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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
6
The piece argues that ancestor worship and tradition affect acceptance of new technologies while praising advertising as essential. It compares Chinese conservatism to Western hesitation and urges readers to read ads to compare merits, save money, and speed up modernization.
Sunday in Smith Camp showed optimism from New York Governor and Elin Roosevelt as they supported Smith for president. Delegations from Arizona Florida Maine Oklahoma Ohio voiced backing while discussions with Thomas Taggart continued. O Gorman and Wheeler issued a statement praising Smith as able to carry key states.
Police authorities in Yokohama tighten control over anti American agitation following a recent California incident. The move aims to protect United States nationals in Japan amid growing tensions and unrest.
A marriage license issued in the county clerk's office bonds D Shenk widower and Rosa V Streit widow of George L Streit, daughter of Abram Clark. Shenk is described as a well known county farmer.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C Crisman widow of Philip A Crisman were held at her home on East Clifford Street with Rev George W Stover and Rev B V Switzer officiating Many relatives and friends attended from Frederick County Flowers filled the room Mrs Crisman enjoyed gardening and remains were interred in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included Campbell Samuel Crisman Jack Ambrose Leo Holler Herbert Harmer and Edward Campbell
Marcus Dinwiddie of the District of Columbia, a member of the national guard, broke the world record for 22 caliber rifle marksmanship in an international match. He scored 396 out of 400, age 17.
A Chinese blue knitted suit showcases inter knitted mah jong characters and circles in lacquer red and green. The garment highlights decorative gaming motifs in bold color contrasts.
November report notes development of smut resistant wheat via crossing Florence and riey varieties. Florence, a smut resisting spring wheat from Australia, suits humid plains better than semi arid regions.
Mr and Mrs C Kelly formerly Miss Cordell Rainsbereer have visited relatives here for a week and go to Baltimore for a few days before returning to Washington. Miss Rose Ebersole visits relatives and friends in Terra Haute Indiana.
New York June 23 The stock market shows hesitation as the Democratic national convention gets under way. Early session trading offers mixed price changes with investors awaiting further developments and signals from party delegates.
A hazy summary notes Atlantic Refining Company and other oil shares fluctuating amid new laws and gasoline price reductions. Public utilities and rail sectors face continued demand alongside financial pressures and 911 funding debates.
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben contrasting reading the Bible with Freud on human nature. It notes a belief that civilization holds a tight rein on impulses rather than letting them go.
Benjamin Anderson, a former American Railway Express Company officer, visited Winchester, Virginia, as part of a convoy moving eight carloads of silver bullion to India for minting and shipment to the British government. The armored train traveled via Martinsburg, W. Va., en route to Chicago for a 24 hour stop. Guards in express cars stay armed at all times, ready to act against any attack.
Bancroft notes eleven of thirteen state delegations signed the proposed Constitution after others had left the convention. He says doubts existed about one provision yet they united to sign the tangible outcome of their efforts.
The Star notes that flesh-eating creatures have eyes set closer together than vegetation and than any other meat-eating animal, a trait linked to their habit of fixed glares before leaping.
Veterans and alumni from Harvard and the class of 1918 gather at Price, Massachusetts for Class Day ceremonies at the stadium. Dorothy Christiansen, a 1915 graduate, attends with friends. William Foteh, class of 1865, now years old, is noted among attendees.
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