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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
11
Opinion piece argues modern women gain frankness and self reliance, sharing fashion freedom and independence. It suggests charm persists if women balance confidence with femininity, noting skirts, backs, and fashionable independence shape lasting appeal.
Kansas City police arrest a man calling himself Nestie Christ Revealed with three white women. A clipping in his pocket details cane advances. He is sought by Michigan authorities for alleged immoral relations with Girl members of the House of David colony and for obtaining money under false pretenses.
The last rites for World War I veteran Ramey B. Kerns were held at Mount Olive United Brethren Church in Hayfield Virginia after his death in Nanticoke Pennsylvania following a lingering illness. Comrades described him as brave and selfless, noting he was among the first to aid Capt Robert Y Conrad who fell wounded. Pallbearers included overseas veterans and the bugler Stewart B Steele. The burial took place beside his father Jefferson Davis Kerns with military honors.
A Senate special committee chaired by William Borah will open a broad inquiry into national campaign contributions and expenditures. The probe will first examine receipts and outlays of the Republican, Democratic, and Independent groups and may extend beyond Chicago.
Washington reports Chairman Clem L. Shaver of the Democratic National Committee asserts the Republican claim of a $25 000 contribution limit for the Coolidge campaign recalls a 1 000 limit in 1920. He cites past large sums raised by Republicans despite limits and questions the 1924 funding plan under an elevated cap.
The passage honors a Stillwater Pa church member for active service and faithful discharge of entrusted duty, noting his wartime commitment and steadfast community involvement. It emphasizes his church ties and personal integrity as seen in the inscription.
Davis speaks to Quincy voters urging review of the board of directors. He cites a director who disposed of public real estate for bribes, another who signed away deeds, and a third who resigned amid abuses of power.
Chicago dispatch reports Senator William E Borah of Idaho will seek reelection on the Republican ticket. He announced after Idaho Supreme Court allowed his name on one ballot. Borah said he filed declarations of intentions with the secretary on October 11. The Progressive and Republican factions active.
Miss Sarah Wambaugh of Washington D C daughter of Professor Eugene Wambaugh Harvard is urged for the vacant seat on the International Commission for the Saar Valley following a death on the commission She is a doctor of laws and author on plebiscites and is said to know more than any other living person
A Johns Manville asbestos shingles method lets homeowners lay asbestos shingles over existing wooden roofs avoiding tear off. It claims cheaper faster results, better insulation, and minimal extra support, with less mess and frustration than traditional reroofing.
A two day clash in Canton ends with the red army defeating the merchants volunteers and a blaze bringing about $7,000,000 in damages. Dozens are reported killed or burned as flames raged through the city all day Wednesday before controls were restored.
Real estate transfers admitted to record in Frederick County. Francis A. Vandersmith et ux to Upton J. Pugh et ux for half interest in 162 acres Back Creek district for 1700 dollars. Annie H. Taylor et vir to Turner B. Sencindiver et ux for house and lot Martinsburg pike for 2500 dollars. Adelaide V. Kern to Wm. H. Herrell and E. T. Fritts for lots at Waverly for 215 dollars. W. H. Herrell and others to Jery Rinker et ux for lots at Waverly for 325 dollars. Minnie V. Strickler et vir to Katie V. Lantz for lot Shawnee district for 300 dollars. A. Smoke et al to Chas. J. Summers for 63 acres Back Creek district for 500 dollars or less. Lillian G. Pingley et vir to J. L. Moore for 60 acres Mountain Falls for 2200 dollars.
Harrisonburg contractor Fred K. Betts will begin work today on rebuilding Shenandoah City's hydroelectric plant after flood damage. Betts holds the contract to move the power house from the river’s middle across the Shenandoah and oversee the reconstruction following May flood destruction.
The ZR-8 in Lakehurst begins releasing its hydrogen to air after landing, a process costing about 11 690 dollars. Seamen deflate the gas bags and plan reinflation with helium. About 20 percent of hydrogen already vented to reduce buoyancy. Visitors note luxury staterooms and hotel like baths aboard the craft.
A novel oil lamp claims brighter, cleaner light than gas or electricity. Tested by the U S Government and 35 universities, it burns 94 percent air using kerosene, with no odor smoke or noise and no pumping. The inventor offers a 10 day free trial and agency opportunities with potential monthly earnings.
A historic ad claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female health issues from adolescence to middle age, promising relief from pain irregularities and displacements, restoring the system to normal health.
John Lenton Lemon 68 prominent postal inspector died in Baltimore after an operation for goiter. A Berkeley County, West Virginia native, he was regarded as a master mind of the postal inspection service and solved hard cases. Funeral held in Williamsport Maryland with survivors including a widow two sons and two daughters.
Senator La Follette, campaigning as an independent, charges radio station WHI in Des Moines refused to broadcast a progressive meeting. He alleges the Bankers Life Insurance Company owns WHI and that the American Teleph one and Telegraph Company dominates licensed broadcasts, stoking fears of a private monopoly over a key communication medium.
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