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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1923
Page
6
Fragmentary account recounts Delilah betraying Samson by cutting his hair while he slept, stripping him of strength and allowing the Philistines to seize him. The passage presents a traditional view of Delilah as the alluring traitor in the biblical narrative.
Rest intervals reduce fatigue in women performing tasks, showing that fatigue cannot be relieved by random rest. Regular rest schedules improve efficiency and lessen time lost, according to trials on workers.
The tribute hails the American architect as a practical, farseeing supervisor faithful to employer. It notes skill across building tasks while joking that the craftsman balances work with his own bank account and earnings.
Senator Hiram Johnson, back from four and a half months in seven countries, plans a testimonial dinner to outline foreign policy views and hints at launching a Republican presidential campaign next year. He will discuss Europe and his proposed stance toward the continent.
The stock market slid through the morning with rail, steel, and equipment shares under pressure. A brief mid day rally provided partial relief as merchandising issues remained weak and call money opened around 4 3-4 percent.
A large department store in Asheville, North Carolina, was destroyed by fire causing about 300000 dollars in losses. The blaze threatened nearby buildings including the city library and a theater. Two women clerks were reported missing and two other store employees were injured by burns.
A 1920s agricultural guidance piece explains how to identify and cull unproductive or loitering hens. It stresses selecting late molters and vigorous layers to boost next year’s flock, citing Beltsville Maryland experiments showing higher egg output and value from chosen breeders.
Clemson entomologist Prof. A F Conradi offers mole control methods. Mix Paris green with unparched peanuts or raisins, dry until firm, then place in each runway using a stick. Do not touch poison with hands. burn leftovers and cover holes. Mole traps exist but are less effective than poison bait.
The piece contrasts old school reporters relying on editors and reader tips with modern telegraph and telephone enabled coverage. It cites a New York Evening Post 1809 item asking the public to provide facts on a Grand Tammany affair and notes 1826 gaps in national communication, highlighting regional delay in Adams Jefferson obsequies.
Allan M. Cartter of the New York Telephone Company urges starting business speech training in first grade. He notes many children struggle with pronunciation and reading aloud and calls for individual assessments and drills to improve speech, with ongoing reading training through school.
London Times reports long telephone and travel delays as lines to Geneva and other towns jam with calls from London. Paris bookings may wait up to eight hours after 10 A.M., while connections to Antwerp Brussels or Amsterdam may require hours to become effective.
The article describes making a two panel folding sewing screen from lumber and burlap with pockets and a drop shelf. It lists tools and sewing supplies, plus step by step materials including hinges, hooks, cretonne, elastic, and pins. It also covers dyeing tips using walnut hulls and other natural materials for wood stains and finishes.
The home economics section of the Department of Agriculture presents three peanut butter centered recipes. Parched Cornmeal and Peanut Biscuits combine yellow corn meal and peanut butter with hot water to form a rollable dough baked in small cakes. Peanut Butter Drop Cookies mix peanut butter sugar and lemon juice then fold in flour salt and soda and bake about 20 minutes. The Peanut Butter Salad Wafers use peanut butter with dry ingredients rolled thin and baked in a modern oven for crisp wafers.
A group of Frederick County Virginia candidates announce runs for Sheriff General Assembly Supervisor Gainesboro District and Lake Stonewall District. They pledge faithful service if nominated and elected and seek Democratic primary support on August 7, 1923. The notices name J M Massiel Lothre Pannet and Chas T Adams along with Grover H So hlack and specify districts and offices.
Notice from Virginia authorities directs the sheriff to halt a Democratic primary in Frederick County on August 7 1923. The document cites James Hayes Jr acting secretary and Luther Pannett sheriff with precincts listed including Middletown Kernstown and Gore.
Cleaning and protecting furniture before summer storage helps prevent moth damage. The service includes cleaning and staging items such as regs and blankets for storage, using preventive methods to minimize pests during warmer months.
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