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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1924
Page
12
University of Virginia relies on speed in the matchup with Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. The probable lineup includes Abner Holland Cockrill Reynolds Mackall Hayman Darby Dift ey Maphis Cuddy Frost. A light practice is planned and a squad of thirty will depart Memorial gym at 8 AM by auto.
Harry Thaw, recently buying an estate near Winchester, spent a night in Culpeper. He stayed at the Waverly Hotel to purchase a police dog from Capt. Stevens at Griffinsburg. The Exponent had reported the sale last week and confirmed Thaw’s presence in town.
Dr. Henry Louis Smith president of Washington and Lee University remains on furlough after a July auto accident in Wyoming. He has recovered but will not return to Lexington before December 1 or later. Dean Harry D. Campbell acts as president during his absence while Smith visits Greensborough, N C.
Virginia American Legion outlines a nonpartisan program for 1925 addressing education tax equalization fee system Hampton Roads public health and roads. It aims to build the region with a legion post in every county double 1924 membership and teach state and U S constitutions in every Virginia school.
Elder R. D. Hottel of New Market will hold services in the Adventist chapel tonight and on October 18 and 19. Services start at 7 30 p m. The public is invited to attend. He will also speak at Mount Williams Sunday at 2 p m on What Do the Seventh-day Adventists Believe.
Virginia bulletin reports foot and mouth disease in Texas is under control after breaking near Houston and official confirmation on September 27. The outbreak was deemed controlled on October 13, according to the U S Department of Agriculture bulletin released in Richmond.
In Taos Maryland on October 17 farmer Ben Brand and his workers killed a nine foot snake. The reptile measured sixteen inches in circumference and concealed inside its body two large pullets, discovered after the animal was opened.
The dialogue reveals a bride and friend discussing an elopement funded by the father who covers part of the costs and ends with a note that he remains $300 ahead due to avoiding an overloaned wedding. It touches on family financing of a private marriage.
The article warns that measles are not minor and cites high child deaths from measles and other disasters. It explains transmission via airborne droplets, typical onset after exposure, possible complications like bronchitis and pneumonia, and urges keeping exposed children in bed eight days to reduce severity.
The article notes that on the moon the sun rises and sets similarly to Earth. It states the sun shines for about twenty nine days and then stays below the horizon for an equal period, outlining the lunar day length.
An article notes that before white settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples discovered maple sap and used it to make syrup and sugar, as reported by Nature Magazine.
A vintage advert touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that penetrates sore joints and muscles for instant relief. It claims not to require internal treatment, advises a small trial bottle from any drug store, and cites widespread, half century proven success for rheumatism and related pains.
A noted authority explains that acid from kidneys irritates the bladder causing burning sensations and frequent urination at night. Suggests drinking plenty of water and using Jad Salts or Tid Salts to neutralize acids, plus yearly kidney exams by a physician.
Culpeper Va Oct 17 The local office has handled 41 572 barrels of apples shipped from this point by growers in Rappahannock county Most fruit comes from Front Royal due to better access The apple crop in the county exceeds expectations while valley crops run light and fail to meet standards Overall Culpeper shipments surpass many prior seasons with continued farm exports noted
The readable fragment discusses how people in Europe walk with a slight forward body posture and swing to the left. It notes Americans may view this differently and mentions cultural attitudes toward leftward movement.
An old health ad promotes purified ox gall in Dioxol tablets as a remedy for torpid liver. It claims blood purification begins within 24 hours, with sallow skin clearing and improved health. Packaged as genuine Drexel product, it warns against counterfeit tablets.
An advisory touts reducing meat to ease kidney strain. It promotes Jad Salts, a grape and lemon acid lithia mix, as a daily four ounce dose before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness.
Fragmentary notes describe legendary gigantic skeletons across the Mediterranean. References claim a Lucerne find and a Crete skeleton standing tall, with Sicily cited at monumental but unclear height.
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