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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of Harry Flood Byrd, publisher, with references to Morning News and The Weekly News. It lists subscription rates, months in advance, and carrier terms alongside unclear lines about pricing and locations.
The text notes AP holds exclusive rights to use for republication all news dispatches credited to the Associated Press. It also states AP retains rights to publish local news. The notice underlines the exclusive entitlement of this news agency for distribution and reproduction.
The piece contrasts two newspaper views of William Gibbs McAdoo as a possible Democratic nominee. Judge Rockwell suggests alignment and pledged support, while Harry F. Byrd is described as opposing a McAdoo-led ticket and wary of a potential scandal impacting American politics.
The verse riffs on travel, prudence, and courtesy on the road as delegates hurry by, noting how politeness fails when speed and ego take precedence. Poetic reflections contrast mildness on foot with danger in a car and call for restraint and decorum in transit.
Whitacre Virginia June 12 Ep worth meeting Sunday night with hymns readings and league benediction. Miss Winifred Whitacre Miss Grey Brannon and Georgia Strother served on program committee for next gathering. Local residents and families were noted visiting and hosting at homes during the week.
Mrs W C Whitacre and two others visited Mrs Clyde Loy Saturday evening. Mrs Dearie Johnston and Edith are visiting Mr and Mrs Walker Havermale. Russell Pletcher George Kimble and Charles Denny bought new Ford cars. Pittsburgh residents Mrs J N Whitacre Mrs William Mullens and Mrs Leon Smith visited Mrs W N Whitacre Sunday. There will be preaching at the M E Church South Sunday night June 15.
Wisconsin and North Dakota delegates, loyal to La Follette, cast floor votes as turmoil over vice presidential picks swirled. The convention faced a clash over William S. Kenyon and Curtis as possible running mates amid Borah’s refusal and dynamic leadership battles.
The piece reflects on work and merit with a Roosevelt quote praising a man who has work worth doing. It contrasts pity for the laboring man with envy for those who perform meaningful labor well.
An aged reflection notes that solitary thoughts may arise on a remote island but the inhabitant risks an untimely death before insight can bear fruit. The piece centers on solitude, mortality, and the value of contemplation.
Fragmentary text notes a discussion of rubs for rheumatism and sore joints. It mentions an unclear preparation description and a reference to oil and bacon in an old remedy context.
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