ZR-2 Airship Explodes Over Hull Crew Reported Missing
The airship ZR-2, built for the United States by Great Britain, exploded above Hull around 6 30 pm local time. Advices say it wrecked in the Humber River and many windows along the riverfront were blown out by the blast. The Associated Press notes fear of loss of life and promises a full report.
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London
United States
Great Britain
I of
Hull
Humber
Victoria Pier
Airship ZR-2 breaks in two and explodes near Hull
The ZR-2 airship broke apart over Hull during a trial flight, triggering detonations and a fire. Survivors and bodies were recovered, including a badly burned naval officer. Navy officials sought details on American occupants. the craft carried both British crew and several American officers.
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Marcus Asterley
Swean
Asterly
Marcus HH. Esterly
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Department
J. D. Flood
Virginia
Star
United States
London
Howden
Louis H. Maxfield
United States, Navy
England
F. M Maitland
Campbell
Winchester
Hull
Eng
Byrd
For Sale Bright six room house in good locality
For sale new six room house with modern conveniences in a good locality. Cheap to quick buyer. Apply 713 S Market. Also a wanted to rent house by Sept. Address B. H. care Star office. Have you seen our line of dress shirts Conners Bargain Store.
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B. H
Care Star Office
Racing events at Rock Enon picnic announced
Friendship Fire Company plans racing contests for Labor Day at Rock Enon Springs replacing a baseball game. Events include a 100 yard dash open to all, a fat man and ladies 50 yard races, a 25 yard barrel race, a 50 yard shoe race, and a 60 yard swimming race plus novelty contests. An excursion train from Winchester departs at 8 am. Organizers expect 1000 attendees weather permitting.
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Rock Enon Springs
Friendship Fire Company
Rock Enon
Winchester and Western Railroad
Winchester
Enon
Chapman's Auto Sales Rebuilds Ford Models
Twenty rebuilt Fords available at Chapman's Auto Sales with prices from 200 to 500 dollars. Easy terms offered. Limited stock, act fast.
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Io Chapman
For Sale Chevrolet Roadster and Local Notices
On Robert L Gray's lawn National Ave by Presbyterian Circle No 11 Thursday night Aug 25 sandwiches coffee ice cream cake and home made candy 23 1p 21 you to look over our beautiful line of Knit Neckwear 24 1p 21 Conner's Bargain Store FOR SALE Chevrolet Roadster new top new fenders No reasonable price refused Phone 401 W 523 Fairmont Ave 24 1p 2¢
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Robert L. Gray
National Ave
Presbyterian Circle
Conner’s Bargain Store
Fairmont Ave
Fritz Leiber at Audit with Vivian Martin in The Song of the Soul
Fritz Leiber appears opposite Vivian Martin in a Robt W Chambers Goldwyn production The Song of the Soul a beautiful picture with an appealing theme. Audience urged to strain a point to see it.
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Vivian Martin
Robt. W. Chambers- Goldwyn
Farmers Organize for Purchasing Fertilizer and Seed
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association met at Handley Library with wide attendance. President H F Byrd announced Loudoun county farm bureau’s contract for 1000 tons of 16 percent acid phosphate at 15.50 per ton from the United States Guano Company. A purchasing committee led by H Clay DeGrange will review bids from local dealers and manufacturers. Members urged to mail or telephone fertilizer and timothy seed requirements to DeGrange in Winchester as action aims to save on current phosphate prices.
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Frederick County
United States Guano Company
Baltimore
Timothy
DuShane
H. Clay DeGrange
Jy, W. Richard
BR. L. Omps
H. F. Byrd
Snowblind proves unusually charming picture at Auditorium
Snowblind, Goldwyn Super Special, opened a two day run at Auditorium last night and drew praise for Mt. Victoria Canada scenes and snowclad beauty amid many other striking visuals. Also a classified notice seeks a used gas range, phone number 174.
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Goldwyn
Auditorium
Mt. Victoria
Canada
Fatal wreck on Western Road near Grand Junction
The Denver and Rio Grande westbound passenger train No. 1 derailed about 13 miles east of Grand Junction Colo. An engineer was killed and 25 passengers injured. The incident occurred on August 24 with word of the wreck arriving here.
