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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1924

Page

2

Sunday school and Christian Endeavor events at church

May 11 schedule includes Sunday school at 11 m by Rev Norman Junior Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Miss Pear Brown invites public to attend all services and preaching. Next Sunday the Christian Endeavor Society marks its 34th anniversary at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium replacing the preaching service.

Sa. m Norman Endeavor P. m. Senior Christian Miss Pear) Brown Christian Endeavor Society

Lynchburg Couple Relies on Tanlac for Health

Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Unrue of Lynchburg Virginia say Tanlac restored their health after long stomach trouble gas pain and constipation. They report improved sleep and energy after taking Tanlac and urge others to try it. Tanlac is advertised as available from druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.

Mrs. Unrue P. D. Unrue Lynchburg Tanlac Tanlac Ig Gale

City council amends jitney license issuance and drunk driving penalties

The council passed readings on an emended ordinance for jitney operator licenses to be issued by the revenue commissioner. An ordinance for drunken driving penalties was enacted raising fines to 500 dollars, revoking licenses for a year, and permitting jail time. A 1923 jitney parking rule was reaffirmed requiring drivers to park on Market Street. The session adjourned after approving a state prohibition law adoption.

Commissioner of the Revenue Page Anderson Market Street City Hall West Piccadilly Street

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound credited with saving woman from operation

A Cambridge Maine resident testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved painful gynecologic symptoms and avoided surgery after years of suffering. The item notes widespread testimonial canvass and local civic actions including street improvements and utilities adjustments.

Maine Cambridge Usband Lydia E. Pinkham Josiin M. Shaw

Winchester Delivers Street Dedication and Fence Plans

Council heard reports on multiple matters including a new 50 foot wide street through southwest Winchester from West Clifford to West Leicester. A fence around the reservoir and a fence around Rouss Spring were announced to be erected soon. An ordinance to accept the street dedication passed first and second readings. A resolution instructed the city manager to notify property owners along Indian Alley of the action.

Piccadilly Water Streets Main Street Northern Virginia Power Company Indian Alley Empire Theatre Rouss Avenue MecVicar McVicar Board of Handley Trustees Handley Capt. Cooper Main Clifford Erge Grim S -Motion Stewart Street Handley School East Piccadilly Street New George Washington Hotel Peyton Street Kent Street Winchester Laundry Page City Hall Committee City Hall Public Winchester Chamber of Commerce Capper Rouss Spring West Clifford Street Leicester Street

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Satirizes Hypocrisy

A verse by Walt Mason mocks a spigot-bigot jailed in Sing Sing and critics preachers and scofflaws alike. The poem ridicules ostentatious morality while exposing frauds in towns and churches, highlighting public judgment and hypocrisy.

Walt Mason

Public Auction of Farm Implements at Stephens City Virginia

By virtue of executions in favor of Winchester Seed Co Inc and others against Virginia Chemical Co I will sell at public auction on premises Stephens City Va Saturday May 24 10 AM. Items include cultivator spring barrow Osborne mowers horse rake corn planters manure spreader garden plow iron safe desk typewriter show case farm tools spray hose nails tobacco stems and other merchandise. Terms cash. A J Parker Deputy Sheriff Brumback Auctioneer.

Winchester Seed Co., Inc Virginia’ Chemical Company Stephens City Osborne A. J. Parker Brumback

Public Auction in Winchester May 21 1924 Buick Car

By virtue of a reserve lien a Buick automobile in excellent condition will be sold for cash at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester at twelve noon on Wednesday May 21 1924. Auctioneers Dunn and Duval represent H C Browne.

Court House Winchester Buick Automobile H. C. Browne Dunn & Duval

Reading the Law's Dark Chorus of Curses and Blame

A satirical, blurred jeremiad targets lawyers doctors and patrons, claiming a corrupt bar taints the profession. The speaker condemns legal and medical figures as harmful, suggesting elite society decays as a fatal pill kills a patient.

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