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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary lines reference Associated Press usage and republication policy. No coherent events, names, or locations readable for a factual summary.
The notice lists advance payment rates for delivery by carrier including three month and one month options. It notes a date of Saturday June 21 1924 and references several price points such as 3.60 and 4.60 for various periods and services.
The Norfolk convention and Virginia delegates rally behind Carter Glass as a viable Democratic presidential candidate. Morgenthau signals financial support for a Glass campaign, arguing Glass offers honest government and strong leadership.
Segment shows Henry Morgenthau opposing William G. McAdoo for the Democratic ticket. Morgenthau, an admirer of Woodrow Wilson, argues the party cannot afford two leaders and must avoid a corrupt government by Republicans. He supports honest governance under a single strong Democratic nominee.
The piece recalls Walt Mason's tale of a man trained to Samsonlike strength who struggles to find a job requiring brute power. After six weeks of tough training and lifting, the narrator learns society needs persuasive sales and skilled labor rather than mere brawn, leaving him to seek practical work.
The will of B F Strosnider who died this week at his daughter M Wm G Hardy's home on So Washington street was probated in the Corporation Court. It directs interment in Hebron cemetery and leaves his real and personal property to his daughter Ida until her death, with remainder to children. Executors named were IM Lynch and Phil H Gold, bond $12 000.
Yale freshmen beat Harvard freshmen by four lengths in a two mile upstream race on the Thames with a time of 10 30 to 10 45 3 6. Yale junior varsity also defeated Harvard junior varsity in the same event, finishing at 10 41 to 10 45. Read The Star.
Fragmentary OCR reports an account describing an Indian man who reportedly abstained from meat for 110 years near Alpine in San Diego County. The notes mention meals of animal flesh and vegetables grown by white settlers, with routines including waking at 4 30 a m and bathing in a cold stream.
May results show H J Hardyest and Son of Berryville lead Northern Ore Cow Testing with herd average over 45 pounds of butter fat since January 1. In Virginia, H L Butler and Sons of Culpeper rank first, with S Boya and Son of Winchester and G K Logan and Son of Woodstock following. George P Kern of Winchester features in the top six herds and cows. Total 301 cows averaged 28.54 pounds butter fat and 700 pounds milk. May production highest since the association began. Forty six cows above 40 pounds fat and 15 over 50. 16 of 20 herds headed by pure bred bulls. One Jersey cow owned by G Louis Stickley on Virginia register of merit. Six high herd averages listed.
A letter from Mrs Annie Young of Amherst J Charleston S C describes illness and recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The note highlights gratitude and cites widespread product benefit with 98 of 100 women reporting improvement.
Market report notes wholesale bids and readable prices for wheat butter poultry and feedstuffs. It lists leghorn hens and roosters, standard milled goods, bran flour meal mixed feed and baled hay and straw with scattered figures and units.
Market notes show prices for spring wheat flour and dairy items. Wheat near 113 1 4, corn spot 4.30, hay about 30.00, oats 1.50, mixed feeds and screenings listed, wholesale cattle and hog prices noted with limited figures.
The Star will be on sale at the New York World uptown office 228 West Forty-second Street during the convention week. Copies cost two cents and are available at the regu lar price. The World offers advance notices and full convention coverage for attendees and residents.
Limestone farm on 58 acres with stone dwelling bank barn and out buildings. Priced at 4500 dollars with immediate possession on farm by purchasing equipment. Six peony bungalow with hall bath and large porches, newly built. Attractive price to quick buyers. If interested in purchasing property improved or unimproved see our special value listed GOOD & CO. Star Want Ads Pay.
Staunton Virginia June 21 One third of Albemarle and Nelson counties commercial apple crop pledged for packing and state inspection during harvest. Merrifield Piedmont Fruit Growers Association secretary says meetings held across Albemarle to arrange work. Community packing ground broken at Soddy and meetings planned in Charlottesville and Crozet to consider state packing house prospects. Spray schedule nearly finished with some scab on red fruit.
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