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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
4
The piece discusses the farmer's dollar, noting purchasing power at 89 cents, the lowest since 1906, with wheat at 1.30 costing 1.08 in real terms, corn 70 cents, and hogs weak. Secretary Wallace cites a table showing the value of the farmer's dollar over the next 32 years.
A humorous verse by Walt Mason critiques labor and wages, contrasting hard toil with payday relief. It portrays the speaker’s tired work days, demanding tasks, and the wish for easier returns while noting the strain on shoulders and the grind of labor.
Announcements to voters in Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester. Candidates seek Democratic primary ballots on August 7 1923 for House of Delegates Commissioner of Revenue Sheriff and Supervisor positions. Signatures include Boyd R Richards Isaiah C Roe H G Dehaven J M Massie Luther Pannett and Lee N Whitacre deputies named.
A candidate for the General Assembly seeks election to represent Frederick and Clarke counties and the city of Winchester in the House of Delegates. The nomination is subject to Democratic primary rules and the election is set for the first Tuesday in August.
A candidate from Gainesboro District pledges faithful performance of duty if nominated and elected in the Democratic primary. CHAS. T. ADAMS signs the appeal.
The verse urges joy in employment, contrasting debt relief with worries and urging a cheerful outlook as work brings pay and security. It references a household with a wife aunt children and a cow, praising employment as the source of comfort and dignity.
Eleven year old Lee Garber who shot Esther Zuekerman with an air rifle disappeared Monday night and was found by Policeman Hollis at a cave hideout used as gang headquarters. He will face Juvenile Court. the cave near the site of the old Winchester Inn was accessed by a long ladder into an ice house of 25 to 30 feet. Zuekerman recovers at home. Garber denies gang membership.
The Rev. M. P. Weikel, pastor of Frederick circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church South, lists next Sunday's schedule. Rev. C. C. Bush, missionary to Africa, will speak at Lamps at 11 a.m., Paxton Chapel at 3 p.m., and Round Hill at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
Police report five autos stolen during Confederate Memorial Day with three recovered. M Oates of Nacvae Va and family parked on Amherst street. car vanished after fifteen minutes. A Ford touring car found on Kent street traced to H D Brockdorff of Boyce Clarke county Va. he notified of recovery. Co A Peacemaker arrested for operating while intoxicated posting bond for trial next Monday.
Strasburg defeats Front Royal 8 to 0 in the opening contest between the clubs. Pitcher Kellar limited the opposition to six hits and struck out five. Kellar also led Strasburg at the plate with three hits, while Doyle Bea man Tennant Herrell and McGovern each had two. Doyle made a leaping catch in the fourth and Mitchell and Rinker turned two double plays.
Front Royal pitchers hold Strasburg to two base hits as Kellar and Moffatt lead the offense with four runs batted in. Borden allows two walks and hits Regan, while Stricker and Beaman turn double plays to end innings. Umpire Warren.
Members of the Robt. Y. Conrad Post, American Legion, faced police court over illegal license plates on a Durant raffle car tied to the Legion circus at the Fair grounds. A warrant accused use of dealer plates, later replaced, with the prize car driven about town. Mayor Glass fined the defendants ten dollars and costs totaling twenty dollars and twenty-five cents, paid by a Legion officer’s check.
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Elkton Va June 8 Magistrate I H Bruce fined Herman Gooden $12.75 for setting a fish trap in the Shenandoah River. Game Warden EB H Michael made the arrest. The court notes that no net traps are allowed in Virginia streams year round except wicker or lumber eel pots. Violations include liming dynamiting and net trapping with several fines already imposed as fishing season opens.
The Pleasant Valley Sunday school will observe Children’s Day at 2 o clock next Sunday June 10 with a church service. Everyone is invited to attend.
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