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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
5
The guide explains drainage options open ditches or tile or both, plus survey, outlet placement, grades, and labor needs. It cautions on timing and soil differences, noting later planting and uneven maturity from poor drainage, and recommends expert supervision for proper tile installation.
Louis Cohen of Martinsburg West Virginia reports the American Legion post will stage a block dance and Mardi Gras in the public square on August 28 and 29 30 inviting Winchester friends and others in the area to attend the festival.
Eyewitness accounts describe the Humber airship breaking in two over the river Humber near New Holland. The crash caused two men to be found alive and injured as crowds cheered the rescue amid flames and explosions.
Mrs. Charles L. Robinson of Winchester is recovering in Uniontown hospital after a car struck her while a tire repair was underway. She suffered a fractured arm and nervous shock, was unconscious for over 18 hours, and is expected to be moved home near the first of next week once she can travel.
Fivery summer advice notes chickens thrive on weeds found in yard fences. Pull up weeds with seeds and leaves and feed to hens or chicks in pens to provide nourishment.
Berlin reports the peace treaty to end the war between the United States and Germany will be signed at 5 o'clock this evening. The announcement came at noon today from official sources.
Mexico City report states a plot to assassinate President Obregon prompted the arrest of Gen Jesus Salas Lopez commander of troops in Morelos Anastacio Santera and Fernando Gonzales Gomez per the Mexico City police. A separate notice outlines a Virginia annexation petition for land near Winchester with detailed boundary descriptions and a signature by H B Dunlap.
Public auction announced for Saturday September 24 1921 at Winchester Virginia in Shawnee District of Frederick County. Fifty two acre tract near Southwark Street Paper Mill Road and Baltimore and Ohio Railway with improvements. Sale includes two notes of five thousand dollars each due with six percent interest. one third cash day of sale two thirds via bonds secured by trust deed and fire insurance. R Gray Williams Trustee.
Mr. John Lancaster of Shenandoah Junction West Virginia and his daughter Miss Florence Lancaster of Washington state will travel tomorrow to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Ford in Front Royal Virginia, continuing a family visit with Mrs. Sprint, the sister-in-law.
In the Frederick County Circuit Court a decree for sale of the 156 acre Nesmith tract in Virginia is sought with proceeds to heirs, and nullification of a deed between John A Nesmith and A E Fritts. Nonresident defendants including Lizzie Riffle and others must appear within ten days after publication. Notification by publication in The Evening Star and posting on court house occurs before August 1, 1921.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Bombay reports more than 1000 deaths feared in the Malbar district rioting in British India. The outbreak is blamed on agitators and native troublemakers, with concern for English women and children in outlying areas.
Mrs Randolph Barton Miss Kath erine Barton and Mr and Mrs Alexander Barton returned from Europe to Mrs Barton's home in Pikesville. The marriage of Alexander Barton occurred July 21 at the bride's mother home in Goteborg Sweden. The bride was Miss Margareta Ankercrona.
The Associated Press recounts Lieut Com Byrd’s explosion report, transmitted to The Star by Edward J. Cox of the Baltimore AP bureau. The AP stresses accuracy and reliability, likening its dispatch to sterling news.
Two masked robbers halted a Missouri Kansas and Texas limited train at Denison Texas as it entered the city early today. Postal authorities estimate the loot could reach up to half a million dollars.
At the Gore picnic of Modern West America on Saturday a large shooting match will be held. Chester Gun Club members and other trapshooters are invited to start at 1 oclock and participate in the event expected to draw a big turnout.
El Paso reports Franciso Villa has fled his halfhearted rebels to Parral seeking Mexican government support to quell or guide the revolt among his followers. An officer returning to Juarez from Parral relayed the information.
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