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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
4
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A discussion on teacher shortages urges fair salaries and protections against patronage. It notes communities face corrupt hiring by superintendents and asks patrons if local schools value qualified teachers and will back higher pay to attract stable, up to date educators.
Oklahoma figure Howard argues that rising gasoline costs come from production costs and many dry wells. He contends refiners exploit price gains, while kerosene and gasoline prices climb despite new oil fields. He calls for a census to reveal dry-hole investors and profits.
A poem urges residents to clear litter and dead items from streets and stairs. It mocks aging furniture and trash strewn around, urging cleaning, painting, and personal grooming to keep the town bright and pleasant.
Founders Day at the University of Virginia commemorated its 101st anniversary with Gov. Westmoreland Davis in attendance. John Stewart Bryan spoke on the university and public opinion while President Alderman announced gifts of 60000 for an amphitheater and 35000 for a George Rogers Clark statue, plus additional donations from alumni.
Whitacre Va April 13 The Whitacre school will close Friday April 16 with a program at night by the children A pie and ice cream social will follow Worship at Primitive Baptist Church next Sunday at 10 20 am Mr Charles Buckwater is ill and their baby is suffering with a gathered neck Manager Plan Wins Lynchburg Va April 13 The city manager club ticket for the new city council was nominated in the primary by an overwhelming vote in a total of 1880.
Sugar stocks rose overnight by 2 to 20 points as rumors of stock dividends sparked activity. High grade oils and shippings gained 2 to 8 points while independent steels and equipment advanced 2 to 6 points. Motors and affiliates rose but volume stayed light and rails were neglected. Foreign exchange steadied with call money at 7 percent while Liberty bonds and Victory notes hit new lows.
Arthur B. Fuller and Marge C. Carper were married Saturday evening at the Baptist Church parsonage on North Market Street by Rev. Charles Adey. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lake.
Farmers in Jefferson County push expansion of apples as a secure profits path. At least two new orchards planned in Shepherdstown district for spring. Homer F. Ambrose of Avilla buys ten acres worth of Stayman trees. Alfred Child, who bought a Butler farm on Ridge Road, will plant forty acres split among Grimes Golden Delicious Stayman and Black Twigs.
An ad recounts a 16 year stomach ulcer struggle and claims Milks Emulsion cured the condition after twelve bottles. It touts the product as a nutritious emulsion that restores bowel action, boosts appetite, builds flesh, and aids digestion with a money back guarantee. Distributed by The Milks Emulsion Co. Terre Haute Indiana.
The passage discusses chronic constipation in elderly people and advocates mild laxatives. It highlights Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a long standing remedy since 1892, noting its private formula by Dr. W B Caldwell and its gentle action without griping to retrain digestion.
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at Seventh Baptist Church in Baltimore praising Missouri and others for resisting beer legislation. He urged that the Eighteenth Amendment and federal prohibition would stand, criticizing Maryland for a nullifying beer bill and urging all citizens to condemn liquor interests seeking to influence Supreme Court action.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood canceled his leave of absence sought to pursue the Republican presidential nomination. He said he would depart for Chicago to resume duties as commanding general of the central department, citing railroad strike conditions as the reason for the action.
A special forecast from the United States Weather Bureau warns of frost tonight and freezing temperatures in the north and west portions of Virginia.
Capt. George W. Kurtz, once seriously ill for weeks, has nearly recovered his health and strength. He has been visiting his business daily this week and shows no lingering signs of fatigue.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bolling Byrd welcome a daughter born this morning in Charlotte North Carolina. The Byrds stay with the latter's brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Willy Moore. Mrs Byrd was formerly Miss Margaret Byrd Lewis of Clarke County Virginia.
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