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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1924

Page

5

Red Pepper Heat Heals Sore Back Advertised Remedy

An old promotional fragment touts red pepper heat to ease a sore back promising rapid relief. The copy urges readers to try Red Pepper Heat and mentions Rowles on the back page for purchase.

Americans Do It Too Intense House Repair Memory Skill

A Chinese carpenter can visit a house, observe the needed repairs, and return to his shop to cut the required lengths from memory. This trained sense of sight enables precise measurements without tools.

Oldest Universities Mentioned and Polish for Dishes

The text notes Bologna founded in the 11th century by Theodosius the Great as the oldest university, followed by Paris. It then briefly mentions Harvard as the oldest in the United States and shifts to a kitchen tip about polishing glass dishes with warmed sawdust to finish a final polish.

University of

Ten Millionth Ford Receives Warm Crosscountry Welcome

The ten millionth Ford is touring from New York to San Francisco with Ford dealers and officials escorting it through towns in New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana. Crowds greet the car on the Lincoln Highway as old Model Ts join the parade to celebrate Ford efficiency and endurance.

New York San Francisco Minoia Iowa

Centenary Reform Church Holds Preparatory Service and July 4 Theme

The Centenary Reform Church prepares for Holy Communion with an 11 o'clock service on Sunday on the topic The Forgiveness of Sins. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m. Evening service at 8 o'clock features patriotic theme The Interdependence of Nations with choir music. Public invited.

Reformed Church

Sunday School Plans Annual Picnic at First Christian Church

The Sunday school of the First Christian Church will hold their annual picnic Monday afternoon June 30. The group will meet at the church at 2 o clock. Transportation will be provided for all attendees. The picnic location will be announced at tomorrow's Sunday school session and church services.

The First Christian Church

Ace of Spades Indian Forced From Jail

An Indian inmate known as The Ace of Spades at the Yuma County jail refused to leave after a ten day term ended, and three deputy sheriffs forcibly escorted him out through the back door.

Associated Press Yuma Ariz

Virginia Delegation Honors Carter Glass at Convention

The Virginia delegation erupted in praise for Carter Glass as Senator Claude Swanson introduced him. A prolonged demonstration followed with cheers and gestures, including a Virginia flag and a large picture of Glass, joined by California and others, lasting several minutes.

Page One New Yorkers Claude A. Swanson Glass Virginian Senator Swanson Virginia Thomas Jefferson Carter Glass Old Dominion Georgia Campbell George Peery Ninth Senator Glass Robert Ailsworth Stuart California

Glass campaign rally details across states and cheers

The passage lists many states including Maryland and Virginia and describes John Stewart Bryan and Mrs. Barrett energizing a Glass campaign event. It notes New York as hostess for demonstrations and Governor Trinkle receiving the nomination as the crowd cheered and waved flags.

Adoo Montana Ohio Washington Texas Massachusetts Georgia Nebraska Arkansas North Carolina Oregon District of Columbia Mississippi Maryland Porto Rico South Carolina North Dakota South Dakota New York Virginia Ritchie John Stewart Bryan Garrett Trinkle Barrett Carter Glass

Two Fishermen Shot Near Smithfield in Unfolding Case

Smithfield reports L. R. Boyd of Chester and Walter B. Stafford of Chesterfield County were shot and killed by riverman R. B. Porter of Burwell's Bay during a morning fishing trip. Porter claimed self defense. coroner's jury absolved him but ordered further investigation. He says Boyd and Stafford followed him to his shack after drinking. he fired with a stalled at close range, striking both in the chest.

Smithfield Boyd Stafford Porter

Golf Champion Advances After Narrow Victory

Richmond on June 27 reports DeDoe loses to Albert R. MacKenzie of Columbia in a tight 1 hole finish at Hermitage Golf Club. MacKenzie reaches the Middle Atlantic Golf Association semi finals as Safsfer falters on the 18th green. Other finalists: Carl Whittaker Walter Tuckerman and R C McKimmie.

Richmond DoDe Hermitage Golf Club Albert R. MacKenzie Columbia Country Club Washington Thomas W. Safscer Maryland County Club Baltimore Safscer MacKenzie Middle Atlantic Golf Association Chevy Chase

Cynicisms Make Us Weep in Youthful Enthusiasm

A reflective note on disillusionment as we recall youth energy. The piece contrasts buried idealism with jaded attitudes, suggesting cynicism saps joy while youthful zeal remains a hopeful anchor.

Had To Let Housework Go South Bend Woman Says

Mrs Dana Sherman of South Bend Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after months of fatigue back pain and weakness. She says doctors recommended surgery but the plant tonic offered relief and cost far less than medical bills. Readers are urged to try the remedy and many druggists carry it.

South Bend Indiana E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Dana Sherman Ind

Seeko to Avoid Open Klan Fight at Democratic Convention

New York June 27 amid alarm over a Ku Klux Klan plank the Democratic convention seeks a peaceful path to balloting for the Presidential nominee. Leaders including McAdoo campaign chief Rockwell and national figures meet in multiple conferences to defuse the klan issue before morning.

Seeko New York The David L. Rockwell William G. McAdoo Norman WB. Mack George Brennan Illinois B. H. Moore Youngstown Gerry Rhode Island G. Bruce Kremer Montana McAdoo Walsh Nator Harrison Mississippi Hull Democratic National Committee

Mrs Clarenee Williams Leaves Memorial Hospital

Mrs Clarénée Williams of Kerns town has been discharged to home care after several days at Memorial Hospital. She is improving under Dr. C R Anderson. Mr Williams, who had been ill for some time, is also improving.

Clarénée Williams Kernstown Memorial Hospital C. R. Anderson

Have Kidneys Examined By Your Doctor

Physician advice urges twice yearly kidney checks. Warns that excess acids irritate kidneys and cause back pain, digestive issues, and rheumatic twinges. Recommends four ounces of Jad Salts to flush kidneys and neutralize acids with a lemon and lithia composition.

Nurses Entertained by Local Rotarians

Six graduate nurses who received diplomas at Winchester Memorial Hospital's training school were guests at a Rotary Club luncheon. President Will Glass presided and shared a report on his recent International convention trip in Toronto, with Capt. Bob Gray providing anecdotes.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Rotary Club Wekly Will Glass Toronto Can Glass Bob Gray

School Friends Here on Visit

Miss Ellen Douglas of Harrisburg and Helen Weiner of Carlisle are visiting.

Ellen Douglas Harrisburg Helen. Weiner Carlisle

Dickinson College visitors from West Virginia depart

Pa classmates of Mise Li son at Dickinson College traveled from White Springs West Virginia for a visit with Jackson and her sister Misa Jackson. They were joined by four guests including Miss Hazel Hudging from Tinaburg West Virginia a former seminary student. Mise leaves today for home.

Mise Lison Dickinson College White Springs W. Va Jackson Misa. Jackson Hazel Hudging Tinaburg Doun Seminary Mise

Kitchen fire at Mrs Rosenmyer home on North Main

A small kitchen fire in Mrs Rosenmyer’s home at 106 North Main was spotted by a passerby who saw smoke and alerted the fire department. Firemen arrived quickly, but the blaze remained confined to the kitchen range with no report of further damage.

Rosenmyer North Main

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