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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1924
Page
6
A collector states he buys paintings of well known names only and questions a potential seller about the artist. The exchange centers on verifying the creator’s identity and the value of the work.
The Atlanta Constitution records Brer Williams Solomon stating he would rather have a simple crust and peace in the family than a fatted calf and quarrel. The remark ends with an amen.
A German inventor patents cardboard utensils tiles and pansade materials. The compound uses asphalt and resin to render the cardboard waterproof and acid resistant.
Fragmentary text mentions Francisco and derivate terms with unclear meaning and references to children and Cicero in a likely garbled old publication fragment.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank Executor of J. Lawrence Whitlock decd offers a 50 by 200 foot lot with a substantial stucco covered frame house. Featuring parlor, library, four bedrooms, bath, two halls, kitchen pantry, and enclosed porches, plus hot water heat, city water, electric lights, two garages and a warehouse. Inspection anytime.
Mrs Rhoda Cather a longtime Frederick County figure died at Western State Hospital Staunton Va after months as patient telegram announced death states body arrives Winchester at 6 02 pm over Baltimore and Ohio Funeral Tuesday afternoon body to son James A Cather Northwestern grade to Mount Olive Church Hayfield services 3 30 pm conducted by George W Stover and Rev Ludwig burial nearby She survived by four sons James A Edward W Newton and Ralph and two daughters Mrs Newton Morris and Mrs Ollie Clowser She was the last member of her immediate family.
The Mexican department of agriculture has planted Chaulmoogra trees in Morelos with the aim of producing a steady supply of chaulmoogra oil for leprosy treatment. Menthol is described as a colorless crystalline compound derived from peppermint oils and is sparingly water soluble, readily dissolving in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and other organic solvents.
An old-time recipe for darkening gray or faded hair is revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drug stores. Apply with a comb or brush to a small strand. by morning the gray disappears and hair gains a natural luster.
Chicago crowds packed rooftops and lakefront as Lieut Lowell Smith and his crew completed the 2.4 mile air hop from Dayton to Maywood in under three hours. Army planes escorted the world girdlers, who landed at the air mail field amid police cordons and fanfare.
Dr and Mrs HB C Yost and two children returned last night from a visit to Mrs Yosts parents the Rev and Mrs W O Talbert at Lewisburg WV Rev Luther B Hafer of Gettysburg PA preached at Grace Lutheran Church and stayed with the Lutheran congregation at the George Washington Hotel Mr J W Cook of Martinsburg WV left on a business trip today Mrs Funk left for a visit to her brother and sister Mr Kausler and Miss Usler
A massive blaze near Monterey California spread over about twenty acres after lightning ignited a 55000 gallon oil tank. Four soldiers died in the Presidio fire and more than 30 people were injured. The flames damaged multiple tanks and homes as explosions drove the fire into New Monterey.
Police officer Hollis fired at a fleeing man during a disorder outside a restaurant. The wounded man fell then recovered and escaped. A razor found at the scene ties to Jackson, a person with prior employment at the Talbots on South Washington street.
President and Mrs Coolidge and their party returned to Washington today on the presidential yacht Mayflower. The vessel docked at the navy yard shortly after 8 oclock this morning and drove directly to the White House.
The Grand Jury in Corporation Court returned indictments against five individuals. Accused include Jess Pechedna jaa for forging checks and Joseph Newcome in a theft case involving a Ford coupe owned by Edmund Lupton. George Havenner faces charges of stealing Howard Perry’s horse and buggy. Additional names listed include Walter Nichols Bruce Slonaker John Rosenberger and others connected to varied theft and fraud allegations.
A description of the zobe a hybrid creature of uncertain origin in the Western Himalayas. It blends yak and lamped castle traits and is used as a beast of burden for load carrying and flesh. The text notes its resemblance to the Kagtis and frames it as an opinion.
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