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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1924
Page
7
Baltimore reports a surge in wheat movement for Europe, with 4,149,114 bushels shipped so far this month. The recovery from last year is noted as business improves, though weather earlier restricted pace.
Export movement of apples shows pace increasing with 33 percent of barrels and 26 percent of waxed varieties moving to markets. New York remains the largest export point as week totals reach 94 579 barrels and 99 571 boxes while season totals stand at 206 247 barrels and 434 061 boxes.
Miami Florida September 29 a crowd looked on as Mrs Hat tie Preckleson 35 shot and killed her husband Joseph C Freckleson in the afternoon. They were to meet in an attorney's office nearby to arrange a divorce.
Topeka Kansas September 29 The first freezing temperatures of autumn prevailed over a large portion of the state with heavy frost in the western part Late corn probably was injured in some areas according to S D Mora Weather Bureau chief Here Moorhead Minnesota September 29 Minnesota and North Dakota were visited by a severe killing frost in virtually every section last night.
Richmond September 29. A permanent committee for Use Virginia Agricultural Products was formed by representatives from 25 associations at a meeting organized by J. H. Meeks. The group aims to promote state farms with Virginia Apple Week as its first project, as Mayor Fulmer Bright pledged city support.
Mrs Maybelle W Eagle sues David H Eagle for divorce in the Circuit Court of Martinsburg West Virginia. Since the defendant is a non resident, service is by order of publication.
A Marion County resident Mrs John W Watts of Mannington West Virginia writes that after seven years of left side pain numb spells hot flashes and fatigue she found relief and regained strength from Lydia E Pinkham's medicine. She states the treatment let her perform housework and work more, praising the remedy and recommending it to other women.
Chicago September 30 opening of the filth convention of the American Association at the Auditorium Theater heard Walter W Head president oppose government ownership of railroads and seek Congress restraint. He warned taxation has grown to oppression with federal taxes in 1920 over five and a half billion and this year above three billion while state and local taxes rise. He cited over 2,000,000 laws nationwide as further oppression.
Mount Williams Va guests include J H Burkhart and son Virgil Burkhart with Miss Bealie Snapp visiting Mr and Mrs Newton Burkhart of Winchester on Sunday. Joseph Wallace stayed at St W Ashwood’s. Mrs Katherine Wallace visited Mrs Charles Williams. Mildred Kibler left for Forest Glen Md for work. School to open Monday with W F White as teacher. Chris Grubbs of Winchester spent days at his farm. J M Orndorff hosted A L Brewer and family, I N Wallace and family, and P W Wolverton.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad safety department asks bus drivers and supervising officers to slow down at rural crossings. They urge a complete stop and look both ways before crossing tracks and advise waiting for any second train on multiple tracks before proceeding.
For sale in Frederick County a 248 acre productive land parcel with fine water and 40 acres of timber. Features include a nine room dwelling with cellar porches and halls a barn and store building. Orchard comprises Stayman Wynsaps Grimes Golden and Ben Davis. Whole property priced at 15000 or may be subdivided. Good & Co.
An ad-style claim promotes Rowles Red Pepper Rub as rapid relief for tight chests and congestion from colds. It touts penetrating heat to ease aching muscles and soreness, suggesting use for rheumatism and backache and urging readers to buy at any drug store.
In Zepp Virginia on September 30 Mr and Mrs Paul Williams and daughter Jean with Russell Williams toured to Fisher s Hill to visit Mr and Mrs Dic Vance. George Rudolph visited Mrs Hersel Rudolph while Ernest Rudolph visited Russell Williams. Daisy Rudolph of Woodstock spent the weekend with brother Claytor Rudolph. Mahlon Rudolph remains ill and Mrs Claba Lineweaver visited. Many boys leave Wednesday for apple orchards near Winchester for harvest work. Rev D H Rhodes and Rev Bennett concluded a ten day meeting at their homes after the gatherings.
A warrant issued for Alvin Omps, proprietor of a cannery in the town, was withdrawn after Omps pledged to remedy alleged violations of pure food regulations. Prosecuting Attorney T C Cather confirmed the withdrawal following Omps’s assurances.
A nostalgic Kellogg's Bran advertisement touts natural, guaranteed relief for chronic constipation if eaten regularly. It claims 100 percent all bran effectiveness, doctor endorsements, and versatile uses from cereals to baked goods, with a money back guarantee if results fail.
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