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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows publication data for The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia with publishing details and pricing notes for combined weeklies and wire services. Contains telephones and miscellaneous publication line items.
Dr. Frank Peterson of Minneapolis spoke at the Tabernacle Baptist Church under the Baptist World Alliance. He praised 100 years of Christian progress, noting 25,000 missionaries, 62 million dollars in foreign missions, 770 languages Bible translations, and 400 converts daily, with Baptists tracing American origins to 1639 and Brown University growing to 203 institutions valued at $62 million in property and $70 million in endowment.
A fragmentary 1920s style report notes Moses of New Hampshire predicting the farmer sympathy movement will spread from Magnus Johnson’s Minnesota group to five nearby states. It argues farm relief by tariffs may harm iron prices and urges GOP leaders to consider policy impacts. The piece hints at political fallout for Moses and Republican allies amid economic distress.
Blacksburg Virginia July 21 1922 report shows Fairfax County Cow Testing Association averaged 665 cows tested across 26 herds producing 306 pounds of butter fat per cow and 380 pounds of butter per cow. Ben Midlton Herndon Va owned the top Holstein yielding 18490 pounds milk 729.6 pounds butter fat and 9142 pounds butter. The Best Grade cow record in the South and herd averages noted while 109 cows were killed for unpaid bills.
A compact verse sketch by Walt Mason about contented at home life. The speaker values a pleasant home with phonograph, books, and family, contrasting it with temptations of street life. The piece laments changing habits and recalls children reading Mother Goose before bedtime.
Richmond July 22 The State Board of Health warns Virginians about infantile paralysis remedies and presents Dr W T Graham guidance. Rest during muscular soreness is crucial and no manipulation or massage should occur. limbs should be kept in anatomical position to prevent contracture. when mobile a sling supports the arm to avoid shoulder strain.
The text advises light rubbing as potentially comforting but warns against hard rubbing or manipulation. It notes paralysis from disease may recover fully in about 25 percent if the patient rests during soreness, while early exercise or excessive manipulation lowers recovery chances. For about 75 percent, permanent ill effects range from mild to serious, with manipulation always worsening outcomes.
Washington July 20. The Interior Department reports locomotive crews in long tunnels face carbon monoxide and high heat up to 136 degrees. Hazards include sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide with reduced oxygen. Recommendations include smoke deflectors and protective cab measures.
Commonwealth calls a Democratic primary in Winchester on August 7 1923 for Senate and House of Delegates nominees. Notice from Acting Secretary J A Hayes and City Sergeant I Adam Forney sets polling places and hours from sunrise to sunset.
Winchester ties game late then pushes across two runs in the ninth as McDaniels and Johnson drive scoring plays. Key doubles by Kosloski and Johnson, and an error by Lewin allow Wise to score.
Sitka Alaska July 22 President Harding closed a two week stay in Alaska aboard the Henderson bound for Seattle with Mrs Harding aboard the transport. The President said the visit gave his advisers a new view of Alaska and renewed resolve to push development of the territory. Citizens and officials praised the increased attention Alaska has received.
New York Giants remain the focal point as Cincinnati Reds chase the defending World Champion in the National League. Reds slip after a loss to St Louis while Giants nudge out Philadelphia, aided by a long stretch of strong pitching. Yankees gain pace in the American League by sweeping Detroit and moving toward the pennant as Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb figures highlight a volatile week.
The St. Louis Browns posted the best record in the junior circuit for the week, tightening their grip on third place while Chicago Philadelphia and Detroit trail closely. Boston Red Sox committed the most errors, totaling three in ten games, reflecting unusually loose play across the league.
In Baltimore Maryland patterns for wallpaper are offered at 10 cents each or 12 1-2 cents apiece as part of a sale by the Thomas and Messer Company based in W Balto St Baltimore Md.
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