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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1924
Page
4
A letter from H. M. of Yakima Washington, printed in Congress, highlights the desperate situation of western apple growers. It cites excessive freight charges to the East as the main cause, noting many orchards being pulled up or abandoned and thousands of families ruined. The writer argues closer eastern markets and lower shipping costs are needed to save the industry.
Poem fragment recalls childhood in a distant land with a lowly home and mother. The speaker laments disrupted peace during plague and famine like oil rains and greased streams while recalling family humor and a move from Teapot.
Photo engraving of Miss Jackson of Lincoln is featured in Saturday’s Baltimore papers. The attractive daughter of Mrs A H Jackson, of Meogester, is to play Della in the college production of Clar Booth Tarkington’s play. She is a Dickinson student with honors earned recently.
Pincham of Rappahannock and William Carr of this city were fined five dollars each in police court for public…
Richmond March 24 The Virginia Senate defeated the Gunn bill to equalize assessments across property classes by a 21 to 17 vote. It adopted two measures aimed at distributing the tax burden and easing county funding tied to 89 counties and cities. The Senate also advanced budget measures to wipe out the biennium deficit with increased revenues while keeping intangible taxes unchanged and adding two cents per 100 on recordation fees. Marriage licenses rise by $1 with only Ball and Willis voting against.
Hali's Catarrh Medicine is advertised as a remedy for catarrh and deafness claims. It presents an ointment that quickly relieves inflammation and a tonic that treats mucous surfaces to restore normal conditions. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by the company in Toledo Ohio.
A poetic admonition to parents stressing the responsibility to guide a son. It argues against neglect for wealth or fame, urging daily teaching of right from wrong, shaping his mind and soul to beauty, so the boy grows into a responsible man.
Ferris mothers of the 200 264 egg strain used for breeding are available. Sires from Wychoff and Tancred 216 250 strain head the pens. Place orders now. Price is 15 dollars per hundred. Lamp's Poultry Farm Winchester Virginia February 16 imprint.
A brief note extols daily smiles as an investment, claiming small actions yield interest. The piece presents a quirky, social-feel idea without concrete figures or formal backing.
A report from the Metropolitan Life convention shows total group insurance at 379,605,000 for the United States and Canada, with industrial policies totaling 912,366,000 and overall written business surpassing two billion. The Southern division gains 60 percent in ordinary insurance and welfare work costs 31,500,000 for 460,151 policy holders assisted.
Newton Thompson hosted a party at his home when guests were arrested following a robbery claim. Victim says money and drugs were involved as guests were found asleep in a Winchester bedroom after a night out with Victor Ransom and Leslie Parker. Police charged Gant, Parker, and Ransom with robbery and related offenses.
Fredericksbury Va March 1 Christopher Columbus Roberts a tie hauler became suddenly blind for about an hour while lifting a railroad tie. He regained sight as mysteriously as it left him with the incident caused by a tie slipping and his optic nerves momentarily paralyzed. Queen bee production noted at one hundred thousand eggs per season.
Mrs statise ace native and a tife lo yi Sameatoro, her county, Chen her da ae hte a harpoon er daughter. The funeral will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Tharp at wood on Wednesday at ten. Remaing will be brought to Winchester for interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She was born in this county September 26 last, fifty years ago, and is survived by seven children and other relatives. Harewood, historic home of George Washington, was noted as the site.
The district Association will meet in the Council chamber at City Hall at 4 o clock on Wednesday afternoon March 5. Members are asked to bring or send dues.
Schedule shows train times and connections from Berryville and Shenandoah Junction to Roanoke Philadelphia New York and Washington. Parlor and dining cars are listed with sleeping car service to Williamson Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia and beyond.
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