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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1919

Page

2

262 Acre Stock Farm for Sale in Loudoun County Virginia

For sale is a 262 acre stock and grain farm in Loudoun County Virginia on a pike between Washington and Leesburg. It features mostly American land, good bottom land, a solid house, barn and outbuildings, well located and operated as a stock farm. Price 12 500 with desirable terms. Northern Virginia stock farms near Washington sell for 75 to 100 per acre. A H Bull Farm Agent Herndon Virginia July 21. I will be away on trip this week.

Lououn County Washington Leesing Northern Virginia A. H. Bull Avent Herndon

Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital Towson MD

Fragmented notice mentions Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital Towson Maryland, a school for nurses, and a private hospital with unusual advantages. Readable fragments reference MRS G F Sargent and a superintendent role.

The Sheppard and Enoch’ Pratt. Hospital Towson, MD Baltimore G. F. Sargent

Ten Fine Limestone Farms for Sale

Real estate notice listing multiple limestone farms from 100 to 310 acres with orchards running water and improved land. Prices from 65 to 65 per acre, plus city properties including brick and frame houses, suburban homes, orchards, timber tracts, and public-road access. Includes hospital area proximity and multiple tract descriptions for sale.

Sevres Porcelain Beginnings Under Louis XV and Pompadour

Early in the eighteenth century Rouen and Chantilly led to Sevres porcelain development. Louis XV authorized the royal title in 1753 and the double L mark, moving production to Sevres in 1756. Madame de Pompadour drove artistic standards and popularized the rose Pompadour color.

Rouen France Chantilly Japan Vincennes Louis XV Sevres Park St. Cloud Seine Madame de Pompadour Europe Rose Pompadour

Definition of Dog Days and the Dog Star

The piece muses on dog days, noting uncertainty about their existence and referencing Sirius the dog star. It contrasts passive heat with idle work and imagines escapes to beaches or lakes, describing dog days as dull, muggy afternoons spent in low energy and dog tiredness in urban life.

Sirius Sylvan Lake Newark News

Revelation Cipher Hidden in Nero Name Says Professor

University of Cincinnati scholar Prof Slocum links 666 to Nero by Hebrew numerology. He argues John covertly accused the persecuting emperor by encoding his name in Hebrew letters, avoiding direct mention in Greek or Latin.

E. Slocum University of Cincinnati Nero John

Women and the Movies

Margarita Fischer argues in Film Fun that widespread motion pictures serve as a universal education for women. She believes the coming generation will be more interesting and aware, with broader access to life beyond their traditional circles.

Margarita Fischer

He Was Out. Sam’s Final Illness and a Doctor’s Question

The narrative recalls Sam gravely ill under the care of a white doctor. The doctor visits as Sam speaks continuously and asks if he has lucid intervals. Mrs. Sam replies that he has used his three lucid moments, the last given at four o'clock.

Sam

Try on ad in the Want Column

Brief notice invites readers to place want ads listing items sought or offered. The column emphasizes quick placement and reasonable rates, encouraging clear descriptions and contact details for responses.

Constitution Day Observances Across the Nation

The National Security League outlines Constitution Day meetings on September 17 in major cities including New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Washington with speakers such as Elihu Root James M Beck Nicholas Murray Butler and David Jayne Hill. Events organized by the Sons of the American Revolution and state committees will honor the Constitution and oppose un American radicalism.

New York Naw Security League Security League League Carnegie Hall New York City Elihu Root Job E. Hedges National Security League Robert M. McElroy Washington Monument Sub-Treasury Sons of the American Revolution Medina Temple Chicago State Committee of Illinois Lowden Andrew R. Sheriff Independence Hall Philadelphia James M. Beck Faneuil Hall Boston David Jayne Hill National Security League and Allied Societies St.Paul Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Pittsburg W. E. Walsh Winchester Douglas Freeman Richmond News- Leader Newark Hampton Lawrence Carson Pennsylvania Morristown N. J Francis J. Swasey Supreme Court of New Jersey

Market Reports Corrected Prices Quoted by Buyers

The Star notes corrections in daily wholesale prices as quoted by buyers. No responsibility assumed for typographical errors in listing prices.

Dail G Typographica Lny Ifcal Buyere

Local Market Prices and Agricultural Goods Report

A dense listing shows prices for corn, barley, butter, eggs, and poultry alongside Baltimore wholesale market figures. Includes farm staples like cracked corn, middlings, flour, and potatoes with price mentions and notes on recently corrected markets.

Baltimore Virginia

Mrs Leidy dies in Philadelphia widow of Dr Leidy

Obituary notes the death of Mrs Penelope Leidy in Philadelphia from paralysis after two strokes last spring. She is survived by four children and kin in Winchester and Philadelphia. Funeral held at St Marys Episcopal Church. Details of local parade and banquet arrangements for a Winchester commemorative event follow.

Penelope Leidy Philadelphia St. . Mary’s Episcopal Church Leidy Philip Leidy Robert I. Polk Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Winchester

State Fairs Will Get Thrift Exhibits

The Fifth Federal Reserve District war loan organization will stage thrift exhibits at the Maryland Virginia and the two Carolinas state fairs. Miss Kate M. Herring director of war savings societies is appointed to lead the effort. Exhibits will show thrift habits and practical savings results with fair premiums and war savings stamps or cash for winners.

Richmond War Loan Organization Fifth Federal Reserve District Maryland Virginia Carolinas Kate M. Herring War Savings Societies

Ice cream festival slated at Cross Roads for church fund

Rev L D Worman and H L Snyder from Shepherdstown visited Cross Roads Va last Friday. Fairview Church hosts an ice cream festival at Cross Roads schoolhouse on Saturday evening August 30 starting at 2 o clock to benefit the church. Local residents including John Giffin family and Mr Rick McKee from Alberton Md visited, and Samuel Kerns hosted guests Sunday and Monday. Walter Hicks traveled to Winchester on business.

Cross Roads L*.d. Worman H.L. Snyder Shepherdstown W. Va Fairview Church Cross Roads School House John Giffin Walter Hicks Rick McKee Alberton R. F. McKee Armica Percey Kerns Paw Paw Samuel Kerns Winchester

Victory Celebration Toastmaster and Colored Soldier Events

Williams was unanimously chosen as toastmaster for the Victory Celebration. Judge Duke recently returned from London and Paris. Letters were sent to every returned service member in town and county with a plan to have all present on September 1. J. C. Matheny from War Camp Community Service discussed arrangements for colored soldiers and a large committee of colored citizens supports the program. Dr. Wright will address the colored soldiers, with a banquet, athletic events, baseball, a dance, fireworks, and a rich parade program led by eight bands and two drum corps. Mrs. R Bartow described a historical pageant to be featured.

Fultz J. C. Matheny War Camp Community Service Wright Spillman Music Committee R. ‘T. Bartow

Parade Prize Winners Honored for Originality at City Event

A community parade features awards for originality with prizes announced. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. J. C. Majestic War Camp Community for tireless efforts and valuable aid in making the celebration a success.

J. C. Majes

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