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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1924
Page
8
A Middletown Maryland claim touts Vendol as a cure for high blood pressure and related symptoms. The notice quotes Mr Main of Main Ice Co praising Vendol for improving his health after prior remedies failed. The ad urges readers to seek the Vendol Specialist at Frank Baker & Son's for evaluation and treatment.
Delhi February 18 The Viceroy Lord Reading opened the Indian Legislature session and spoke on Afghanistan relations with India and Britain. He dismissed rumors of British designs on Afghanistan while noting ongoing questions between the two governments and concern for Indian reforms.
The Star’s Hunchback prize drawing ends at 7 30 pm. During intermission the winner’s name will flash on screen at the Empire Theatre. The contest invites likenesses of Lon Chaney as he appears in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The famous production ends its Empire engagement tonight.
London notes that King Henry VI, founder of Eton and Kings College, is expected to be proclaimed a saint by the Church of England. The canonization would add to annual founder remembrances at Eton and allow a wreath laid May 21 at the Tower of London site of his murder.
The Pacific Fruit Express announces it has ordered 3 775 new refrigerator cars to carry fresh fruit and produce from California to eastern consumers. In 1923 the company owned and rated 30 000 refrigerator cars. In 15 years it has increased its equipment by 345 percent.
The cost of news print paper is high in Austria and companies in the business are prospering. One firm issued 25,000 new shares at 1 900 000 crowns each, with the stock quoted on the exchange at 2 700 000 crowns.
A vintage ad touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple four daily dose to slim down, claiming no starvation, no exercise, and harmless ingredients. It invites readers to buy from druggists or directly from Marmola Co and even offers agent opportunities for Madison Shirts.
Letter from Mrs Alice Davis of Jamestown New York recounts severe back pains nervous weakness and discouragement. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health enabling her to run a lodging house and perform all duties. The statement endorses the product as a remedy for such troubles.
Richmond Va March 26 Commissioner McDonald Lee of the department of game and inland fisheries denies wasting state funds or using boats for illegal or immoral purposes as a legislative inquiry into his administration begins. Senator Stubbs led the charges prompting the probe while Delegate Lindsay Gordon volunteers as counsel for the state. The committee will report to Governor Trinkle with expenses covered by department funds.
Virginia is allotted the same camp attendance as last year due to limited funds. Counties are apportioned by population with Fredericks county set for attendance limits. Camps run July 1 to July 20 at Camp Meade and Fort Monroe, inviting parents and friends to visit.
A businesstype notice lists multiple upcoming sales: C A Smith on Senseney road March 27 with stock and farming implements. N B Page of Boyce Virginia March 29 with 4 head of horses wagons harness and feed. B and Jesse Willey Administrators April 29-46 with personal property and real estate. J W Larrick Chambersville April 2 stock sale including fresh cows springers sheep fat cattle steers and hogs. J W Larrick NW of Winchester April 2 stock sale at 10 am. John W Bagent April 3 one mile west of Reynolds Store Virginia stock implements and household goods. F E Miller Kernstown April 1 stock grain and implements at 10 am.
A brief note observes that prosperous storefronts attract customers first, urging owners to audit signs and consider red repainting. H. Elmer Griffin 175 J.
Mice gnaw bark on young trees during winter causing serious damage. covering trunks with paper, veneer, or corn stalks can protect trees but needs upkeep. Rabbits add to orchard damage. hunting or a periodic community hunt is recommended, trapping less reliable in high rabbit areas.
The article argues spraying and care affect fruit and orchard yields. It urges buyers to preselect varieties, resisting agents who push new sorts, noting most new varieties fail to become standards and inferior fruit risks. It stresses law-driven spraying and better orchard care to avoid low quality, unrewarding crops.
Sunscald can be severe in winter, warming trunk sides to thawing during sunny days and freezing at night. Repeated cycles damage bark, invite diseases, and can kill trees. Protection includes shading southwest trunk areas with bound straw or similar coverings.
Strawberries should be planted in fall in districts with stable soil. in areas where freezing and thawing occur, spring planting is preferable for better establishment and yield.
Farmers plant straw to protect raspberries this winter as nearly all farms report using spoiled straw. A load sized for one eighth acre suffices and will last about two years, aiding soil moisture and weed control.
A brief public notice reminds residents to keep bird feeders stocked this season and to count visiting birds for a local conservation effort. The message emphasizes consistent feeding and reporting counts to aid urban avian monitoring.
Radio evening lineup lists dinner concerts and recitals across stations WCX WBZ KDKA WOR WGR JAR WEAF WJZ WCAO WOR KYW and more. It includes artist names Marie Fox Amosa Sant Wigler Marie Shriver and Vincent Lopez with station beam marks and 60 to 492 meter transmission notes.
Pursuant to a Frederick County Circuit Court decree the estate of C Burgner is set for public sale at his residence three miles east of Winchester near Berryville pike on March 26 1924 at 10 AM. Items include a bay mare a sorrel horse a fresh cow with calf a milk cow 2 sows 9 piglets 125 chickens a sprayer wagons harrow plows harness bacon blinds and other articles plus a New Town Incubator and brooders. Cash terms. property not removed until sale conditions are met. Sheriff Luther Pannett Dunn & Duvall auctioneers R.8 Smith clerk.
Store advertises feed and grain deals with 25 cents per dozen and up. Mentions H Elmer Griffin and JAJ. Includes a reminder to feed the birds in town and country.
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