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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
4
The Evening Star details postal and publishing notes for Winchester Virginia. It lists subscription rates by mail and carrier and credits Associated Press for news dispatches.
A fragmented monologue describes struggling to love neighbors. The speaker references Jinx the tuneful man, James Tr, Thomas Title, and Noah in a sequence of personal grievances. The piece mentions conflict, fatigue, and a $15 cost, ending with an emblematic note on copyright.
An Associated Press report notes a 2.59 million offer for the Gorgas power plant. The offer concerns government involvement in the Muscle Shoals project and the transmission line to Alabama. Secretary Weeks faced pressure from the power company over the project prospects.
ton May 22 seven incentives representing the 96:19 participated in the elitnse conference Saturday and President Harding's tary rate reductions. Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio announced the conference as the first step in the move to adjust freight rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A tense exchange erupts in the Georgia Senate over Savannah and Georgia city appointments. Gen Watson and Len Phipps clash on the floor amid bitter disputes about proposed posts and confirmations, with tempers flaring and threats exchanged.
Se MéFariana, Joan Dillard and Adams faced arrest on fraud accusations after allegedly lying to a court. Authorities indicate collateral forfeiture tied to the case as investigations proceed.
County beef cattle raisers show strong interest in purebred bulls with Marion sales drawing wide farmer participation. Bulls of Shorthorn Hereford and Aberdeen Angus averaged 97 dollars, indicating value of purebreds over scrubs as farmers argue better calf and steer prices justify the cost.
The Winchester High School baseball team and coach were hosted by Miss Isabel McCann at Bellvue near Stephenson. More than 50 attendees from the senior class and faculty joined the players for a chicken supper and a late hour of dancing before traveling to Norfolk to face Maury High in the state championship eliminations.
Daily market update notes wholesale prices quoted today by local buyers. The Star states it does not assume responsibility for typographical errors and provides the figures as read from the market floor.
Fragmentary listing shows prices for butter flour eggs and poultry, with items like creamery butter 36 to 66 cents, Young chickens 20 to 30 cents, Local flour 48 to 75 cents per unit, and middlings and seeds. Mentions individuals and places including Baltimore relatives and local residents.
A testimonial from Fea ALO of Emporia praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after years of weakness and irregularities. She notes it helps with common female troubles and recommends it to friends, describing its plant-based formula.
White Post Virginia May 22 The village looks unnatural without the three landmark stores. The stone stores were owned by the late David Meade Jr and by Marshall Denny. the frame store by E W Massey Hi P Evans R K Meade Ralph Grigsby and others. The lot later housed a store and dwelling.
May 23 reports indicate Louis P. Summers of Abingdon has been nominated to be United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia to succeed the late Thomas L. Muncy. President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty have approved and will forward the nomination to the Senate for confirmation. Representative Slemp and State Chairman Cropper introduced Summers to Mr. Daugherty, who said he would be pleased to appoint him.
An order appoints Lucy Lampkins as guardian of her minor daughter Viola Lampkins with Floyd Finley as surety. Bond set at 120 dollars.
Mrs. R. D. Orndorff of Lost City West Virginia has qualified in Corporation Court as administratrix of the estate of her brother James B. Cooper. Her sister Mrs. R. C. Anderson is surety on her bond of $5. H. M. Laftelle T. Y. Kinzel J. Rot H. D. Fuller and H. E. Guy ere named as appraisers who may act.
The United States Department of Agriculture and the biological survey plan trials of deadly gases to control migratory blackbirds in California's Imperial Valley and to target burrowing rodents. Tests show chlorine and phosgene offer promise in certain burrows while hydrocyanic acid and carbon bisulphide remain favored for grain pests. safety concerns limit use and require masks.
Minnesota growers favor the hot formaldehyde seed treatment for its speed and safety. The solution mixes two pints of 40 percent formaldehyde with 30 gallons of water and is heated to 118 to 122 degrees F. Potatoes stay in the bath two minutes then rest under canvas for an hour before drying or planting. Unheated formaldehyde fails to control rhizoctonia and needs 90 minutes soaking for scab control.
A wagon can be greased by removing burrs from one side, greasing, leaving wheels two inches out, then moving to the opposite side to remove burrs and shove the wagon toward the loose wheels. This halves the lifting effort and spreads work across sides.
Electricity has solved almost every housekeeping problem and brought to the average home such conveniences as have hitherto been enjoyed only by the wealthy. We are wiring homes at low cost this spring and guarantee all work. Telephone Northern Va. Power Co.
Washington May 22 It appears likely Senator Swanson cannot leave the Senate for Virginia to participate in his primary campaign before July 1 His duties are heavy with daily sessions from 10 a m to about 11 p m over the tariff bill and may continue until the bill passes around July 1 He is a member of the Naval Affairs Committee.
Ad copy touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism and sciatic liniment that soothes backache neuralgia lumbago and swelling instantly. It claims most cases need only external treatment and offers a trial bottle from the druggist. It also mentions political committee activity involving Senator Swanson in Virginia.
An order entered in Corporation Court cancels the bond of $450 required for Jack Phillips. The bond would have supported maintenance for his wife. The case details are unclear due to damaged text.
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