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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star publishes daily except Sunday from Chester Virginia with affiliations to Morning News and Weekly editions The notice provides postal details for Win Shearer Virginia.
Rates listed for subscription and delivery options with various advance periods and per month charges. The text appears fragmented and includes references to carrier delivery and a Associated Press note about republication rights.
The text debates La Follette's stance within the progressive movement. It notes his shifts from supporting Roosevelt in 1912 to backing Hughes in 1916, highlighting his complex relationship with the Democratic and Republican strands of progressivism.
The text laments rising crime in America and criticizes legal systems for delays and complexity. It urges stronger, swifter measures to curb crime, reduce miscarriages of justice, and press for reforms through international and national organizations.
The Washington Evening Star discusses how modern women’s hair trends risk reducing hairpin demand. As bobbing grows in popularity and overall hair shedding increases, fewer pins are used. Hairpin makers suffer declining sales while a new electric or quaky pin enters the American market amid uncertain consumer reception.
A brief note on Walt Mason’s rapping rhyme titled Ups and Downs. The item hints at playful verse and light humor characteristic of Mason’s newspaper pieces.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts past plans and temptations. Two old friends speak of failed ambitions, the lure of riches, and aging with silver hair replacing former vigor. The piece hints at lost jobs and vanished plans while reflecting on friendship.
A dialog between Mr. Downs and Mr. Ups reflects regrets of a life on the road. The speaker recalls travel to the Orient and Occident, fame from Panorama and Life, and memories that comfort him as old age nears. He compares himself to a homebound friend and laments missed wealth.
In Boyce Virginia on July 28 a Democratic club named Clarke County Davis Bryan Club organized with Dabney Harrison elected president and Oscar M. Carr as secretary. Members listed include D C Harrison R A Colston M L Colston F P Colston H R Grim and many others. The group pledged support for John W. Davis and Charles Bryan in the presidential race.
Special to The Star reports Josiah D Hank Jr former assistant at torney general of Virginia found dead in his Richmond home early today. He had reportedly fallen and struck his head after a long past injury from an automobile accident. Hank was about 40 and survived by a widow and one child.
Twenty five thousand elk of the Yellowstone Park region constitute the only large game herds left in the United States.
Mrs. Belle R. Vorous wife of M M Vorous prominent Clarke county farmer died at 1230 pm yesterday at her home near Millwood after two years of ill health and a paralysis two months prior She was 75 years ten months and is survived by her husband and three children William Vorous of Boyce Mrs I K Morehead of Swimley and Mrs W W Burch of Summit Point Funeral is set for tomorrow at 11 am from her residence with Rev Louis Hudson of Salem Baptist Church officiating Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville She was a longtime member of Salem Church and part of families among Clarke’s earliest settlers.
Advertisement notes July to October pricing for artificial anthracite and coke, with winter stock options. Penniman Browne analysis from July 9 1924 claims coke equals anthracite in value and offers smokeless, clean heat suitable for domestic stoves, urging immediate purchase with limited stock.
US Steel led a vigorous stock market upswing with buying orders pouring in for the third straight week. The shares moved to a high at 106 1 8 amid favorable overnight developments and gains in steel and related industries. Call money opened at 2 percent. closing was irregular with about 1,200,000 shares traded.
Rotary club of Harrisonburg establishes Camp Shenandoah on the Shenandoah River for girls ages 10 to 16 near Island Ford Virginia. Sixty five girls admitted at one time with 15 to 65 daily sessions. Miss Gladys Barnes directs. Dr Sheram and Dr Price supervise medical and swimming activities. Winchester girls charter a bus to attend. names of departing girls listed. Visitors days Sundays and Thursdays 4 to 7 pm.
The Republic of Colombia organizes a national weather service with headquarters at the observatory in Bogota. The move aims to coordinate meteorology research, public advisories, and climate data collection across the country.
An old health advisory warns that backache and kidney dullness signal excess acids that overwork the kidneys. It promotes Ja salts a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days to refresh sluggish kidneys and relieve bladder weakness. Drink lots of soft water and consult a physician if needed.
The War Department releases a statement rebutting Gov. Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska over a plan to observe defense measures by September 12. It argues the governor’s defense test could mislead the public during a calm international moment and says national guard assembly and local committees will be managed to avoid any alarm.
A group from White Hall and nearby towns spent July 26 at Back Creek, the former home of H. P. Kerns. They fished swam and cooked fish on a campfire, then enjoyed a picnic dinner at J. DeHaven's lawn before visiting Little Mountain and Martinsburg.
Labor supporters of Senators La Follette and Wheeler prepare for a test of strength inside the American Federation of Labor. The AFL executive committee will set policy for subordinate bodies at its Atlantic City meeting. Top union leaders who already endorsed the La Follette Wheeler ticket will attend.
One hundred members of the Seattle Fellowship Club draft a letter to President Coolidge opposing his proclamation of September 12 as national defense day. They call the action inopportune unnecessary and potentially interpreted as a warlike move by neighboring countries.
A tale of wary locals reacting to a new woman moving into the block as women scrutinize her attire and judge her style. The column notes social pressure and rumor mill dynamics within a small community.
A group of associates urges President Coolidge to take a brief vacation after he completes the formal notification of the Republican nominee on August 14. They note his year of heavy duties since Harding’s death and the strain from the loss of Calvin Jr. Weeks invites him to his New England summer home, suggesting a short trip there.
Virginia weather during the week ending yesterday showed a very favorable period for farm work and crop growth. Corn and tobacco suffered from dry conditions, cotton improved, and sweet potatoes and peanuts were fair. Wheat threshing progressed with good results, hay was large and mostly secured, and fruit conditions were good.
Federal prohibition agents raided the Powhatan Hotel roof garden at Highteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue arresting two male patrons for drinking in public and possessing illegal liquor. The raid, quiet and unseen by most patrons, led to the men posting bail and being taken to the police station with others who had already left.
Buddhist teaching cited by a newspaper item notes that some Japanese see marriage as continuing beyond death. When a marriage cannot occur in this life they may take their own life hoping for a union in the next world. This ad-like fragment ends with a slogan about advertising.
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