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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1924

Page

4

Around Prosperity and Sugar Company Profits Highlighted

The article discusses the Great West Sugar Company profits under the sugar tariff, noting earnings of 12,004,303 dollars after depreciation and taxes for the year, dividends of 1,902,050, and assets totaling 76,063,434 dollars. It argues the tariff costs U S farmers and consumers, with 216 million dollars yearly in tariff costs and only 124 million dollars reaching Treasury, 19 million to sugar beet growers, while profits accrue to the company and its affiliates.

Lcan Great Wesea Company Great West“concern Yncomé United States Down Ia Rn

Appointment of Dr Ennion Williams as Virginia health commissioner

A notice lauds Dr Ennion Williams for a reappointment as state health commissioner of Virginia. It credits his sixteen years in the role, praising his administration and the department's impact on public health. The piece expresses gratitude and hopes for continued service.

Ennion Williams Virginia

iprPLING RHYMES By Walt Mason

Poem fragment features a bus crash scene with a man praising insurance saying he feels fine despite grease mud and injuries. He imagines insurance protecting his life lungs and house while describing a burning shack and the need for prudence, ending with a note about enduring life.

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Middletown Notes Reflect Local Visits And Family Gatherings

In Middletown Virginia on May 7 residents report Miss Larrick visiting North Carolina and planning a summer with relatives. Mr and Mrs R A Larrick and Mr and Mrs Holt Hottel hosted relatives from Washington and Lexington over a weekend. Isses Pittman from Charles City is visiting a sister, while Mrs T A JR Stickley of Oranda spends time with her brother Mr Mack Bert Gillock of Lexington. Mrs HE Wright returns home after a week with her parents.

A. Dletown H Larrick North Carolina R. A. Laird Holt Hottel Lee Ottel Washington Isses Pittman Charles A Va T. A. JR. Stickley Oranda Mackbert Gillock Lexington Larrick R. A. Larrick Kline HE. B. Wright

Many Societies Represented at Lee Obsequies

Mary Tabb Bolling Lee widow of Major General W H A Lee and daughter-in-law of General R E Lee died Monday night in Richmond. Religious services were at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev Beverley D Tucker. Interment followed at Lee Chapel Washington and Lee University in Lexington.

Richmond Mary Tabb Bolling Lee W. HA. F Roonie”) Lee R. BE. Lee St. Paul's Episcopal Church Beverley D. Tucker Lexington Lee Chapel Washington and Lee University

Uncle Joe Cannon Celebrates 85th Birthday At Home

Former House speaker Joseph G. Cannon marked his 85th birthday in Danville Illinois with family, a return of his daughter Helen from Europe, a daily automotive ride, card games with friends, and greetings including a telegram from President Coolidge.

The Associated Press Danville Joe’ Cannon House of Representatives Helen Cannon Europe Joe Cannon Bank Coolidge

Award job to Lynchburg firm for Winchester booklet

Andrew Bell of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce signed with J. P. Bell Printing Company of Lynchburg Virginia to publish a handsome 50 page illustrated Winchester booklet. The firm will produce ten thousand copies for free distribution to every Chamber of Commerce in the United States.

Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce J. M. Andrews J. P. Bell Printing Company Lynchburg Winchester Chamber of Commerce Andrews United States

Apple blossom festival draws near full attendance in Winchester

Grimes Virginia notes record large Winchester apple blossom festival crowd with praise for the parade. Charles Dick son of Allen Dick of Snow Hill has been ill with throat illness. Affleck family items and local visits noted. Galilee church to hold services Sunday with Rev Paganellet as preacher. Postmaster D L Affleck in town on Monday afternoon.

Grimes Ifr Harry Taylor Kanebee Charles Dick Allen Dick H. B. McCormac Snow, Hill Affleck Winchester Galilee Leslie Hensell Octavia Selma D. L. Affleck

Mount Pleasant Notes Highlights Local Socials

May 8 Mount Pleasant Virginia notes recount visits and guests. Emma Pitcock called on Mrs. John Perry last Saturday evening. Winchester apple blossom festival drew attendees from the area. Will Carpenter family from Kernstown visited W. L. Cadwallader. Virginia Barr visited Bessie Dyke. George Ryan stayed with Holmes Spillman. Harry Lamp spent time in Winchester. Russell Carpenter Lee Lamp and Zora Orndoff dined with Thurston Renner. Viola Loy and Mayhard Loy visiting Ashby-Loy.

Mount Pleasant Emma. Pitcock John Perry Winchester Will Carpenter Kernstown W. L. Cadwallader Virginia Barr Bessie Dyke George Ryan Holmes Spillman Harry Lamp Russell Carpenter Lee Lamp Zora Orndoff Thurston Renner Viola Loy Mayhard Ashby—Loy

Ruhr Valley Mine Lockout Spreads To Saxony

Berlin May 7 The Ruhr valley lockout ending there shifts to Saxony where owners lock out workers in Chemnitz and Zwickau after miners refuse to work eight hours. Ruhr unrest threatens 200000 Ruhr metal workers while occupation authorities pledge neutrality.

Berlin Ruhr Saxony Chemnitz Zwickau

Sorbol Quadruple liniment relieves goitre and breathing difficulty

Mrs. Bettie Tracey of Peterscreek Kentucky reports dramatic relief from goitre after using Sorbol Quadruple liniment. She gained 35 pounds and was able to sit up and breathe more easily after nine years of distress. Manufactured by Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio and sold locally at Miller's Drug Store.

Bettie Tracey Peterscreek Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg All Drug Stores Miller’s Drug Store

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Evening Star Harry Flood Byrd Win Sugar Company Walt Mason Middletown Telias LEE Obsequies Chiropractic ADAMS Chiropractors N. Braddock St Massey Radio Company Bissell Orchal Ra Winchester Orchard Supply Co North Market Street Mount Pleasant Notes Ruhr Valley M. B. Clowe AAA W.G E.L.C A. C. Oats Lumber Yard D. N. Main Street Aiateaes P. C. Neidemeyer & Company Furniss Little Joe’s Axminster Stoge R. M. Swimley John W. Rosenberger & Co Richards Bros Valley Belle Bread Qaby Lawrence & & Co H. J. Mowrey Oppo Hotel Jack Hall Os R. Bryarly & Bro General Agents
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