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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1924
Page
4
Fragment from the Evening Star signaling publication details and rate notices for Winchester Virginia with references to consolidation and postal classifications. Includes publishing schedule and subscription prices for various terms and carrier delivery.
The Associated Press says it is exclusive to republish its dispatches unless credited to another source. Local news may also appear in AP stories, with copyright rules applying to non credited material.
Implied testimony before a Senate committee shows Huston Thompson of the Trade Commission describing a surge in prices for agricultural implements after 1921. He cited reduced farm purchases and a plan to force co operative action, claiming the trust kept prices high through 1923 and aimed to curb farmer cooperation.
The April 1924 failure counts show a sharp rise from 1921 levels. Dunn's and street figures place April failures at about 1707 or 1730, with increases of 187 and 93 respectively from April 1923. First four months total reach 5655, up from 5316 in 1923, with farm sector weakness blamed for much of the downturn.
Analysis in a Richmond dispatch questions a reform push and an alleged minority appeal in Virginia politics. It cites S Swanson's garbled letter and a Times-Dispatch critique of a Democratic alignment and potential division ahead of a state convention.
A long letter from a U S senator urges constituents to elect delegates who back his program and cooperate with him. A Richmond paper accuses the coalition of machine domination, but defenders say the critique misreads what Virginians want. A broader call asks for fiscal restraint and local self government over centralized control, while noting past excesses and road bonds.
A verse by Walt Mason mocks probes and investigations into private homes. It satirizes scrutinizing voters and suspects a moral crime culture, noting changes in privacy and conformity with modern methods.
A lyrical regional piece extols the Shenandoah Valley praising its rivers and daughters, claiming visitors will not fear and will crave the valley. It mentions abundant apples and Shawnee-flow imagery while inviting one to stay in the Shenandoah rather than ascend to heaven.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office for Howard M. Estep of Stephens City and Lena E. Cooley of Middletown. The groom is 17 and the bride 22. parental consent was required due to the groom’s minority. He is the son of William H. Estep, born in Shenandoah county, and she is the daughter of James Cooley of Middletown.
Ninth annual Gainesboro Sunday schools convention will convene at Hebron Church Gore on Tuesday May 27 with sessions from 10 a m to noon then 1 15 p m and final adjournment at 3 20 p m The program includes Devotional Address of Welcome and Various Demonstrations and Choirs by local leaders and workers from S 8 Secrist H W Lindamood M C Miller J B Williams Lydia Emmert Margaret McIlwee and others
The eighteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Winchester Presbytery begins in Shepherdstown, May 14, and continues through Friday. The body covers churches from Winchester Presbytery across the Valley from Woodstock to Harpers Ferry, Davis County to the South Branch Valley, with officers led by Honorary President Mrs W J Webster and President Mrs William McDonald.
The Winchester area hosts a week of water related events from May 17 through May 24. Activities include demonstrations, tours, and family friendly programs exploring hot water use and heating systems. Local organizations coordinate workshops for residents and visitors.
Mrs Milton Swartz underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital last Friday and is recovering well. Mr and Mrs Charles Welch of Brucetown have returned home after visiting Mrs Virginia Castleman and family on Kent ee Ww chins SSNS eR 4.
A fragment claims foot pain stems from joint problems and urges stopping powders and baths for three days to try Joint-Base. It notes rapid relief once Joint-Base begins and mentions Boyd's Drug Company and Franck Baker and Son as sellers.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent remedy for constipation. It claims cleansing the intestine prevents poisons and serious disease, guarantees relief or money back, and endorses the product as 100 percent ALL bran. It urges regular use of two tablespoonfuls daily and praises flavor and versatile serving ideas.
Secretary Hoover appeals to industrial coal buyers to stockpile as much coal as possible in the summer while rail transport is favorable. He predicts the move will lessen railroad burdens in delivering the winter fuel supply and urges trade organizations to spread the message, focusing on bituminous coal.
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