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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
4
Publication details note flood damage and postal registration for the Evening Star in Hampton Virginia area. Mentions Byard as publisher and the Star Publishing Co with a weekly news schedule dated October 9 1924.
Fragmented party tensions erupt as Brookhart of Iowa and Dawes Brookhart clash with the Republican committee. Minnesota’s Clapp denounces Dawes as a proven critic while Virginia McGavock and Southwest leaders call for unity and withdrawal from the race. The dispute centers on discipline and shared leadership within the GOP.
The piece notes eminent Republicans backing Davis with Ida Tarbell cited for her critique of standard oil. Tarbell’s influence is linked to anti monopoly sentiment and tariff law debates impacting consumer costs. Garfield’s son Garfield reportedly supports Davis.
The Star publishes Sidney Johnston's communications. the Independent defends fair play and editorial responsibility. It notes Johnston's claim the Independent supports all three presidential aspirants and argues for open contribution from diverse views without endorsing any candidate.
A. Sidney Johnston applauds Destiny Most Kind for winning first prize in Thursday's Star contest. Critics label the victory as effortless, noting pride and egoism in remarks while praising the decisive win.
An editorial denounces oil companies for price discrimination against Virginians with higher gas taxes and tank wagon prices in Virginia than across the border in North Carolina. It urges state officials to act, noting Danville prices of 21 to 22 cents versus 16 to 18 cents in nearby towns and calling for remedies.
A verse narrative recalls a traveler who, after receiving a stovepipe hat and tea, resolves to strive for better things. The speaker reflects on giving warmth to the down and out, and how the hat and hospitality lifted spirits and spurred responsibility. The piece ends noting the poem’s copyright.
Hoe Crawford of Pontiac Michigan reports severe goiter symptoms including choking and dizziness. After 43 days on Sorbol Quadruple advised by banker W J Vance he says he regained health and flesh. Product sold at Miller's Drug Store and Sorbol Company outlets in Mechanicsburg Ohio.
White Post social notes report Mrs Erma Strickly of Kernstown visiting her sister Mrs Minnie Chrisman for several days. Also mentioned is Mr P W Bowers who has worked for the Norfolk and Western here for a number of years and has gone.
Rey and Mrs. J. C. Myers visited their son in law J. W. Cooley’s home before leaving for Harrisonburg. Winchester guests joined Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Beaty for a weekend visit. Several locals recover from illness as Marguerite Willey attends Teachers Institute in Winchester and opens Yeakley school.
The Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters will host a tea and music recital at the home of Mr and Mrs C Van Deventer in Boyce on Saturday evening Oct 11 from 7 to 10. Admission is 25 cents. The Woman's Missionary Society members from Winchester Berryville Rockland Front Royal and Boyce plan a meeting at the Baptist church on Tuesday.
Daily market notes list prices for wheat corn and eggs with scattered figures. The fragment references local buyers and wholesale sectors though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary note mentions chickens and hogs with stray terms. no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to confirm a specific market or action.
Anna Mayers of Lone Moon Virginia reports relief from indigestion biliousness headaches and weight gain after using Vendol herbal tonic. She says digestion improved headaches and dizzy spells diminished and she now feels stronger. Franck Rand Son in Winchester is the exclusive retailer selling Vendol.
Market listing shows prices for local flour in barrels and 12 pound units, with mentions of spring wheat flour, country butter, penny butter, standard middlings, and flour middlings. Wholesale sections note prices around 1.52 to 1.30 and a 20.00 base in some entries with several vendor names abbreviated.
Ad urges lay in coke now with October price 13 60 per ton and cash discounts. Net price 12 00 for single ton orders, 11 00 for five ton lots, 10 00 for ten ton lots. Soft coal option at 7 50 net with 1 00 cash discount. Indicates home delivery and emphasis on cash with order.
Armel Va October notes report Mrs M H returning to Hill Virginia from West Virginia for weekend visit with sister Mrs G M Cornwell while Mrs Cornwell progresses slowly after illness. J C Newcome returns from Greensboro NC and visits home. Rev B W Brubsker from Front Royal visits area. School opens with good enrollment led by Miss Isabelle Henson from Middletown. Arthur Armel hosts relatives and friends Sunday. Emma Gardiner critically ill at son in law and daughter’s home. Clarke and Sybilla Armel mentioned. Macedonial church society hosted at Haynes home. Harry Ritter moves from Eng gardined property to Reardon farm. J R Affleck family visits Cedarville area. Lewis Logg, M Pickeral, Stewart and Theodore Lega guests of Mr and Mrs. Chi.
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