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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
4
The passage states that the Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and any local news unless otherwise credited. It emphasizes recognition of AP ownership for content used in the paper.
An editorial in yesterday's column titled A Call- Down By The Star should have been cited to the Clifton Forge Review. The note highlights misattribution of a column to the wrong local newspaper.
A National Industrial Conference Board report notes clothing costs for men and women rose sharply over the past two years with March 1924 averages about 76 percent above 1914. The study cites tariff effects and a general price surge for textiles and garment items amid ongoing import duties.
Discussion voices doubt McAdoo can lead the Democratic campaign as calls grow that the party must return to purer standards. Analysts argue his self exclusion and the party's vice in-fighting reveal a broad bid to prevent his nomination and expose divisions within the party.
Poet Walt Mason satirizes Flora a modern flapper seen in an oriental wrapper smoking a cigarette with feet on a table. The piece contrasts youth’s defiance with aging critics fearing moral decay while suggesting Flora may settle into conventional propriety as years pass.
Hayfield report notes widespread delay in planting with no corn yet planted and oats only partly sown. Weather remains cool and wet with soil conditions hindering germination. wheat shows recovery from frost and apple crops may be smaller in western Frederick, while stone fruits like peaches and cherries look plentiful.
Frederick county Virginia selects George A. Schwarzman and Harry W. Dunn of Winchester as accepted applicants for Camp Meade training this July. Government transportation and uniforms provided. no camp cost beyond pocket money. Camp hosts extend welcome to Winchester visitors to observe citizenship and physical training efforts.
A partial survey of damage across Page county due to recent rains estimates losses in the thousands of dollars. The Marksville district along the Blue Ridge to the Massa nutton Mountains, about 18 miles, reports the heaviest damage in half a century. Roads once in good condition are now stream passages. hundreds of men with teams work to repair breaks, and the area is cut off from mail.
County records list multiple deeds including Cora A Barley taking 167 acres near Stephens City from C H Rinker et al for 10 dollars and other considerations. Belle Gano acquires 51 acres in Gainesboro district from Annita Keller et al for 800 dollars. Two Middletown lots sold for 250 dollars to Claude F Massie. Walter Talbot purchases two Gainesboro district tracts totaling 20 acres for 200 dollars. R W White gains 32 acres near Hayfield for 5 dollars from Elizabeth Miller et vir. C E Pingley buys two Gainesboro district acres for 226 dollars from Mary A Lupton et al. Holmes B McAboy acquires 48 acres near Wadesville from Robert Castleman et al for 3920 dollars.
A brief moral note advises that treating a stranger with kindness and politeness encourages the person to learn who you are, highlighting social reciprocity and courteous behavior as a path to recognition.
Fawcett's Gap Virginia May 23 Mount Airy school primary room closed May 2. Total enrollment 31 monthly 27 average attendance 24 to 26. Twelve pupils not absent listed with names such as Lyle Funkhouser Marker Annie Bly Louise Bey Granville Snapp Maymie Ri ee Gladys Ri ee Evelyn Bywatters Ray Oren Snapp and others. The school grew from one room to two rooms over four years with growing attendance and an honor roll featuring gold stars. Teachers, patrons, and helpers thanked for closing night entertainment. Be Miller teacher.
Testimony from J. A. Seawright of Staunton Virginia claims Vendol cured nerves headaches back pains and dizziness. Ad copy touts Vendol as natural tonic balancing digestion boosting appetite and sleep with claims of weight gain and non harsh action. Sold by Franck Baker & Sons Co Winchester with mail order option from the Vendol Company Baltimore Maryland.
The ad claims common and middle aged women suffer nervous conditions irritability melancholia back pains dizziness headaches and hot flashes. It asserts 121000 surveyed women 98 reported benefit from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
A skin specialist praises Mentho-Sulphur as the best remedy for pimples on the face neck arms or body. He claims it dries pimples and prevents recurrence, noting it is harmless and inexpensive. Consumers are advised to ask a sceayist for a jar of Rowles Mentho-Sulphur and use it like cold cream.
A cautious reader who studies financial sheets and market trends can build wealth. Experts note disciplined analysis, diversified portfolios, and long term goals as keys to financial growth.
Schedule in effect December 9 1928 for Berryville No 183-9 20 am Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations Parlor car to Bristol 9 12 26 pm Local to Roanoke No 1 2 45 am for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Sleeper to Williamson Roanoke Shenandoah Memphis special to South No 27 5 53 pm Shenandoah No 28 8 39 am Hagerstown Intermediates Harrisburg Philadelphia New York at Shenandoah Junction No 10 1 59 pm Hagerstown Washington Baltimore Philadelphia No 14 7 29 pm Parlor Car to Hagerstown Sleeper Hagerstown Philadelphia No 2 11 pm Stop take on for connections at Shenandoah Jct Orgerstown Sleeper to Philadelphia New York For rates schedules Pullman reservations and info contact H H Burks Berryville VA or W Saunders Roanoke VA
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