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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1924
Page
4
New York author Dr Wright argues for tariff reform to balance consumer costs and domestic industry. He suggests a duty range from 1.50 to 2.25 cents per pound instead of 1.7648 cents, claiming current rates are too high and raise prices for consumers by about three million dollars annually.
A 1923 U S Department bulletin reports wheat costs and returns: average cost to raise wheat and straw credit yield about 17 bushels per acre, value per bushel around 22.82 dollars, net cost about 21.02 per acre after straw credit, with oats showing a three cent loss per bushel. Tariffs and high freight rates, plus market disruptions, drive farmer insolvencies and bank failures in 1924.
Roanoke Times reports the Prince of Wales left New York amid much social bustle. His two week stay drew large crowds and grand hospitality from American hosts and society figures. The prince maintains a democratic reputation and plans to rest at an Alberta ranch before returning.
Greene County officers Smith, Alexander and Fletcher seized a large Bacon Hollow outfit containing about 2000 gallons Friday, with four men present. One arrest made. George Newman Morris and others escaped. Grover Shiflett reportedly wounded. The 60 gallon still captured last week was moved out Monday night. The gang reportedly split the remaining equipment after the weekend.
Gaffer Doodle is depicted as shabby yet financially secure with coin and assets. Neighbors mock his old clothes while he defends humility and worth, arguing that dressing loudly proves nothing about character. Copyright note appears at end.
An old advertisement touts McCoy Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tasty strength booster. It claims vitamins aid digestion and overall health, offering a money back guarantee and mentioning local druggists Franck Baker and Son and Boyd Drug Company. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. T. Frahy of West Orange, New Jersey.
Voters must register or be on the books by October fourth to participate in the November election. Those who moved must obtain ward transfers before the deadline. Absentee voting requires filing with the local registrar at least fifteen days prior, with ballots sealed in the presence of a postmaster.
Police officer Hollis hid in a closet on North Main Street and after four and a half hours seized three pints of liquor. James Seabright, 19, was grabbed when a hand reached into the closet and charged with liquor possession. He will have a hearing tomorrow.
Closing services planned at the United Brethren Church for the conference year with Rev. G W Stover delivering the closing sermon at 11 a m. Evening gathering at 7 30 features Sunday school senior and junior Endeavors and addresses by Prof A M Jarman and others with music by orchestra and choir. A 9 45 rally Sunday morning invites all members. transportation provided for elderly attendees. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by W P Anderson.
The Star lists daily quoted wholesale prices for local markets including wheat corn butter hay and feed items. It also covers retail items such as flour and country butter plus Baltimore wholesale figures for chickens steers lambs and cod with scattered figures for farm goods and feed.
The transmission notes a crew of 26 officers and the ZR-3 preparing to cross the Atlantic. Eckener leads the voyage with plans to return to Germany after a two week American stay. Officers and engineers will oversee the craft from Lakehurst and later assume command under U S Navy and Army observers.
Train times show No 13 9 20 a m for Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with parlor car to Bristol. No 1 2 45 a m for Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton with Sleeper to Williamson and Roanoke. Shenandoah and Roanoke connect at Roanoke with Memphis special to points South. For fares schedule and reservations contact Berryville agent H H Burks or Roanoke Gen Pass Agent W C Saunders.
Anchorage Alaska September 26 the Susitna Valley marks ten years of agriculture with an exhibition and fair The Alaska Railroad project spurred land under cultivation enabling a display rivaling Northwestern states Dwellers move toward developed homesteads and acreage A local strawberry supply meets demand for fresh and canned berries Experiments with timothy and alfalfa open new farming avenues
C I Eastman general manager of a Nevada gold property near Minden foresees using an airplane in mining operations for travel to the main electric plant and other errands. The British ace of World War I said the plane could cut a week of regular travel to a one day effort, marking a likely first of its kind use in mining commerce.
Richmond Va Sept 26 Oliver J Sands finance director in Virginia of the national Democratic committee declares the Democrats of the state are awakening to the necessity of doing their full share in providing money necessary to carry on the national campaign. With reports from local chairmen and numerous personal contributions the finance committee is optimistic. The Virginia campaign quota is 160000 and is apportioned among counties and cities with chairmen working hard.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia issued in March term 1924 the Isaac Whitacre Farm containing 488 acres more or less is offered at private sale. It lies two miles north of DeHaven with 20 acres of bearing orchard and about 100 acres of timber. Improvements include a four room residence large barn granary and corn crib. Terms apply to M M Lynch Winchester VA and E M Whitacre Charles Town WV Special Commissioners.
Ontario California September 26 Bread cast upon the waters returns as a meal to a tramp. F H Beasley an Ontario restaurateur reports to an old miner who, grateful for a meal, told of four desert mining claims near Randsburg. Beasley investigated and now exhibits gold he says came from the claimed mine.
Lynchburg Virginia September 26 coal and coke dealers warned that the new state law on weights will be strictly enforced. Dealers must provide buyers with statements of gross and net weights and comply rigidly with the rules.
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