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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
4
Public notice text reflects postal handling at Winter Virginia with publication terms and rates. Mentions Associated Press and republication rights for dispatches credited to the AP and local news.
The passage warns that starch factories and glucose makers take most of the dollar corn, shifting costs to consumers. Farmers face hardship as their families pay more while chickens grow thin and hogs suffer from alfalfa losses, describing a cheerless outlook.
The article notes railroads plan to sue motorists for damages when the motorist is at fault in crossings. It cites cases where railways collected from drivers who hit trains or crossed gates, and discusses potential broader adoption while urging caution and fairness amid rising crashes and public concern.
An article denounces the Steel Trust as a tariff extortion scheme abusing powers from state charters. It claims the trust inflates prices, taxes consumers, and dominates industry from railroads to steel, urging action against this private tariff.
An Emporia Gazette analysis argues that price levels for corn hogs and other farm products hurt Kansas farmers. It contrasts high market prices with farm realities where animals cannot afford feed and notes the strain on ranchers and poultry producers.
In the Better Homes contest a group of Albemarle county farm women rejuvenated a run-down old house inspired by Extension work from the Department of Agriculture. They cleaned, painted, repaired, and improved the property, with Charlottesville merchants contributing lights plumbing and furnishings. The piece argues such community remodeling shows how home rejuvenation could broaden future contests and help those living in old houses.
Rev Harry Marsh and family return to Piedmont West Virginia from Burnt Factory with Miss Pauline Hoffman visiting. Fruit firm Hurst and Company from Kentucky attends to orchard interests and buys in Berkeley County. Sunday schools held outings at Spout Spring and Bromley grove. Corn crops expected light this year with prices historically rising. Local residents Fred Pope Ed Williams and Charles Swartz visited. Red Bud United Brethren Church to hold preaching service.
Two five room bungalows offered for sale at 2250 dollars each. Location near Handley Schools. Inquiries directed to J. W. Rosenberger & Co.
Minnie Wood Chapel Virginia September 12 Farmers are busy now filling their silos as the harvest season progresses and storage capacity becomes a priority for the rural community.
Miss Co Hook recently injured and several Berryville residents enjoy visits and trips to Washington. Church services scheduled for Sunday at 3 PM with Sunday school at 2 PM. Sisters Mary Rutherford and Page Rutherford visit relatives in Stephenson and Berryville families host gatherings at home.
Sunday services are set with morning worship at 11 and evening at 8 led by the pastor. Sunday school begins at 9 45 with all members urged to attend. The Gane eavor meets Sunday evening at 7 for officer reorganization and active participation. Wednesday 7 30, Quarterly Conference to report by treasurers and officials. Conference year closes September 28 and annual meeting in Keyser West Virginia October 1.
Denver dispatch reports Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis charging the Republican Party with broken promises and lack of accountability. He cites naval oil reserves leasing and reclamation disputes, noting payments to Albert B. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair and criticizing Republican Congress for inaction on irrigation project charges.
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb escaped a serious crash during a five car convoy near Joliet Illinois as their car swerved and mounted railroad ties. Deputies credited driver calmness for preventing injury. The pair later entered Milneiss State Penitentiary at 7 pm ending their city flight from society.
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