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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1924
Page
4
The snippet lists newspaper delivery options and pricing for the Evening Star Publishing Co of Chester Virginia with references to Morning News and Weekly publications, plus Associated Press credit and date Saturday, March 1, 1924.
Paris aide to Republican committee leader Adams urges aggressive tactics against Democratic figures amid oil and land scandals. He accuses Wilson cabinet members of corruption and demands Justice Department action while defending Daugherty and attacking Democratic investigations as political theater.
A Virginia city superintendent notes high school failures stem from poor work and wasted time due to attendance. The observer suggests parental supervision of children's after school activities is essential, citing hours spent at movies and other pursuits as factors in unsatisfactory academic progress.
The piece urges parents to halt wasteful activities and supervise homework. It argues that consistent parental involvement leads to noticeable progress and excellent grades, and recommends such vigilance to other parents.
In a Walt Mason verse on fame and lasting impact, a chorus of “wise men” debates whether poets like Southey rise above shifting public taste. The piece weighs the permanence of literary praise against ephemeral talent, noting Time alone judges who built lasting renown.
Mrs C Weedon Cochran wife of Col Cochran recovering from a fractured limb after a recent fall at her Wellownafl home. She was at Memorial Hospital and moved to a nearby residence for safety. Several locals attended Mr Samuel Cave’s funeral at White Hall Church amid bad roads from snow and ice.
Local wholesale markets report prices for butter milk eggs chickens and corn plus standard middlings and flour at local and Baltimore centers. Retail figures show butter and flour costs with a reminder to feed birds in town and country.
A Norwalk Iowa woman recalls heavy swelling and pain that nearly kept her bedridden. After taking seven bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and using the wash, she improved enough to care for four children and produce 300 quarts of fruit and 500 jars of jelly. She recommends the medicine to others for female troubles.
Mrs. J Elwood Snyder visits Strasburg Virginia to see her parents Mr and Mrs C W Strasnider. James B Sussell couple head to St Augustine Florida for March at Hotel Alcazar. Mayor W W Glass leaves for Richmond and Norfolk on Richards Brothers business. Frank Robinson manager of Charles Town plant visits his mother in town. Henry S Baker of Mutual Life Insurance visits district agent W Ritenour then returns to Washington. Margaret Kerr of Lynchburg is staying with aunt Mrs Fred Barr in town. William Smith, railway mail clerk, visits from Markham area. Mrs Bruce Russell from Lexington passes through en route to Charles Town to visit son Richard, daughter in law. Kathleen Flowers arrives from Frederick to spend weekend with mother Luther Pannett. E B Sheetz returns from Valley of Virginia on business. B Snyder, Hub manager, to New York for spring merchandise. Rev Sewell B Goode returns to Rockville Md after funeral duty. Mamie R Grace returns to Baltimore after short stay. J W Messick Roanoke registered at Hotel Jack. F G Matthews of Hagerstown visited Shenandoah Valley Academy cadet. Agnes Baxter Richardson arrives from Washington for a several days visit to Mrs W R Willis.
Miss Helen H. Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs A A Wright of the county has gone to Terra Alta West Virginia to enter the training school for nurses at the West Virginia State Tuberculosis Sanitarium She was a patient at Catawba Sanitarium for three years and has now recovered enough to begin training
Chicago March 1 Governor Al Smith of New York intends to withdraw his name from the Illinois presidential preferential primary ballot filed without his authorization it was learned here.
Monterey Va March 1 A Highland mountains resident Puffenbarger resident of Alleghany mountains embarked on a near cut to town and slid nearly a mile down Middle mountain on a khaki suited toboggan style ride. He landed in Gum pasture with a bump on the head but escaped serious injury.
A former member of the all southern football team last year from the Virginia Military Institute at Lexington Va spent several days in town with friends and registered at Hotel Jack during his visit.
Anniversary services will close Sunday with preaching by VS Colley of Washington Revey was here at the district conference You are cordially invited to hear him J H Hawkins Pastor
A county marriage license was issued to Dewey HR Brown a cooper of Grimes and Miss Carnie G. Clevenger daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Clevenger of Clearbrook both of this county. The groom is a son of Johnson Brown.
Crowds fill the Presbyterian Mission on Highland Avenue as ongoing revival meetings continue nightly. About 20 conversions reported so far. Rev Dr. F. T. McFaden preaches in plain practical terms for local and citywide audiences. Song service led by Godfrey Miller features a notable solo.
Miss Margaret Lech daughter of a noted Kentucky race horse owner has emerged as the sole American jockey to ride shoe- ridden horses since childhood gaining prominence in the sport.
An old remedy advertises Rowles Red Pepper Rub as fast relief for chest tightness, congestion, and rheumatic pains. It claims heat penetrates in minutes, easing sore joints and muscles, with availability at drug stores.
Norfolk and Western announces train times from Berryville Virginia to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with Pullman parlor and sleeper cars. Frequent connections at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown and Philadelphia to Washington New York and beyond. For fares reservations or information contact H. H. Burks Berryville or W. C. Saunders general agent.
Centenary Reformed Church announces Sunday program with Sunday School at 9 45, morning worship at 11, adult sermon on The Meaning of Lent, and a picture service at 7 30 featuring scenes from Noah and The Deluge. All are welcome.
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