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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1923

Page

5

Foods and vitamins discussed by doctors at AMA session

Doctors from multiple specialties at the annual American Medical Association meeting in San Francisco debated how foods affect health and disease. W W Duke noted hereditary susceptibility to certain foods while Alonzo E Taylor described diet building around milk. Katherine Scott Bishop cited vitamin effects in cereals and greens on reproduction. E V McCullum presented bone growth vitamin findings.

Associated Press San Francisco American Medical Association W. W. Duke Kansas City Herbert Hoover Food Board Alonzo E. Taylor University of Pennsylvania Food Research Katherine Scott Bishop University of California E. V. McCullum Johns Hopkins University Stanford University

Water Power Prompts Industrial Shifts to Open Areas

Chicago reports say hydro electric power enables decentralization of manufacturing from congested centers to open regions. The Illinois Committee bulletin notes motion pictures radio and new devices in the electrical age reduce lonesomeness and spur relocation as industries follow waterpower and labor, reshaping growth and employment patterns.

Associated Press Chicago Ilinois Committee On Public The Bulletin

Dismal Swamp Fire Devours Large Forest Area

A massive forest fire sweeps several square miles of the Dismal Swamp near Norfolk and Portsmouth, with lumber camps backfiring to defend holdings. Firefighters, aided by rain forecast, struggle to contain the blaze spreading toward the Dismal Swamp Canal and surrounding timber tracts. Dense smoke blankets Hampton Roads as crews work to protect camps and salvage timber resources.

Norfolk Portsmouth Hampton Roads Portsmouth Ditch Jordan Lumber Company Richmond Cedar Works Thorbuckle Lumber Company

Officials in Quandary Over Ships Liquor

Washington officials faced a delicate international crisis over ship liquor. Great Britain rejected the American two sided treaty offer to extend search and seizure to twelve miles while temperance forces in Congress hinder relief. Officials doubted any immediate remedy and warned the dry sentiment would hamper legislation.

Washington Great Britain Congress United States Marquis Curzon House of Lords State Department Lord Curzon Acord International Relief

Bond Granted in Cumberland Court Murder Case

Attorney Byrd protests as Garrett is admitted to bail of 25000 after a circuit court hearing for the murder of Rev. E. S. Pierce at Cumberland Courthouse Baptist parsonage. Garrett wounded in the shooting and treated at a hospital. Bond signed by Pribble Scott Garrett and Walker. returnable July 26 at Cumberland circuit court.

Cumberland Garrett ES. Pierce Jane 5 B. D. White St. Elizabeth's Hospital White William M. Justis Defense Commonwealth Milton P. Bonifant Richard Evelyn Byrd W. Scott Garrett Gordon Walker Cumberland County Garretts

Mayor is Fined for Auto Speeding in Martinsburg

Mayor H G Tonkins pled guilty before a justice of the peace and was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding along the Martinsburg pike toward Winchester avenue. Sheriff Dean, driving on the same route near the junction, testified the mayor’s car passed at an estimated 50 to 60 mph. Tonkins was later contacted to appear that evening.

Martinsburg W. Va H.G. Tonkins Martinsburg Pike Winchester Avenue Dean Pike

Sponge Cake Imitates Real Sponge, Lacks Sand

A humorous exchange describes a sponge cake crafted to resemble a real sponge. The husband notes it imitates a sponge closely except for missing sand and shells, while praising its overall likeness.

Debtor Teases Clash Over Payment With Father Visit

A terse quarrel overheard has a creditor aiming to collect a bill by visiting the father. The reply hints the father will be seen just before the creditor. The exchange suggests unresolved financial tension in a domestic or street encounter.

Lamp Globe Item Sought In Village Store Sale

In a village store Tommy asked for a lamp globe while noting his mother wants it as strong as the bacon she bought earlier from the shop. The exchange hints at a generic minor purchase in a local shop setting.

Tommy

Reducing Losses in Hog Shipments

Government guidance warns that up to tens of thousands of hogs die or arrive crippled at stockyards each year due to rough handling and improper pre shipment feeding. To curb waste, hogs should be rested before shipment, not crowded, not fed heavy rations, and loaded with secure chutes to prevent injuries.

Agricut United States Tansient of Agriculture Department

Trees Require Cultivation Says Oklahoma Horticulturist

D MOORING of the Oklahoma A and M extension division says trees need cultivation like any farm crop. He notes potatoes may be grown between young trees, reducing as trees grow, and advises maintaining mulch around the trunks from early summer to late July, continuing cultivation through August in dry years.

D. CO Oklahoma A. and M. College

More Attention to Fences

The article notes little new fence building in years and heavy labor on aging fences. Repairs give only temporary relief as other sections fail, allowing livestock to damage crops before breakdowns are found.

Corn Most Important Crop In U S Agriculture

The article states corn as the leading US crop by acreage and value and notes yield depends on seed quality. It suggests reducing harvesting costs by using hogs to harvest the crop in the fields during the fall.

United States

Wall Paper at Cost for 30 Days at N G Hottle

Sale signals fall stock clearout with wallpaper offered at cost for 30 days. Store at 468 Main St carries paints varnishes oils enamels turpentine linseed oil calcimine alabastine and related supplies from N G Hottle.

N. G. Hottle Main St

Pastor to address class at Brad dock Street church

The Rev. B. V. Switzer will address the Golden Rule Bible Class of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South tomorrow morning. A large attendance is expected and organizers hope to repeat last Sunday's record of 203 attendees.

B. V. Switzer Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South

Rest Sunday School Yard Party a Success in Virginia

Rest Virginia June 30 The yard party hosted by the Rest Sunday School was a success. Visitors included Mrs E Z Jefferson of Pittsburg Mrs Harry Mouldin Sr Miss Ruth Cooper and Julian Cooper Mr and Mrs H Mouldin Mr and Mrs H B Sell and Paul of Hagerstown and Mr and Mrs Walter Flowers and child. Sympathy goes to the family of Miss Hattie Cline of Ridgeway who died after a long illness. Frances Mouldin and companion visited Charles Town West Virginia Thursday.

Rest E. Z. Jefferson Pittsburg Harry Mouldin H. B. Sell Harry Mouldin Jr Paul Hagerstown Walter Flowers Hattie Cline Ridgeway Frances Mouldin Charles Town Ww. Va

Plant Soy Beans In Corn For Protein Rich Feed

Corn is the base for feeding rations and farmers can boost protein by growing soy beans at home. Plant soy beans in your corn this year to increase protein feeds and reduce costs for tankage and meal.

Rye as Nurse Crop for Alfalfa Usage

Rye has been used successfully as a nurse crop for alfalfa but barley wheat and oats are more commonly used.

138 Acre Farm for Sale with Creek Flats on Pike

Listing offers 138 acres including 25 acres creek flats on a main pike for $1,000. A seven room dwelling in excellent condition with a large lot and stabling is $4,500. Four six room half houses on Main Street priced as a $7,200 investment. Inspections invited for improved or unimproved property. Fire and Life insurance offered by strong companies.

Pike Main Street

Greatness and the endless pursuit of greatness

A reflective quote by T I Glover on the constant pursuit of greatness and the notion that the greatest works and men are never finished but merely beginning. The inscription emphasizes ongoing striving and legacy.

T. It. Glover

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