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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
4
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Filfing May 19 1922 prints a humorous verse by Walt Mason. The speaker laments family burdens and public perception while describing a life spent feeding and pleasing relatives and critics. The piece ends with a nod to copyright.
The article cites statewide dairy and poultry as major wealth sources, noting a roughly five million dollar error margin for estimates. It highlights Wardensville eggs as early railroad freight and contrasts livestock counts among Augusta, Frederick, and Hardy counties, stressing Frederick’s lower production and its impact on land values and future prosperity.
Winchester writer W. W. Cornwell argues that while generous citizenship supports local industry, reliance on a few fruit crops weakens diversification. He promises an article outlining remedies to boost varied industries for the area. May 19.
Stanley leaders in Page County argue against a 12 million dollar state bond plan. They favor pay as you go, citing high interest, uncertain gasoline tax revenue, and Virginia's debt history, urging cash construction and maintenance of roads.
Members of the Golden Rule Bible Class at Braddock Street M E Church South ask all interested to attend next Sunday at 9 30 a m to discuss recovering several lost Bibles and the idea of being heroic in denouncing wrong. One hundred thirty men attended last Sunday and each member is urged to bring a friend or new member. Please read II Chronicles 34 14 33 and Psalm 119 105 beforehand.
In Cross Roads Virginia on May 18 the double funeral of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Oates drew many relatives from Petersburg Burlington Keyser and other areas. The sermon was by Rev. Mead of Burlington as relatives and friends gathered, while nearby communities hosted visitors and farm life benefited from a rare heavy rain that followed a dry spell.
Mrs. Gil bert Bayliss and children from Berryville visited the Bayliss home. Obelia Snapp returns to Mount Williams after two weeks with Mrs. Newton H. Burkhart. Visitors to Robert Garrett include William Landacre and Miss Marie Orndorff. Eunice May born to Mr and Mrs Robert Garrett. Georgie Wisecarver and Ida Carpenter visits noted. Burnie Miller, ill, improving at Memorial Hospital. Purcell Hasilman visits Ed Lupton’s home. Clinton Landacre visits Pawcetts Gap. Beulah Burkhart and Ofelia Snapp visit Susie and Edith Miller.
A new guard stares in mute confusion at a Welsh station name Llanfairfeshanipwllgogerych, then points to the carriages and exclaims to find his way, invoking the sign as a beacon. The anecdote is recounted in the Christian Advocate.
An old time remedy using Sage Tea and Sulphur is revived in Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. Apply with a comb or brush to darken gray hair by morning, adding a lustrous look. Not a medical cure.
Mrs John Evans and son Roy and wife from Martinsburg W Va visited Grimes neighbors Saturday. Measles and chicken pox are present. orchard men spray again. Preaching at Galilee Sunday the 21st morning and night. Sunday school at 10 am. Farmers plant corn as some crops sprout.
Ninth annual meeting of Back Creek district Sunday schools to be held at Mount Olive United Brethren Church on May 26 with programs on growth, leadership, and Sabbath observance. Officers emphasize broad school representation and timely program slots. May 19, 1922.
Mrs. BH. C. Yost and péh have returned to their Fairmont Avenue home after an extended visit to W. Va. Mrs. W. C. Talbert, A, ee Wi.
Buyer Austin White reports acquiring a Spanish Jack for the season at his home four miles from Winchester on the Berryville pike. Insurance is listed at $10. Advertisement for latest wallpaper patterns 10c each, gilt 12 12c, window shades 49c and up from Thomas & Messer Company at 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Md.
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