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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
4
The article lists candidates after a post office notice in Winchester Virginia with John W Davis for President Charl Bryan for Vice President Carter Glass for Senate H L Hooker for Public Service Commission and Thomas W Harrison for Congress in the Seventh District. The wording shows a Democratic ticket lineup across multiple offices.
Winchester lauds the San Carlo Opera Company for a rare two night engagement, praising the performers and Mr. O s troupe for high quality music. The Empire theater shows strong patronage prospects, signaling local support for an annual cultural event in Winchester.
A fragmented text shows opposition to fiscal plans, with references to a general fund nearing massive totals and calls to issue bonds. The fragment mentions the state facing drained finances, planned bond sales, and pressure on the next legislature to authorize large bond issuances to cover current expenses. The piece hints at political contention over taxes and funding for textiles and flood recovery.
In Philadelphia records show pros and cons shaping betting on the 1912 presidential race. Reported odds from New York indicate bets on both major candidates as campaigns intensify with committees weighing the likelihood of victory.
A notice announces a 1 am preparation for a bulk sale of valuable goods to settle debts owed to B. Snyder. The notice references ladies and gents furnishings and mentions Jamea P. Reardon as related party in the settlement.
Mayor Ward issues an open letter to Chief of Police Doéran demanding strict enforcement of bicycle and motorcycle equipment rules. Bicycles must have lights at night and horns or signaling devices at all times, and riding against traffic on Main St will be stopped. Fines will be levied for violations.
The poem portrays Walt Mason fictionalizing a great man, retired for the evening to read crime tales and ponder detectives. It imagines the celebrated figure shading windows to avoid prying eyes, while neighbors admire his grave withdrawal from light chatter.
Police announce ample arrangements to curb vandalism during Halloween celebrations. The entire force plus extra sworn officers will enforce order all night, with swift arrests for any destruction of property.
Sunday schedule lists 11 a m and 7 30 p m preaching by the pastor Sunday school at 945 with classes for all ages Junior Christian Endeavor at 230 led by Maud Hollar and Bailey Senior Endeavor at 645 led by Carl T Cather prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 led by Hinkle Carpenter. Come, worship with us. I had rather be a door keeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
A decree grants Mrs Elvan L McFarland a partial divorce from Lucius McFarland. They wed October 7, 1922 and separated two months later amid claims of cruelty and lack of support.
Market notes show scattered quotes with wheat and butter prices, but the text is garbled and incomplete. Apparent items include flour midline, creamery products, and bakery goods, with several unreadable figures and vendor names.
An OCR readout mentions prices and percentages for calves hogs and other farm items. It lists numbers like 1.26 20 60 08 percent and 12 percent with scattered terms such as Des a Malet and Chiekens TaN.
The notice claims catarrh worsens in run-down people and argues catarrh is a local disease. It asserts that the condition is linked to overall health and promotes the medicine as a remedy.
An inventor, U S Government tested lamp burns 94 percent with no odor or smoke, claims safe and easy use. Philadelphia man offers free trial sample and agency opportunities promising earnings of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
The First Christian Church announces Sunday services with Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning message Religio Eating and evening talk The Cost of Not Being a Christian. Lord's supper after the morning service. Christian Endeavor led by Kenneth Hook at 6:45 p.m. program What Jesus Said About Faith. Woman's Missionary Society gathers Wednesday evening for a special program Everybody welcome.
Property listing offers a seven room home in Haddox Addition for sale at 3500 dollars with 600 dollars cash and 25 dollars monthly payments. Trade possible for a small farm. Contact T. W. Russell Bor 200 City.
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