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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
4
The American Legion is described as a great national organization formed to defend the nation and uphold democracy. It aims to unite veterans from all services to support lawful armed forces, promote loyalty to the country, and foster wartime service values.
A fragmentary verse reflectively traces polar danger and heroism as the speaker imagines John Franklin, frozen winds, and endless snows. The passage evokes heat and cold contrasts, the storm, and a narrator’s breathless, biting commentary on arctic endurance.
Special services are planned at Round Hill Presbyterian Church with a 8:30 o clock start and the Lord's Supper observed. Dr Larrick, pastor, will deliver the sermon at the Plant ES ore church.
Charles Hannan novelist and playwright seeks knighthood and a pension for himself and his wife claiming he proposed the use of smoke boxes to the Admiralty on February 6, 1915. He says experiments were secretly conducted in the Mediterranean and cites the battle of Jutland May 31, 1916 as the first recorded use. He has pressed Lloyd George and Geddes for rewards, going public after years of letters and failed proposals.
Home demonstration clubs across the county set a series of August meetings led by Miss Martha Dinwiddie. White Hall, Wells town, Grimes, Middletown, and Winchester clubs will host sessions on canning and school lunches with a shared program. All women are invited, including those from communities without clubs.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday in the Corporation Court Clerk's office to John H. Swartz and Miss Laura Virginia Jones, both of this city. The groom is a farmer and a son of Frank Swartz. The bride is a daughter of John W. Jones, also of this city.
A United States Department of Agriculture prepared note urges immediate culling of poultry in some counties. The text stresses that chicks failing to reach broiler vigor standards should be disposed of or eaten, as they have never paid and never will.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture explains sterilizing dairy utensils is essential for high quality dairy products. It notes that ordinary washing does not ensure freedom from infection or contamination in milk and cream processing.
Soy beans make first rate hay and about as much per acre as clover. The tractor releases more feed for milk and meat animals. The growing of sweet clover resembles red clover. Peas need a cool moist climate for best development. Sweet corn is highly affected by weather especially early planting.
Officials urge attendance at both sessions or at least one, stressing better canning, more successful results, and increased products canned. Further announcements will follow regarding meeting schedules.
An old advertising blurb touts Zemo as a penetrating liquid for skin diseases claiming instant relief and quick healing. It markets 35c and $1.00 sizes from The E. W. Rose Co. in Cleveland Ohio and promises non greasy application. A second note highlights a fencing comparison joke about children and fits.
By virtue of authority from heirs of H. E. Jenkins deceased I will offer at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester on August 16 1919 at 11 a m the two story brick house with back building and tin covering opposite the Presbyterian Church. Includes side alley lot extending to Indian Alley ten rooms finished attic water on both floors good cellar gas electricity bath room and a stable plus brick smoke house. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust interest 6 percent from day of sale and insurance policy required. Purchaser may pay all cash if desired. James B Russell Attorney in Fact
Public auction in Winchester at 12 o clock noon on Saturday August 9 1919 offering 145 acres near Gore Virginia in Frederick County with buildings and timber. Property conveyed by deed of trust dated November 1886 and now offered by substituted trustee M M Lynch. One third cash with balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and trust deed. recent insurance policy on buildings.
The court orders reference to a commissioner in the John Henshall estate matter. The appointee must inventory all estate real and personal, settle executors accounts, apply liens and unpaid taxes, and report other pertinent items. Hearing set for August 25, 1919 in Winchester Virginia with continued sessions if needed.
Prolific real estate listing offering ten limestone farms from 100 to 310 acres with orchards running water and improved land. Includes 18 slate and creek farms, 26 acres bearing orchard, and timber tracts. Also 16 city properties, several suburban homes, and grazing tracts in a Bailey & Co listing.
In Frederick County Virginia the Circuit Court directs Master Commissioner in Chancery to report on David F. Hott estate. He must determine personal and real property, debts, and partition feasibility under the will. Notice by publication is required. hearing scheduled for August 25 1919 at Winchester VA. Continuous adjournments possible.
An ad urging women to use Triumph Pills for irregular or delayed cycles claims safety and reliability. It states the pills are not sold in drug stores and invites readers to request free details from the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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