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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
3
Berryville Clarke county residents vote last week on whether pigs may continue living in pens inside the town limits. The council faced a porker centered dispute as factions argued for banishment versus allowed residence. In the end the hogs stay and the town’s porcine neighbors can remain nearby and shared in local life.
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Al Ware who departed this life six years ago on June 17 1918. We miss him daily and hope for peace in heaven. A sorrowful heart remains in the family and a lingering memory stays at the grave where flowers are scattered.
The grave of Christ hath made mourns a loving man. Mr and Mrs Alexander Hamilton of Hagerstown Md return after visiting sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs W L Aili on Lane Avenue. Master John Fisher assists his uncle in Hagerstown during the summer at Atlantic and Pacific store.
Jack Morton bets on his horse Racer against old rival Van Alstyn in a pivotal race for Fledgling and his own financial future. Dorothy hopes Morton wins to secure their life together as the crowd erupts in victory when Racer overtakes and prevails. Van Alstyn hints at a final chill, but Morton proves his nerve.
A device described by London Tit-Bits could let trains select and reset their own track switches automatically after passing junctions. Automatic signaling on London Underground already limits signals to danger until clear, but a true self controlling system would remove human signal operators and reduce risk.
Japanese researchers report a method to convert rosin into petroleum by heating resin with acid earth and magnesia under normal pressure. The product yields 50 percent naphthenes, 40 percent aromatics, and 10 percent unsaturates after purification, with a color range from pale green to water white and a carbon content of 88.6 percent.
Judge Summerfield vents after a long day in his divorce mill. He quotes a wry tale of a couple who chose not to marry, illustrating a cynical yet admiring view of modern romance and practical choices.
Daisy-Freda faces critique in Stray Stories as May-Well asserts her preference for darker tone after trying both options. The quip highlights attitude toward appearance and performance in a playful column.
Directions for planting fruit trees emphasize digging a hole large enough for roots, pruning only long roots, placing the tree slightly deeper than in nursery and leaning into wind, and packing soil firmly around roots so the tree cannot be pulled up when properly planted.
A 1924 initiative aims to paint more farm houses than in 1928. The program links paint to beauty and economy, urging farmers to brighten their properties and reduce upkeep costs.
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