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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
4
The notice lists publication details for The Evening Star based in Winchester Virginia. It notes publication frequency daily except Sunday and consolidation with several sister papers. Rates and subscription terms are partially listed alongside carrier delivery options.
The Associated Press provides local news content for republication by members. Ted Press is designated for exclusive use in republication. The statement clarifies licensed distribution rights for the included material.
The Star notes the Senate investigation chaired by Borah exonerates the target of tirade accusations by three members of the investigating panel. It cites prior Department of Justice framing linked to former Attorney Generalsoni and a related employment allegiance probe. The committee’s findings are presented as confirmation of Wheeler’s vindication.
The American Road Association releases maps for the Lee Jackson Highway connecting Fairfax Aldie Paris Middleburg and Winchester with a good road toward Washington. Dry weather delays ease as work aims to complete the Winchester to Middleburg segment this summer.
A fragmentary critique questions magazine writers and editors about obscenity and moral harm. The speaker debates whether sensational content corrupts youth and whether editors should admit fault or resist accusations of coercive money driven motives.
May 16 report notes local factory workers in YY near Patoco, Va reach an agreement on working terms and pay following negotiations with management. Details limited due to OCR quality.
Relatives and friends visit in Middleburg and Burnt Factory to attend the short horn cattle sale at the fair grounds and the apple blossom festival. A thunder shower refreshes dry ground. marriages, hospital updates, and church events are noted along with farming delays due to rain and flood conditions.
An advertisement promises instant relief from head cold and catarrh by inserting Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. The fragrant antiseptic cream supposedly soothes swollen mucus and clears air passages for easier breathing.
Refuge Virginia community notes Mr Martin Luther Grim returns home much improved after three weeks in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Isaac Grim remains critically ill but able to sit up briefly. Local families, visits, property improvements, and minor injuries are mentioned alongside social outings and weekend travel to Winchester for various relatives and friends.
Wall's Catarrh Medicine claims success in treating catarrh. Halu's Catarrh Medicine is an ointment that penetrates mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
The ordinance lists water taxes for 1924 and onward across sections 1 to 16, detailing charges for hydrants, spigots, baths, toilets, sprinklers, animal water, eating houses, bottling and beverage operations, bakeries, brick making, hotels, steam and hand laundries, livery stables, and pavement washing. penalties apply for violations including shutoff and fines.
Richmond Virginia May 15 A pent Srenne program of recreation for cities was recommended to the district congress on recreation by R. Wood superintendent of pia.
Train notes list multiple Roanoke Shenandoah routes with connections at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown. Includes Pullman sleepers to Bristol Williamson Roanoke Philadelphia and New York. Agents H. H. Burks Berryville Va and W. C. Saunders Roanoke Va handle fares and reservations.
For sale one 16 H P Tractition Engine 30 by 46 Peerless Separator with Russell Stacker and Heineke feeder plus several other implements including Clover Huller and Hay Press. Pieces available separately or all together. Address A W L A Hottel Middletown Va 4 26 4wks.
As attorney for owner the auction sale will be cash at 12 oclock on Saturday May 24 in front of the Court House. Property is No 633 West side North Market Street Winchester fronting 15 feet along street extending 190 feet to public alley with 20 feet alley frontage and a four room residence suitable for store or business. Strayed horse and two ponies on Cemetery Lane Barn premises of B F Browning. owner to identify and pay costs.
In Atlanta on May 16 the Southern Baptist Convention refused to authorize forming a special peace committee to assess or promote peace efforts.
The board of trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville Kentucky presented a petition to the convention seeking a building fund of 2 million dollars with at least 1 million to become available in the near term.
A fragmented note notes pedestrians fear performing stylish moves, likening it to a ballet teacher turning green with envy, and mentions dodging cars as a necessity in daily life.
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