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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

5

Druggist Heath Found Poisoned in Louisville Hospital

Chicago druggist C F Heath was found unconscious in a Louisville house and rushed to a hospital in critical condition from poisoning. Police say he is suspected in the hiding and slaying of Robert Franks in Chicago, but hospital staff reported no confession. Detectives search for Heath after he disappeared from Mercy Hospital following a suicide attempt.

Associated Press Louisville C. FP. Heath Chicago Reces Rupert Ochecago Charles F. Heath Robert Franks Mércy Hospital

Orion the Storm Maker in ancient lore

Nature Magazine notes that Orion, seen as a mighty warrior and hunter, was blamed by classical writers for storms common at this season, storms perilous to seafarers from ancient times.

Orion Nature Magazine

Evergreen trees grow from the tip with unbranched leader

A Nature Magazine note explains evergreen trees are recognized by their trunk form. The main trunk or leader typically continues growing from the tip and does not divide into branches and branchlets.

Nature Magazine

Incomplete Star of Commerce Sparks Sudden Rise

A fragmented note hints at a business figure whose early signals suggested a surge of fame and success. Senior associates described an emerging leader whose influence grew despite uncertain beginnings.

Main Course Of Prices Downward On Stock Exchange

Traders held back during the holidays as prices slipped for the main issues on the stock exchange. Oils sold lower with more crude production, while coal copper textiles and several specialties moved higher in volume. Call money opened at 3 percent and eased to 2 3 4 percent. closing was irregular with about 400000 shares traded.

Stock Exchange

Fifty Appendicitis Cases In Small Town

In a small Southern town over 50 cases of appendicitis occurred in a short time. An advertisement claims Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine cleanses both upper and lower bowel and removes poisons, promising fast relief and flushing of hidden matters. People's Drug Store. adv.

Adlerika

Sawhorse design praised for outdoor use and stability

A writer in Successful Farming notes a four legged sawhorse works best outdoors where ground is uneven. The male animal metaphor is used to describe the usual sawhorse, with one end differing.

Three Legged Sawhorse Built From Fir

A simple three legged sawhorse uses a 4 by 4 leg planted firmly with a short brace. Fir is chosen for its toughness firmness and light weight ensuring stability without damaging floors or level surfaces.

Control of Corn Rot Is Aided by Crop Rotation

Ohio expert M T Myers reports corn rot stems from spores in field debris and wintering stalks. Root rot and ear rot arise from different organisms. Rotations, tillage, and fertilizer are key. seed selection and germination tests defend against the disease.

M.T. Myers Ohio Myers

Agricultural Notes and Practical Farming Cautions

A collection of thrift and farm efficiency tips urges caution in farming practice. It warns that half measures waste resources, stresses high quality output at low cost, and cautions against exposing stable manure. It notes hens and incubators fail when eggs are mishandled and compares livestock care to missing blankets if a spouse leaves.

West Virginia Primary Returns Tighten Governor Contests

In Charleston, the Republican governor race narrowed as Howard M Gore led Attorney General E E England by about 1000 votes with 1180 of 2152 precincts reporting. Senator W B Chilton maintained a growing lead over Izetta Jewell Browne for the Democratic U S Senate nomination. Guy D Goff led the Republican U S Senate field as precincts tallied. Judge Jake Fisher kept a large Democratic advantage for the governor nomination.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Howard M. Gore E E. T. England Chilton Izetta Jewell Browne United States Guy D. Goff Jake Fisher

Bishop Brown to Confirm Class Tonight at Christ Church

The Rt. Rev. Willi Cabell Brown bishop of the diocese of Wichita will officiate at confirmation services tonight at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church at 8 oclock The notice calls attendees to the hour change and confirms the event as a church ceremony in Wichita.

Willi Cabell Brown Mt D Diocese of Wichia Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

Local Firemen to Attend Virginia Convention

Virginia State Wiremen's Association members from Nor York and Harrisonburg area fire companies return to Winchester. Winchester Fire Department joins Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association in attending the Virginia convention in Harrisonburg in August. Local companies plan to enter several contests to qualify for Virginia membership.

Mestre John Gouthright Nor York Eddie Lamb Ikey Ford Harry Butler Harrisonbure Winchester Viginia State Wiremen's Association Winchester Fire Department Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association Virginia Harrisonburg Cumberland Valley Association Virginia Association

John Kerr School Exhibit Continues Due to Rain

The exhibit of children's work at John Kerr Public School will be continued tomorrow morning for parents unable to attend because of today’s rain. H S Duffey city school superintendent announced the plan this afternoon.

John Kerr Public School H. S. Duffey

War fraud cases to be sped up

Attorney General Stone announced a revised Justice Department policy to press wartime prosecutions to quicker conclusions. The move targets a backlog of cases arising from war-time transactions as part of a broader effort to expedite legal proceedings nationwide.

Associated Weem Washington Department of Justice Stone

Young Couple Marries in Hagerstown in Quick Trip

Lacy Braitthwaite and Miss Mary Kerns, longtime Winchester residents, traveled to Hagerstown Maryland for a fast marriage. They left at 7:30 AM on the Pennsylvania Train, obtained a license, wed a preacher, and returned before noon in a little over four hours covering about 85 miles. They say the spontaneous ceremony was to surprise friends and add romance. The bride is daughter of Lee Whitacre. They plan to reside with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Strother on North Frederick road. the groom works as a truck driver for Winchester Cold Storage Corporation.

Lacy Braitthwaite Mary Kerns Hagerstown Winchester Whch Lee Whitacre W. G. Strother North Frederick Road Winchester’ Cold Storage Corporation

Fuller’s Earth Description and Uses in Industry

Fuller’s earth is a fine-grained hydrated aluminum silicate used to degrease gas and clarify oil. It differs from ordinary clay by its low plasticity and specific chemical composition.

Fuller

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