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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1921

Page

4

The Evening Star Publication Details and Rates

The Evening Star Winchester Virginia lists publisher The Evening Star Publishing Co. The notice outlines postal status and daily publication except Sundays with related papers The Morning Item Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror Subscriptions by mail or carrier with annual and half year rates and monthly options. It notes Associated Press membership and rights for republication of news dispatches.

The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia Associatnhd Press Associated Press

Ridiculous claim on Virginia office holders debated

A Virginia letter on August 23 1921 rejects a Republican claim of 45000 office holders in the state arguing the figure is absurd given population. It notes 180000 votes would imply voters in office holder households and questions the logic while outlining state expenditures on asylums schools and roads versus salaries.

Republican Party Virginia

The Escape of Bergdoll in Historical Perspective

The article recalls the Bergdoll case, detailing his German sympathies, draft dodging, and a dramatic escape after being granted permission to travel. Army officers faced questions from investigators about his claim of gold buried in the mountains and the motives behind the escape.

jBergen Bergdoll Germany United Es Fiood Kitchade

Clinic Memo Shows Evolving Tonsil Adenoid Operations

A 1919 county clinic record notes two series of operations for tonsils and adenoids with counts of 62 in the first wave and 17 in the second. By 1920 a further 28 operations were performed, reflecting growing practice and habit formation in medical care.

Community clinic marks three years of service and growth

In Warren three summers of clinics completed 34 operations in June and a similar total last week, totaling 175 over three years with 5 patients taken to Winchester hospital. The effort relied on many volunteers whose dedication built a county benefit and inspired plans to extend free services to all, white and colored, at nominal cost.

Winchester Pry Warren Academy Stuart Hillidge Margaret Grayson

Winchester man to receive Shrine degree applications

The Acca Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine names Mr. C. W. Trenary of Winchester to receive applications from candidates seeking the Shrine degree at the Front Royal ceremonial session set for Saturday September 3. Trenary said many local Masons are expected to be initiated at the Front Royal meeting.

Acca Temple Mystic Shrine C. W. Trenary Winchester Front Royal Trenary

Rich Merchant on Visit in City

Mr D Ramacciotti a wealthy fruit merchant of Hagerstown Maryland and owner of valuable real estate with family members visited his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Ramacciotti at their North Main Street home. They arrived in a handsome touring car.

D. Ramacciotti Hagerstown Frank Ramacciotti North Main Street

Return from Capon River fishing vacation

Mr and Mrs G Q Miller and a large party returned today from Hampshire county West Virginia where they spent several weeks vacation. They stayed at Mr Arnold near Hooks Mill and spent most time bass fishing in Capon river.

G. Q. Miller Hampshire County W. Va Mr. Arnold Hooks Mill Capon River

Hampshire Man Killed In Cumberland Sewer Cave-In

Four men died when a sewer ditch collapsed near Cumberland Maryland last Saturday. James Doman about 55, of Romney Hampshire County West Virginia, was named as one of the victims.

Cumberland The Star James Doman Romney Hampshire County W. Va

Randolph-Macon Woman's College rejects hundreds of applicants

Lynchburg press quotes president Dr. Dice R. Anderson saying the college could have enrolled at least 1,200 students this year but lacks enough buildings, limiting admissions as hundreds of applicants are turned away.

Randolph-Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Lynchburg Press Dice’ R. Anderson

Friendship Picnic Set for September 5 at Rock Enon

A community notice announces a Friendship picnic on September 5 at Rock Enon. Organizers invite residents to attend and share food and fellowship at the park site.

Mrs Selghert's Daughter Praises Vegetable Compound

A Horicon Wisconsin mother reports her daughter healed from backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After six bottles the girl can eat normally and helps with housework. She endorses the medicine and grants permission to publish the testimonial.

Lynkham Frank Selchert Larabee St Horicon Wis Lydia E. Pinkham

Young People Meet Next Week in Martinsburg

Winchester Presbytery youths gather August 30 in Martinsburg West Virginia from 10 a m to 4 30 or 5 p m for a regional conference open to ages 14 to 24 and leaders. Delegates should mail names and travel details by August 23 to Miss Adah Mason. Speakers include Mrs R T Shields Rev A H Clark and Wesley Baker with reports from Charlottesville and Montreal events. A demonstration of class organization and an anticipated pageant are planned.

Winchester Martinsburg W. Va Adah Mason Boyd Avenue R. T. Shields China A. H Clark Strasburg Wesley Baker Richmond Synod Winchester Presbytery Charlottesville Montreal

State Highway Rules Require Removal of Advertising Signs

Winchester merchants and others using state highways for advertising must remove all signs within ten days. If not removed, signs will be torn down by road forces. The order, issued in Staunton by E R Cooke, cites a year old state law prohibiting advertising within highway rights of way without commission permission.

Winchester Staunton E. R. Cooke State Highway Commission

Ceremonial Sessions Set by Acca Temple Shriners

The Nobles of the Mystic Shrine affiliated with local Shriners plan elaborate ceremonial sessions at Front Royal September 3 Charlottesville October 14 and another later in Richmond. The Grand Commandery Knights Templar is in session and the annual banquet will be held in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day November 24.

Acca Front ‘Royala Charlottesville Richmond Knights Templar

Prosecution Promised for Seinering Fishermen in Virginia

President M D Hart of the Virginia Game and Fish Protective Association says will prosecute seiners who fish for bass and trout in low water. He notes many complaints about seiners operating in shallow Virginia waters and promises severe action.

Virginia M.D. Hart Virginia Game and Game Fish Protective Association

Pest Control Product Claim Fragment Improper Text

Fragmentary OCR text describes a pest control claim, noting a chemical product that supposedly kills bed bugs roaches fleas and ants along with eggs. The readability is poor with garbled phrasing and stray letters. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations are present.

Labor costs and build ing material values

The article argues labor costs largely determine lumber prices from sawmills to freight cars. Post war, labor costs remain higher than many industries, but transportation labor is only starting to decline. Despite weak building activity, lumber can be bought today at comparatively low prices, with fair wages supporting quality lumber offerings.

Is It Furnished With Antiques and Heirlooms

A stylistic query extols electricity by contrasting it with a handcrafted, antique filled setting and implies modern convenience enhances value and appeal in homes with priceless heirlooms.

Republicans Begin Fall Campaign In Seventh Virginia District

The seventh district kick off featured a Charlottesville event where a Henry W. Anderson for governor club was formed after speakers left town. Senators John Paul and Charles Hammer of Harrisonburg were delayed by a storm yet joined the club and helped organize further plans.

Virginia Charlottesville Henry W. Anderson John Paul Charles Hammer Harrisonburg

For Sale Notices From Haddox Terrace and Farms

For sale items include a six room dwelling on Main Street priced at 1500 dollars a 53 acre Minestone farm on the pike offered as a bargain a 110 acre farm near White 1H with a special selling reason Haddox Terrace lots 60 by 150 priced at 250 09 with easy terms listed by Bond and Company

Pike White Haddox Terrace Bond & Compatty

Winchester and Western R R Schedule Notice 1921

Train times listed for the Winchester and Western Railroad effective 6 00 am Tuesday June 1921 show departures to Wardensville Memorial Farms Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill and related stations with multiple daily arrivals and the note of no trains on Sundays and a memorial farms reference in the schedule.

Ntoys Wardensville Memorial Farms Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larrick J Rock Enon Pools Ford Cornwell Midway i Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chambersville Hill W. Juni

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