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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1924
Page
4
The Leesburg/West Virginia political scene heats as Governor Davis explains his neutrality on the bond issue. He defends his stance as not disturbing party harmony, while critics question the impact on voters amid the campaign and looming outcome.
President Coolidge weighs Tariff Commission recommendations to cut sugar duties. A 10 cent per pound reduction could save U S households about 140 000 daily in sugar costs, with potential impact on beet and Cuban sugar producers amid political lobbying by industry interests.
The article lists the 1920s era sugar industry figures as delegates from Colorado Michigan Utah and Hawaii to the Republican platform committee. It notes roles including William Petrikin H. C. Giese and Jos sap Fordney and describes companies such as Great Western Sugar and Holland-St Louis Sugar.
A Department of Agriculture Year Book report shows farmers paid up to 15 percent more for 69 listed items on January 16, 1924 than the prior year while prices received for many products fell compared with January 1923. The piece argues tariffs raise costs to producers through higher machinery and input prices.
The piece notes New England politicians delaying comments until after Maine’s election while cotton mills announce a ten percent wage cut affecting thousands. It mentions Fordney McCumber tariff impact and references figures linked to the New York World and a Home Master Club committee leader.
The text argues the Great American Woolen Trust cut dividends rather than wages to appease labor and aid Republicans before the election. It accuses a misstep in wage policy that could influence the November result, citing a pre election understanding and purported labor protection claims.
Poem warns readers about investment fraud and flashy stock schemes. It contrasts gullible investors with sharp con artists who promise easy riches and shield real risks.
The Star provides a daily market snapshot with quoted figures for shelled corn flour eggs and poultry, stock feeds, butter, and hay. It notes Baltimore wholesale prices for Wheat Corn Hen and Spring Chickens and includes a stray obituary line: Mrs. Russell Patton has returned home after nursing Mr. John B. Neill in Berryville Virginia following a fracture.
Mrs. R. K. Carver, at East Piccadilly Street, was called back due to her mother’s illness. She had been nursing Mr. Neill during his confinement prior to his recent accident.
Relief on the scene reports a preacher in Winchester and a visit with Mr and Mrs Massie. Mrs King and two children visit King and sister Mrs Crim and mother Mrs Copenhaver in Winchester. Garland Madagan calls on Freddie Crim. Fifteen farmers in the area suffer from a fire rim illness but show improvement. Tobit Maddan is on the sick list.
Two Perry Brill relatives visited near St Luke Virginia for business. Warner Orndorff and his wife along with Snowden Bauserman and Juanita Orndorff spent several days in Balre on business. Frank Williams with family left for Elkins West Virginia after weeks with his parents. Protracted meeting led by Reverend Rhodes and Reverend Wenetur in Shenandoah City continues with two new additions and strong sermons.
Mrs. C. A. Rhodes and family host in law Mr. Rhodes with Howard Wright of Washington DC. They spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wright and Mrs. Annie Kline along with a daughter and Mrs. Walter Hoffman and child.
Mr. Frank ui and Russell Wil Neue peeraang Winchester visit for a sight seeing trip. They left for Fish er'n Hill where she will spend some time. Friends note Hoosnider returned home after visiting D. G. with his daughter Mrs. Charles Weaver. Ernest Rudolph and Russell Williams spent Tuesday in Woodstock.
Lancaster Pennsylvania woman describes post marriage weakness and nervous run-down symptoms. Sister-in-law suggests Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which she credits with restoring strength and health. She endorses the product and urges friends to try it. sold by local druggists.
See me before buying will save you money. This line appears to be an advertising prompt rather than a readable news item.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the Isaac Whitacre Farm near DeHaven is offered at private sale. The 488 acre property includes 20 acres of bearing orchard 100 acres of timber a seven room residence a large barn and granary Terms arranged through MMe Bynch Winchester Virginia or Charles Town West Virginia Specie Commissioners
The piece notes residents returning home to Washington DC after summer in the area. Rev L B Rudasil of Roanoke conducts revival services at Grace M Church. Frances Lewis of Cumberland visits Mrs Blackburn in Winchester for a week. Amye Clark goes to Marshall to teach this winter. Sophie Clark moves to Centerville to teach.
Pharmacists say Joint Base eases stiff joints when other remedies fail. The product is promoted as cleaning and penetrating to ease inflamed joints with quick results. Available in sixty cent tubes at Boyd Drug Co Francker and Sam.
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