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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
4
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The Associated Press notes that it holds exclusive rights to republication of news dispatches credited to it or not credited to this paper, ensuring control over AP content across outlets.
July 25 1922 Governor Davis attacks Senator Swanson over support for a $2.20 per bushel wheat price. Pro-Wilson lawmakers and farm leaders defend Swanson saying the guaranteed price aids consumers and national needs while resisting attacks on his duty and allegiance to the country.
Poet notes wireless promises and air ships in the sky as science conquers doubt. The narrator hears strange urgings from distant places like Crete and Timbuctoo and marvels at progress in the ether. Copyright entry marks the piece.
George R Calvert formerly of New Market born June ? died after a period of illness in Market Virginia. The funeral was held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Dr W J Finck and Dr M officiating. He had lived in New York City for the past ten years and was a longtime manager in the investor relations office of the Western Union Telegraph Company. He is survived by his wife Mrs George R Calvert and several brothers.
A Oregon Extension Service report shows thinning apple trees boosts profits beyond 10 percent on capital. J F Slover's Milton orchard had per tree values from 5.87 to 15.62 with thinning distances from none to six seven inches, producing up to 812.50 per acre and illustrating how proper thinning raises overall orchard income. Demonstrations span Malheur to Wasco counties with field meetings at Slover’s to share results and methods.
Schedule lists games for Winchester in the Shenandoah Valley League with home and away dates against Boyce Woodstock Harrisonburg and Alix. Entries show dates in June July August and September with multiple games per opponent.
Whitacre Virginia July 24 Norman Brathwaite ill Dr Offett attended. Mrs Clyde Loy and infant visiting here. Dr H S Whitacre and wife visited. Mrs S W Dolan ill with derhermatism this summer. Mr Charles L Sargeant poorly. Grand rainfall recently. John Koons of Washington weekend with grandson Mr George W Haddox. Edmund P Hunter returned to Washington. Elmer Brown of Washington visiting. Mrs J P Rauhoff visiting Rev W H Sampsell East Piccadilly. Palmer Derby returned to Washington with son. Hartzell Meredith and Harry Maloy of Altoona Pa toured Winchester visiting Mr Ellis Maloy. Moreland family from De Vacs and W Va and Ohio visitors. Leona Moreland and Mrs Walter Moreland visiting. Mrs Henry Ricker and sons Frederick and Richard Ricker returned to Cumberland Md after visiting Mr and Mrs J B Haines.
Mrs Archibald McCarroll of Bruce Town Virginia remains seriously hurt from a Martinsburg pike crash. She suffered bruises and a nervous shock after a collision between her husband’s car and a jitney bus. Friends from Martinsburg Harpers Ferry and Charles Town visited to wish her a quick recovery.
Mr. Asbury Hubbard, in his ninetieth year, has nearly recovered from a stairway fall at his South Market Street home. The broken arm has knit satisfactorily, and he appears as well as he has in many years.
Djemat i Pasha, once Afghan army chief and Turkish Nationalist minister of marine, was assassinated in Tirplis Republic of Georgia. Two Turks are charged with the crime.
A marriage license was issued at the county clerk’s office to Albert Smith, a former Lewis town resident, and Miss DelHy Putman, daughter of Robert Putman of Frederick county.
W A Ryan appeals to Winchester citizens to invest in a new gas company. He touts a perpetual franchise, old gas works valued at 41 800, and bonds of 24 000 with 5 percent interest. He cites improvements, reduced losses, and a state regulated price cap to secure safe, profitable ownership for all residents. He invites every man and woman to buy at least one share, with 20 percent down after full subscription.
Omission of weekly Kiwanis Club luncheon and unsettled accommodations arrangements noted, with no further details provided about locations or rescheduling.
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