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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1923
Page
4
The Evening Star at Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays. Publisher is Harry Flood Byrd. Rates shown include yearly, half year, and quarter year prepaid options, with separate carrier prices and phone contact numbers.
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The Richmond News Leader argues against delaying the road bond referendum while warning that anti bond forces could seize August primary seats to block legislation. Editors question why the paper seeks to inject the issue into Democratic primaries rather than leave it to the November vote.
Twenty two states now require physical examination for every child applying for an employment certificate under the revised bulletin "Physical Standards for Working Children" issued by the Labor Department. The bulletin lists physician exam standards and notes updates since the first edition, with Virginia cited for advancing to ongoing medical checks during employment to monitor health and development.
In 18 states there is still no legal provision of any kind for examination when a child first enters employment. The report notes the lack of required checks or safeguards as young workers begin work.
A humorous poem warns readers about railway safety. The speaker recalls tragic near misses and praises prudent pedestrians who wait for trains. The locomotive emphasizes right of way as the engineer and conductor acknowledge sensible behavior.
District U D C meeting continues from page 1 with a 1 pm noon service at the American Legion building on North Main street followed by the convention’s concluding session at the library. The library programs are open to the public and invitees are welcome. The group aims to collect Civil War local history and promote that work, with past achievements and plans for future effort.
The Durant sport model car is being given away by the American Legion post at Winchester for its big society circus and home trade show held June 4 to 9 at the main building Fair Grounds. Capt G H Grimm oversees the car display and season tickets are 50 cents for six admissions with a duplicate number entry for the drawing. A bucking burro contest and hopes for big acts from Florida are among the planned attractions.
Thirteen injunction actions from southern West Virginia coal strike activity were consolidated by Federal Judge George W. McClintic. Hearing of evidence is set to begin tomorrow, with the Borderland Coal Corporation and other companies among the high profile plaintiffs.
The Southern Presbyterian Church today accepted a proposal to withdraw from the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, announced at Montreat North Carolina.
Columbia South Carolina May 21 a nation wide appeal for funds to aid women and children widowed and orphaned by the Cleveland school fire that killed 75 on Thursday night was issued by Governor McLeod South Carolina All funds will be handled by the American Red Cross
River Brethren staged a conference at a small Indiana village near Ohen Creek on May 21, drawing attendees from local congregations and neighboring areas to discuss church matters and community outreach.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as stopping rheumatism and skin eruptions while cleansing pimples blackheads and eczema. It claims the tonic builds up run-down people, beautifies complexions and increases endurance energy and strength.
The national River Brethren Dunkard's Messengers held a opening gathering with about 1000 attendees from nearly every state. The event featured stylish visitors, bearded delegates in broad hats, and many arriving by automobile despite past cautions against debt.
The piece argues four more years of mobilization are needed to avert repeat tragedy. It warns gas and airplanes could devastate cities, cites experts on air power, and urges world organization and education for peace as alternatives to wartime preparedness.
The piece urges a new patriotic vision focused on permanent peace through international cooperation. It calls for public education and forums to inform citizens, using schools and libraries to mobilize support for securing world peace and preventing another war for the sake of future generations.
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club of Millwood Virginia will hold its annual horse show next Saturday at Carter Hall Grove Millwood. The event runs from about 10 in the morning with many notable exhibitors and classes including handicap jumps light-weight hunters pony races and more as part of the Virginia circuit schedule.
Moscow reports that Leonid Klassin, Russian soviet representative in London, is understood to have informed the British foreign office that Russia cannot yield in principle from its recent note replying to the British ultimatum. Russia would allow temporary fishing-right arrangements off the Murmansk coast and other minor points, but insists that core differences require a conference, especially on eastern questions.
Dr H Martens reports captives in the Shantung mountains favor foreign intervention for release as bandits distrust Chinese officials and seek foreigners. In Shanghai Mrs Manuel Verea is freed while 14 male prisoners remain under terrible conditions, with troops firing on bandits reported from Peking.
The diplomatic corps drafted a note to the foreign office asking how Beijing can reconcile its pledge to secure the release of foreign captives with subsequent events. The passage also recalls historical comments on wireless waves and a lecture on Pig Iron, ending with a quip about counterfeit money.
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