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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1922
Page
4
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A New York World excerpt from September 8, 1922 discusses Chief arguments around labor responsibility and compelled labor. It quotes President Harding and criticizes coercive measures on labor while noting railroads and coal as strategic examples.
A poem by Walt Mason warns readers of deadly railway crossings. Grim verses describe bodies and bones tossed by passing trains, urging heed to warning signs and the dangers of ignoring safety. The piece ends with a cautionary note on prudent behavior around tracks.
An advertorial fragment promotes Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for feminine ailments. It claims the product restores health and aids beauty by easing pain and nervous distress, appealing to modern women and fashion-conscious readers.
On a Philippine island, Tacuban residents light their thatched-roof homes from a new power plant powering the town. About 12,000 people gain electricity with 23 kilowatt generators, creating bright nights and improved life.
AP reports from New York that William G. McAdoo former Treasury Secretary and Wilson son in law seeks the Democratic presidential nomination. Lyons of Denver notes McAdoo told him within the last month he would run this time.
Macedonia Virginia September notes list local visits and homecomings. George Smith and family of Pittsburgh return from visiting brother James Smith. Stewart Jacobs and two daughters from Washington visit C. J. Jacobs. Charles Pifer furloughs from Pennsylvania. Various locals like Fred Hottle, Mrs. Funk, Love White, Nannie Miller, and the Petries are noted visiting or hosting. Macedonia Sunday school plans annual picnic September 5 on Solendber meadow.
Dr and Mrs Thomas Dunham and Mr and Mrs Adams a daughter of Philadelphia plus Mrs Red Decca Baldwin of Rest were guests at Spring Mills home of Mr and Mrs J D Wright. The Presbyterian Sunday school held its picnic in Woodshow. A livestock sale at Mastin White drew buyers and good values. Burnt Factory ladies thanked patrons for sales day proceeds. Oliver McDonald cut his hand with an ax. A heavy thunderstorm soaked the ground after last Friday night.
Clarke county leaders met in Berryville to form a Building and Loan Association with Harry Warden as chairman and Dr. George Hardesty as treasurer. A committee including Rice Levi and Ralph Ware will plan steps for an early meeting. The group aims to finance at least 25 new Berryville homes and support the fruit basket factory’s growth.
The article notes diverse rings through history, from iron Roman seal rings to sard and onyx forms in the near east, and silver or white metal bands falling out of favor. It mentions elaborate songs and profile portraits of couples as a fourteenth century fashion, with no standard regulation or single age marking.
An ad touts a product named 8S.8S. as a scientific blood cleanser that clears impurities in the blood to treat eczema and skin eruptions. It claims improved complexion, stronger vitality, and body rebuilding effects at low cost.
In Cedar Grove Virginia on September 7 the funeral for Mrs. Samuel Presnell was held at 2 pm with Rev C K Welch officiating. She leaves seven children and a husband after a two year battle with cancer. The Little Mountain Community League meets Friday at the schoolhouse to discuss A Model Community with ice cream and cake served. Mr R B Emmett recovers from pleurisy and pneumonia and is expected to sit up soon. Rev C K Welch to preach at Pleasant Valley Sunday as the last service before conference.
Miss Annie W. Woody elementary superintendent of Sunday schools of the Baltimore conference gave an interesting talk at Sunday school last Sunday morning in Mountain Falls. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend.
Mt Pleasant Virginia notes report visits by Mrs. Joe Renner and son Tony from near Winchester and Mrs. Asa Racey and Frisby returning from Washington. A rain ruined the picnic and Sunday school planned a gathering September 9 with possible Monday rain date. Mrs Vernie Cadwallader visited Mrs Emma Pitcock Tuesday evening. Visitors included Mr and Mrs W L Cadwallader Mr Clifton Geough and family and Mrs James Rosenberger and daughter from near Winchester.
Mrs. Mamie ter reports Mr. Harry Lamp continues to improve while Miss Mary Renner visits cousin Mrs. Ed Carpenter near Chambersville this week. Ollie Snapp spends the day with mother Mrs. Eliza Rosenberger.
Special Commissioner Herbert S. Larrick will auction Lots A and B in Frederick County at 11:00 A M in front of Winchester Court House. Lot A in Grimes Post Office area covers 75.5 square poles with a two story frame store, Lot B is a one half acre parcel with a two story dwelling. Terms: one third cash, balance in two installments secured by bond and deed of trust. Brannon Clerk. August 12.
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