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Associated Press
Grand Junction
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
State Legion Auxiliary Opens Norfolk Convention With Addresses
State Legion special correspondent reports Kate Waller Barrett will address the opening session of the state convention in Norfolk and Colonel Forbes of the War Risk Insurance Bureau will also speak. Railroads offer reduced rates with coupons. visitors receive fare to Norfolk and half fare on return with coupon. details continued on page 6.
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Col. Forbes
War-Risk Bureau
Silver Tongue” Owsley
Texas
Norfolk, Va
Kate Waller Barrett
Woman's Auxiliary
American
Norfolk
Mander
Robert T. Barton
Ofchester
Barton
Forbes
Tor
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Washington, D. C
Obama
Griffith Dream Street draws crowds at Empire Theatre
Hundreds queue outside the Empire as Griffiths Dream Street opens the second in the Best Pictures of the Year series. The two hour film drew ecstatic reviews with audiences staying past 11 p.m. and the piece is billed as a must see of the era.
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the Empire
Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Gore
Meet with the Baptist Sunday School on Thursday August 26 to attend a picnic at Gore. Free transportation by truck leaves the church at 9 a.m. Enjoy the day's outing.
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Baptist Sunday School
Gore
The
Buick Touring and Ford Truck for sale by Guthridge Motor Co
Two motor vehicles offered by Guthridge Motor Co Reuss Garage. A new Buick Touring light six five passenger and a one ton Ford Truck with cab and body. Tires on rear are solid. Gr
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Guthridge Motor CO
Reuss
Lost Colt Revolver Reward Offered
A nickel plated Army size Colt revolver with gold inlays and a brown handle is missing. A liberal reward is offered for its return to the Star office.
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A. Colts
Star Office
Sale of stock ewes near Winchester Chamberaville
Good young stock ewes offered by Rumsey Smith at Chas. L. Baker's on Friday August 26. Over 100 head available five miles from Winchester near Hanging Rock and Chamberaville. Mata rh one 311 percent.
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Chas. L. Baker's
Winchester
Chamberaville
Hopewell Bazaar Planned With Free Program
The Hopewell bazaar will be held Friday evening August 26 at 8 o'clock in Hopewell. A delightful free event offers sand wiches coffee cake ice cream candy and novelties for sale. Bring friends to the Friends Bazar.
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Hopewell
Whitacre Jazz Orchestra To Play At Red Men Picnic
Martinsburg area notice invites all from three states to Rosemont Park for a big Red Men’s Picnic featuring Whitacre's Jazz Orchestra performing in the afternoon and evening. Free dancing runs morning to afternoon with several bands. The Custer’s Massa Cres enacted during the afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Whitacres Jazz Orchestra
Sev‘eral
Whitacre ‘S
Delinquent Dues Sought for Women’s Auxiliary Unit
The report asks all delinquent members of the Women’s Auxiliary of the R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion to pay 1921 dues. Dues must reach headquarters by August 26 to keep the unit on the map for the State Convention on September 4. Year runs January 1 to December 31. President pro tem Mrs. W. A. Baker.
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Women’s Auxiliary
American Legion
Headquarties
W. A. Baker
For Rent Notice at 226 Amberat
Classified rental listing reads for rent from October with a furnished house at 226 Amberat. It appears as a brief classified ad noting a starting date and property details.
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Pished House
Amberat
Public Sale of Waxwell Five Passenger Car
Public sale announced for a five passenger closed top car in Winchester. The vehicle, in fine condition, will be sold for cash in front of the Court at 1:30 PM on Saturday September 3 1921. Viewing at 507 Fairmont Avenue. Exor J B Hicks deceased.
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Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
K. Hicks
Conners Bargain Store Offers Clark Bushel Baskets In Stock
Genuine Clark Bushel Baskets with round rim covers available for immediate delivery. The store claims to carry the largest ring of work clothing at a cheaper price. 24-1p-21 Conners Bargain Store.
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Clark
Conners Bargtin
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