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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
4
The notice states that Associated Press press text is for republication use, credited or not, and that all local news is published Friday, June 20, 1924. It marks exclusive republication rights and applies to this paper.
The Star acknowledges the election of E Cooper to a second term as president of the Chamber of Commerce. It praises his leadership and the active, productive year under his guidance with assistance from Secretary Bell.
The piece reports Slemp being repudiated by President Coolidge over campaign management. It notes Slemp's failures to secure a cabinet post and influence, while Butler gains direct control of the southern delegation and campaign strategy. The shift signals Slemp's removal from top advisory duties.
Dr. Lyman Powell heads a 1924 Shenandoah Valley educational pilgrimage that traces historic sites and schools from Winchester to Lexington. The tour praises regional institutions, hospitality, and the Valley’s legacy, urging support for broader educational collaboration and progress.
A fragment from Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason mourning Sun Yat-sen, noting how no one can replace him and how neighbors react with grief. The piece references public mourning and uses period newspaper wit and rhythm to reflect on a leader's death.
The article notes ancient tapestries found in the Crimea as potentially the earliest examples, with Stephanus claiming their weaving as early as Asia 400 years before the Christian era, highlighting the value of cultural artifacts in regional life.
A letter extols Kellogg's Bran for permanent relief from chronic constipation after years of suffering. The writer, 48, describes avoiding enemas and pills and praising the bran’s natural action and nutty flavor, claiming guaranteed relief or money back.
Capon Bridge notes Ruth Kerns has graduated and plans to teach next winter at Capon Bridge. Mrs. A J Oates of Fort Lauderdale Fla visits friends. Kathleen Ku of Levels visits home folks. Elsie Funkhouser returns to Winchester to resume duties at Hardy. John Haines remains ill. Memorial services held at Wareh Timber Ridge. Algernon Oates ill at daughter Milty Horner’s home. Mr Lehring engages embankment near the accident site. Mrs Haines of Johnston mourns a boy run over by a car.
A compact note recalls George Washington never left the United States except for accompanying Lawrence to the West Indies. It notes he later inherited Mt Vernon and settled within the country.
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