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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
4
Publisher Harry Flood Byrd announces publication details for The Evening Star and related papers in Winchester Virginia. The notice lists wartime subscription rates and payment methods for various durations and delivery options.
The ap Preas is exclusively entitled to use for republication all tens dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited to this paper and also all local news published herein.
The Good Roads Association led by John Likey of Wise County renews efforts to push Virginia bond issues. After a bitter defeat in April voters rejected the plan by a large margin, with advocates planning more lobbying through the General Assembly and ongoing political pressure around the road funding issue.
The piece notes determination to strengthen road bonds, arguing funds could also aid higher education and Hampton Roads. It mentions past voter rejection, renewed effort to amend the constitution, and the fear that road bonds would unlock broader bond issuance similar to North Carolina.
A poem denounces gun violence and glorification of killers. The speaker warns that the gunman’s skill leads to fatal harm and prison, contrasting sensational films and books with the grim outcome. nephews, sarcasm, and moral critique highlight the danger of glamorizing murder.
Rain limits corn planting though farmers expect a strong corn crop despite lateness. Turner A. Stickley dies after weeks of illness with a large funeral at his Cedar Creek road home led by Rev. Brown and Rev. Philpott. Local residents visit relatives in Staunton Harrisonburg and Lynchburg College trustees hold annual meeting.
A fragment recalls a maid answering with wit to a mistress about mustard plaster therapy. The brief dialogue hints at a domestic scene with humor and a touch of old time hospital or home remedy banter.
A dubious medical claim advertises MOAVA SUP POSITORI S as a fast cure for hemorrhoids. It targets readers with promises of immediate relief, bloodless healing, and a money back guarantee from Franck Baker and Son, urging purchase despite vague directions and sensational timing.
Market report lists prices for flour middlings hay eggs and butter, with local wholesale values for spring wheat flour and 12 pound sacks. It records chicken and creamery butter prices and notes daily market corrections and ranges for hay and straw.
An old ad promotes Joint-Ease for ankle knee hip elbow shoulder spine and rheumatic swelling saying it reduces inflammation and pain. It claims instant absorption and quick relief for lumbar neuralgia neuritis with a 60 cent tube sold by local druggists.
Gainesboro Va June 9 Mr Vernon F Lee and Mr Walter Cross of Kennerdell Pa visiting Mrs J W Lee near here Mr Charles McIinee ill at home of daughter Mrs George Patton Winchester Baby born to Mr and Mrs Frank Flowers June 5 Mrs Leon Smith and son visited Whitacre Mrs W B Barr and Mrs Ernest Luttrell of Martinsburg with Miss Jennie DeHaven Ellis Baylis family and Mrs Asbury Farmer visit Millville Reynolds Mrs Asbury Farmer returns home from Shiloh district Mr Reed ill with pneumonia Miss Hilda Patton Winchester weekend with cousins Marguerite Lucille Ningfield Mrs Harry Rogers visiting Ella D Rogers near here Mrs J W Mellwee learns brother N B Brown Bug Brown ill at Kennerdell Pa Ward Shade visits sister Mrs Boyd Unger near Bethel Ungers welcome baby boy May 1 Mr and Mrs Emmert Columbus Ohio visiting Clinton Emert parents Virginia Emmert Berry formerly Virginia Emmert W N Bageant improves Read The Star
Relatives and neighbors shared a day of enjoyment with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. BE. L. O'Brien, Roy Keller and others from Martinsburg and Boyce. Attendees traveled to Richmond and Frederick for events, with graduates from Boyce Agricultural High School noted and a King’s Daughters gathering at Millwood.
New store at 129 West Water Street announces fresh stock and a trial offer. The message highlights new inventory and invites customers to visit and try the store.
Cross Junction notes a weekend of family visits and social calls. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Braithwaite and two sons Gerald and Howard spent time with Ed gar Collins in Bunker Hill W Va. Franks and Eugene Braithwaite worked at C J Roe's saw mill near Washington and returned home for the weekend. Luther DeHaven and family plus C J Whitacre visited G O DeHaven and G O DeHaven's brother. Albert Angell and daughter joined C G Baker for Sunday visits. Capon Ridge and Winchester residents were listed among Sunday visitors. Miss Hazel Baker is spending…
The passage notes a coal mine resembling a crushed centipede with a main corridor and lateral chambers. If the surface were removed, the mine would look like a long bridge with supports laid on its side.
A cautionary note on maintaining proper motive when joking around or cutting up in social games. The text urges awareness of how actions are perceived to avoid misinterpretation and maintain good spirit.
A historical note recalls rhinoceroses once ranged across the continent from the eastern United States to Maryland, the Carolinas, and Florida reaching the Atlantic coast, reflecting a broad prehistoric distribution.
A noted skin specialist says Menthol Sulphur can quickly stop breaking skin or fiery itching. The preparation destroys germs, soothes irritation, and helps heal eczema leaving skin clear. Sufferers are advised to obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a good druggist and use it like a cold cream.
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