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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia issues daily except Sundays with publishing rates listed for subscriptions including three months six months and one year. The newspaper is a member of the Associated Press and consolidates several local papers.
Editorial discusses the Times-Dispatch role in Virginia politics. It praises Thomas S. Martin’s leadership potential and notes past editorials opposing him, while highlighting Democratic strength in Virginia and shifts in congressional representation amid bond issues and party stability.
The Times Dispatch scathingly comments on public reaction to road and harbor bond issues. It mocks critics while praising unlimited bonds as the test of a politician versus a statesman, arguing Virginia faces a choice that could reshape party strength.
The article notes Wall Street optimism as Congress passes the compromise tax bill, with experts like Mr. Fontaine of the New York World crediting the market’s resilience. Treasury figures show a projected surplus this year of 346 million dollars and 138 million next year, signaling strong financials despite higher surtax rates than Mellon’s proposal.
Wal Mason humor piece praising and critiquing James B. Gingernose who always pays his debts on time yet disturbs neighbors with shipboard songs and forgotten tunes. The poem notes his moral lines yet lampoons his noisy flute playing and the insulted neighbors who wish him jailed.
Reports from the fish and game investigations are with the governor, stirring talk but now little public discussion. Opinion is split on retiring the luxury oyster fleet flag ship and cutting the dog law enforcement force.
The fiftieth imperial Session of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine gathers in Kansas City June 3 to 5. About 35 000 wearers are expected with 80 to 90 temples in uniform. Over 300 000 spent on decorations, entertainment, and features. Pullman cities will house delegates. local hotels and homes host. Camel trail markers extend from Winnipeg to New Orleans and from Los Angeles to Washington. Local radio will air coverage for three days and nights.
A Richmond Virginia bank issues an agricultural map for general distribution showing acreages livestock census and principal industries by county. The map includes state totals crop acreages production values and a sales chart and is mailed free to banks mills colleges libraries chambers of commerce and trade boards across the east.
The bills of exception in the Garrett murder cases against Robert O. and Larkin Garrett have been signed by Judge B D White and returned to lawyers. They prepare a petition for a writ of error and new trial for the Wytheville term. Reverend Pierce was shot in his yard. feud over county control has long marked the region. Robert O. Garrett is county clerk and Larkin serves on the school board.
The Shenandoah Congregate Institute at Dayton Virginia and the Virginian Theological Seminary and College at Lynchburg have both been recognized as junior colleges by the Virginia State Board of Education. Dr W T secretary announced the action naming Dr D T Gregory as president at Shenandoah and Robert Woods heading the Lynchburg college.
A Blackman Florida trader reports twenty five years in business and twenty years selling Thatcher remedies with no complaints. He describes indigestion and liver trouble improved by Thatcher Liver and Blood Syrup after three years of illness. The testimonial notes strong personal relief and urges others to try the product sold locally by Franck Baker and Son.
Berryville serves as a hub with No 13 at 9 20 a m to Roanoke Bristol and intermediates. Parlor car to Bristol. Local for Roanoke. Sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke. Dining car Shenandoah and Roanoke connect with Memphis special. No 27 to Shenandoah interms. No 28 to Hagerstown interms. Connection to Washington Philadelphia New York at Shenandoah Junction. Parallel notes for Nos 10 1 59 p m and 14 7 29 p m with parlor car and sleeper links. Fares schedules reservations info via H H Burks Berryville VA or W C Saunders Roanoke VA.
State Board of Education officials conducted weeks of investigation before advancing Virginia Union University in Richmond to the senior college list. Only three institutions in the state were advanced in rating this year, Dr. Sanger said.
Mrs. J. Mason of Virginia touts Rat Snap noting five cakes bought for $1.25 and reporting many dead rats. The ad promises drying action with no lingering odor and guarantees sold by a supplier with price details.
Hopewell Virginia hosts unveiling exercises for a Barrett War Memorial in Dw City suburb with invited speakers including J A Drain of the rehabilitation committee and Dr Kate Waller Barrett noted for her prominence in the American oi ary.
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