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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star and affiliated papers in Virginia publish notices about press affiliations and republication rights. Associated Press dispatches credited to this paper and the local news are used under republication terms.
The Massanetta Springs program under Dr. Hudson reports about 39000 spent on improvements over the past year. A concrete wall and floor surround the health spring, fifty acres were added for a lake and hotel site, and electricity from Harrisonburg now powers the site. The 1924 program features R A Torrey, H W Bieber, Melvin Trotter, and others across two weeks with a separate men’s conference August 14-17 led by J E Purcell and Dr Robt E Speer hosting prominent Southern Church figures.
A partially legible snippet shows subscription rates with unclear monthly and advance figures. Mentions Bell, 33, and United in fragmented context. No coherent event or names clearly established from the readable text.
Princeton alumni gathered during commencement week to honor Woodrow Wilson, praising his loyalty to duty and his pursuit of truth. Dr. Henry Van Dyke read a tribute from the National Alumni Association lauding Wilson as a steadfast public servant who advanced liberty, democracy, and global peace.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a newspaper life and a boy named Carpenter chasing distant worlds through newsprint. The piece portrays wandering ambitions, globe trotting fantasies, and a steadfast pull toward writing amid everyday toil.
Poem fragment reflecting on authorship glamor and highwaymen with notes on old legends. The verse critiques romanticized crime and the allure of daring deeds, ending with a copyright notice.
Self poisoning from sluggish liver and clogged intestines causes indigestion pimples back pains and headaches. Take Dr Thatcher's Liver and Blood Syrup after meals to cleanse and tone the liver and improve digestion within hours. Sold with a satisfaction guarantee by Franck Baker and Son and leading druggists.
The Woman's Summer School of Misaldas runs August 7 to 23 under the Woman's Auxiliary of the Virginia Baptist Conference. Speakers include Mrs. Margaret Russell and Rev. S L Morris among many others. A training school July 30 to August 5 features Dr W E Chalmers Homer J Campbell and Dr E F Caldwell. A new intermediate boys and girls camp runs parallel with the standard training school. The Young People's conference July 22 to 28 draws many applicants with speakers Dr Joseph Dunlinson and B R Lacy and musical acts by Homer Rodeheaver.
The hotel offers weekly rates from 12 to 24 dollars with a flat 11 dollar rate for the conference. Lodging and board may be as low as 2 dollars per day per room. A 20 page booklet with full conference details is available from William B. Hudson, Manager, Staunton, Virginia.
An old advertisement claims back pain and kidney trouble respond to Dean's Pills. A Winchester blacksmith, F. C. Parker, reports relief after using the product bought at Frank Baker and Son's Pharmacy. Manufacturer Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N Y markets the stimulant diuretic for 60 cents.
Va June 26 Mray Geo Luttrell and granddaughter Miss Es Sell Luttrell of Good WV spent days here with Mr John family near Gettyaburg earlier. Harry Shirley and brother Ed Leight Dr Hoffman returned from Baltimore for examination. H B Taylor and two children and Ida Taylor grandmother visited relatives at Hedgesville West Virginia. Summer time arrives amid warm weather. Mary D F Yost and daughter Mary grandson Master Walter Dent and granddaughter Miss Shryock and sisters Mary and Alice Newcome from Winchester visited. Jacob Randall and wife of Winchester spending a week with son Bliss Randall. Decald Russell family ill with typhoid fever improving. Lucielle Dick of Mr and Mrs John A Dick remains critically ill in Memorial Hospital. Ten days meeting ended last Wednesday with good attendance despite rain. Rev J T Jackson well liked. six new church members added.
For sale a 58 acre limestone farm with stone dwelling bank barn and out buildings. Six room bungalow with hall bath and large porches. Immediate possession by purchasing the equipment. Attractive price to quick buyer. See special value lists for improved or unimproved property.
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