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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1923
Page
4
A playful verse about tame affection for a formerly wild cow. The speaker recalls rough mishaps from the animal and describes gentle, patient gentleness that yields a calmer, friendly beast. The character of the cow is central to the humor and moral about kindness.
The final date for the state dog license taxes with a 5 penalty was May 1. Wardens will conduct house to house checks to collect the tax. Nonpayment may lead to fines from 40 to 100 and costs or the dog’s killing. The law applies to dogs over four months old and to any person allowing a dog on their premises. Tax is 1 for each male or spayed female. unspayed females taxed 3.
Hopewell Friends plan a Sunday gathering on May 20 at Hopewell Meeting House. A program will feature visiting Friends and a session addressed by a Wet of visiting Friends. A large attendance is expected, with many visitors coming for the event rather than for social reasons.
AT BROTHERS HOME ill at the home of his bro lavetericn county Va. Two or ks ago, he, while in shatter Went to visit his brother and unch Worse while there- Fawn (W. Va.) Aidvocate: rr a ehr Marvin bel, who underwent, an operation autoiditia 'in Winchester Memori a Hospital recently, is in a Critical man 'ig. In addition t60,the grave 68 Of Mr. Pranklin, all other mem the household have been ill, ith pneumonia. All these latter ers-now almost completely B-8 (Mr. H. C. Thompson, well known hant of Round Hill has sold his al mercantilé business to Har Di of Winchester, Va. It is vetold that the purchaser will aid a large sale of the stock of . Mr Thompson ha been in bus over twenty one years- (Va.) Tihes,
A Clarke County resident rebukes Boyd Richards over his bid for reelection in a redrawn district. He challenges Richards to public debate on a topic chosen by Senator Byrd, notes the district now includes Clarke Frederick and Winchester, and asserts there is no reelection for the old district.
The Star lists daily wholesale quotes for staples including wheat flour corn eggs and poultry. Baltimore market figures show prices for butter hogs cattle calves sheep hay and other grain products with several items noted in pounds or tons.
A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho Sulphur as a low cost remedy that quickly eases itching and erases eczema by destroying germs. The ad urges sufferers to obtain a small jar from any good druggist and apply it like cold cream.
Bruno Lessing extols the Loyal Order of Moose praising its founding cornerstone speech by James J. Davis. He stresses education of children as essential to saving the United States and civilization, condemning illiteracy and child labor as threats while praising the organization’s potential boon to mankind.
Winchester Virginia reports the town has the lowest tax rate in the state at 1.20 per 100 while civic gifts shaped its landscape. A century and more of philanthropy from figures like Thomas Lord Fairfax and Charles Broadway Rouss funded Fairfax Place city hall and the fire department apparatus.
The speaker emphasizes patient, sacrificial work in educating children. Publicity often derails missions, yet persistent effort yields real good for America’s future. If Moose aims to safeguard institutions by educating youth, the speaker pledges to join.
A historical review notes Winchester benefactors such as John Kerr who funded the first public school in 1880 at 25000, R A Robinson’s 30000 endowment to Shenandoah Valley Academy, L Marshall Baker’s 25000 club house, and Judge Handley’s 250000 Handley Library and school endowment. The Handley bequest totals about 1800000 with other gifts unrestricted, sparking debates on education funding responsibility.
Max Novak 19 and Edward Przybylski 17 confessed to killing 17 year old Helen Yesh in a vacant lot late Sunday night police said. The pair led investigators to the scene after reporting a woman had fainted. The girl died minutes after being moved to a house.
Danville Illinois May 7 Uncle Joe Cannon longtime congressman known for his record and black cigar marks eighty seventh birthday in his home after concluding his final session. He offers a message to Americans urging faith in government and belief that right will prevail amid unrest.
Britain will send a note to Germany within 36 hours disapproving the latest German reparations proposal and urging a more practical and liberal approach to the problem.
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