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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1922
Page
3
A fragmentary reflection on prayer as a transformative force surpassing material offerings. The speaker calls for an inner awakening, arguing that knowledge of God should compel action rather than merely nourish the mind, as chains of selfishness bind humanity.
Rome reports rail traffic resumed after suspension by military authorities. Rioting erupts as Fascisti clash with communists in working-class quarters. one killed, one Fascist wounded, prisoners taken. Mussolini summoned by the king and meets with him. Rome decorated with flags as calm returns. London cites a Fascisti manifesto ordering no reprisals in the city.
Two arrests reported in the disappearance of Philip Shields an American relief worker from Richmond Virginia. Officials earlier suspected suicide but new developments point to possible murder with searches continuing along the Volga and a hat found on the riverbank near Simbursk.
A large, diverse crowd attended at the Luray Court House as Hon. Thomas W. Harrison seeks re election to Congress and William Meaie Fletcher a Rap pahannock lawyer addressed supporters. Local officials praised turnout and planned further rallies with Swanson and ex Governor Montague slated to speak November 1.
A 600 gallon wagon tank used by the city to heat coal tar and agite for street surfacing burst into flames on South Market near Gerrard street. City workers extinguished the blaze after clouds of smoke rose as the tar boiled and ran down the sides. A 20 gallon coal oil tank exploded nearby but caused no property damage.
Anuric is promoted as a potent remedy for rheumatism lumbago gout and swollen joints. The ad claims faster relief than lithia and urges readers to obtain it via Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Motel or local druggists with testimonials from Raymond Osmyn Curtis of Neabsco VA.
Purposely Made for Walls and Ceilings promises cleanliness and beauty for interiors. The Lu-Co- Fiat finish claims economical, permanent protection that soap and water can clean without injuring its appearance.
A public auction will be held December 2 1922 at 11 a m in front of the County Court House Winchester Va for a thirty five perches lot with a frame toll house on North Frederick Pike. The property once conveyed to the Northern Frederick Turnpike Co by Selina G Glaize and husband. Terms: one third cash and balance in two annual payments backed by a deed of trust and insurance. Authority from the Frederick County Board of Supervisors and General Assembly act.
A Common Council committee awarded contracts for four police uniforms and four overcoats. Gray and Seetz will supply the uniforms and J M Orndoff the overcoats. Deliveries to be made soon as possible. The article also notes the first use of the English title Duke and mentions the Duke of Cornwall.
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