from portside quarters promising a new four left hander style to offset Tendler’s daily offense for a month.
Government estimates dated June 18 indicate Washington Idaho and Oregon will lead the nation in apple production for 1923 with about 23.99 million boxes in Washington 3.92 million in Idaho and 4.86 million in Oregon. Northwest shipments total about one third of the country while frost damage reduces output in New York Illinois Missouri and Colorado.
A new arrangement by the American Railway Express Company speeds Baltimore originated express matter to Winchester, carried to Strasburg, and returned by 8.32 a.m., four hours earlier than the previous 12.20 p.m. delivery. The Shenandoah Valley towns between Harpers Ferry and Strasburg benefit from earlier service.
A writ from the Commonwealth calls a Democratic primary in Winchester Virginia for the Senate and House of Delegates. The election is set for Tuesday August 7 1923 at regular precincts from sunrise to sunset. Adam Forney serves as Winchester's city sergeant for the notice.
An advertisement lists F W Magruder offering taxi or transport services with phone number 398, mentioning long or short trips and a postal or local reference 16-1m. The brief note emphasizes flexible riding options and contact details.
At a July 10 1923 board meeting in Winchester Virginia the Hicks Motor Company Incorporated adopted a dissolution resolution and called a special stockholders meeting for August 2 1923 at 2 PM at the principal office to approve or disapprove the action.
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