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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
7
A report describes actions against illicit liquor operations in the valley, noting the seizure of a two gallon still in Grover. Price of New Texas appears in connection with the seizure and enforcement actions.
H. Fletcher of Standardsville reported the capture of George and Newman Morris and a man named Shiflet at a work arm still with 2,500 gallons of mash. The still was complete in every detail.
Washington dispatch notes the National Catholic Welfare Conference calls on all citizens to vote in the Presidential election. The pamphlet cites civic duty from Charles Carroll and Archbishop Carroll and recalls only 47 percent of qualified voters cast ballots in 1920.
AP reports sweeping rule changes affect the gridiron this season. Key points include banning kicking tees and passive interference on the screen pass, plus moving the try for point from the five to the three yard line, all aimed at faster play.
For sale a seven room house on two lots in Haddox Addition priced at 3500 dollars. Terms include 500 cash and 25 dollars monthly. Also open to trade for a small farm. Contact T. W. Russell in Bexar City.
Aberdeen reports the Highland constabulary ready for the king’s Balmoral visit at month end. The force aims to prevent disturbances, with a history of no royal ground incidents in the present reign. Guards patrol the castle, deter American visitors seeking a glimpse of the royal couple.
Charles Town West Virginia residents celebrate as the Berryville to Charles Town highway reopens after more than two years of closure. The route is now open to travelers and tourists.
General rejoicing follows completion of detour removal and road paving in the valley. Travel through Hagerstown Martinsburg and Winchester will resume as the oiling of the highway remains the final task before full use.
Henry Bishop, 19, a self-described member of Hancock clan, was shot in Martinsburg after claiming he was targeted by an enemy. He was found wounded lying in a field, transported to a hospital, and treated for face neck and chest wounds with authorities noting no aid was initially offered.
Dublin dispatch reports strong appeals in the Dublin press against emigration to America. The Independent notes past assurances of emigration ending if Ireland controlled its affairs, yet the country still drains its young. In two months the American consul received 8 000 visa applications as Free State quotas near exhaustion.
A large delegation left Winston-Salem to attend a joint meeting at Rocky Mount Virginia with Roanoke, Rocky Mount, and Martinsville representatives. The Shenandoah Valley route tour plans aim to improve the route south via Roanoke and Winston-Salem to Florida and other southern points to attract northern tourist travel.
The ad claims Bleachodent uses a mild liquid and special paste to soften and remove surface stains without harming enamel. It quotes two prominent dentists who tested the product on patient teeth for four years before release and warns of stained teeth causing decay and bad breath.
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