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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1922
Page
4
Obituary tribute paints Joseph A Massie as straightforward and truthful. He balanced law work with simple daily life and earned deep respect from friends and fellow townspeople in Winchester.
Maryland youths Warren Rice Joseph Glacklen and George Worrilow both Cecil County members returned from England after the South Eastern Fair Association team won the Northcliffe gold cup at the Royal Agricultural Society show. They judged classes of British cattle and dairy stock and visited farms and Doncaster Edinburgh Paris Bastille Day landmarks. They were praised by C L Chambers and B G Jenkins for their knowledge and keen appraisals.
The speaker defends the American press against unfair charges of corruption and advertiser influence. He argues newspapers deserve respect for patriotism and courage, urging readers to trust editors and raise journalistic standards across Congress and society.
An oblique piece on Walt Mason and writer James Gangling Toofer, detailing literary fame and the toll of rapid production. The text reflects on praise from publishers, the rush for dimes, and the gradual decline of a gifted creator under modern publishing pressures.
Bureau of Public Roads figures show average grading cost per cubic yard on federal-aid roads rose from 38 cents in 1917 to 66 cents in 1920 then declined. For recent federal-aid contracts the average price was 33 cents per cubic yard overall, with 32 in April, 32? in May, and 34 in June. Other road work costs also trend toward stabilization though not as marked as earthwork.
Prominent Virginia attorney Massie died leaving a legacy of municipal law rulings. Funeral services were held at his Newport News home with burial planned Tuesday afternoon in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, followed by committal at the grave. The procession will include many friends and pallbearers from Winchester and Newport News.
Mrs. Barney Carr returns to Fisherville Augusta after visiting Miss Timberlake on South Braddock street. Mr. Boyd R. Richards comes home from a Norfolk business trip. Mrs. Lloyd Agnew and son Lloyd Jr depart for Charleston after summer in Winchester. Miss Linnie Nagle visits Handley Schools. Goff M. Cooper returns to Baltimore after weekend with relatives. Also notes on patents for buttons and a new steel wheel invention.
A vivid depiction of New Guinea as the fiercest, most untamed landscape with rugged inhabitants and extreme conditions. The piece contrasts the wild environment with the daring individuals who inhabit it, highlighting danger, isolation, and frontier spirit.
Real estate listing features a six room suburban house in good condition with a large lot and a variety of fruit trees. Price listed at 2200. Property highlights include close-in location and strong yard potential.
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